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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!
