Sat 27 May 23 | 10.30am - 4.30pm
Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre
FEATURING:
Craft Demonstrations | Music | Craft Stalls
FREE Kids drop in Workshops
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The hugely successful Armagh Craft Fair is back for the 11th year at The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre with our largest number of fantastic artists and makers to date!! There is an exciting programme of creative activities throughout the day for visitors of all ages to enjoy and a stunning exhibition of fused glass to view in the main gallery, making this year’s Craft Fair a definite date for your diary!
Cover image - ©Ruth Osborne Art 'Toward the Shore' 2023, Mixed media on Irish Linen
high quality craft, art and design activity for the day.
Visitors can shop at over 50 craft stalls from makers nationwide, experience traditional and contemporary craft demonstrations with some hands-on craft-making opportunities. You will find printed and woven textiles, jewellery, wood, fine art, leather, glass, soaps, candles, ceramics and artisan foods. Come early and start your day by taking part in a range of short creative workshops.
Children will enjoy getting creative at the FREE drop in art sessions throughout the day making this fun event a must for all families.
Live musical performances during the Fair will keep you entertained as you shop for beautiful craft products, relax with a refreshing drink or simply enjoy the atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you to experience and explore what’s on offer.
Check out our full programme of creative experiences, craft and arts-based workshops and exhibitions throughout the year in our season brochures.
For further information visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre
Immerse yourself in a range of craft making workshops, demonstrations and handson experiences throughout the day from traditional and machine lathe woodturning, wet felting, hand-thrown pottery, sewing skills, beeswax candle rolling, silver jewellery making and traditional Dorset button making. Now’s your chance to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. Children can keep busy at the pom-pom bunting workshop, clay sculpting and other arts
Molly & Me Candles
[Hands on experiences adults & children] FREE Visit Molly and Me Candles as they demonstrate how to hand roll 100% natural beeswax candles. Beeswax candles are completely natural and eco-friendly and are natural ionisers. When burned in the home the layers of beeswax become translucent with gentle amber light and have a beautiful mild honey scent. Have a go at layering honeycomb textured beeswax sheets and inserting a pure cotton wick before rolling your candle for a beautiful finish. You will be able to take your candle home to enjoy.
Harry Emerson | Loughview Crafts
[Hands on experiences for ages 10+] FREE
Experienced wood turner Harry will demonstrate the art of woodturning on the lathe to create small bowls, pens and spinning tops. Harry will discuss the different types of wood used to create his finished pieces, as well as the processes of staining, lacquering and polishing. Children aged 10+ and adults can have a go on their own lathe to turn a small honey dipper, garden dibbler or spinning top.
Please note that timed sessions of 15 minutes will be available for this FREE hands-on experience. Please add your name to the list on the day at the Lough View stand.
Debbie McCann | Wee Yarn Designs
[Hands on experiences for 12+] FREE
Visit the Wee Yarns Designs stall for a drop-in session to learn about the traditional craft of Dorset Button Making and how to make your own button with specialist Debbie McCann. Debbie uses traditional button making skill to create unique pieces of jewellery working with colourful threads to create beautiful patterns. You will learn about the history of the Dorset button and how it can be used today as a contemporary embellishment or as a piece of quirky jewellery! Debbie will demonstrate how to make a simple cross wheel button and then guide participants in the creation of their own brooch or necklace to take home.
Potters from MUD Ireland
[Hands on Experience for adults and children] FREE
Watch potters from MUD Ireland demonstrate the art of creating mugs, plates, vases, bowls and more from their signature functional dining ware. Working with Ming porcelain clay to create a smooth and luxurious finish, you will enjoy watching the creative process from start to finish. Throughout the day, children and adults will have an opportunity to throw a small pot on the wheel during one-to-one 10-minute tutorial sessions.
Stephen Ryan | Green Wood Work Ireland
Demonstration Only
Displaying a traditional foot powered woodturning lathe, Green Woodwork Ireland demonstrates a traditional woodland workshop in action. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the skills of the craftsman producing his wares with the use of the shave horse and pole lathe. Children’s toys, spoons, bowls and furniture are all produced using traditional techniques dating back hundreds of years. People of all ages are entranced by the rhythm of pole lathe and a craft that has long since disappeared from our woodlands and workshops. Adults and children alike can enjoy the work of the craftsman as he chats about the skills and history of this forgotten world.
Angeline Murphy Design
[Hands on experiences for 7+] FREE
Angeline Murphy, local designer, textile artist and Sewing Bee TV star will be on hand all day showcasing sewing skills and simple sewing techniques to give you the confidence to start your sewing journey. Come along and learn a variety of hand embroidery stitches and create simple designs or stitch up your very own key-ring.
Laura Kid Felt Art
[Hands on experiences for adults & children]
FREE
Experience the art of wet felting with Laura Kidd as she demonstrates cobweb and nuno felting techniques using a variety of fibres, such as merino, corriedale and Shetland as well as a selection of plant based fibres. Learn to card wool, layer fibres and introduce a range of other fabrics such as muslin and satin into felt works to create beautiful works of art. This tactile craft is addictive so come along and have a go at creating small pictures and samples, which can be made into brooches, framed pieces, decorative embellishments and so much more. Throughout the day, Laura will also be experimenting with some felt soap, which is always fun for all ages!
