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A celebration of art and craft throughout Ards and North Down
WelcomeWelcome to the Creative Peninsula event, Northern Ireland’s premier celebration of Art and Craft.
Now in its 16th year, this thriving annual event features Open Studios, Tours, Exhibitions, Workshops, Demonstrations and more, all taking place throughout the beautiful and picturesque Ards and North Down Borough.
The region is well known for its many Artists and Makers and during the event visitors have the opportunity to view their work, purchase or commission a unique piece or try their hand in a workshop.
So, why not come along and join them in a week-long celebration of creativity!
‘Ards and North Down Borough Council’sArts and Craft Team’
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Useful Information & How to Book - Back PageCover image: Alan McCluney / Inside Image: Penny J Brewill
Arts NIght atthe Museum
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Open StudiosPage 19
Creative Development Seminars Page 31
Creative Coach ToursPage 5
ExhibitionsThroughout August
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Alfresco AfternoonsPage 7
WorkshopsPage 9
Craft in the SquarePage 3
Craft in the Square
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Conway Square, Newtownards
4 August 2017
11am - 6pm FREE
Craft inthe Square Conway Square in Newtownards is transformed, for one day only, into a tented Craft Village.
Exhibitors and demonstrations include throwing on a potter’s wheel, acrylic painting, pastels, felting, silk decoration, calligraphy and many more.
Free demonstrations including throwing on a potter’s wheel, silver jewellery design, linocutting, oil and watercolour painting, green woodturning, papercrafting, felting and much more.
Live Music throughout the day.
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Arts Night at the Museum
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11 August 2017
6pm - 9pm FREE
Arts Nightat the Museum
Every nook and cranny of the historic North Down Museum building will befilled with arts activity to experience,
participate in or observe.
Explore the Museum in a unique andunexpected way. Try your hand at clay
work, printmaking, drawing activities and painting or just sit back and enjoy the live
music. This is an event for all the family!
Coffee cure will be open throughout the event for light refreshments.
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Image: Alison Hanvey
North Down Museum, Bangor
Creative Coach Tours
11 August 2017 9.15am – 5pm
Booking Essential
£20 including light lunch
CreativeCoach Tours Two day-long coach tours, visiting the many art and craft studios dotted throughout the Ards and North Down area.
An opportunity to take a sneak peek behind the scenes at studios that are often not open to the public. Meet the Artists and Makers, watch them at work and of course, treat yourself to a unique piece of artwork.
Tours are guided and include free demonstrations and a light lunch.
Tours depart from:Ards CraftsCraft and Design Centre 31 Regent Street Newtownards
(Inside the Visitor Information Centre).
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Creative Coach Tour 2Friday 11 August
Creative Coach Tour 1Saturday 5 August
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Ards Crafts, Newtownards
Gillian Downing Newtownards
Alan McCluney, Bangor
Project 24, Bangor
North Down Museum
Seacourt Print Workshop Bangor
Joy Gray, Bangor
Ruth McEwan-Lyon Holywood
Ards Crafts, Newtownards
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Fine Jewellery & Garden
Pottery, Pot throwing Demo
Fine Art, Painting Demos
Printmaking, Printing Demo
Sculpture Wire Sculpture Demo
Jewellery Piercing & Soldering Demo
Craft and Design Centre
Ards Crafts, Newtownards
Doghouse Gallery, Comber
Patricia Millar, Ballywalter
Saltwater Brig
Bishops Mill, Portaferry
Cuan Crafts, Portaferry
Loft Gallery, Portaferry
Glenkeen Chairs, Portaferry
Ards Crafts, Newtownards
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Craft Centre & Gallery
Ceramics, Pit-Firing Demo
Gallery, Exhibition & Textiles Weaving Demo
Crafts & Art Retail Felting Demo
Exhibition
Woodturning & Garden Woodturning Demo
Craft and Design Centre
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12.30pm – 1.30pm
Alfresco Afternoons
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The beautiful location of Bangor Castle Walled Garden is the backdrop for an outdoor afternoon of hand crafted wood and art and craft demonstrations in many mediums.
Wood ArtThe Irish Wood Turners’ Guild will carry-out demonstrations under the beautiful Victorian band stand and also guide individual artists and makers.
There will be a range of free demonstrations throughout the afternoon of different techniques including lathe work and hand carving. Beautifully crafted items will be on display from bowls to sculptures and hand carved to machined.
Artists & MakersTake this unique opportunity to interactwith Artists and Makers who will beproviding free demonstrations throughout the afternoon as well as exploring the Garden’s horticultural personality and its two unique sculptures inspired by the Borough’s maritime history.
Please see list to the right for demonstrators. Event is outdoors, weather permitting.
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Bangor Castle Walled Garden Castle Park, Bangor
FREE
6 August 2017 12pm - 4pm
AlfrescoAfternoons On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 August, take time to get creative and be inspired with our Alfresco Art programme. Spend an afternoon exploring and sketching the changing landscape of Bangor town centre or relax with an inspiring afternoon of demonstrations in the beautifully restored Bangor Castle Walled Garden.
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Brompton to Queens Parade, Bangor
Bangor’s landscape is about to change, and this is an opportunity to document the town through the eyes of local artists.
