Creative Peninsula 2018 Programme

A celebration of art and craft throughout Ards and North Down

3 – 15 August 2018

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Welcome

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Late Night Arts Tour Page 5

Creative Coach Tours Page 6

Alfresco Afternoons Page 8

Workshops Page 10

Open Studios Page 22

Exhibitions Page 28

Creative Development Page 30

to the Creative Peninsula event, Northern Ireland’s premier celebration of Art and Craft.

Now in its 17th 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’s Arts and Craft Team

3 – 15 August 2018 You receive this Guide as we believe you have a legitimate interest in our product as you have requested to receive it before, however you can unsubscribe at any time and we will no longer send you a copy. You can contact us using the details on the back of this Guide.

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Creative Peninsula in the Square

Late Night Arts Tour

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Late Night Arts Tour Join us for an evening bus tour with a difference!

Hop on the late-night Art Bus to visit some of our Creative Peninsula Open Studios for an insight into how local products are made.

Enjoy nibbles or a glass of wine/craft beer at each location and an opportunity to chat to artists and makers and maybe even buy a unique hand-crafted gift.

Creative Peninsula in the Square Conway Square in Newtownards is transformed, for one day only, into a tented arts and craft village.

Your tour will visit: The Creative Peninsula exhibition at North Down Museum, Bangor Print making demo at Seacourt Print Workshop, Bangor Mystery Studio

Over 30 Artists and Makers will be selling their work and talking about what inspires them to be creative.

Exhibitors and demonstrations include throwing on a potter’s wheel, acrylic painting, pastels, felting, printing, sculpting, wool spinning and many more.

Live Music throughout the day.

Map: 1 Conway Square, Newtownards 3 August 2018 11am - 6pm

Tiki Mug and Diddley Bow demo and music at Andrew Cooke Ceramics Map: 10 Tours depart from and return to: North Down Museum Castle Park Bangor 8 August 2018

FREE

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Pottery demo at Loaf Pottery, Crawfordsburn

7pm - 10pm

ÂŁ15

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Creative Coach Tour 1 Saturday 4 August DEPART

Ards Crafts, Newtownards

ARRIVE

Gillian Downing, Newtownards 9.25am

Fine Jewellery and Garden

ARRIVE

Glenkeen Chairs, Portaferry

10.20am

Creative Coach Tours

Woodturning and Garden Woodturning Demo

ARRIVE

Bishops Mill, Portaferry

11.30am

Exhibition Weaving Demo

Two day-long coach tours, visiting the many art and craft studios dotted throughout the Ards and North Down area.

LUNCH

Portaferry Hotel

12.45pm - 1.45pm

ARRIVE

Loft Gallery, Portaferry

1.50pm

Exhibition

ARRIVE

Cuan Crafts, Portaferry

2.15pm

Crafts and Art Retail Watercolour Demo

ARRIVE

Christine Casey, Portaferry

3.15pm

Textiles, Spinning Demo

ARRIVE

Ards Crafts, Newtownards

5.00pm

Craft and Design Centre

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.

9.15am

Craft and Design Centre

Tours are guided and include free demonstrations and a light lunch.

Creative Coach Tour 2 Friday 10 August

Tours depart from: Ards Crafts Craft and Design Centre 31 Regent Street Newtownards

DEPART

Ards Crafts, Newtownards

9.15am

Craft and Design Centre

ARRIVE

Seacourt Print Workshop, Bangor

9.35am

Printmaking, Print Demo

ARRIVE

Project 24, Bangor

11.00am

Fine Art, Painting and Ceramic Demos

(inside the Visitor Information Centre) 4 August 2018

9.15am – 5pm

10 August 2018

9.15am – 5pm

LUNCH

North Down Museum

12.00pm - 1.00pm

ARRIVE

The Doghouse Gallery, Comber

1.20pm

Craft Centre and Gallery

ARRIVE

The Craft Room, Comber

1.40pm

Retail Craft Shop

ARRIVE

Helen Sharkey, Comber

2.15pm

Textiles, Dry Felting Demo

Booking Essential

ARRIVE

Hannah Dorman, Killinchy

3.45pm

Jewellery and Illustration

£25 including light lunch

ARRIVE

Ards Crafts, Newtownards

5.00pm

Craft and Design Centre

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Adele Pound 12-1pm Forest Baubles Adele Pound will be making handmade paper bird decorations.

Rosy Ennis 12-1pm Collagraph (Making and Printing) Rosie Ennis will make a collagraph block using various paper textures glued to the surface.

Wee Yarn Designs 1-2pm Dorset Button Making Debbie McCann will demonstrate the heritage craft of Dorset Button making with an opportunity to have a go.

Ray Elwood 1-2pm Line and Wash Drawing and Watercolour Wash Ray Elwood will demonstrate that the drawing remains stronger than the colour.

