Future Exhibitions

‘Turning Turns 40’ will feature a range of sculptural and functional pieces made from a 15cm3 block of Ash. For the purpose of this exhibition, over 360 blocks of Ash were distributed to Irish Woodturners Guild Members across Ireland. Working from this uniform sized material, 40 final pieces were selected by an independent judging panel comprising processional woodturners, Stephen O’Connell (Ireland), Barbara Dill (USA) and Ulf Jasson (Sweden).
Alongside the creative works on display, an archive of material is displayed that illustrates the foundation and key historical moments of the Irish Woodturners Guild. ‘Turning Turns 40’ will demonstrate the individual creativity and woodturning expertise of members as well as highlighting the critical issue that affects our native Ash tree; Ash dieback disease.
Dates: September 5 – September 26, 2024

 Craft NI are delighted to partner with the Knitting & Stitching Show, one of the leading consumer textiles exhibitions in the UK, who are making their debut Belfast Show at Titanic Exhibition Centre from the 7th-10th November 2024 !

Visitors can expect inspiring textile art galleries, a wide range of enjoyable and practical skills workshops, free talks & demos, interactive features, as well as over 100 of the leading specialist craft suppliers.
Craft NI will have a stand so stop by and say hello  – featuring a selection of Northern Irish textile artists and their wonderful work, and of course signposting and answering any questions about Northern Ireland’s vibrant craft sector!
Those interested to attend can book their tickets HERE and avail of the CNI24 discount code for £2 off standard admission tickets (not valid on Two-Day or VIP).

Titled  ‘Brilliant Generations’, this year’s Christmas exhibition will showcase the impressive creations of local designer-makers. At a time when the festive spirit is high, we look forward to seeing their work light up winter – and the imagination of our craft audiences,  whether it is jewellery that sparkles, ceramics with an innovative twist, new exciting work in textiles or woo.

Aiming to inspire discerning shoppers with new, exciting work, ‘Brilliant Generations’ will encompass key messages about what Northern Irish craft has to offer, and hint at the emotions associated with finding the perfect festive gift: awe at the skills and creativity of our local makers; the thrill of discovering a unique handcrafted gift; and the wonder of (re)discovering something new and exciting about craft (and craft makers) Northern Ireland.

 

Dates: November  7 – December 31, 2024