Artists and makers are invited to an alfresco art session, a “sketch walk” starting at Brompton and moving along the beautiful coast finishing at Queen’s Parade. This will be a guided walk taking in local viewpoints, landmarks and places of interest covering landscape, heritage, history and architecture with opportunities to sketch as you go.
Suitable for amateur and professional artists with some drawing experiencePlease bring your chosen materials to sketch. Some drawing pads/pencils will be available on the day.
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Sketch Walkwith Boom!
Meet at Boom! Studios 80a Main Street, Bangor, BT20 5LP
£5
5 August 2017 3pm - 5pm
Artist & Maker Demonstrations
1pm – 2pm Alison HanveyCutting, shaping and altering thrown pieces
to create ceramic bird feeders for the garden.
1pm – 2pm Adele PoundCutting and assembling of handmade
bird cards and decorations.
1pm – 2pm Debbie McCannDorset Button making techniques and an opportunity to have a go.
1pm – 2pm Debra WenlockA painting inspired by the garden
with participation encouraged.
2pm – 3pm Ray ElwoodTo show how a painting was “blocked in”
before the tube of paint was invented.
2pm – 3pm Jan CampbellHand painting flowers on silk.
2pm – 3pm Ashleigh CollimExplore the meaning and beauty of the
flowers from the Walled Garden and make your own in air-drying clay.
2pm – 3pm Kerry FreudRecycling items into jewellery and
traditional braiding techniques.
3pm – 4pm Lucy TurnerHand-printed linen using traditional
printmaking processes including linocut and etching.
3pm – 4pm Alice BurnsUnique and beautiful nature-inspired wall
art plaques from clay and plaster
3pm – 4pm Rosemary McCartneyDemonstration of weaving and
an opportunity to join in.
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Ards ArtsCentreWorkshops The Creative Peninsula workshop programme is a series of engaging and interactive workshops designed to explore the processes used to create unique pieces of art and craft.
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Telephone / in Person Bangor Visitor Centre 028 9127 0069
Online at: visitardsandnorthdown.com/creative-peninsula
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Telephone / in Person Ards Arts Centre 028 9181 0803
Telephone / in Person Ards Crafts & Ards Visitor Centre 028 9182 6846
As numbers are limited for all workshops advance booking is essential. All full day workshops include a 1 hour lunch break – lunch is not included.
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BLOCKING IN COMPOSITIONWITH RAY ELWOOD Sat 5 Aug 10am - 4pm£30 – Includes materials
Tone can be more beautiful than colour. This workshop will focus on line and wash drawing with washes of tone in sepia and yellow ochre. Ray will explain the techniques used in portrait and still life painting with a limited palette. Paper and paints will be provided. Participants should bring a 2b pencil, a number 8 water colour brush and a dinner plateto use as palette.
LEAPING FOXES AND HARES WITH JOY GRAYMonday 7 Aug10am - 4pmFee £40 – Includes materials
Create your very own beautiful copper sculptures of leaping foxes and hares, made from recycled wire. In this specialised workshop, participants will learn how to prepare recycled wire to achieve various patinas through experimenting with sea salt and vinegar.
TIFFANY GLASS MIRROR WITH IRENE MCBRIDE
FROM DISCOVERY GLASSMonday 7 Aug
10am – 4.30pmFee £35 – Includes materials
Design and create your own unique mirror in opaque art glass using the Tiffany/copper
foil technique. Irene McBride of Discovery Glass will teach you the processes required
using professional materials and equipment. Reasonable hand strength and dexterity is
required although no previous experience is necessary. An apron and covered footwear
is essential, no sandals!!!
NATURE INSPIRED WALL PLAQUES WITH ALICE BURNS
Monday 7 Aug6pm - 9pm
Fee £20 – Includes materials
Create unique and beautiful nature inspired wall art plaques from clay and plaster.
Press branches, leaves, flowers, shells and other objects found in nature into clay, then
make a plaster cast that can be framed to hang on your wall.
MAKE A TIFFANY SUNCATCHER WITH IRENE MCBRIDE
FROM DISCOVERY GLASSMonday 7 Aug
6.30pm – 9.30pmFee £20 – Includes materials
Create a beautiful sun catcher in translucent art glass. Irene McBride of
Discovery Glass will teach you the processes required using professional materials and
equipment. Reasonable hand strength and dexterity is required although no previous
experience is necessary. An apron and covered footwear is essential, no sandals!!!
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CARD MAKING WITH LUCY TURNER Tuesday 8 Aug 10 – 3pmFee £30 – materials provided
Using a series of techniques the participants will create hand-made note books, cards and gift boxes using simply sourced materials. Decorate with a dry point design of your making. This project is an introduction and suitable for beginners.
INTUITIVE PAINTINGA HAPPY APPROACH TO ART-MAKING WITH DEBRA WENLOCKWednesday 9 Aug10am - 4pmFee £40 – materials including a canvas provided
A fun session of playful, intuitive painting in acrylic with a focus on joyful freedom of expression, colourful mark-making and gestural strokes.
This workshop is for you if:• You want to explore your creative side.• You want to find your artist within.• You’re totally new to painting.• You see yourself as an artist but would like to take your creative self-expression further.• You’re feel creatively blocked and want to kick-start your creativity.
An antidote to the fear of the white page or blank canvas.