Jan Campbell 2-3pm Jan Campbell will show the entire process of silk painting from nude silk to finished piece, demonstrating a range of techniques as the piece progresses.

Wood Turning Alfresco Afternoons On Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 August be inspired with our Alfresco Art programme featuring afternoon demonstrations.

The Irish Wood Turners’ Guild will carry out demonstrations in the picturesque courtyard 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 and Makers Take this unique opportunity to interact with Artists and Makers who will be providing free demonstrations throughout the afternoon.

You can also explore the collection at North Down Museum, visit the Creative Peninsula exhibition and enjoy a coffee at Coffee Cure!

The beautiful location of the Courtyard at North Down Museum, Castle Park is the backdrop for two afternoons of hand crafted wood and art and craft demonstrations in many mediums.

The Courtyard at North Down Museum Castle Park, Bangor

The Courtyard at North Down Museum Castle Park, Bangor

Event is outdoors, weather permitting.

Saturday 4 August 2018

Sunday 5 August 2018

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12pm-4pm FREE

12pm-4pm FREE

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Lois Helen Bell 2-3pm Figure Drawing Join Lois Helen Bell in figure drawing and sketch your companion using charcoal or pastel shading techniques.

Debra Wenlock 3-4pm Inspired by the Courtyard Debra Wenlock will be painting intuitively with acrylics, taking her inspiration from the colours and atmosphere of the courtyard.

Rosemary McCartney 3-4pm Weaving Rosemary McCartney will demonstrate the different types of weaving on a selection of small looms. visitardsandnorthdown.com/creative-peninsula Image: Jan Campbell

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11 PORTRAIT DRAWING WITH LOIS HELEN BELL Tue 7 Aug 1pm – 4pm Fee £15 In this portrait drawing workshop facilitated by Lois Helen Bell, participants will learn how to add life to a subject; including detailing composition, proportion and creating depth. Participants can either bring a table top mirror to draw a self-portrait, or can draw a fellow class participant sitting next to them.

Suitable for improvers.

Participants are required to bring materials in the medium of their choice, as well as paper or a sketch book and a table top mirror or photographs if drawing a self-portrait.

Ards Arts Centre Workshops

SKETCHING A MOVING OBJECT WITH ADELE POUND Tue 7 Aug 6pm – 9pm Fee £15 – Materials included

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.

Unless otherwise stated all materials will be provided.

Map: 1 As numbers are limited for all workshops advance booking is essential.

All workshops are suitable for ages 18 years + Telephone/in Person : Ards Arts Centre 028 9181 0803 Ards Crafts & Ards Visitor Centre 028 9182 6846 Bangor Visitor Centre 028 9127 0069 Online at: visitardsandnorthdown.com/ creative-peninsula visitardsandnorthdown.com/creative-peninsula Image: Ray Elwood

FRAMED PAPERCUT BIRD WITH PAULA BATT Sat 4 Aug 10.30am – 3.30pm Fee £40 – Materials included Come along to this relaxed and fun papercutting workshop where you will learn how to draw and hand cut your very own papercut bird using a scalpel to create a colourful framed piece for your home. You will have a choice of original designs by Paula Batt to choose from such as: Blue-tit, Kingfisher, Goldfinch, Robin or Song Thrush.

Suitable for beginners.

Please note that you will need good dexterity for scalpel use, due to the pressure needed to cut.

LANDSCAPE: FULL SKIES, LOW FOREGROUNDS WITH RAY ELWOOD Mon 6 Aug 10am – 4pm Fee £25 All types of compositions require light, especially landscape. Light creates contrast and harmony. This workshop will show the participants the beauty of warm and cool contrasts.

Participants can work in any medium.

Suitable for all levels.

Photographs, prints and magazine cut outs will be provided for you to work from, however participants are required to bring materials in the medium of their choice, as well as paper or a sketch book.

Adele Pound will lead participants through a series of short drawing exercises designed to highlight the skills for sketching a moving object such as wildlife.

The workshop will include drawing an object that is in motion.

Suitable for all levels.

WIREWRAP RING WITH MORAG CHAMBERS Wed 8 Aug 1pm – 4pm Fee £20 – Materials included Learn how to work with wire to create beautiful and unique jewellery using just wire, beads and a few simple tools.

During the workshop you will learn the basic principles of wirewrapping and create a beautiful and unique ring to your own design.

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PET PORTRAITS WITH SHARON REGAN Wed 8 Aug 6pm – 9pm Fee £20 – Materials included

WOODEN TWIG PENCIL MAKING WITH ALEXEY JANES Thu 9 Aug 7pm – 9pm Fee £15 – Materials included

In this fun taster workshop with Sharon Regan, you will create a little 3D portrait of your beloved pet or favourite animal in air drying clay. You will learn how to craft character and personality in your clay creation – creating a likeness is easier than you think! You will also find that working with clay is a wonderful way to relax and de-stress.

