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4 – 13 August 2017visitardsandnorthdown.com/creative-peninsula

A celebration of art and craft throughout Ards and North Down

WelcomeWelcome to the Creative Peninsula event, Northern Ireland’s premier celebration of Art and Craft.

Now in its 16th year, this thriving annual event features Open Studios, Tours, Exhibitions, Workshops, Demonstrations and more, all taking place throughout the beautiful and picturesque Ards and North Down Borough.

The region is well known for its many Artists and Makers and during the event visitors have the opportunity to view their work, purchase or commission a unique piece or try their hand in a workshop.

So, why not come along and join them in a week-long celebration of creativity!

‘Ards and North Down Borough Council’sArts and Craft Team’

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Useful Information & How to Book - Back PageCover image: Alan McCluney / Inside Image: Penny J Brewill

Arts NIght atthe Museum

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Open StudiosPage 19

Creative Development Seminars Page 31

Creative Coach ToursPage 5

ExhibitionsThroughout August

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Alfresco AfternoonsPage 7

WorkshopsPage 9

Craft in the SquarePage 3

Craft in the Square

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Conway Square, Newtownards

4 August 2017

11am - 6pm FREE

Craft inthe Square Conway Square in Newtownards is transformed, for one day only, into a tented Craft Village.

Exhibitors and demonstrations include throwing on a potter’s wheel, acrylic painting, pastels, felting, silk decoration, calligraphy and many more.

Free demonstrations including throwing on a potter’s wheel, silver jewellery design, linocutting, oil and watercolour painting, green woodturning, papercrafting, felting and much more.

Live Music throughout the day.

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Arts Night at the Museum

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11 August 2017

6pm - 9pm FREE

Arts Nightat the Museum

Every nook and cranny of the historic North Down Museum building will befilled with arts activity to experience,

participate in or observe.

Explore the Museum in a unique andunexpected way. Try your hand at clay

work, printmaking, drawing activities and painting or just sit back and enjoy the live

music. This is an event for all the family!

Coffee cure will be open throughout the event for light refreshments.

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Image: Alison Hanvey

North Down Museum, Bangor

Creative Coach Tours

11 August 2017 9.15am – 5pm

Booking Essential

£20 including light lunch

CreativeCoach Tours Two day-long coach tours, visiting the many art and craft studios dotted throughout the Ards and North Down area.

An opportunity to take a sneak peek behind the scenes at studios that are often not open to the public. Meet the Artists and Makers, watch them at work and of course, treat yourself to a unique piece of artwork.

Tours are guided and include free demonstrations and a light lunch.

Tours depart from:Ards CraftsCraft and Design Centre 31 Regent Street Newtownards

(Inside the Visitor Information Centre).

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5 August 2017 9.15am – 5pm

Creative Coach Tours

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Creative Coach Tour 2Friday 11 August

Creative Coach Tour 1Saturday 5 August

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Ards Crafts, Newtownards

Gillian Downing Newtownards

Alan McCluney, Bangor

Project 24, Bangor

North Down Museum

Seacourt Print Workshop Bangor

Joy Gray, Bangor

Ruth McEwan-Lyon Holywood


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9.15am

9.30am

10.30am

11.30am

1.45pm

2.40pm

3.45pm

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Craft and Design Centre

Fine Jewellery & Garden

Pottery, Pot throwing Demo

Fine Art, Painting Demos

Printmaking, Printing Demo

Sculpture Wire Sculpture Demo

Jewellery Piercing & Soldering Demo



Doghouse Gallery, Comber

Patricia Millar, Ballywalter

Saltwater Brig

Bishops Mill, Portaferry

Cuan Crafts, Portaferry

Loft Gallery, Portaferry

Glenkeen Chairs, Portaferry


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9.15am

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Craft Centre & Gallery

Ceramics, Pit-Firing Demo

Gallery, Exhibition & Textiles Weaving Demo

Crafts & Art Retail Felting Demo

Exhibition

Woodturning & Garden Woodturning Demo


12.15pm – 1.15pm

12.30pm – 1.30pm

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The beautiful location of Bangor Castle Walled Garden is the backdrop for an outdoor afternoon of hand crafted wood and art and craft demonstrations in many mediums.

Wood ArtThe Irish Wood Turners’ Guild will carry-out demonstrations under the beautiful Victorian band stand and also guide individual artists and makers.