[Hands on experiences for 10+] FREE
Tara Campbell goldsmith will be demonstrating a range of jewellery making techniques for visitors to enjoy throughout the day. Watch the goldsmith in action as she takes you through the skills required make beautiful pieces of jewellery, including piercing, soldering, stone setting, delft sand casting, silver clay and kea-boo an ancient Korean gilding technique. You will have an opportunity to use some of the tools from Tara’s kit to try out some techniques
11.00am - 12.30pm | Age 16+ | £8.00
Max: 10 | Pre-booking essential
Tutor: Shellie Mac Crafts
Create a pretty bouquet of spring flowers using 100% high quality wool felt pieces. Working with pre-cut template designs as a guide, choose from a range of vibrant colours to layer and make your spring flowers. Give your completed bouquet a finishing touch by wrapping it in hessian fabric or placing your flowers into a recycled glass bottle vase. Now you will have a beautiful everlasting and eco-friendly floral display for your home.
Hot glue guns will be used for assembly during this workshop. All materials supplied.
WORKSHOP
2.00pm - 3.00pm | £3.00 per child or £10.00 for a family of four [ Four children age 7+ | Two adults & two children | One adult & three children] Max: 15 | Pre-booking essential
Tutor: Angeline Murphy Design
Let’s get the party started with some handmade bunting with colourful pom-pom edging. In this fun workshop, you will get the chance to decal, stitch and design your very own bunting for any occasion. Bunting is the perfect crafting activity for the whole family, adults and kids to unleash their creativity and style. You will be under the expert guidance of Angeline Murphy, designer, textile artist and Sewing Bee TV star.
All material supplied.
To book a place go to visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre or book on the day at box office if places are still available.
JUMPING CLAY | SPRING MINI MAKE TO TAKE WORKSHOPS
£3.50 per child | Payment to be made to tutor at the stall | Available all day
Creative crafting fun without the MESS!
Under the guidance of the Jumping Clay team, let your imagination run wild as you model a range of your favourite cartoon characters, emojis or animals in 3D, using brightly coloured non-messy, non-toxic, air-drying modelling clay. Drop in workshops throughout the day with a choice of making fridge magnets or pencil toppers.
Join Lina Morgan and team from ‘A Misty Kind of Blue’ to enjoy FREE hands-on drop-in creative craft making fun and experiences throughout the day. All materials provided.
A parent or guardian must stay with the child/children at the art session.
Exhibition runs until 15 July 2023
Don’t miss the fabulous fused glass exhibition Whispers at Dawn, Dancing at Dusk in the main gallery by Tracey McVerry [White Rock Glass Studio] A must-see during your visit to Armagh Craft Fair!
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ALISON HANVEY
CERAMICS
AMIRA PAINTS
ANGELINE MURPHY
DESIGN
BIG RED KITCHEN
BUICK HOUSE CANDLES
CAROL WILLEY CERAMICS
CREINAGH KNITWEAR
CROCHET BY AMY
DEBBIE DEBS DELIGHTS
ELSO CREATIONS
FELTING CRAZY
FIONA KERR JEWELLERY
GLASS I STUDIO
GREEN WOOD WORK
IRELAND
JACKSON ROSE
GINGER WINE
JANE MATHERS ART
JOEL M SMYTH
JUDE FENTON ART
JUDITH KNIPE PORCELAIN
JUMPING CLAY
KEITH SHEPPARD GLASS
KNOT & TACK
LAURA KID FELT ART
LILY AND THE LOOM
LITTLE LOVE NI
LITTLE TANGLE
LORE NATURAL SKIN CARE
LOUGH VIEW CRAFTS
LOUISA KELLY ARTIST
LOUISE LENNON ART
MADE BY TARA
MÁIRÉAD DUFFY ARTIST
MAURICE SHANNON ART
MESHICO
MOLLY & ME CANDLES
MUD IRELAND
NATURALLY SOAP
PATRICIA WATSON ART
JEWELLERY
RACHEL LEARY CERAMICS
RATBAGS JEWELLERY
RUTH OSBORNE ART
SHELLIE MAC CRAFTS
SHIBAROO STUDIOS
SIMPLY E DESIGNS
SUGAR ISLAND CRAFTS
SUZANNA BANKS ART
THOMAS POWELL
POTTERY
TRACEY FRY ART
TRISH ROGERS ART
VINE HAUGH CERAMICS
WEE YARN DESIGNS
WILD ABOUT SOAP
WILD SHORE
For further information or full directions
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Entertainment and Refreshments all day [Open from 11.00am – 5.00pm]
Make a day of it! Relax, have a drink and listen to a fantastic line up of live music performances.
Peter Mac Music | 11.30am – 12.30pm
Peter McKernan kicks off the entertainment at the Armagh Craft Fair with a range of Folk, Blues, Rock, Country and Motown. Something for everyone folks, so come down early!
Spadetown | 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Lead guitarist Declan McKerr and Ryan Nesbitt, singer and rhythm guitarist, are a two-piece band from Lurgan. This hugely popular band will entertain you with a wide repertoire of genres from rock and pop to country.
Buskerman | 2.30pm – 4.30pm
After playing stages all over Europe and Australia, Buskerman has now teamed up with Laura Rose McCool to deliver a high energy show that’s guaranteed to entertain.