Learn how to make your very own drawing and colouring pencils from natural twigs which have been collected from local woodlands. They also make charming presents for friends and family. Easy to create with the right tools and instruction, and once you know how you can make as many as you want in the time available during the workshop.

Suitable for all levels.

Suitable for all levels.

Materials are provided, however participants are required to bring photographs of your pet (or any animal), as well an apron and old hand towel.

LINO PRINTING WITH ROSY ENNIS Thu 9 Aug 10am – 1pm Fee £15 – Materials included Learn the traditional craft of lino printing.

Watch a demonstration by Rosy Ennis, then sketch your own design, carve it out, and then print it using Rosy’s portable printing press.

Suitable for all levels.

COPPER WRENS ON DOORKNOBS WITH JOY GRAY Fri 10 Aug 10am – 2pm Fee £25 – Materials included

LIFE DRAWING WITH HOLLIE PATTON Sat 11 Aug 10.30am – 3.30pm Fee £35

Make a pretty little pair of copper wrens, each perched on their own large, wooden, door knob plinths.

This is an energetic workshop, designed to advance observational skills, and drawing confidence.

With an introduction to working with wire, participants will learn what tools to use, what wires are available and how to choose your wire. You will also learn how you can experiment with ingredients in your kitchen cupboard to create stunning patinas on copper.

Suited to both beginners and improvers, the day will progress from short poses and gestural warm-up exercises, to long poses allowing for more developed study of the female nude. Through guided exercises, participants will consider the formal concepts of figure drawing; proportion, tone and form, and composition and relational space.

Suitable for all levels.

Suitable for all levels (18 years+).

Participants are required to bring sketchbooks/loose paper and pencils, and are welcome to bring additional materials such as charcoal, coloured pencils, chalk and/or oil pastels. Small table top easels are provided, however you are welcome to bring your own.

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Creative Cafés Creative Cafés make a welcome return to the 2018 programme.

Join professional Artists and Makers in a series of interactive workshops in two of the Borough’s popular cafés. 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.

PLAITED RUG WITH ROSEMARY MCCARTNEY Mon 6 Aug 10.00am – 12.30pm The Yard Gallery, 102-104, High Street, Holywood BT18 9HW Learn plaited rug making techniques with weaver and spinner Rosemary McCartney. Use fabric remnants or recycle that favourite dress or blouse to make rugs, cushion covers or place mats. Everyone will have a place mat to take home.

Please bring sharp scissors or cutting mat and cutter along with an old tee shirt you are happy to cut and share. £20 Map: 15 visitardsandnorthdown.com/creative-peninsula Image: Christine Casey

NEEDLE FELT WITH HELEN SHARKEY Tue 07 Aug 11.30am – 1.30pm The Yard Gallery, 102-104, High Street, Holywood BT18 9HW Learn to make colourful fun needle felted decorations by dry felting sheep’s wool on to a selection of preshaped styrofoam with layered felted wool detailing. No experience needed. £25 Map:15 POTTERY WITH JOSHUA LYNESS Thuday 9th August 7 – 9pm Loaf Pottery, 24 Main Street, Crawfordsburn BT19 1JE Joshua will demonstrate the traditional techniques of making of pottery on the potter’s wheel; discuss the history of ceramics and the creative design process. Participants will have the opportunity to design their own pattern and decorate a handmade mug which will be ready for participants to collect once the glaze has been fired (within 4 weeks).

Participants are required to bring an apron with them. All other materials will be provided.

Tea, coffee and cake will be provided in Loaf Pottery Cafe after the workshop. £20 Map:14

Drink and Draw Drink and Draw makes a welcome return to 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 and 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.

Upstairs at Molly Browns, South Street, Newtownards Wed 29 Aug

7pm-9.30pm

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Artist Own Studio Workshops

Cuan Crafts Own Studio Workshops, Portaferry Location: 8 Shore Road, Portaferry or The Market House, Portaferry (confirm location when booking).

To book contact Cuan Crafts, Portaferry 07771 890 973

Bishops Mill Workshops Location: Bishops Mill, 9 Abbacy Rd, Ardkeen, Newtownards BT22 1HH EXPERIMENTAL WEAVING WITH CECILIA STEPHENS Mon 6 Aug 10am – 4pm

PASTEL WORKSHOP WITH SARA BROWN Wed 8 August 10am – 4pm

Weave on a simple frame loom, using linen yarn, rag and paper; in combination with other materials of your choice. Suitable for anyone with patience and curiosity!

£40 per head includes a simple lunch. Bring your own materials.

Suitable for secondary school upwards.

£40 per head including simple lunch and materials.

To book contact ceciliastephensartist@gmail.com or ring 028 4272 8364.