There will be a range of free demonstrations throughout the afternoon of different techniques including lathe work and hand carving. Beautifully crafted items will be on display from bowls to sculptures and hand carved to machined.

Artists & MakersTake this unique opportunity to interactwith Artists and Makers who will beproviding free demonstrations throughout the afternoon as well as exploring the Garden’s horticultural personality and its two unique sculptures inspired by the Borough’s maritime history.

Please see list to the right for demonstrators. Event is outdoors, weather permitting.

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Bangor Castle Walled Garden Castle Park, Bangor

FREE

6 August 2017 12pm - 4pm

AlfrescoAfternoons On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 August, take time to get creative and be inspired with our Alfresco Art programme. Spend an afternoon exploring and sketching the changing landscape of Bangor town centre or relax with an inspiring afternoon of demonstrations in the beautifully restored Bangor Castle Walled Garden.

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Brompton to Queens Parade, Bangor

Bangor’s landscape is about to change, and this is an opportunity to document the town through the eyes of local artists.

Artists and makers are invited to an alfresco art session, a “sketch walk” starting at Brompton and moving along the beautiful coast finishing at Queen’s Parade. This will be a guided walk taking in local viewpoints, landmarks and places of interest covering landscape, heritage, history and architecture with opportunities to sketch as you go.

Suitable for amateur and professional artists with some drawing experiencePlease bring your chosen materials to sketch. Some drawing pads/pencils will be available on the day.

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Sketch Walkwith Boom!

Meet at Boom! Studios 80a Main Street, Bangor, BT20 5LP

£5

5 August 2017 3pm - 5pm

Artist & Maker Demonstrations

1pm – 2pm Alison HanveyCutting, shaping and altering thrown pieces

to create ceramic bird feeders for the garden.

1pm – 2pm Adele PoundCutting and assembling of handmade

bird cards and decorations.

1pm – 2pm Debbie McCannDorset Button making techniques and an opportunity to have a go.

1pm – 2pm Debra WenlockA painting inspired by the garden

with participation encouraged.

2pm – 3pm Ray ElwoodTo show how a painting was “blocked in”

before the tube of paint was invented.

2pm – 3pm Jan CampbellHand painting flowers on silk.

2pm – 3pm Ashleigh CollimExplore the meaning and beauty of the

flowers from the Walled Garden and make your own in air-drying clay.

2pm – 3pm Kerry FreudRecycling items into jewellery and

traditional braiding techniques.

3pm – 4pm Lucy TurnerHand-printed linen using traditional

printmaking processes including linocut and etching.

3pm – 4pm Alice BurnsUnique and beautiful nature-inspired wall

art plaques from clay and plaster

3pm – 4pm Rosemary McCartneyDemonstration of weaving and

an opportunity to join in.

Demos at theWalled Garden

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Ards ArtsCentreWorkshops 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.

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Telephone / in Person Bangor Visitor Centre 028 9127 0069

Online at: visitardsandnorthdown.com/creative-peninsula


Telephone / in Person Ards Arts Centre 028 9181 0803

Telephone / in Person Ards Crafts & Ards Visitor Centre 028 9182 6846

As numbers are limited for all workshops advance booking is essential. All full day workshops include a 1 hour lunch break – lunch is not included.

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BLOCKING IN COMPOSITIONWITH RAY ELWOOD Sat 5 Aug 10am - 4pm£30 – Includes materials

Tone can be more beautiful than colour. This workshop will focus on line and wash drawing with washes of tone in sepia and yellow ochre. Ray will explain the techniques used in portrait and still life painting with a limited palette. Paper and paints will be provided. Participants should bring a 2b pencil, a number 8 water colour brush and a dinner plateto use as palette.

LEAPING FOXES AND HARES WITH JOY GRAYMonday 7 Aug10am - 4pmFee £40 – Includes materials

Create your very own beautiful copper sculptures of leaping foxes and hares, made from recycled wire. In this specialised workshop, participants will learn how to prepare recycled wire to achieve various patinas through experimenting with sea salt and vinegar.