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MY INSPIRATIONAL PHRASE WITH DEBRA WENLOCK
Wednesday 9 Aug7pm – 9pm
Fee £15 - materials including a small frame provided
A short workshop using oil, pastels and
watercolour to create an inspirational “illumination”. Make a mini artwork from a motivational phrase or word, a mantra to
kick-start an ongoing creative habit.
Leave with a framed piece to keep in a prominent position in your home to refresh
your creative commitment or bring you inspiration, motivation or a just a smile
on a daily basis.
CONTEMPORARY POINTED PEN CALLIGRAPHY WITH JACQUIE BRACHI
Thursday 10 Aug10am - 4pm
Fee £30
This workshop will explore the use of the pointed pen and how it demands a different
technique to the square nib to create contemporary alphabetic variations.
By the end of the workshop participants will understand how to create an alphabet and
different ways it can be put into practice. The use of metallic paints will also be introduced during the day to create a
unique piece of work to take away.
Materials Required:Pointed nib •Nib holder •
Paint brush average size (for applying ink) •Cartridge paper •
Dark coloured paper A4 or A3 •
The tutor will have extraon the day if required.
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SCULPTUREWITH SHARON REGANThursday 10 Aug10am - 4pmFee £40 – materials provided
Add a little bit of happiness to your garden and have fun doing it. During this one day workshop local ceramicist Sharon Regan will help you create a quirky plant pot holder in the shape of a head or a hedgehog, just add a plant to make the hair/prickles. Your piece will then be fired and ready for collection 2 weeks later. Bring a hand towel and an apron.
ITALIC AND INTRODUCING VARIATIONS WITH JACQUIE BRACHIThursday 10 Aug6pm - 9pmFee £20
This session will look at the italic hand and how it is constructed. How we can alter it and make it more dynamic. The class will be suitable for all levels as each student will progress at their own rate. A small project will be completed using the students’ knowledge.
Materials Required:• Pen holder• Ink or gouache• Cartridge paper and layout paper• Fine, medium and broad nibs (manuscript or Brause) 1 mm, 2 mm and 4 mm
The tutor will have extraon the day if required.
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LETTING GO WITH LES SHARPE
Saturday 12 Aug10am – 4pm
Fee £30 – materials provided
A workshop designed for those artists who complain about not being able to loosen
up and let themselves go.
The day is made up of a series of practical exercises which will gradually take people out of their comfort zones and introduce
them to some techniques and ideas which will help them to free themselves from
the normal restraints of the need for perfection or the fear of making a mistake.
This is all about happy accidents and embracing serendipity in their work.
The workshop will suit all levels as it is purely about having a go and above all,
having fun while you do it.
PRINTED TEXTILE WORKSHOP WITH SHAUNA MCGOWAN
Saturday 12 Aug10am – 4pm
Fee £50 – materials provided
This experimental and vibrant workshop is perfect for those with an interest in surface
design, printmaking and textiles. Using heat reactive dyes playfully painted onto paper we will then colourfully bring fabric to life using a heat press. Layering shapes and
stencils onto the fabric with colour can build up patterns.
Using objects such as feathers, leaves, stencils, threads, doilies we will build up exciting and vibrant patterns on fabric. Participants will leave with a variety of
imaginative and vibrant fabric samples.
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INTRODUCTION TO CYANOTYPE WITH ALICE BURNSFriday 11 Aug1pm – 4pmFee £20 – materials provided
An introduction to the historical photographic process of cyanotype. Participants will create their own unique photograms using a heliographic sunlight printing process, which produces a stunning blue print on fabrics and paper.
Participants should bring thin leaves, grasses and flowers that are dry. Thin objects e.g. lace; paper cut outs or any other thin materials to print from.
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Creative Cafes Creative Cafes make a welcome return to the 2017 programme.
Join professional Artists and Makers in a series of interactive workshops in some of the Borough’s popular cafes. Create a unique piece of art and craft whilst enjoying a cuppa and a tray bake!
Advance booking for all workshops is essential. All fees include refreshments and materials unless otherwise stated.
SIMPLE WEAVINGWITH ROSEMARY MCCARTNEYMon 7 Aug 10.00am - 12.30pmThe Yard Gallery, 102-104 High Street Holywood BT18 9HW Learn weaving techniques with Holywood’s expert Spinner and Weaver, Rosemary McCartney. Using a simple twig frame that becomes part of the finished piece you will learn how to warp this up using a variety of yarns and techniques produce a piece that you can take home for you wall
Participants are required to bring two balls of knitting yarns you are happy to share.
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DORSET BUTTON JEWELLERY MAKINGWITH DEBBIE MCCANN Tue 8 Aug 10am - 12.30pmHaptik, 29 Frances Street, Newtownards BT23 7DW
Debbie will take participants through the history of the Dorset Button and how it can be used today for embellishment or as a piece of quirky jewellery. Participants will be taught how to create their own brooch or necklace to take home.
Participants are required to bring a selection of yarn, a darning needle and some buttons.
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PET PORTRAITSWITH SHARON REGANWednesday 9 Aug6.30pm - 9pmBridewell Coffee, 19 High StreetDonaghadee BT21 0AH A taster session with Donaghadee based ceramicist Sharon Regan. Working with air drying clay you can create a little 3D portrait of your favourite pet and learn how to craft character and personality in your clay creation.