BIG DRAWING IS EASY WITH KATE REBBECK Tue 7 August 10am – 4pm Draw on a large scale using wallpaper and charcoal attached to a cane. Find how the mind and the hand become much loosened by the remoteness of the implement. £40 per head including lunch and all materials. Limited numbers.

To book contact kate.rebbeck@ gmail.com or ring 028 4272 9992

To book contact sarabrownartist@ gmail.com or ring 028 4273 8004 SMALL BIRD CARVING WORKSHOP WITH OWEN CRAWFORD Sat 11 Aug 10am – 4pm £40 per head including a simple lunch. Wood and carving tools provided.

To book contact owencrawfordfacebook or ring 07506 481 380

SPINNING Mon 6 August 6pm – 9pm Spinning Experienced Spinner Christine Casey will instruct participants in the complex process of making yarn from hand dyed wools using a spinning wheel. £35 Materials included.

NEEDLE FELTING Tue 7 August 2pm – 4pm Discover the art of needle felting where, under the guidance of felter Dympna Curran, those taking part will make a dog or cat to take home. £20 Materials included.

BEGINNERS CROCHET WITH CHRISTINE CASEY Wed 8 August 6pm – 9pm £25 Including materials – 6 places KUMIHIMO WITH DYMPNA CURRAN Thu 9 August 10am – 12noon £25 Including materials – 6 places BOTANICAL PRINTING ON LINEN WITH RUTH OSBOURNE Fri 10 August 10am – 12.30pm £36 Including materials – 6 places

FLOWER ARRANGING (BEGINNERS) WITH NUALA MCKNIGHT Tue 7 August 2pm – 4pm

BEGINNERS KNITTING WITH CATHERINE CASEY Fri 10 August 6pm – 9pm

£16 Bring flowers, greenery and a bowl for arrangement – 12 places

£25 Including materials – 6 places

FELT BAG WORKSHOP WITH DYMPNA CURRAN Wed 8 August 10am – 1pm £48 Including materials – 8 places

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19 Jane McCann Studio Location: Landsend, 47 Warren Road, Donaghadee, BT210PQ Map: 13 ITALIAN OR CORDED QUILTING WORKSHOP WITH ELSPETH THOMAS, Member of MaP (Makers and Practitioners) in Wales.

Fri 3 August 1.30pm – 4pm or Sun 5 August 10am – 12.30pm Upcycle vintage linen using hand sewn decoration for a contemporary twist. Using the 17th century technique of Italian quilting, learn how to create a simple yet effective hand sewn panel from vintage linen that may be incorporated into a bag or cushion. £25 Including vintage linen. Please bring general sewing equipment.

Adults 18+ To book: elspethjthomas@gmail. com or jane.mccann47@gmail.com TEXTILE JEWELLERY WORKSHOP WITH SUSAN SMITH, Member of MaP (Makers and Practitioners) and Makers Guild in Wales.

Fri 3 August, 10am – 12.30pm or Sun 5 August, 1.30pm – 4pm Make a contemporary accessory using rescued linen. Learn how to fold and hand stitch fabric to form a textile flower as a brooch or a hair clip. The same techniques applied to different fabrics result in structured, soft, classic or vintage styles, depending on materials used. £25 Including linen. Please bring general sewing equipment and offcuts eg silk, lace or chiffon. Adults 18+ To book: susanstitchsmith@gmail. com or jane.mccann47@gmail.com TEXTURED FELT BAG WORKSHOP Sat 4 August, 10am – 4pm Mandy Nash, vice chair of the International Feltmakers Association, textile and jewellery designer, will

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lead this workshop for beginners and experienced felt makers alike. Bring own packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided. £50 including materials To book: contact 07803 342 538 or email: mandy@mandynash.co.uk PATTERN MAKING: TURNING A GARMENT IMAGE INTO A SILHOUETTE Sat 11 August, 10am – 4pm Garment specialist, Jane McCann, with colleague Sirpa Mörsky from Finland, will work with participants to take reference from both modern and vintage linen garments and then make their own pattern from the forms created. Suitable for adults 18+ with some basic knowledge of dress making. Students will need to bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided. £45 Own materials required.

6 participants To book: contact 028 9188 3551 or email jane.mccann47@gmail.com DRAWING A LINEN GARMENT AND ITS STORY Sun 12 August, 10am – 4pm Led by illustrator, Sue Shields, this workshop will explore a wide range of point media to investigate ways to translate into drawing the intricacy and flow of a particular linen garment. £40 Adults 18+: Up to 10 participants.

Students will need to bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided. Own materials required.

To book: contact 028 9188 3551 or email jane.mccann47@gmail.com

Irene McBride Studio To Book: Tel 028 9187 0181 or Mobile 07736 967 292 Location: 3 Killinchy Street, Comber, BT23 5AP Map: 7

Joy Gray Studio To book: email joyegray@hotmail. co.uk Location: 11 Westmorland Crescent, Bangor, BT20 3LX Map: 12

TIFFANY GLASS FLOWER SUN CATCHER Mon 6 August 9.30am – 12.30pm Create a beautiful Tiffany Glass flower to take home. Learn the techniques and skills required as the basis for any future development.