TIFFANY GLASS MIRROR WITH IRENE MCBRIDE

FROM DISCOVERY GLASSMonday 7 Aug

10am – 4.30pmFee £35 – Includes materials

Design and create your own unique mirror in opaque art glass using the Tiffany/copper

foil technique. Irene McBride of Discovery Glass will teach you the processes required

using professional materials and equipment. Reasonable hand strength and dexterity is

required although no previous experience is necessary. An apron and covered footwear

is essential, no sandals!!!

NATURE INSPIRED WALL PLAQUES WITH ALICE BURNS

Monday 7 Aug6pm - 9pm

Fee £20 – Includes materials

Create unique and beautiful nature inspired wall art plaques from clay and plaster.

Press branches, leaves, flowers, shells and other objects found in nature into clay, then

make a plaster cast that can be framed to hang on your wall.

MAKE A TIFFANY SUNCATCHER WITH IRENE MCBRIDE

FROM DISCOVERY GLASSMonday 7 Aug

6.30pm – 9.30pmFee £20 – Includes materials

Create a beautiful sun catcher in translucent art glass. Irene McBride of

Discovery Glass will teach you the processes required using professional materials and

equipment. Reasonable hand strength and dexterity is required although no previous

experience is necessary. An apron and covered footwear is essential, no sandals!!!

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CARD MAKING WITH LUCY TURNER Tuesday 8 Aug 10 – 3pmFee £30 – materials provided

Using a series of techniques the participants will create hand-made note books, cards and gift boxes using simply sourced materials. Decorate with a dry point design of your making. This project is an introduction and suitable for beginners.

INTUITIVE PAINTINGA HAPPY APPROACH TO ART-MAKING WITH DEBRA WENLOCKWednesday 9 Aug10am - 4pmFee £40 – materials including a canvas provided

A fun session of playful, intuitive painting in acrylic with a focus on joyful freedom of expression, colourful mark-making and gestural strokes.

This workshop is for you if:• You want to explore your creative side.• You want to find your artist within.• You’re totally new to painting.• You see yourself as an artist but would like to take your creative self-expression further.• You’re feel creatively blocked and want to kick-start your creativity.

An antidote to the fear of the white page or blank canvas.


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MY INSPIRATIONAL PHRASE WITH DEBRA WENLOCK

Wednesday 9 Aug7pm – 9pm

Fee £15 - materials including a small frame provided

A short workshop using oil, pastels and

watercolour to create an inspirational “illumination”. Make a mini artwork from a motivational phrase or word, a mantra to

kick-start an ongoing creative habit.

Leave with a framed piece to keep in a prominent position in your home to refresh

your creative commitment or bring you inspiration, motivation or a just a smile

on a daily basis.

CONTEMPORARY POINTED PEN CALLIGRAPHY WITH JACQUIE BRACHI

Thursday 10 Aug10am - 4pm

Fee £30

This workshop will explore the use of the pointed pen and how it demands a different

technique to the square nib to create contemporary alphabetic variations.

By the end of the workshop participants will understand how to create an alphabet and

different ways it can be put into practice. The use of metallic paints will also be introduced during the day to create a

unique piece of work to take away.

Materials Required:Pointed nib •Nib holder •

Paint brush average size (for applying ink) •Cartridge paper •

Dark coloured paper A4 or A3 •

The tutor will have extraon the day if required.


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SCULPTUREWITH SHARON REGANThursday 10 Aug10am - 4pmFee £40 – materials provided

Add a little bit of happiness to your garden and have fun doing it. During this one day workshop local ceramicist Sharon Regan will help you create a quirky plant pot holder in the shape of a head or a hedgehog, just add a plant to make the hair/prickles. Your piece will then be fired and ready for collection 2 weeks later. Bring a hand towel and an apron.

ITALIC AND INTRODUCING VARIATIONS WITH JACQUIE BRACHIThursday 10 Aug6pm - 9pmFee £20

This session will look at the italic hand and how it is constructed. How we can alter it and make it more dynamic. The class will be suitable for all levels as each student will progress at their own rate. A small project will be completed using the students’ knowledge.

Materials Required:• Pen holder• Ink or gouache• Cartridge paper and layout paper• Fine, medium and broad nibs (manuscript or Brause) 1 mm, 2 mm and 4 mm

The tutor will have extraon the day if required.


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LETTING GO WITH LES SHARPE

Saturday 12 Aug10am – 4pm

Fee £30 – materials provided

A workshop designed for those artists who complain about not being able to loosen

up and let themselves go.

