4-WEEK STITCHING TOGETHER | THE ART OF REPAIR | COURSE 1 (18 + YEARS)
Thursday 16 & 30 January, 13 & 27 February | 10am-12.30pm
Cost: £60 full, £55 concession | Tutor: Helen Walshaw
Winter has always been the season of mending, traditional repair stitching and its creative textile potential. From darning and hand-pieced patchwork to the eastern stitch families of kantha and sashiko – anything is possible with visible mending! Materials are provided but you are encouraged to bring items of your own to mend or salvaged fabrics to upcycle and embellish.
MUMS MEET AND MAKE | SILK PAINTING WITH ELAINE HARKNESS
Thursday 23 January | 9.30-11am | Cost £8
Create your own vibrant silk painting in this beginner-friendly workshop. Learn simple techniques to design and paint a stunning piece of silk art that you can proudly display in your home.
TIFFANY-STYLE GLASS WOODLAND COTTAGE (18+ YEARS) - SOLD OUT
Saturday 25 January | 10am-1.30pm | 18 + Years
Cost £60 full, £55 concession | Tutor: E-J McCartney
Learn wonderful and intricate Tiffany style glass techniques to create a gorgeous delicate little woodland cottage, surrounded by trees, ready to take away on the day with a wood stand provided. Suitable for beginners or experienced.
Please note, closed toe footwear must be worn for your own safety.
FUSED GLASS MANDALA-INSPIRED SUNCATCHER (18+ YEARS) - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Wednesday 29 January | 6.30-8.30pm | 18+ Years
Cost £45 full, £42 concession | Tutor: Natasha Duddy
Design and create your own beautiful glass art mandala-inspired suncatchers. Natasha will teach you how to cut glass and add coloured frits and stringers to your final design.
Please wear closed footwear for your safety.
LANDSCAPES | PAINTING SEA AND SKY (18 + YEARS) - SOLD OUT
Thursday 30 January & 6, 20, 27 February | 7-9pm
Cost £80 full, £75 concession | Tutor: Sarah Carrington
Learn different painting and mixed media techniques to describe the elements of the sea and the sky through landscape painting. These sessions are studio based at Flowerfield.
FELT YOUR OWN ST. BRIGID FIGURINE (18+ YEARS) - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Saturday 1 February | 10am - 1pm | 18+ Years
Cost: £30 Full, £27 Concession | Tutor: Carolyn Faith
Join Carolyn from Woolly Wild Folk and create your own gorgeous St Brigid figurine. Using wonderful felting techniques, Carolyn guides you through this 3-hour workshop perfect for beginners or already fabulous felters. A special St Brigid’s day workshop and you take home your completed figure on the day.
5-WEEK THROWING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS | SERIES 1 (18+ YEARS) - SOLD OUT
Wednesday 5 February–5 March | 2.30-4.30pm | 18+ Years
Cost £155 full, £140 concession per series (includes all materials) | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel to create a variety of different pots, mugs and bowls, including turning techniques and how to add handles and feet. After adding your glaze, your stoneware pieces will be fired before collection.
Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.
5-WEEK THROWING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS | SERIES 2 (18+ YEARS) - SOLD OUT
Thursday 6 February–6 March | 10am-12pm | 18+ Years
Cost £155 full, £140 concession per series (includes all materials) | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel to create a variety of different pots, mugs and bowls, including turning techniques and how to add handles and feet. After adding your glaze, your stoneware pieces will be fired before collection.
Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.
5-WEEK THROWING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS | SERIES 3 (18+ YEARS) - SOLD OUT
Thursday 6 February–6 March | 7-9pm | 18+ Years
Cost £155 full, £140 concession per series (includes all materials) | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel to create a variety of different pots, mugs and bowls, including turning techniques and how to add handles and feet. After adding your glaze, your stoneware pieces will be fired before collection.
Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.
THE ART OF STILL LIFE IN OILS (18+ YEARS) - LAST SPACE
Thursday 6, 20 February & 6 March | 10am-1pm
Cost £60 full, £55 concession | Tutor: Elaine Harkness
After studying monochrome painting to capture directional light, you’ll build upon this knowledge to create your own unique still life painting.
5-WEEK HAND-BUILDING COURSE FOR BEGINNERS AND IMPROVERS: SERIES 1 (18+ YEARS)
Thursday 6 February – 6 March | 2.30–4.30pm | 18+ Years
Cost £155 full, £140 concession | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Master hand-building techniques like slab building, coiling, pinch pots and press moulds to craft pots like vases and bowls before adding colour with vibrant slips. Items will be fired and clear-glazed before collection.
Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.
CRAFTING A VINTAGE BLANKET CUSHION (18+ YEARS) - LAST SPACE
Saturday 8 & 15 February | 10am-1pm | 18 Years
Cost £45 full, £40 concession | Tutor: Helen Walshaw
Make a gorgeous new cushion from pre-loved, washed and lightly felted woollen blanket material using various stitching, darning and patching techniques. A choice of materials will be supplied, from wool and tweed to silk and repurposed blanket edging, together with a fabulous range of yarns and embroidery threads.
DAMIAN GORMAN | A WRITING BOOST (18+ YEARS) - SOLD OUT
Saturday 15 & 22 February | 10.30am–3.30pm | 18+ Years
Cost £75 full, £70 concession | Tutor: Damien Gorman
Two inspirational days designed to strengthen your writerly impulses and nurture your morale. One of Ireland's most acclaimed poets and playwrights, and a creative writing mentor with over thirty years’ experience, Damian understands what "gets in our road" as writers, and how these things might be removed. This friendly Writing Boost welcomes writers at all levels, and in all genres.
2-PART MONOPRINTING MASTERCLASS (18+ YEARS) - SOLD OUT
Saturday 15 & 22 February | 10am-12.30pm | 18+ Years
Cost £60 full, £55 concession | Tutor: Ivan Frew
Join Ivan to create unique, painterly prints experimenting with multi-plate printing, printing from textured plates, the use of mixed media and collage, and combining mono-print with other printmaking techniques. Suitable for beginners or experienced
MUMS MEET AND MAKE | CERAMIC TRINKET DISHES AND HANGING ORNAMENTS
Friday 19 February | 9.30-11am | Cost £8
With Fiona Shannon
Hand-mould clay into trinket dishes and hanging ornaments, imprinting them with unique patterns or the precious imprints of your baby's tiny footprint or thumbprint.
FUSED GLASS SPRING FLOWERS FRAMED PANEL (18+ YEARS) - SOLD OUT
Saturday 22 February | 10am-1pm | 18+ Years
Cost £55 full, £50 concession | Tutor: Natasha Duddy
Design and create your own beautiful glass art decorative panel, inspired by a floral theme. You’ll cut glass and add coloured frits and stringers to create your final design.
Please wear closed footwear for your safety.
CREATIVE CARE PROGRAMME: WATERCOLOUR PAINTING FOR ADULT CARERS
Thursday 27 February | 10am - 12noon | Cost £5
Tutor: Elaine Harkness
Bookings can be made at Reception or by calling us on 028 7083 1400
Flowerfield Arts Centre is delighted to offer this subsidised creative workshop for adult carers. This sessions provide a perfect opportunity to relax, meet others, and enjoy a mindful moment in a supportive environment.
Join Elaine Harkness and explore watercolour painting to create a masterpiece. No previous experience necessary.
MUMS MEET AND MAKE | YOGA FOR MUMS
Friday 7 March | 11.30-12.30am | Cost £8
With Natasha from North Coast Yoga
Celebrate International Women’s Day in a joyful session blending relaxation, gentle movements, and connection alongside your little ones. This yoga session is suitable for mums who are at least 3 months postpartum.
4-WEEK STITCHING TOGETHER | THE ART OF REPAIR | COURSE 2 (18 + YEARS)
Thursday 13 & 27 March, 10 & 24 April | 10am-12.30pm | 18+ Years
Cost: £60 full, £55 concession | Tutor: Helen Walshaw
Winter has always been the season of mending, traditional repair stitching and its creative textile potential. From darning and hand-pieced patchwork to the eastern stitch families of kantha and sashiko – anything is possible with visible mending! Materials are provided but you are encouraged to bring items of your own to mend or salvaged fabrics to upcycle and embellish.
FUSED GLASS LANDSCAPE FRAMED PANEL (18+ YEARS) - SOLD OUT
Saturday 15 March | 10am-1pm | 18 + Years
Cost £55 full, £50 concession | Tutor: Natasha Duddy
Inspired by Bob Speers Thin Place Exhibition, design and create a fused glass landscape. Explore layers of natural tones of colour and textures to create that sense of depth within the boglands.
Please wear closed footwear for your safety.