Must have reasonable strength and dexterity. No open toed sandals.

Apron or overall to be worn.

17 years +. Mid-morning snack will be provided £25 Including materials.

Maximum 4 participants.

RUSTY ROBINS Tue 7 August 1pm – 4.30pm These little robins are made with garden wire which will be rusted once made. They will be perched on a lovely rust effect, metal crook stakes that are perfect for these rusty, robins. Good dexterity essential.

16 years + £24 including materials

NESTMAKER BAUBLES Thu 9 August 1pm – 5pm Work in your choice of wires - brass, copper and/or binding wire. Creating a little nest and bird, cradled within wire branches. Good dexterity essential. 16 years + £28 including materials

FUSED GLASS COASTER Mon 6 August 1.30pm – 4.30pm Create a coaster in beautiful fused glass. Learn to cut and shape art glass and the basics of kiln use and programming. The work will be available for collection the following day. A mid afternoon snack will be provided. 17 years +. Must have reasonable strength and dexterity.

Students will mostly be standing and should bring an apron or overall. No open toed sandals. £35 including materials.

Maximum 4 participants.

CRYSTAL TREES Sat 11 August 1pm – 4pm In this workshop we will be making a crystal tree which will then be attached to a beach stone. Once finished a salt and vinegar patina can be added that will turn the copper green creating a lovely effect. £22 including materials and refreshments

Other workshops available c/o Jane McCann Studio. For further information contact Jane McCann on 028 9188 3551 or email: jane. mccann47@gmail.com

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21 To book email: mtlg4@outlook.com Location: 12 Dunevly Road, Portaferry, BT22 1NB BOBBIN LACE AND/OR NEEDLE LACE WITH MAVIS THOMPSON Mon 6 August or Tue 7 August 10am – 4pm By the end of the class a new lace maker will know how to work a simple piece of needle or bobbin lace.

Suitable for all levels of lacemaking £35 includes all materials, coffee and light lunch.

To book email: mcfarland626@gmail.com Location: 12 Dunevly Road, Portaferry BT22 1NB BEADING AT 12TH SCALE (DOLLS HOUSE) A TIFFANY STYLE SHADE FOR A STANDARD LAMP WITH CAROLINE McFARLAND Wed 8 August 10am – 4pm £35 includes materials, coffee and light lunch.

To book email: mcfarland626@gmail.com Location: 12 Dunevly Road, Portaferry BT22 1NB BEADING A BEAUTIFUL PENDANT AS A PIECE OF PERSONAL JEWELLERY WITH CAROLINE McFARLAND Thu 9 August 10am – 4pm Beading experience required £35 includes materials, coffee and light lunch.

To book contact Alexey Janes on 07979 872 292 or email alexeyjanes@gmail.com Location: Brooklyn, 131 Newtownards Road, Comber, BT23 5LE INTRODUCTION TO GREEN WOODWORK/POLE LATHE WOOD TURNING Fri 10 August 2018 10am – 4pm One day introduction to working with green unseasoned wood, using hand tools and traditional techniques.

Participants will get to use a draw knife and shave horse to make simple kitchen implements as well a foot powered pole lathe for turning spindle. Bring your own pack lunch.

5 places available. £75 includes all materials and use of tools.

To book contact mail@ debrawenlock.co.uk or phone 028 9127 5674 Location: Purple Pod, Project 24, Bangor Map: 8 INTUITIVE COLOUR WITH DEBRA WENLOCK Tue 7 August 10.30am – 1pm An introduction to intuitive painting, with an emphasis on utilising some simple colour theory and markmaking – in acrylics. £35 Materials included.

To book contact www.boomstudios. org.uk/book-a-workshop/ Location: Boom Studios, 80 Main St, Bangor, BT20 3AH Map: 9

To book contact 07708 441 853 or email: info@simplyspun.co.uk Location: 26 Belfast Road, Holywood, BT18 9EL

WHERE’S ME JUMPER?! KNIT A PUNK JUMPER WITH HEATHER MCNAMEE Tue, August 7, 14, 21 7pm – 9pm

WOOL SPINNING WITH ROSEMARY McCARTNEY Wed 8 August 7pm – 9.30pm

In this 3-week workshop we’ll knit an improvised jumper or cardi to explore ideas of independence, anticommercialism, and self-expression inspired by the punk movement.

This is suitable for people with some knitting experience. You will get help with all the skills required to complete the project, but you will need to knit outside of class times to finish the project.

Explore the process of spinning using colourful fibres to produce your unique yarn. Learn the process of carding, drafting and spinning.

Suitable for beginners or those wishing to improve their techniques.

£50 Includes materials.