The day is made up of a series of practical exercises which will gradually take people out of their comfort zones and introduce

them to some techniques and ideas which will help them to free themselves from

the normal restraints of the need for perfection or the fear of making a mistake.

This is all about happy accidents and embracing serendipity in their work.

The workshop will suit all levels as it is purely about having a go and above all,

having fun while you do it.

PRINTED TEXTILE WORKSHOP WITH SHAUNA MCGOWAN

Saturday 12 Aug10am – 4pm

Fee £50 – materials provided

This experimental and vibrant workshop is perfect for those with an interest in surface

design, printmaking and textiles. Using heat reactive dyes playfully painted onto paper we will then colourfully bring fabric to life using a heat press. Layering shapes and

stencils onto the fabric with colour can build up patterns.

Using objects such as feathers, leaves, stencils, threads, doilies we will build up exciting and vibrant patterns on fabric. Participants will leave with a variety of

imaginative and vibrant fabric samples.


INTRODUCTION TO CYANOTYPE WITH ALICE BURNSFriday 11 Aug1pm – 4pmFee £20 – materials provided

An introduction to the historical photographic process of cyanotype. Participants will create their own unique photograms using a heliographic sunlight printing process, which produces a stunning blue print on fabrics and paper.

Participants should bring thin leaves, grasses and flowers that are dry. Thin objects e.g. lace; paper cut outs or any other thin materials to print from.

Image: Sharon Regan

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Creative Cafes Creative Cafes make a welcome return to the 2017 programme.

Join professional Artists and Makers in a series of interactive workshops in some of the Borough’s popular cafes. Create a unique piece of art and craft whilst enjoying a cuppa and a tray bake!

Advance booking for all workshops is essential. All fees include refreshments and materials unless otherwise stated.

SIMPLE WEAVINGWITH ROSEMARY MCCARTNEYMon 7 Aug 10.00am - 12.30pmThe Yard Gallery, 102-104 High Street Holywood BT18 9HW Learn weaving techniques with Holywood’s expert Spinner and Weaver, Rosemary McCartney. Using a simple twig frame that becomes part of the finished piece you will learn how to warp this up using a variety of yarns and techniques produce a piece that you can take home for you wall

Participants are required to bring two balls of knitting yarns you are happy to share.

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DORSET BUTTON JEWELLERY MAKINGWITH DEBBIE MCCANN Tue 8 Aug 10am - 12.30pmHaptik, 29 Frances Street, Newtownards BT23 7DW

Debbie will take participants through the history of the Dorset Button and how it can be used today for embellishment or as a piece of quirky jewellery. Participants will be taught how to create their own brooch or necklace to take home.

Participants are required to bring a selection of yarn, a darning needle and some buttons.

£20 Map: 11

PET PORTRAITSWITH SHARON REGANWednesday 9 Aug6.30pm - 9pmBridewell Coffee, 19 High StreetDonaghadee BT21 0AH A taster session with Donaghadee based ceramicist Sharon Regan. Working with air drying clay you can create a little 3D portrait of your favourite pet and learn how to craft character and personality in your clay creation.

Participants must wear an apron and bring an old hand towel

£20 Map: 10

SHRINK ART EARRINGSWITH HANNAH DORMAN Tue 09 Aug10am - 12.30pmThe Yard Gallery, 102-104, High StreetHolywood BT18 9HW

A taster session in ‘shrink art’ with Hannah Dorman of Sea Snail Studio on the shores on Strangford Lough. Participants will come away with a beautiful pair of detailed hand drawn earrings and can watch them shrink in Hannah’s table top oven whilst enjoying a cup of tea/coffee and a pastry!

£20 Map: 16

Drink and DrawA new initiative for this year’s Creative

Peninsula, Drink and Draw found popularity in New York in recent years and now the

trend has been imported to the UK.

True to its name, this is an art class for both seasoned scribblers and clueless beginners – but in an unconventional setting and with

a glass of your favourite tipple!

Join professional artists and Seacourt Print Workshop members Clinton Kirkpatrick &

Shauna McGowan for a fun relaxed and social evening for those who love to draw.

Please bring a sketch pad and your drawing weapon of choice! Some materials will be

available on the evening.

