10-Week Painting for Pleasure for 18+years | Sheskburn Recreation Centre, Ballycastle
Thursday 17 September to 26 November (no class 29 Oct) | 7-9pm |
Cost £75 full, £68 concession | Tutor Louie Winward | Sheskburn
Recreation Centre, Ballycastle
Running for over five years now, this popular ten-week course encourages you to experiment with materials and techniques to find your own painting ‘path’.
Book directly online or call Flowerfield Reception on 028 7083 1400.
The Golden Hare | Read Along & Illustration for 7-11yrs
Monday 21 September | 10–11.30am
Free but booking is essential | Tutor Paddy Donnelly
Join award-winning author and illustrator Paddy Donnelly for a magical reading of The Golden Hare. Discover the story behind the book before creating your own imaginative illustrations inspired by its enchanting characters and landscapes
Introduction to Fermenting for 18+yrs
Thursday 24 September | 6.30–9pm
Cost £45 full, £40 concession | Tutor Erin Bunting
Discover the timeless craft of fermentation and learn how simple seasonal ingredients can be transformed into delicious, naturally preserved foods in this practical, hands-on workshop.
Botanical Flower Watercolours for 18+yrs
Thursday 24 September | 7–9pm
Cost £35 full, £31 concession | Tutor Leona Devine
Explore the beauty of botanical watercolour through a relaxed evening of painting. Guided by artist Leona Devine, discover expressive techniques while developing confidence with delicate florals, colour, light and composition.
Wool Felt Sea Swimmers for 18+yrs
Saturday 26 September | 10am–1pm
Cost £45 full, £40 concession | Carolyn Faith
Celebrate the joy of wild swimming by creating a charming needle-felted figure inspired by life at the water's edge. A creative workshop full of colour, character and texture.
Walk & Sketch for 18+yrs | Ballycastle | Session 1
Saturday 26 September | 10am-12noon| Cost £25 full, £22
concession per session | Tutor Sarah Carrington | Ballycastle (meeting point Sheskburn House foyer)
Join local acclaimed artist Sarah Carrington for a relaxed outdoor walk and sketch session, exploring the beautiful coastal views in Ballycastle. We will spend time observing different aspects of the coastline from the town and beach, portraying the landscape through sketches and mixed media drawings.
Book Directly online or call Flowerfield Reception on 028 7083 1400.
Walk & Sketch for 18+yrs | Ballycastle | Session 2
Saturday 26 September | 1-3pm
Cost £25 full, £22 concession per session | Tutor Sarah Carrington
Ballycastle (meeting point Sheskburn House foyer)
Join local acclaimed artist Sarah Carrington for a relaxed outdoor walk and sketch session, exploring the beautiful coastal views in Ballycastle. We will spend time observing different aspects of the coastline from the town and beach, portraying the landscape through sketches and mixed media drawings.
Book Directly online or call Flowerfield Reception on 028 7083 1400.
Plein Air Painting | The Old Church, Cushendun for 18+yrs
Sunday 27 September | 11am-3pm
Cost £35 full, £32 concession | Tutor Sarah Carrington
The Old Church Centre, Cushendun
Join acclaimed artist Sarah Carrington for expert guidance in painting outdoors. From landscapes and seascapes on the North Coast to Scotland and the Scottish Isles, working outdoors is the foundation of Sarah’s prolific and masterly work. The artist will offer a short demo/talk on her practice before escorting the group to the beautiful surroundings of Cushendun Bay to work.
Please take your own preferred materials and equipment.
If the weather is inclement, Sarah will conduct the workshop indoors | Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for being outdoors
Mums Meet and Make | Ceramic Berry Bowls
Tuesday 29 September | 9.30-11am
Cost £10 | Tutor Fiona Shannon
Create your own beautiful handcrafted ceramic berry bowl with Fiona Shannon. Learn hand-building techniques to shape, texture and decorate a functional piece, which will be professionally glazed and fired for collection later.
Ekphrastic Writing for 18+yrs
Thursday 1 October | 11am–1pm
Cost £25 full, £23 concession | Tutor James Simpson
Discover how art can inspire words in this thoughtful creative writing workshop. Using visual artworks as a starting point, explore poetry and prose through observation, memory and imagination.
Dúchas | Handprinting Irish Linen Lampshade for 18+yrs
Friday 2 October | 7–9pm
Cost £65 full, £60 concession | Tutor Jenna Malcomson
Design and hand-print luxurious Irish linen before transforming it into a bespoke lampshade. A beautiful introduction to textile printing with a contemporary handmade finish.
Dúchas | The Spinner’s Wheel for 18+yrs
Wednesday 7 October | 11am–4pm
Cost £55 full, £50 concession | Tutor Lorna Shannon
Experience the heritage craft of spinning as you learn to transform fleece into yarn using a traditional spinning wheel. An absorbing introduction to one of Ireland's oldest textile skills.