Participants must wear an apron and bring an old hand towel
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SHRINK ART EARRINGSWITH HANNAH DORMAN Tue 09 Aug10am - 12.30pmThe Yard Gallery, 102-104, High StreetHolywood BT18 9HW
A taster session in ‘shrink art’ with Hannah Dorman of Sea Snail Studio on the shores on Strangford Lough. Participants will come away with a beautiful pair of detailed hand drawn earrings and can watch them shrink in Hannah’s table top oven whilst enjoying a cup of tea/coffee and a pastry!
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Drink and DrawA new initiative for this year’s Creative
Peninsula, Drink and Draw found popularity in New York in recent years and now the
trend has been imported to the UK.
True to its name, this is an art class for both seasoned scribblers and clueless beginners – but in an unconventional setting and with
a glass of your favourite tipple!
Join professional artists and Seacourt Print Workshop members Clinton Kirkpatrick &
Shauna McGowan for a fun relaxed and social evening for those who love to draw.
Please bring a sketch pad and your drawing weapon of choice! Some materials will be
available on the evening.
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Upstairs at The Rabbit Rooms30-32 Quay St, Bangor, BT20 5ED
7pm - 10pm
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£5, includes a bottle of beer or glass of wine, bar available, booking essential
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SPINNING FOR BEGINNERSTues 8 Aug11am – 3pm
This class is designed for those new to spinning, those who would like to refresh their skills and current spinners who would just like to take time out to spin and craic with fellow enthusiasts. £50 includes materials, equipment, light lunch and refreshments. Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 4. Aged 18+
ARAN KNITTINGThurs 10 Aug2pm – 5pm
Learn to follow an Aran knitting pattern, knit a sample of stitches, and learn how to use a cable needle £25 includes materials, equipment, and afternoon tea. Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 6. Aged 18+
GRANNY SQUARE CROCHET BUNTINGFriday 11 Aug6pm - 9pm
Try your hand at triangular granny squares and make some festive bunting!
£20 includes materials, equipment, and supper. Suitable for beginners and improver’s. Places limited to 6. Aged 12+
To book: 07968 342928 Map: 21Christine CaseyIrish Spin Dolls, 6 Loughdoo RoadPortaferry BT22 1HJ
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BEADING WORKSHOPSMon 7 Aug10am – 4pmMake a beaded lamp for 1/12thscale dollhouse.
Tues 8 Aug10am – 4pmCreate a beaded pendant.
£35 per workshop includes light lunch and refreshments. Materials included.Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 6. Aged 18+
To book: 028 4277 2418 Map: 22Caroline [email protected] Chairs, 12 Dunevly RoadPortaferry BT22 1NB
BOBBIN LACE WORKSHOPSThurs 10 Aug & Fri 11 Aug10am – 4pm
A shawl pattern suitable for 1/12th scale doll which can be scaled up for a napkin/handkerchief corner.
£35 per workshop includes light lunch and refreshments. Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 6. Aged 18+
To book: 028 4277 2418 Map: 22Mavis Thompson [email protected] Chairs, 12 Dunevly RoadPortaferry BT22 1NB
NEEDLE FELT A BROOCH Mon 7 Aug1pm – 3pm
Using very fine and colourful Marino wools participants will discover the wonderful art of needle felting to design and produce a beautiful brooch. £12 includes materials and refreshments. Suitable for beginners. Places limited to 10. Aged 16+
MAKING A FELT PURSEWed 9 Aug10.30am – 12.30pm
Under the guidance of feltmaker Dympna Curran you will make a sturdy seamless purse using the wet felting technique. A wonderful selection of fine colourful wools and silk fibres will be used in making the purse.
£14 includes materials and refreshments. Suitable for beginners. Places limited to 10. Aged 16+
To book: 07771 890973 Map: 26Dympna CurranCuan Crafts, 8 Shore Road Portaferry BT22 1JY
CERAMIC SCULPTURE WORKSHOPSTues 8 Aug & Tues 16 Aug7pm – 9pm
Working on a project of their choice, participants will create a ceramic sculpture. (Workshop takes place in the Social Pod, next to Sharon’s Pod).
£20 per workshop includes clay and firing. Glazes not included; may be ordered and purchased separately. Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 6. Aged 18+
To book: Map: 12Sharon [email protected] Pod 2, Project24, Queens Parade Bangor BT20 3BJ
PAINTING WITH SOFT PASTELSThurs 10 Aug10am – 4pm
Working with soft pastels for all levels.
£45 includes lunch. Bring own materials. Pastel card can be purchased on the day.Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 6. Aged 18+
To book: 07854 144831 Map: 23Sara [email protected] Mill, 9 Abbacy RoadPortaferry BT22 1HH
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BOOM! COMMUNITY ART CLUBWed 09 Aug7-9pm
An informal evening, bringing creative professionals and beginners together to share ideas, techniques, chat and relax. We supply all basic materials and mediums as well as tea, coffee & nibbles.
£5
To book: 07825 395053 Map: 13Marianne Kennerley [email protected] Boom Studios, 80a Main StreetBangor BT20 5LP
SIMPLE SILVER/COPPER RING MAKING WORKSHOPTues 8 Aug & Wed 9 Aug10am – 1pm
Make simple textured rings in silver or copper that can be worn as stacking rings or on their own. A fun morning of making.