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9 August 2017

Upstairs at The Rabbit Rooms30-32 Quay St, Bangor, BT20 5ED

7pm - 10pm

Image: Debbie McCann

£5, includes a bottle of beer or glass of wine, bar available, booking essential

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SPINNING FOR BEGINNERSTues 8 Aug11am – 3pm

This class is designed for those new to spinning, those who would like to refresh their skills and current spinners who would just like to take time out to spin and craic with fellow enthusiasts. £50 includes materials, equipment, light lunch and refreshments. Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 4. Aged 18+

ARAN KNITTINGThurs 10 Aug2pm – 5pm

Learn to follow an Aran knitting pattern, knit a sample of stitches, and learn how to use a cable needle £25 includes materials, equipment, and afternoon tea. Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 6. Aged 18+

GRANNY SQUARE CROCHET BUNTINGFriday 11 Aug6pm - 9pm

Try your hand at triangular granny squares and make some festive bunting!

£20 includes materials, equipment, and supper. Suitable for beginners and improver’s. Places limited to 6. Aged 12+

To book: 07968 342928 Map: 21Christine CaseyIrish Spin Dolls, 6 Loughdoo RoadPortaferry BT22 1HJ

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BEADING WORKSHOPSMon 7 Aug10am – 4pmMake a beaded lamp for 1/12thscale dollhouse.

Tues 8 Aug10am – 4pmCreate a beaded pendant.

£35 per workshop includes light lunch and refreshments. Materials included.Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 6. Aged 18+

To book: 028 4277 2418 Map: 22Caroline [email protected] Chairs, 12 Dunevly RoadPortaferry BT22 1NB

BOBBIN LACE WORKSHOPSThurs 10 Aug & Fri 11 Aug10am – 4pm

A shawl pattern suitable for 1/12th scale doll which can be scaled up for a napkin/handkerchief corner.

£35 per workshop includes light lunch and refreshments. Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 6. Aged 18+

To book: 028 4277 2418 Map: 22Mavis Thompson [email protected] Chairs, 12 Dunevly RoadPortaferry BT22 1NB

NEEDLE FELT A BROOCH Mon 7 Aug1pm – 3pm

Using very fine and colourful Marino wools participants will discover the wonderful art of needle felting to design and produce a beautiful brooch. £12 includes materials and refreshments. Suitable for beginners. Places limited to 10. Aged 16+

MAKING A FELT PURSEWed 9 Aug10.30am – 12.30pm

Under the guidance of feltmaker Dympna Curran you will make a sturdy seamless purse using the wet felting technique. A wonderful selection of fine colourful wools and silk fibres will be used in making the purse.

£14 includes materials and refreshments. Suitable for beginners. Places limited to 10. Aged 16+

To book: 07771 890973 Map: 26Dympna CurranCuan Crafts, 8 Shore Road Portaferry BT22 1JY

CERAMIC SCULPTURE WORKSHOPSTues 8 Aug & Tues 16 Aug7pm – 9pm

Working on a project of their choice, participants will create a ceramic sculpture. (Workshop takes place in the Social Pod, next to Sharon’s Pod).

£20 per workshop includes clay and firing. Glazes not included; may be ordered and purchased separately. Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 6. Aged 18+

To book: Map: 12Sharon [email protected] Pod 2, Project24, Queens Parade Bangor BT20 3BJ

PAINTING WITH SOFT PASTELSThurs 10 Aug10am – 4pm

Working with soft pastels for all levels.

£45 includes lunch. Bring own materials. Pastel card can be purchased on the day.Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 6. Aged 18+

To book: 07854 144831 Map: 23Sara [email protected] Mill, 9 Abbacy RoadPortaferry BT22 1HH

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BOOM! COMMUNITY ART CLUBWed 09 Aug7-9pm

An informal evening, bringing creative professionals and beginners together to share ideas, techniques, chat and relax. We supply all basic materials and mediums as well as tea, coffee & nibbles.

£5

To book: 07825 395053 Map: 13Marianne Kennerley [email protected] Boom Studios, 80a Main StreetBangor BT20 5LP

SIMPLE SILVER/COPPER RING MAKING WORKSHOPTues 8 Aug & Wed 9 Aug10am – 1pm

Make simple textured rings in silver or copper that can be worn as stacking rings or on their own. A fun morning of making.

