Workshops

​EASTER ART CLUB FOR 5-7 YEARS & 8-12 YEARS

Saturday 30 March | 10-11.30am

Cost: £9

Sign your kids up for these two fantastic fun and creative classes where they’ll make lots of Easter-themed artwork and accessories – from painted eggs to bunny ears! Both sessions run at the same time so you can enjoy a coffee whilst your little ones create!

Wreath maker/florist Sarah Barfoot will lead our Workshop for 5-7 years, and attendees will create a mini Easter garden in a tray, adding soil and seeds and some Easter décor.

Artist Christina from Meraki Art will lead our workshop for 8-12 year olds to make their very own wooden Easter bunnies.


GLOBAL SLOW ART DAY WELLBEING RETREAT

Saturday 13 April | 10am

Cost: £20

Take part in the global Slow Art Day with our tranquil morning retreat. Begin with the awakening energy of Kundalini yoga, syncing your breath and movement. Then, immerse yourself in the resonant vibrations of a sound bath, achieving deep relaxation. Engage in a mindful slow looking art activity within the serene ambiance of our newly installed exhibition, enriching your connection with art. Finally, savour the intentional ritual of a slowly poured artisan coffee. This morning retreat is designed to slow us all down and to celebrate attentiveness in art and life.


ART NOUVEAU MACKINTOSH-INSPIRED TEXTILES (4 WEEK COURSE)

Wednesday 17, 24 April, 1,8 May 7-9pm

Cost: £50 full, £45 concession

Embark on a textile journey with Carolyn Faith in a four-week workshop inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Art Nouveau patterns and stained glass. We will explore surface design techniques including needle felting, embroidery, applique, drawing, stamping and stencilling to create intricate textiles. Each session offers a hands-on opportunity to explore and develop your own fabric art, celebrating Mackintosh’s iconic style, culminating in uniquely crafted pieces.


MUMS MEET AND MAKE: CERAMIC TRINKET DISH AND HANGING ORNAMENT

Thurs 18 April | 9.30-11am

Cost: £8

Under the guidance of Fiona Shannon you’ll have the opportunity to hand-mould clay into trinket dishes and hanging ornaments, imprinting them with unique patterns or the precious imprints of your baby's tiny footprint or thumbprint. After the workshop we invite you to stay for refreshments.


SILK PAINTING (2 WEEK COURSE)

Wednesday 8 & 15 May | 7-9pm

Cost: £35 full, £32 concession

Join Jane McCluskey for a two-week silk painting odyssey, tracing the ancient art to create vibrant silk masterpieces. Learn traditional techniques, then paint your own silk panel, alive with colour and personal expression. This immersive workshop promises that each participant leaves with a frame ready silk painting-a timeless adornment for their home, steeped in history and handcrafted beauty.


FREE SCHOOLS WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST SINEAD MCKEEVER

Thursday 9 May, 11am

Suitable for pupils aged 16-17 yrs This creative workshop with exhibiting artist Sinead McKeever provides pupils with the opportunity to develop new ways of experimenting with materials, exploring processes and thinking in contemporary art. Using the CONCURRENT exhibition as a starting point, pupils will be encouraged to create original and distinctive artworks.

Please contact our admin team, Sharon or Eve on Tel: 028 7776 0650 for further information or to book.


DREAM PILLOW WORKSHOP

Friday 10 May | 6-9pm

Cost: £25

Discover serenity at our Dream Pillow Workshop during the NI Mental Health Arts Festival. Blend soothing teas for relaxation, enlightened by local herbalist Jane Christie’s wisdom on herbs for wellness. Then hand sew your dream pillow with textile artist Carolyn Faith, choosing beautiful Liberty style fabric. These will be filled with the therapeutic herbs you’ve previously learned about-a perfect blend of creative relaxation, herbal healing and learning new artistic textile skills.


FUSED GLASS SUNCATCHER WORKSHOP

Saturday 11 May | 10am-1pm

Cost: £35 full, £32 concession

Welcome Spring in our glass-making workshop by crafting a nature-inspired bird with renowned Glass Artist Natasha Duddy. Learn design principles and the glass cutting process, step by step. No previous experience needed-just bring your creativity and leave with a radiant piece that captures the essence of the season in shimmering glass.