Dúchas | Willow Lanterns for 18+yrs
Saturday 10 October | 10am–2pm
Cost £60 full, £54 concession | Tutor Louise McLean
Weave a sculptural willow lantern using traditional basketry techniques. Crafted from natural materials, your finished piece will bring warmth and atmosphere to autumn evenings.
Dúchas | Weaving Tapestry Studio for 18+yrs
Wednesday 14 October | 11am–4pm
Cost £45 full, £40 concession | Tutor Lorna Shannon
Explore colour, texture and pattern while learning the fundamentals of loom weaving. Create your own woven textile in this relaxed introduction to an enduring craft tradition.
Poetry of Place | Creative Writing with Poet Moyra Donaldson for 18+rs | Ballycastle
Friday 16 October | 5.30-7.30pm
Cost £25 full, £23 concession | Tutor Moyra Donaldson
Sheskburn House, Ballycastle
This workshop will look at why and how we might write about ‘place’. Places where we live or have lived; places we have visited; remembered places and imagined places – how can we best evoke a sense of them in words? We will discuss the topic and look at some relevant poems, before each writing our own first draft of a place poem.
Provided in partnership with the Ballycastle Writers Group.
Book directly online or call Flowerfield Reception on 028 7083 1400.
Giant Taste of Causeway Coast & Glens | Christmas Chutney Taster | Session 1
Saturday 17 October
Session 1: 11.30am–12.30pm
Cost £10 | Tutor Amanda of Ballykenver Farmshop & Kitchen
Get ready for Christmas by learning how to make a delicious Cranberry and Apple Chutney from scratch. Guided by Amanda from Ballykenver Farmshop & Kitchen, you'll prepare, pot and take home your own handmade chutney, along with the recipe to recreate it again.
Giant Taste of Causeway Coast & Glens | Christmas Chutney Taster | Session 2
Saturday 17 October
Session 2: 1.30–2.30pm
Cost £10 | Tutor Amanda of Ballykenver Farmshop & Kitchen
Get ready for Christmas by learning how to make a delicious Cranberry and Apple Chutney from scratch. Guided by Amanda from Ballykenver Farmshop & Kitchen, you'll prepare, pot and take home your own handmade chutney, along with the recipe to recreate it again.
Giant Taste of Causeway Coast & Glens | Chocolate Make & Take Session 1
Saturday 17 October
Session 1: 11–11.30am
Cost £5 per child | Tutor Geri Martin of Chocolate Manor
Calling all mini chocolatiers! Join award-winning chocolatier Geri Martin from Chocolate Manor for a delicious hands-on workshop. Learn how to pipe and decorate two chocolate creations before taking your handmade treats home to enjoy. A fun-filled introduction to the art of chocolate making.
Giant Taste of Causeway Coast & Glens | Chocolate Make & Take Session 2
Saturday 17 October
Session 2: 12.15–12.45pm
Cost £5 per child | Tutor Geri Martin of Chocolate Manor
Calling all mini chocolatiers! Join award-winning chocolatier Geri Martin from Chocolate Manor for a delicious hands-on workshop. Learn how to pipe and decorate two chocolate creations before taking your handmade treats home to enjoy. A fun-filled introduction to the art of chocolate making
Street Photography with Cathal McNaughton for 18+yrs | Yarn, Ballycastle
Saturday 17 October | 11am-2pm
Cost £30 full, £27 concession | Tutor Cathal McNaughton
YARN, Ballycastle
Join Pulitzer-prize winning photojournalist Cathal McNaughton for an immersive photography workshop designed for keen amateur photographers and above. You’ll learn to see more intuitively, photograph with greater confidence and create images with depth, purpose and emotion, using your camera or smartphone.
Book Directly online or call Flowerfield Reception on 028 7083 1400.
Autumn Glass Jewellery for 18+yrs | Ballymoney
Saturday 17 October | 2-4pm
Cost £45 full, £41 concession | Tutor Natasha Duddy
Ballymoney Town Hall
Create your own contemporary fused glass jewellery collection. Make a beautiful matching set including a pendant, earrings, brooch and adjustable ring, inspired by the tones of autumn.
Kids Spooky Glass Suncatchers for 8+yrs | Ballymoney
Saturday 17 October | 10am-12noon
Cost £15 | Tutor Natasha Duddy
Ballymoney Town Hall
Children will design and make two Halloween-themed sun catchers to brighten up their windows. Using colourful glass, kids will create their own spooktastic scenes featuring pumpkins, bats, ghosts, spiders, witches and haunted houses. They’ll learn how to safely layer glass, explore colour and composition, and discover how their artwork is transformed in the kiln. Artwork will be professionally kiln-fired and ready for collection at a later date (approx. 7-10 days).