£60 includes materials + refreshments.Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 3. Aged 18+
To book: 07879 698286 Map: 18Ruth McEwan-Lyon www.ni-nisilver.com Holywood
WOOL SPINNINGWed 9 Aug7pm – 9.30pm
An opportunity to have a go at producing your own unique yarn using a spinning wheel.
£25 includes all materials.Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 4. Aged 18+
SILK SPINNING MASTERCLASSThurs 10 Aug1.30 – 4.30pm
Learn how to spin from a Mawata cap, silk tops and make your own silk hankies from cocoons.
£35 includes materials. Not suitable for beginners. Places limited to 3. Aged 18+
To book: 07708 441853 Map: 17Rosemary McCartney [email protected] Spun, 26 Belfast RoadHolywood BT18 9EL
MESSY MORNINGSMon 07 Aug10.30am – 12pm
Family art workshops.Making a mess and making smiles.
£5 Children aged 0-12yrs. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
To book: 07825 395053 Map: [email protected] Project 24, Queens Parade, Bangor
PAPER MAKING WORKSHOPWed 9 Aug10am-4pm
Explore the process of handmade paper making, using cotton fibre and a variety of found plant fibres.
£40 includes materials and a simple lunch. Suitable for all with patience and an inquisitive spirit.
EXPERIMENTAL WEAVINGFri 12 Aug10am – 4pm
Weave using a wide variety of materials. Experiment with colour, texture, and pattern using a simple frame loom.
£40 includes materials and a simple lunch. Bring any materials you have that you would like to explore. Suitable for beginners and returning weavers.
To book: 028 4272 8364 Map: 23Cecilia Stephens [email protected] Mill, 9 Abbacy RoadPortaferry BT22 1HH MY MOTIVATIONAL MANTRA
Mon 7th Aug10.30am – 12.15pm
A short workshop using oil pastels and watercolour... to create an inspirational “illumination”. Making a mini artwork from a motivational phrase, a mantra to kick-start an ongoing creative habit.
£25 includes materials.
INTUITIVE PAINTING Thurs 10th Aug10.00am – 1.30pm
Escape expectation and embrace the unexpected.
£45 includes materials.
To book: 07910 374599 Map: 12Debra WenlockPurple Pod/Social Pod, Project 24, Bangor
PAINTING WITH WOOLThurs 10 Aug12pm – 3pm
Dry needle felting with different types of sheep’s wool by building up multi layers of coloured sheep wools just like layering colour in a painting.
£70 includes materials.Places limited to 6.
To book: 07909 978426 Map: 28Helen Sharkey12 Mahee IslandStrangford Lough BT23 6EP
Image: Les Sharpe
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UPCYCLE A SMALL PIECE OF FURNITUREWed 9 Aug6:30-9:30pm
The workshop aimed at teaching furniture-restoring novices how to transform tired and outdated pieces into their own unique items. Topics covered on the mini course include choosing paint, brushes and other essential tools, as well as how to prepare, apply the paint and special finishes .
£35 includes materials, equipment and refreshments.Places limited to 6.
INTRODUCTION TO BEAD LOOM JEWELLERYThurs 10 Aug6:30-9:30 pm
Learn how to make stunning beaded jewellery on a bead loom.
During an introductory workshop you will learn how to correctly set up a bead loom, how to create a patterned design and how to finish your piece using Miyuki slide tubes and a clasp.
£35 includes materials, equipment and refreshments.Places limited to 6.
To book: 07743 299733 Map: 27Kerry Freud [email protected] The Studio (behind) 58 Central AveBangor BT20 3AW
COPPER LITTLE SPARROWSWed 9 August1pm-4.30pm
Create your very own pair of beautiful copper sparrows, made from recycled wire.
In this specialised workshop, participants will learn how to prepare recycled wire to achieve various patinas through experimenting with everyday ingredients.
£22 includes materials and refreshments. Good dexterity essential. Places limited to 6.
COPPER FOXES AND HARESThu 10 August10.30am-4.00pm
Create your very own beautiful copper sculptures of leaping foxes and hares, made from recycled wire.
In this specialised workshop, participants will learn how to prepare recycled wire to achieve various patinas through experimenting with everyday ingredients.
£40 includes materials and light refreshments. Good dexterity essential. Participants should bring a packed lunch.Places limited to 6.
To book: 07989 948015 Map: 20Joy Gray [email protected] Westmorland CrescentBangor BT20 3LX
Image: Joy Gray
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Open Studios Covering the length and breadth of the Ards Peninsula and North Down, Artists’ studios are the place to visit to sneak a peek ‘behind the scenes’ of the Artist at work.
Don’t miss the chance to meet a host of creative people including ceramicists, glass artists, painters and spinners, wood turners and jewellery designers; see them at work or watch the many free demonstrations on offer.
Each studio is numbered so that it can be easily found on the map at the back of the brochure.
If visitors have particular access needs, it is best to contact the studio directly in advance. Remember also that many studios may not accept debit or credit cards so it is best to take some cash along as an alternative method of payment for purchases.