MUMS MEET AND MAKE: BABY'S FIRST MEMORY BOXES - Limited Availability

Wednesday 15 May | 9.30-11am

Cost. £8

Create a personalised Memory Box for your most cherished memories, from newborn hospital wristbands to baby's first curl, along with special photos or mementos from your motherhood journey. Under the guidance of Christina from Meraki Art we invite you to unleash your artistic flair and turn a simple box into a meaningful keepsake.


DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK CRAFT WORKSHOP

Wednesday 15 May | 4–5.30pm

Cost: £10 (for 2 participants)

During Dementia Action Week we are delighted to host this workshop for those living with dementia and a family member or friend.

Led by qualified art therapist Christina Smyth, you will paint/decorate small rocks that carry positivity and comfort. These ‘pocket rocks’ can be colourful, and symbolic and feature positive words/messages, to be kept close by and read or rubbed to bring comfort as well as being a lovely display in your home. This workshop offers the opportunity to relax, have fun and create meaningful moments in a nurturing and safe creative environment.


THE EDIBLE FLOWER BEALTAINE WORKSHOP

Friday 24 May | 11am-1pm

Cost: £35 full, concession £32

As featured in Vogue and The Irish Times, The Edible Flower hosts a hands-on biscuit decorating workshop with edible flowers, merging culinary skills with cultural history. Led by Erin Bunting, this session explores floral flavours in classic bakes and delves into the influence of Celtic festivals like Bealtaine on modern cuisine. Participants gain insight into baking with edible plants, as well as pressing flowers and creating natural dyes. In addition we will learn how to make plant infused lemonade to enjoy with our newly created decorated biscuits. We will make plenty of extras to take home and share.


NATIONAL DAY OF CREATIVITY CERAMIC VASE WORKSHOP

Thursday 30 May | 7-9pm

Cost: £35 full, £32 concession

Explore your creative flair with Jane McCluskey in a hands-on pottery workshop. Hand-build a unique vase from scratch that reflects your style. Leave it with us to fire and glaze, then later, come collect your ceramic masterpiece. Perfect for all creative souls!


FUSED GLASS PLATE WORKSHOP

Saturday 15 June | 10am-1pm

Cost: £35 full, £32 concession

Elevate your interior décor with a design-led glass plate from our workshop led by Natasha Duddy. Master the glass cutting process and design techniques to create a stylish, functional art piece. No prior experience needed—simply join us to fashion a unique addition to your home aesthetics, blending craft and elegance seamlessly.



THE EDIBLE FLOWER SUMMER SOLSTICE INFUSED GIN WORKSHOP

Thursday 20 June | 6-8pm

Cost: £35 full, £32 concession

Join The Edible Flower, a culinary luminary featured in Vogue and The Irish Times, for a unique and special workshop celebrating the Summer Solstice. In this session we will be creating gin infused with hawthorn, elderflower, roses and herbs. Exploring the folklore of these botanical ingredients, you will learn how to infuse their essence into gin. Uncover solstice traditions and mystical properties, whilst blending infusing techniques with storytelling for a taste of the past and present. You will leave with your own jar of naturally infused gin.


MUMS MEET AND MAKE: GLASS PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH NATASHA DUDDY

Wednesday 26 June | 9.30-11am

Cost. £8

Under the guidance of artist Natasha Duddy you will design and paint a gorgeous glass tealight holder.


THE LITTLE PRINCE WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP

Saturday 29 June | 11am-12.30pm | Cost: £10

Complementing our film screening, explore a world of watercolours in our children’s workshop, inspired by Antoine de Saint Exupery’s whimsical illustrations from The Little Prince. Dip your brushes and let imagination flow, creating your own magical scenes. Beginners welcome-it’s time to paint your story!


Creative Kids Activity Pack

Creative Kids Activity Pack!

Get Creative at home and let your imagination loose with our Creative Kids Activity Pack! The pack has been created by different local artists with fun art activities they think you'll enjoy. You can use your activity pack alone or with your family for hours of creative fun. Simply download and print off the pack to get started.

Inside the pack you will find lots of different creative activities including:

  • Scratch Art
  • Funny Eyes Craft
  • Dance and Movement Activity
  • Peg Pals Craft
  • The Emperors New Clothes Colouring-in
  • Create your own Spring Flowers Craft
  • Make your own Shadow Puppets

Thank you to our wonderful artists who created the fab art ideas for the pack including, Natasha Duddy, Karen Torley and Tonya Sheina Batts!

Share your creativity with us and send in pictures of anything you make to esther.alleyne@casuewaycoastandglens.gov.uk and we'll share them on our social media pages!


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