Dúchas | Irish Cottage Illustration for 18+yrs
Tuesday 20 October | 11am–1pm
Cost £35 full, £31 concession | Tutor Louie Winward
Take inspiration from Ireland's vernacular architecture to create an expressive illustrated Irish cottage. A creative drawing workshop celebrating place, heritage and storytelling through art.
Mums Meet and Make | Birthday Crowns
Wednesday 21 October | 9.30-11.30am
Cost £10 | Tutor Rachael Armstrong from Little Perch Designs
Learn some sewing machine basics to create a special celebration keepsake fit for any birthday star. Pick from gorgeous fabrics and ribbons to create a gorgeous handmade birthday crown.
Dúchas | The Art of Stumpwork Embroidery for 18+yrs
Wednesday 21 October | 7–9pm
Cost £40 full, £36 concession | Tutor Edel Cartin
Discover the richly decorative art of raised embroidery and create a beautifully textured design using traditional stumpwork techniques with contemporary flair.
Dúchas | Mountmellick Lacework for Beginners for 18+yrs
Thursday 22 October | 7–9pm
Cost £40 full, £36 concession | Tutor Edel Cartin
Explore one of Ireland's finest embroidery traditions while learning the distinctive stitches that make Mountmellick work both elegant and enduring.
Dúchas | Wool Felted Irish Landscapes for 18+yrs
Saturday 24 October | 11am–1pm
Cost £40 full, £36 concession | Tutor Carolyn Faith
Create a richly textured felted landscape inspired by Ireland's dramatic scenery. Blend wool fibres and colour to produce a unique artwork full of atmosphere and depth.
Spooky Gingerbread House for 7–11yrs
Monday 26 October | 11am–1pm
Cost £20 | Tutor Erin Bunting
Get into the Halloween spirit by decorating your very own spooky gingerbread house. With icing, sweets and plenty of creative flair, design an edible masterpiece that's almost too good to eat.
Not-So-Scary Halloween Art Club for 7-10yrs | Ballycastle
Thursday 29 & Friday 30 October | 11am-1pm
Cost £20
Sheskburn Recreation Centre, Ballycastle
Sign your little ghostie and monsters up for some Halloween magic in these workshops where they’ll make masks, goodie bags and more in time for a spooktastic weekend trick or treating.
Not-So-Scary Halloween Art Club for 7-10yrs | Feeny Community Centre
Thursday 29 & Friday 30 October | 11am-1pm
Cost £20
Feeny Community Centre, Feeny
Sign your little ghostie and monsters up for some Halloween magic in these workshops where they’ll make masks, goodie bags and more in time for a spooktastic weekend trick or treating.
Leaf Printing Laboratory for 7-11yrs
Thursday 29 October | 11am–1pm
Cost £15 | Tutor Linda Mulholland
Explore the colours, textures and patterns of autumn through botanical printmaking. Using real leaves, rollers and vibrant inks, create a collection of striking nature-inspired prints to take home and display.
Enchanted Forest Dioramas for 7-11yrs
Thursday 29 October | 1.30–3.30pm
Cost £15 | Tutor Linda Mulholland
Build a magical miniature woodland filled with moss, bark, stones and natural treasures. Design winding pathways, secret hideaways and tiny creatures as you create your own enchanted forest to treasure.
Dúchas | 4-Week A Handmade Ceramic Christmas for 18+yrs
Thursday 5 -26 November | 7-9pm
Cost £95 full, £86 concession | Tutor Fiona Shannon
Embrace the festive season with four evenings of creative making. Craft a beautiful collection of handmade decorations and seasonal keepsakes inspired by traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design.
Guardian Owl Ceramic Lanterns for 7-11yrs
Saturday 7 November | 11-1pm
Cost £20 | Tutor Fiona Shannon
Sculpt a beautiful ceramic owl lantern complete with feather textures and glowing cut-out details. Once fired, your handmade owl becomes a magical lantern illuminated with a battery tea light.
Artist Workshops for Schools | Drawing as Research
Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12 November
Morning or afternoon sessions available (90 mins) | Free | Tutor Mhairi Sutherland
Schools: please call 028 7776 0310 to enquire and reserve your preferred session.
Begin with a guided tour of the Echoes exhibition at Roe Valley Arts Centre before exploring drawing as a creative research tool. Through techniques including frottage, continuous line, observational drawing and rapid sketching, students will develop new ways of seeing and recording, taking home their own finished artwork at the end of the session.
Suitable for Secondary Schools. Bookable on a first come basis.
Artist Workshops for Schools | Mapping Minerals: From Sediments to Sculpture Through Ecosomatics
Wed 11-Fri 13 November
Morning or afternoon sessions available (2 hrs) | Free | Tutor: Gail Mahon | Schools: please call 028 7776 0310 to enquire and reserve your preferred session.