ARDS ARTS CENTREGALLERY
Town Hall, Conway SquareNewtownards BT23 4NP
028 9181 [email protected]
ardsarts.com@ardsarts
Mon – Thurs 9am – 4.30pm Fri 9am – 4pm
Map: 01 Sat 10am – 4pm
ARDS CRAFTS CENTRECRAFT CENTRE AND RETAIL
31 Regent StreetNewtownards BT23 4AD
028 9182 [email protected]
Mon – Fri 9.15am – 5pmMap: 02 Sat 9.30am – 5pm
NORTH DOWN MUSEUMMUSEUM & GALLERY
Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor BT20 4BT028 9127 1200
Mon – Sat 10am – 4.30pmMap: 14 Sun 12 noon – 4.30pm
THE YARD GALLERYGALLERY
102 - 104 High StreetHolywood BT18 9HW
028 9042 7210yardgallery.com
Mon - Sat 8am - 5pmMap: 16 Sun closed
Image: Chantalle Coombes
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PAULA BATTPAPERCUTTINGYellow Pod 2, Project 24Queen’s Parade, Bangor BT20 3BJ07986 [email protected]@project24ni
Mon – Sat 12 – 5pmSun closed Map: 12
CHRISTINE CASEYWEAVING AND SPINNINGKiri Cottage Crafts, 6 Loughdoo RoadPortaferry BT22 1HJ07968 [email protected]
Sat 5 – Sun 13 Aug10am - 4pmDemonstrations Map: 21
ANDREW COOKECERAMICS69 Tullynagardy RoadNewtownards BT23 4TB07854 773030 [email protected] andrewcookeartist.com
Sat 5 – Sun 13 Aug10am - 4pmDemonstrations Map: 03
DYMPNA CURRANCRAFTS & ART RETAILCuan Crafts, 8 Shore RoadPortaferry BT22 1JY07771 [email protected]
Sat 5 – Sun 13 Aug10.30am – 5pmDemonstrations Map: 26
GARY DEVON & FRANCES RYANPAINTING88 Cootehall Road, CrawfordsburnBangor BT19 [email protected] [email protected]
Sun 6, Sat 12 & Sun 13 Aug10am- 4pm Map: 09
DISCOVERY GLASSGLASS/JEWELLERY3 Killinchy Street, Comber BT23 5AP028 9187 [email protected]
Sat 5 Aug, Tues 8 – Sat 12 Aug Weekdays 10am – 5pmSat 2pm – 5pm Map: 07
HANNAH DORMANPAINTINGS & JEWELLERYSea Snail StudioSketrick Island, Killinchy BT23 6QH07460 [email protected]
Sat 5 – Sun 13 Aug10am – 4pm Map: 08
GILLIAN DOWNINGJEWELLERY & ILLUSTRATION
Barley House, 3 Brooklands ParkManse Road, Newtownards BT23 4XY
07561 [email protected]
Sat 5 – Fri 11 Aug 10am – 4pm
Groups: Ring in advanceMap: 06 Garden Visits
KERRY FREUDMIXED MEDIA
The Studio, 58 Central AveBangor BT20 3AW
07743 [email protected]
thewhitecliffsco.com
Sat 5 – Sun 13 AugMap: 27 10am – 4pm
GLENKEEN CHAIRSWOODTURNING
12 Dunevly Road, Portaferry BT22 1NB028 4277 2418
Sat 5 – Sun13 Aug10am – 4pm
Groups: Ring in advanceWoodturning demonstrations
daily as required andMap: 22 Garden Visits
JOY GRAYSCULPTURE
11 Westmorland CrescentBangor BT20 3LX
07989 [email protected]
joygrayart.com
Sat 5, Fri 11 & Sat 12 Aug1pm – 4pm
Wire Work DemonstrationsMap: 20 2pm – 3pm
ANDREW HAIREFINE ART
Yellow Pod 1, Project 24,Queens Parade, Bangor BT20 3BJ
@project24ni
Sat 5, Mon 7, Tues 8, Thurs 10Frid 11 & Sat 12th Aug
10am – 4pmMap: 12 Painting Demonstrations
DUNCAN IRVINEPAINTING
Pink Pod 1, Project 24Queen’s Parade, Bangor BT20 3BJ
project24ni.com@project24ni
Mon – Sat 10.30am – 4.30pm
Map:12 Demonstrations
Image: Andrew Haire
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BOOM STUDIOS COLLECTIVEMARIANNE KENNERLY & LES SHARPEMIXED MEDIABoom! Studios 80a Main Street, Bangor BT20 6AA07825 [email protected] studios.org.uk
Sat 5 – Sun 13 Aug10am – 4pmLate night studios- Thurs 10 Aug, 7pm-9pm Map: 13
DONALD NELSONCERAMICS 4 Mountain Road, Portaferry BT22 [email protected]
Sat 5 – Sun 13 AugMon – Sat 10.30am-5pmSun 2 – 5pm Map: 19
JUNE ONYEKWELUTEXTILES Purple Pod 2, Project 24,Queen’s Parade, Bangor, BT20 3BJproject24ni.com@project24ni
Sun 6 Aug 11am – 6pmFri 11 Aug 9am – 5pmSat 12 – Sun 13 Aug 11am - 6pm Map: 12
SEACOURT PRINT WORKSHOPPRINTMAKINGUnit 20, Dunlop Industrial Units8 Balloo Drive, Bangor BT19 7QY028 9146 [email protected]
Sat 5 AugMon 7 – Sat 12 Aug10am – 4pmDemonstrations 2pm Map: 15
SHARON REGANCERAMICSPink Pod 2, Project 24,Queens Parade, Bangor BT20 [email protected]@project24ni
Sat 5, Mon 7 – Thurs 10 Aug10am – 4pm Map: 12
HELEN SHARKEYTEXTILES12 Mahee island, Strangford LoughComber, BT236EP07909 978426helensharkey@hotmail.comhelensharkey.comstrangfordloughgallery.com
Tues 8 – Wed 9 Aug11am - 4pmPainting with Wool Demonstrations Map: 28
BLACKWOOD STUDIONED JACKSON SMYTH
PENNY J BREWILLSCULPTURE/PRINTMAKING
34 Carrowdore Road, GreyabbeyNewtownards BT22 2LX
028 4278 [email protected]
doublevision.art.com
Mon 7 – Sun 13 Aug10am – 4pm
Demonstrations & TalksPrintmaking Demos: 11am – 2pm daily
Sculpture Demos: Mon 7 & Fri 11 Aug
Map: 04 11am-2pm