To book email: patriciamillarceramics@mail. com Location: 60 Dunover Road, Ballywalter, BT22 2LE TWO DAY PIT FIRING MASTERCLASS WITH PATRICIA MILLAR Sat 4 and Sun 5 August 10am – 5pm Pit firing is an ancient method of achieving natural colour on pottery.

On Day 1, through demonstration and tuition prepare your own pots choosing from a wide selection of organics and seaweed, experience packing and lighting the pit. Patricia will tend the fire overnight. On Day 2 return for the big reveal! Open and excavate the pit to discover the colourful results.

£30 includes all materials. Places limited to two. Aged 18+ To book contact 07708 441 853 or email: info@simplyspun.co.uk Location: 26 Belfast Road, Holywood, BT18 9EL SIMPLY WEAVING WITH ROSEMARY McCARTNEY Thu 9 August 10am – 1pm Using simple and unusual frames as the loom to weave on which become part of the finished piece. Learn how to warp these looms and use a variety of yarns to produce a piece to take away. £20 includes all materials. Places limited to 4. Age 18+

Participants can bring their own bisque fired pieces or pre-order 6 wheel thrown bowls (£30 extra) £160 includes all materials, fuel and 2 vegetarian lunches.

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ARDS ARTS CENTRE GALLERY Town Hall, Conway Square Newtownards BT23 4NP 028 9181 0803 arts@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk ardsarts.com @ardsarts Mon – Thu 9am – 4.30pm Fri 9am – 4pm Sat 10am – 4pm

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.

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ARDS CRAFTS CENTRE CRAFT CENTRE AND RETAIL 31 Regent Street Newtownards BT23 4AD 028 9182 6846 ardscrafts@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk Mon – Fri 9.15am – 5pm Sat 9.30am – 5pm

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NORTH DOWN MUSEUM MUSEUM AND GALLERY Town Hall, The Castle. Bangor BT20 4BT 028 9127 1200 museum@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk visitardsandnorthdown.com Mon – Sat 10am – 4.30pm Sun 12noon – 4.30pm

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LOIS HELEN BELL FINE ART 14 Newcastle Road, Portaferry, BT22 1QQ 07581 178 453 loisbell@hotmail.co.uk Tue 7 Aug 1.30pm – 4pm Please ring in advance Painting Demonstration

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HANNAH DORMAN PAINTINGS AND JEWELLERY Sea Snail Studio Sketrick Island Killinchy BT23 6QH 07460 702 398 hannah@seasnailstudio.co.uk seasnailstudio.co.uk

CHRISTINE CASEY WEAVING AND SPINNING Kiri Cottage Crafts 6 Loughdoo Road Portaferry BT22 1HJ 07968 342 928 kiricottagecrafts@aol.com Sat 4 – Sun 12 Aug 10am – 4pm Demonstrations

Mon 6 – Sun 12 Aug 11.30am – 3.30pm Map: 20

GILLIAN DOWNING JEWELLERY AND ILLUSTRATION Barley House 3 Brooklands Park Manse Road Newtownards BT23 4XY 07561 488 367 downingoriginals@gmail.com

DYMPNA CURRAN CRAFTS AND ART RETAIL Cuan Crafts 8 Shore Road Portaferry BT22 1JY 07771 890 973 dympnacurran@aol.com Sat 4 – Sun 12 Aug Mon – Sat 10.30am – 5pm Sun 12noon – 5pm Demonstrations

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Sat 4 Aug 10am – 12noon Groups: Ring in advance Garden Visits

DISCOVERY GLASS GLASS/JEWELLERY 3 Killinchy Street, Comber, BT23 5AP 028 9187 0181 irene@discoveryglass.co.uk discoveryglass.co.uk

JOY GRAY SCULPTURE 11 Westmorland Crescent, Bangor BT20 3LX 07989 948 015 joyegray@hotmail.co.uk joygrayart.com

Sat 4 Aug Tue 7 – Fri 10 Aug 9.30am – 5pm

Sat 4 Aug Sat 11 August 10am – 12noon

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ANDREW HAIRE FINE ART Yellow Pod 1 ,Project 24, Queens Parade, Bangor BT20 3BJ info@AndrewHaire.com project24ni.com @project24ni Sat 4, Fri 10, Sat 11 Aug 10am – 5pm

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HAPTIK COFFEE SHOP AND GALLERY 29 Frances Street Newtownards BT23 7DW 028 9182 1039 wearehaptik.com Mon – Sat 8.30am – 4pm Map: 4 Exhibition Preview: Fri 3 Aug, 7pm Meet the Artist: Sat 11 Aug, drop in between 12pm – 2pm LOAF POTTERY COFFEE SHOP AND CERAMICS 24 Main St, Crawfordsburn, Bangor BT19 1JE 028 9185 3340 loafcatering.com/pottery

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Mon – Sat 9.30am – 3pm Sun 11am – 3pm