Explore the Echoes exhibition at Roe Valley Arts Centre through movement, clay and mineral pigments in this immersive workshop with artist Gail Mahon. Students will investigate the connections between geology, place and creative practice using embodied research, sensory exploration and hands-on making, contributing to a collective archive inspired by the exhibition.
Suitable for Secondary Schools (Key Stage 5), Further & Higher Education. Bookable on a first come basis.
Monoprint Hare Workshop for 18+yrs
Saturday 14 November | 11am–1pm
Cost £35 full, £31 concession | Tutor Carolyn Faith
Celebrate one of Ireland's most iconic wildlife symbols in this creative monoprint workshop. Guided by Carolyn Faith, you'll use expressive printmaking techniques to create a striking hare print, exploring texture, layering and etching along the way.
Mums Meet and Make | Botanical Watercolours
Thursday 19 November | 9.30-11am
Cost £10 | Tutor Elaine Harkness
Take some time for yourself and join artist Elaine Harkness for a relaxed session. Create a colourful, playful botanical watercolour painting while exploring loose painting techniques and joyful colour combinations in a welcoming and supportive space.
Christmas Wreath for 18+yrs
Thursday 26 November | 7–9pm
Cost £55 full, concession £50 | Tutor Rachel McCloskey
Create a fresh festive wreath using seasonal foliage, natural textures and decorative details. A welcoming workshop celebrating the beauty of Christmas floristry.
The Moon Keeper’s Workshop for 7-11yrs
Saturday 28 November | 11am–1pm
Cost £15 | Tutor Linda Mulholland
Inspired by moonlight and star-filled skies, create shimmering moons, constellation art, lanterns and magical keepsakes using metallic finishes and beautiful mixed media techniques.
A Wool Felted Robin for 18+yrs
Saturday 28 November | 11am–1pm
Cost £45 full, £40 concession | Tutor Carolyn Faith
Craft a charming festive robin decoration through the art of needle felting. A relaxing evening of creativity, colour and handmade Christmas cheer.
Mums Meet and Make | Santa Cookie Plate Decorating
Tuesday 1 December | 9.30-11am
Cost £10 | Tutor Fiona Shannon
Create a special keepsake for your baby’s first Christmas as you paint a festive cookie plate ready for Santa’s treats. Add your own creative touches and make a magical handmade piece to treasure each Christmas for years to come.
Christmas Nordic Houses for 18+yrs
Thursday 3 December | 7–9pm
Cost £45 full, £40 concession | Tutor Fiona Shannon
Create a beautiful collection of Scandinavian-inspired decorative houses, bringing a simple, elegant touch of Nordic style to your festive home.
Irish Linen Printed Christmas Stocking for 18+yrs
Friday 4 December | 7–9pm
Cost £45 full, £40 concession | Tutor Jenna Malcomson
Print your own Irish linen before creating a luxurious handmade Christmas stocking. A contemporary festive textile workshop celebrating craft, creativity and tradition.
Christmas Willow Stars for 18+yrs | Ballymoney
Saturday 5 December | 11am-1pm
Cost £30 full, £27 concession | Tutor Louise McLean
Ballymoney Town Hall
Make your own stunning handmade willow stars to decorate your home or garden for the festive season with award-winning willow artist Louise McLean of Atlantic Craft NI.
Landscape Painting for 18+ Yrs
Thursday 10 December | 7-9pm
Cost £35 full, £30 concession | Tutor Hugh McElwee
Join Hugh for a special landscape painting workshop inspired by his exhibition The Colour of Water. Discover his techniques for capturing the light, colour and atmosphere of the local landscape in this relaxed, practical session.
Christmas Table Centrepiece for 18+yrs
Wednesday 16 December | 7–9pm
Cost £50 full, £45 concession | Tutor Rachel McCloskey
Create an elegant seasonal centrepiece using fresh foliage and festive materials. Perfect for dressing your Christmas table with natural style and handcrafted charm.
Fused Glass Angel for 18+yrs
Saturday 19 December | 1.30–3.30pm
Cost £40 full, £36 concession | Tutor Natasha Duddy
Create a beautiful, fused glass angel to treasure or gift this Christmas. Discover the colourful possibilities of glass while crafting a unique festive keepsake.
Fused Glass Christmas Decorations for 7-11yrs
Saturday 19 December | 11am–1pm
Cost £20 | Tutor Natasha Duddy
Guided by glass artist Natasha Duddy, children will design and create festive hanging decorations to brighten the Christmas tree or give as a handmade gift.
Northern Skies Studio | A Winter Art Adventure for 7-11yrs
Monday 21 December | 11am–1pm
Cost £15 | Tutor Linda Mulholland
Take inspiration from snowy landscapes, glowing skies and frosty winter evenings to create an atmospheric artwork using pastels, paint and mixed media.