BISHOPS MILLCECILIA STEPHENS
SARA BROWNHELEN TEMPLETONOWEN CRAWFORD
KATE REBBECKTEXTILES/ FINE ART/ WOOD
Bishops Mill, 9 Abbacy Rd, ArdkeenPortaferry BT22 1HH
028 4272 [email protected]
[email protected]@icloud.com
[email protected]@gmail.com
Sat 5 – Sun 13 Aug10am – 7pm
Map: 23 Demonstrations & Talks
NORA WATSONJEWELLERY
31 Ardminnan Rd, SlansPortaferry BT22 1QJ
028 4277 [email protected]
norawatsonjewellery.co.uk
Sat 5 - Mon 14 AugMap: 24 10am - 4pm
DEBRA WENLOCKFINE ART
Purple Pod 1, Project 24Queen’s Parade, Bangor BT20 3BJ
debrawenlock.co.ukproject24ni.com
@project24ni
Sat 5 - Sun 13 Aug11am - 5pm
Painting Demonstrations: Map: 12 12 - 2pm
THE DOGHOUSE GALLERYGALLERY AND RETAIL
97-99 Mill Street, Comber BT23 5EG028 9187 1261
[email protected] doghousegallery.co.uk
Thurs- Sat Map: 05 10am-5pm
Image: Alison Hanvey
2 – 31 August 2017
FREE
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Map: 01 THE PRINCIPAL CREATIVE PENINSULA
EXHIBITION2 – 31 AUG
Ards Arts CentreThe Georgian Gallery
The principal Creative Peninsula exhibition featuring exclusive works by the finest
Artists and Makers from the Ards and North Down Borough.
Map: 02 NATURAL IMPRESSIONS 5 – 26 AugArds Crafts
The Space Gallery
A collaborative exhibition by Printmaker Michael Geddis and Ceramicist
Andrew Cooke. The ceramic and linocut print pieces are inspired by nature’s
beautiful microscopic forms.
Map: 25 THE LANGUAGE OF PAIN6 – 28 Aug
Portaferry Visitor CentreThe Loft Gallery
An exhibition by the Martin family addressing the hidden side of pain
through paintings, textiles and the lens.
Map: 14 THE CREATIVEPENINSULA EXHIBITION
2 Aug – 3 SeptNorth Down Museum
The Long Gallery
A Creative Peninsula exhibition featuring exclusive works by selected Artists and
Makers from the Ards and North Down Borough.
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Exhibitions Throughout August, Ards Arts Centre in Newtownards plays host to the principal Creative Peninsula exhibition featuring exclusive works by the finest Artists and Makers from the Ards and North Down Borough.
Ards Crafts in Newtownards, the Loft Gallery in Portaferry and North Down Museum in Bangor are also holding exhibitions of work by selected local Artists and Makers are part of their annual exhibition programmes.
Image: Jennifer Young, Lindsay Press, Shauna McGowan
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This session will provide the space for reflection and exploration of these skills within a peer group setting and will cover the following areas:
• Personal triggers & managing them• Maintaining the process• Issues around equity and ethics• Verbal communication• Strategic questioning• Listening and reflection• Conflict resolution• Consensus and decision making processes• Planning processes and achieving outcomes• Group dynamics• Facilitation tools• Evaluation processes
Who should attend?Professionals / Semi Professionals & Graduates from the Creative Industry sectors (including Craft and Visual Art sectors) who are living in and/or working out of the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.
Julianne Skillen is Development Manager for Community Arts Partnership and holds a degree in History of Art, a Post Graduate Certificate in Higher and Further Education and a Post Graduate Certificate in Arts in the Community from Queen’s University Belfast. She has worked in the community, voluntary and statutory sectors in Northern Ireland for 17 years, working within project management and funding in the fields of community development, disability, education, play, Black and Minority Ethnic communities and of course the arts, where her heart lies. She has been a non-executive director for several organisations including ArtsEkta, Cahoots Theatre Company NI and the Northern Ireland Visual Arts Forum.
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Booking Essential
Creative DevelopmentWorkshops Throughout August a series of exciting, practical, creative development opportunities will be taking place in Ards Arts Centre and Signal Business Centre aimed at professional and semi-professional Visual Artists and Makers.
These sessions will explore how to achieve the very best opportunities for your creative business by building a strong on-line selling platform and having the best images of your work.
All facilitated by experts in their fields.