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LYN, EMMA AND SARAH MAJURY PAINTING Blue Door Studio 37 Drumreagh Road, Killinchy BT23 6LD 07740 069 768 lyn.majury@btinternet.com lynmajury.co.uk Fri 10 – Sun 12 Aug 10am – 4pm (For other times please ring in advance) Painting Demonstrations

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GLENKEEN CHAIRS MIKE MIALL WOODTURNING 12 Dunevly Road Portaferry, BT22 1NB 028 4277 2418 mikem4498@gmail.com Sat 4 – Sun 12 Aug 10am – 4pm Groups: Ring in advance Woodturning demonstrations daily and Garden Visits Map: 21 JANE MCCANN TEXTILES ‘Landsend’, 47 Warren Road Donaghadee BT21 0PQ 07771 593 323 / 028 9188 3551 jane.mccann47@gmail.com Fri 3 – Mon 6 Aug , Sat 11 & Sun 12 Aug 10 am – 4pm Workshops available, please ring in advance Map: 13 visitardsandnorthdown.com/creative-peninsula

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SHARON REGAN CERAMICS Pink Pod 2, Project 24, Queens Parade, Bangor BT20 3BJ sharonreganart@gmail.com sharonreganart.com project24ni.com @project24ni

RUTH MCEWAN-LYON JEWELLERY Holywood Co Down 07879 698 286 ruth@nisilver.com ni-silver.com Mon 6 Aug 10am – 2pm By appointment only Jewellery Demonstrations

Tue 7 – Fri 10 Aug 10am – 4pm Ceramic Demonstrations Map: 16

DONALD NELSON CERAMICS 4 Mountain Road, Portaferry, BT22 1PL donald42sn@outlook.com Sat 4 – Sun 12 Aug Mon – Sat 10am – 4pm Sun 2pm – 4pm

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LES SHARPE FINE ART Boom! Studios 80A Main Street, Bangor, BT20 4AE 07730 463 025 lessharpe@sky.com Sat 4, Mon 6 – Sat 11 August 10am – 4.00pm Map: 9

SEACOURT PRINT WORKSHOP PRINTMAKING Unit 20, Dunlop Industrial Estate 8 Balloo Drive Bangor BT19 7QY 028 9146 0595 info@seacourt-ni.org.uk seacourt-ni.org.uk

HELEN SHARKEY TEXTILES 12 Mahee island, Strangford Lough, Comber, BT23 6EP 07909 978 426 helensharkey@hotmail.com helensharkey.com strangfordloughgallery.com

Sat 4 – Sat 11 Aug (closed Sundays) 10am – 3pm Demos 2pm daily

Fri 10 Aug only 11am – 3pm Dry Needle Felting Tapestry Demonstration Map: 17

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BISHOPS MILL CECILIA STEPHENS SARA BROWN KATE REBBECK OWEN CRAWFORD ELAINE BURKE CLIVE LYTTLE TEXTILES/ FINE ART/ WOOD CARVING / WILLOW SCULPTURE Bishops Mill, 9 Abbacy Rd, Ardkeen, Portaferry, BT22 1HH 028 4272 8364 ceciliastephensartist@gmail.com sarabrownartist@gmail.com Sat 4 – Sun 12 Aug 11am – 5pm Demonstrations

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DEBRA WENLOCK FINE ART Purple Pod 1, Project 24, Queen’s Parade, Bangor BT20 3BJ mail@debrawenlock.co.uk project24ni.com @project24ni Sat 4, Mon 6, Wed 8, Fri 10, Sat 11, Sun 12 Aug 11am – 4pm Thu 9th Aug 2pm – 7pm Map: 8 THE YARD GALLERY GALLERY 102 - 104 High Street Holywood BT18 9HW 028 9042 7210 yardgallery.com Mon – Sat 8am – 5pm Sun closed

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NORA WATSON JEWELLERY 31 Ardminnan Rd, Slans, Portaferry, BT22 1QJ 028 4277 1130 info@norawatsonjewellery.co.uk norawatsonjewellery.co.uk

THE DOGHOUSE GALLERY GALLERY AND RETAIL 97-99 Mill Street, Comber, BT23 5EG 028 9187 1261 info@doghousegallery.co.uk doghousegallery.co.uk

Fri 3 – Sun 12 Aug 10am – 4pm

Thu – Sat 10am – 5pm

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THE PRINCIPAL CREATIVE PENINSULA EXHIBITION 2 – 31 Aug Ards Arts Centre The Georgian Gallery

The principal Creative Peninsula exhibition featuring exclusive works by the finest Artists and Makers from the Ards and North Down Borough.

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ELEMENTAL VESSELS 4 – 25 Aug Ards Crafts The Space Gallery

This exhibition by ceramicist Alan McCluney will feature a selection of vessels created by using various firing and finishing techniques such as wood, soda, pit, reduction, raku, gas and electric firing.

