Category Archives: Workshops

Whitework Embroidery

Friday 21 February | 10am – 4pm | £35

Discover the timeless elegance of Whitework embroidery introducing participants to the delicate art of stitching white or natural-coloured thread on matching fabric.

Practice various techniques, including surface embroidery, Hardanger, drawn thread, Mountmellick, and cutwork, to complete a small, frameable design.

The workshop also highlights the mindful and stress-relieving benefits of needlework.

All materials provided.

Max No: 10

Suitable for 16+

Tutor: Nancy Moreland (Nifty Needles)

Woodturning For Beginners

Friday 14 or Saturday 15 February | 10am – 4pm | £65 

Experience an introduction to the craft of woodturning with tutor Jim Kelly.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those with some woodturning experience.

A lathe, a set of tools and safety equipment will be provided for use by each participant, to produce a range of completed wood turned pieces of work to take home.

All materials & equipment provided. Participants should wear an overall/apron/old shirt to protect their clothes. 

This workshop can host one wheelchair user or those who need to be seated. Please inform the Box Office at the time of booking if you require this facility.

Max No: 6 per session

Tutor: Jim Kelly (Irish Wood Turners Guild – Ulster Chapter)