Where? Map: 14North Down MuseumTown Hall, Castle Park AveBangor BT20 4BT028 9127 [email protected]
The session/s will explore the theory and practice of running an arts workshop and involves a hands-on workshop exploring the potential of creativity in a group setting. The course aims to facilitate the participation of artists who have an interest and commitment to the development of their creativity and group skills. In many cases this session may explore skills that you already practice inherently.
VISUAL ARTISTS CAFE: FACILITATION SKILLS FOR ARTISTSWORKING WITH GROUPS Facilitator: Julianne Skillen VAI Members £5 Non Members £10Monday 14 and Monday 21 August6pm-9pmRefreshments provided Limited to 30 personsRegistration essentialTo book: www.visualartists.org.uk/booking
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Where? Map: 01Ards Arts CentreTown HallConway SquareNewtownards BT23 4NP028 9181 0803ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
So you have spent many hours creating stunning works of art or developing your craft product lines but do you know how to take professional quality photographs to show them off to their full potential?
In the age of the internet, online marketing, portfolios and selling are becoming the main outlet for Artists and Makers to get their work seen. Make sure the photographs of your work stand out from the crowd.
Carrie Davenport will facilitate this full day, extensive photography workshop to show you how to capture and share great photographs of your artwork/products – no matter what type of camera you have (including your phone camera!).
FOCUS ON TAKING QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR ARTWORK / PRODUCTSCarrie Davenport PhotographyWed 16 Aug10am – 4pm£40Includes light lunch and refreshmentsLimited to 12 personsTo book: In person, online or by phonevisitardsandnorthdown.com77/creative-peninsula028 9181 0803
Morning: Taking Your Photographs
Why good photographs are so important, tips on composition, setting up your image, setting up your camera, best lighting, props, and what NOT to do. Participants will practise having a go at taking images with their own camera.
Afternoon: Editing and Sharing
How to edit your photographs and what software to use, file storage, file types, sharing images, the benefits of an Electronic Press Kit (EPK), and tips on some inexpensive equipment to pick up.
Who should attend?Professionals / Semi Professionals & Graduates from the Visual Art and Crafts sectors who are living in and /or working out of the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.
Carrie Davenport is a freelance photographer with over 15 years’ experience and founder of Shoot Positive. She shoots for a range of publications and companies and regular clients including Kerrang Magazine, BBC NI, Oh Yeah Music Centre Belfast and many local businesses and charities.
carriedavenport.comshootpositive.com
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7pm 24 August 2017
VisualArtist’s Café: Let’s Make it
Happen!Facilitated by Visual Artist’s Ireland, this is a fun, lively, social networking event
with a twist.
Belfast-based artist Charlotte Bosanquet has something unusual up her sleeve to
get your creative juices flowing, kick out the old and get inspired to make things happen.
You will build connections with your peers, using collaborative exercises to break
the ice and then get support with your projects through open discussion.
Ards and North Down Arts Service would like to introduce a regular Artist’s Peer Critique session aimed at professional
practicing artists and crafts people. The intention is to create dialogue
and openness between artistic peers and foster networking and continued
peer support amongst artists.
Map: 01
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Boom! Studios
17 August 2017
7pm - 9pm £10
Rock your creative business & make some noise “Trade” is a forum that has been set up by Boom! Studios to support our local creative industry. It is about leveraging and sharing local knowledge, strengthening the local creative network and creating a confident sector.
Outcomes
• Understanding of different marketing routes.
• Ideas for creating content for different marketing platforms.
• What Next?
Outputs
• Creating a marketing persona. (Who you are communicating to?)
• Identifying your 8 touchpoints. (Where your customers or potential customers see you)
• Action List.
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Tea/coffee provided,but feel free to BYOBFREE
Marianne Kennerley and Sarah McAleerare inviting you to talk through techniquesto shout about your creative work.
This evening will be an opportunity to meet other local creatives, share experiences and learn some practical marketing tips that you can apply to your work.
Marianne is the director of Boom! Studios, a social enterprise that provides workspace and headspace for the local creative industry. Like many creative practitioners she has built up her skills in communications to grow the business.
Sarah has run a successful jewellery practice for over 20 years and now mentors creatives on ‘real life’ ways to run creative businesses!
Marianne and Sarah connected during their time at Project 24, Bangor and have since had a number of energetic conversations around creative business that they want to share.
Who should attend? This session is open to all creative practitioners at any stage in their career.
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USEFUL INFORMATION
The organisers of the Creative Peninsula event cannot accept liability for any loss, damage or injury sustained by any member of the public visiting any Artist’s open house, workshop or
route. The public do so at their own risk.
The information in this brochure is correct at the time of print and every care is taken
to ensure accuracy. However, Ards and North Down Borough Council cannot accept
responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes which may occur. All events
may be subject to change.
If you have particular access needs, it is best to phone any studio or venue in
advance. Remember also that many Open Studios may not be able to take payment by credit or debit card so you may wish to bring
cash as an alternative method of payment.
Event photography will take place during events. This publication is available in
other formats upon request.
HOW TO BOOKIn person / by phone / online
Ards Crafts & Ards Visitor Information Centre31 Regent Street
Newtownards BT23 4AD028 9182 6846
Ards Arts CentreTown Hall, Conway Square
Newtownards BT23 4NP028 9181 0803
Bangor Visitor Information CentreTower House
34 Quay StreetBangor BT20 5ED
028 9127 0069