5-WEEK THROWING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS | SERIES 4 (18+ YEARS)
Wednesday 19 March – 16 April | 2.30-4.30pm | 18+ Years
Cost £155 full, £140 concession per series (includes all materials) | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel to create a variety of different pots, mugs and bowls, including turning techniques and how to add handles and feet. After adding your glaze, your stoneware pieces will be fired before collection.
Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.
5-WEEK THROWING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS | SERIES 5 (18+ YEARS) - SOLD OUT
Wednesday 19 March – 16 April | 7-9pm| 18+ Years
Cost £155 full, £140 concession per series (includes all materials) | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel to create a variety of different pots, mugs and bowls, including turning techniques and how to add handles and feet. After adding your glaze, your stoneware pieces will be fired before collection.
Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.
5-WEEK THROWING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS | SERIES 7 (18+ YEARS) - SOLD OUT
Thursday 20 March – Thurs 17 April | 7-9pm | 18+ Years
Cost £155 full, £140 concession per series (includes all materials) | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel to create a variety of different pots, mugs and bowls, including turning techniques and how to add handles and feet. After adding your glaze, your stoneware pieces will be fired before collection.
Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.
5-WEEK THROWING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS | SERIES 6 (18+ YEARS)
Thursday 20 March – Thurs 17 April | 10.30am-12.30pm | 18+ Years
Cost £155 full, £140 concession per series (includes all materials) | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel to create a variety of different pots, mugs and bowls, including turning techniques and how to add handles and feet. After adding your glaze, your stoneware pieces will be fired before collection.
Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.
5-WEEK HAND-BUILDING COURSE FOR BEGINNERS AND IMPROVERS: SERIES 2 (18+ YEARS)
Thursday 20 March – 17 April| 2.30–4.30pm | 18+ Years
Cost £155 full, £140 concession | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Master hand-building techniques like slab building, coiling, pinch pots and press moulds to craft pots like vases and bowls before adding colour with vibrant slips. Items will be fired and clear-glazed before collection.
Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.
ABSTRACT LANDSCAPE MASTERCLASS (18+ YEARS) - LAST SPACE
Saturday 22 March | 10am-3pm | 18 + Years
Cost £60 full, £55 concession | Tutor: Stuart Quigley
Landscape painter Stuart Quigley delivers this very special masterclass exploring personal interpretations of the environment with a view to abstracting it in varying degrees. Using acrylic paint, collage and mixed media, this masterclass is suitable for painters with some experience.
MOTHER’S DAY VASE (18+ YEARS)
Saturday 29 March | 10.30am - 12.30pm | 18+ Years
Cost: £45 full, £42 concession | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Design and make your own ceramic vase which you can use as a centrepiece for your Spring table.
SCULPT YOUR PET POTTERY (18+ YEARS) - SOLD OUT
Saturday 5 April | 10am-1pm| 18+ Years
Cost: £45 full, £42 concession | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Fiona demonstrates a range of clay hand building and sculpting techniques for you to sculpt your pet from a photograph. It’s always a sell-out so book early!
Bring a picture of your pet along so you can use it to help you sculpt the right shape and give it lots of character. Your piece will be fired to be collected at a later date
Please bring apron and wear clothes that you won’t mind getting a little messy.
FUSED GLASS EASTER EGG HANGING DECORATIONS (18+ YEARS)
Saturday 5 April | 1-3pm | 18+ Years
Cost: £45 full, £42 concession | Tutor: Natasha Duddy
Design and produce three unique glass egg decorations to decorate your home.
Closed footwear must be worn for safety.
SPRING TEXTILE RETREAT (18+ YEARS)
Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 April | 10am- 3.30pm | 18+ years
Cost: £90 full, £80 concession | Tutor: Janey Moffatt
Led by Janey Moffatt, this two-day textile retreat guides you through a variety of textile techniques, including natural dyeing, cyanotype and screen printing. Designed for you to go at your own pace and create what you want - be it a swatch book with notes for future projects, or a completed tote bag.
MUMS MEET AND MAKE | GLASS PAINTING WITH NATASHA DUDDY
Thursday April | 9.30-11am | Cost £8
Design and paint a gorgeous glass tealight holder.
TIFFANY-STYLE GLASS FLOATING FISH (18+YEARS)
Saturday 26 April | 10am-1.30pm | 18+ Years
Cost: £60 full, £55 concession | Tutor: E-J McCartney
Suitable for beginners or those more experienced in glass, create your own beautiful glass fish to display - a wooden stand is provided
Please note, closed toe footwear must be worn for your own safety.