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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.

2 – 31 August 2018 FREE visitardsandnorthdown.com/creative-peninsula

LINEN FUTURES 2018 4 – 26 Aug Portaferry Visitor Centre The Loft Gallery

This exhibition is curated by County Down based textile artists Jane McCann and Cecilia Stephens and is linked to the ‘Linen Biennale’. It represents a small group of makers from South Wales and Northern Ireland with the focus on innovative approaches to the celebrating of our NI linen and flax heritage.

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THE CREATIVE PENINSULA EXHIBITION 2 Aug – 3 Sept North Down Museum The Long Gallery

A Creative Peninsula exhibition featuring exclusive works by selected Artists and Makers from the Ards and North Down Borough. visitardsandnorthdown.com/creative-peninsula

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CREATING AND CURATING SPACES

(THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX)

ARTIST’S PEER CRITIQUE Wed 15 Aug, 7pm FREE RSVP to: arts@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk Ards Arts Centre Town Hall Conway Square Newtownards BT23 4NP 028 9181 0803 ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Creative Development Opportunities Throughout August a series of exciting, practical, creative development opportunities will be taking place in Ards Arts Centre aimed at professional and semi-professional Visual Artists and Makers.

These sessions will explore techniques for creating coherent, intelligent group or solo exhibitions in non-traditional spaces and having the best images of your work.

All facilitated by experts in their fields.

Booking Essential visitardsandnorthdown.com/creative-peninsula Image: Craig Jefferson

Artist’s Peer Critique session aimed at professional practicing artists and crafts people. The intention of this session is to create a space to share dialogue between artistic peers and to foster networking and peer support amongst artists.

The session will allow the freedom and space for you to present your work in progress, discuss ideas, provide support, seek or give constructive feedback, or simply provide the opportunity for you to socialise and network with your peers in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Feel free to bring along your sketchbook or your work in progress.

Tea/coffee provided, but feel free to BYOB.

Facilitator: Tonya McMullan Tue 14 Aug 1pm – 4.30pm Refreshments provided Limited to 30 persons Registration essential ANDBC residents FREE/visitors £5 To book: www.visualartists.org.uk/booking Ards Arts Centre Town Hall Conway Square Newtownards BT23 4NP 028 9181 0803 ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk Tonya McMullan (Prime Collection and The Bathhouse) will facilitate this interesting workshop which will explore techniques for creating coherent, intelligent group or solo exhibitions in non-traditional spaces.

Artists often produce self-curated group exhibitions with their peers; this workshop will deal with both the planning and delivery of such projects Who should attend?

Professionals / semi Professionals and 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. visitardsandnorthdown.com/creative-peninsula

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FOCUS ON TAKING QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR ARTWORK AND PRODUCTS Carrie Davenport Photography Mon 13 Aug 10am – 4pm £40 includes light lunch and refreshments Limited to 12 persons To book: in person, online or by phone visitardsandnorthdown. com77/creative-peninsula 028 9181 0803 Ards Arts Centre Town Hall Conway Square Newtownards BT23 4NP 028 9181 0803 ardsandnorthdown.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!) visitardsandnorthdown.com/creative-peninsula Image: Carrie Davenport

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 practice 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 and 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.com shootpositive.com visitardsandnorthdown.com/creative-peninsula

Kearney

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Cloughey

Portavogie

Ballyhalbert Ballywalter

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Strangford

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Killyleagh Balloo

6 Comber

7

5

Ballygowan Holywood

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Loaf Pottery The Yard Gallery Ruth McEwan-Lyon Helen Sharkey Hannah Dorman Lyn Majury Christine Casey Glenkeen Chairs Bishops Mill Donald Nelson Nora Watson Lois Helen Bell The Loft Gallery Dympna Curran

Downpatrick

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Killinchy Ballydrain

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1 3

2

Newtownards

11 10

Bangor 9

9 14

8

12

18

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Portaferry

Strangford Lough

Greyabbey

Kircubbin

Carrowdore

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Millisle

Donaghadee

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Copeland Islands Groomsport

Crawfordsburn

1 Ards Arts Centre 2 Ards Crafts 3 Gillian Downing 4 Haptik 5 The Craft Room 6 The Doghouse Gallery 7 Discovery Glass 8 Project 24 9 Boom! Studios 10 North Down Museum 11 Seacourt Print Workshop 12 Joy Gray 13 Jane McCann

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 BOOK Ards Crafts and Ards Visitor Information Centre 31 Regent Street Newtownards BT23 4AD 028 9182 6846 Ards Arts Centre Town Hall, Conway Square Newtownards BT23 4NP 028 9181 0803 Bangor Visitor Information Centre Tower House 34 Quay Street Bangor BT20 5ED 028 9127 0069 visitardsandnorthdown.com/creative-peninsula