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Make Sparks Fly

There is no better place to learn the traditional skills of blacksmithing than the beautiful, historic location of Moneypenny’s Forge, on the Newry Canal outside Portadown. Come along and Make Sparks Fly in our forge, where there is a range of classes to suit everyone from beginners to the more advanced metalworker.

 

Prices:

One-off Taster Sessions – £35.00 per person

6 Week Group Sessions (4 people) –£720.00 per group

Educational Visits – £36 per group (see Education section for details)

Other packages are available on request

Please purchase here but sessions need to be arranged by contacting Sarah – 02837523070

COMING SOON: As Far As The Eye Can See: Contemporary Painting from ABC

As Far As The Eye Can See: Contemporary Painting from ABC

1 March to 31 May 2025

The F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are delighted to present As Far As The Eye Can See: Contemporary Painting from ABC. Showcasing 11 painters from the Borough, the exhibition features the work of established artists:  Jennifer Trouton, Paddy McCann, Ian Cumberland, Dougal McKenzie, Mark McGreevy and Eddie Rafferty and rising stars, Hannah Clegg, Daniel Coleman, Michelle McKeown, Cameron Stewart and Gemma Kirkpatrick.

While connected by ties to the region and shared experiences at the Belfast School of Art, these artists offer diverse and distinctive practices, highlighting the rich and varied artistic talent that has flourished in ABC over recent decades.

Curated by Feargal O’Malley and Dr Riann Coulter – both from Lurgan – As Far As The Eye Can See celebrates creativity from places beyond the boundaries of traditional urban art centres, offering a undeniable exploration of contemporary painting practices inspired and rooted in less conventional locations.

 

Image: Eddie Rafferty, Sunnyside, acrylic on metal, 78 x 86cm