One Day Workshops

Garden Obelisks

DATE: SATURDAY 13 MAY

TIME: 10AM - 4PM

PRICE: £80/ £75 CONCESSION

TUTOR: CLIVE LYTTLE

VENUE: DOWN COUNTY MUSEUM

Join us to construct your own garden obelisk for sweet pea, beans or just use as feature indoors or out.

Using a pre-drilled frame Clive Lyttle from Welig Heritage Crafts will be facilitating this workshop. All tools and materials will be provided, no experience necessary.

Naturally Soap

DATE: SATURDAY 20 MAY

TIME: 10:30AM – 1PM

PRICE: £30/ £25 CONCESSION

TUTOR: IRENE GOURLEY & PAMELA MAWHINNEY

VENUE: DOWN COUNTY MUSEUM

If you are interested in making your own hand made soap using only natural ingredients, then this hands-on workshop is for you. Tutors, Pamela Mawhinney and Irene Gourley from local business Naturally Soap, will teach you the ancient craft of soap making using the traditional cold process method. The basic skills taught in this workshop will enable you to go home and make your own soap with ease. All materials will be provided; however, attendees must bring their own apron, disposable gloves, a small towel and wear long sleeves and full shoes.

Silver Necklace Or Earrings Workshop

DATE: SATURDAY 27 MAY

TIME: 10 AM - 4PM (Sandwich lunch included)

PRICE: £60/£55 CONCESSION

TUTOR: DIANE LYNESS

VENUE: DOWN COUNTY MUSEUM

Under the guidance of goldsmith Diane Lyness. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing and polishing to create a beautiful piece of jewellery to take home. No previous experience is required. All you need to bring is an apron and bundles of enthusiasm!

PRINT YOUR OWN TOTE BAG AND T- SHIRT

DATE: SATURDAY 3 JUNE

TIME: 10AM - 4PM (Sandwich lunch included)

PRICE: £55/£50 (CONCESSION)

TUTOR: RENÉ MULLAN

VENUE: DOWN COUNTY MUSEUM

For Beginners, work with Printmaker and Artist René Mullan on this one-day immersive course. You will learn to screen print on textiles and leave with your very own unique hand printed design on both a T-shirt and Tote bag.

Landscape Needle Felting

DATE: SATURDAY 10 JUNE

TIME: 10 AM - 4 PM (Sandwich lunch included)

PRICE: £55 / £50 CONCESSION

TUTOR: JENNIFER CUNNINGHAM

VENUE: DOWN COUNTY MUSEUM

Join local artist Jennifer Cunningham in the Felt Picture Making workshop where you will be guided through creating a felted landscape. Using wool and embroidery techniques you will embellish and enhance your piece ready to be framed for taking home at the end of the Class. This class is suitable for beginners.

Silver Linked Bracelet Workshop

DATE: SATURDAY 17 JUNE

TIME: 10 AM - 4 PM (Sandwich lunch included)

PRICE: £60/£55 CONCESSION

TUTOR: DIANE LYNESS

VENUE: DOWN COUNTY MUSEUM

Under the guidance of goldsmith Diane Lyness. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing and polishing to create a beautiful piece of jewellery to take home. No previous experience is required. All you need to bring is an apron and bundles of enthusiasm!