Workshops
The Creative Peninsula workshop programme is a series of engaging and interactive workshops designed to explore the processes used to create unique pieces of art and craft.
Unless otherwise stated all materials will be provided.
Showing 11 workshops
1:1 Throwing on a Potter's Wheel with Tracey Johnston
1 Aug 2025, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Castle Espie Wetland Centre
Get your hands dirty in this 30minute 1:1 introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel at Castle Espie.
Capturing the Light with Pandora Butterfield
5 Aug 2025, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Ards Arts Centre
Learn how to capture the light in your acrylic or oil painting with Pandora.
Wirework Copper Jewellery with Morag Chambers
5 Aug 2025, 6:30 - 9:00pm
Ards Arts Centre
Learn how to make jewellery, to your own design, using copper wire and beads.
Creative Cafe with Adele Pound: Bug Drawing
6 Aug 2025, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Castle Espie Wetland Centre
Join us for a Creative Cafe at Castle Espie Wetlands Centre where you will learn to draw bugs with Adele Pound!
Rag Rugs on a Peg Loom with Christine Casey
6 Aug 2025, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ards Arts Centre
Learn to create a rag rug on a peg loom with Christine Casey.
Forest Sculpture with Ellen Cunningham
6 Aug 2025, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Ards Arts Centre
Create a small ceramic forest sculpture entitled the Green Man.
Creative Cafe with Tracey Johnston: Plant Pot
7 Aug 2025, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Castle Espie Wetland Centre
Come along to this workshop at Castle Espie Wetlands Centre to make your own ceramic plant pot with Tracey!
Mosaic Making with Geraldine Cooper
7 Aug 2025, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ards Arts Centre
Learn the techniques of mosaic making with Geraldine Cooper.
Linoprinting with Rosie Ennis
7 Aug 2025, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Ards Arts Centre
Learn the techniques of linoprinting to create a beautiful print to take home.
Freedom of Painting with Maria Horvathova
8 Aug 2025, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Ards Arts Centre
This workshop will provide the learners with an experimental “free spirit” approach towards painting, where you will be able to express your feelings towards home through the painting.