£60 includes materials + refreshments.Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 3. Aged 18+

To book: 07879 698286 Map: 18Ruth McEwan-Lyon www.ni-nisilver.com Holywood

WOOL SPINNINGWed 9 Aug7pm – 9.30pm

An opportunity to have a go at producing your own unique yarn using a spinning wheel.

£25 includes all materials.Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 4. Aged 18+

SILK SPINNING MASTERCLASSThurs 10 Aug1.30 – 4.30pm

Learn how to spin from a Mawata cap, silk tops and make your own silk hankies from cocoons.

£35 includes materials. Not suitable for beginners. Places limited to 3. Aged 18+

To book: 07708 441853 Map: 17Rosemary McCartney [email protected] Spun, 26 Belfast RoadHolywood BT18 9EL

MESSY MORNINGSMon 07 Aug10.30am – 12pm

Family art workshops.Making a mess and making smiles.

£5 Children aged 0-12yrs. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

To book: 07825 395053 Map: [email protected] Project 24, Queens Parade, Bangor

PAPER MAKING WORKSHOPWed 9 Aug10am-4pm

Explore the process of handmade paper making, using cotton fibre and a variety of found plant fibres.

£40 includes materials and a simple lunch. Suitable for all with patience and an inquisitive spirit.

EXPERIMENTAL WEAVINGFri 12 Aug10am – 4pm

Weave using a wide variety of materials. Experiment with colour, texture, and pattern using a simple frame loom.

£40 includes materials and a simple lunch. Bring any materials you have that you would like to explore. Suitable for beginners and returning weavers.

To book: 028 4272 8364 Map: 23Cecilia Stephens [email protected] Mill, 9 Abbacy RoadPortaferry BT22 1HH MY MOTIVATIONAL MANTRA

Mon 7th Aug10.30am – 12.15pm

A short workshop using oil pastels and watercolour... to create an inspirational “illumination”. Making a mini artwork from a motivational phrase, a mantra to kick-start an ongoing creative habit.

£25 includes materials.

INTUITIVE PAINTING Thurs 10th Aug10.00am – 1.30pm

Escape expectation and embrace the unexpected.

£45 includes materials.

To book: 07910 374599 Map: 12Debra WenlockPurple Pod/Social Pod, Project 24, Bangor

PAINTING WITH WOOLThurs 10 Aug12pm – 3pm

Dry needle felting with different types of sheep’s wool by building up multi layers of coloured sheep wools just like layering colour in a painting.

£70 includes materials.Places limited to 6.

To book: 07909 978426 Map: 28Helen Sharkey12 Mahee IslandStrangford Lough BT23 6EP

Image: Les Sharpe

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UPCYCLE A SMALL PIECE OF FURNITUREWed 9 Aug6:30-9:30pm

The workshop aimed at teaching furniture-restoring novices how to transform tired and outdated pieces into their own unique items. Topics covered on the mini course include choosing paint, brushes and other essential tools, as well as how to prepare, apply the paint and special finishes .

£35 includes materials, equipment and refreshments.Places limited to 6.

INTRODUCTION TO BEAD LOOM JEWELLERYThurs 10 Aug6:30-9:30 pm

Learn how to make stunning beaded jewellery on a bead loom.

During an introductory workshop you will learn how to correctly set up a bead loom, how to create a patterned design and how to finish your piece using Miyuki slide tubes and a clasp.

£35 includes materials, equipment and refreshments.Places limited to 6.

To book: 07743 299733 Map: 27Kerry Freud [email protected] The Studio (behind) 58 Central AveBangor BT20 3AW

COPPER LITTLE SPARROWSWed 9 August1pm-4.30pm

Create your very own pair of beautiful copper sparrows, made from recycled wire.

In this specialised workshop, participants will learn how to prepare recycled wire to achieve various patinas through experimenting with everyday ingredients.

£22 includes materials and refreshments. Good dexterity essential. Places limited to 6.

COPPER FOXES AND HARESThu 10 August10.30am-4.00pm

Create your very own beautiful copper sculptures of leaping foxes and hares, made from recycled wire.

In this specialised workshop, participants will learn how to prepare recycled wire to achieve various patinas through experimenting with everyday ingredients.

£40 includes materials and light refreshments. Good dexterity essential. Participants should bring a packed lunch.Places limited to 6.

To book: 07989 948015 Map: 20Joy Gray [email protected] Westmorland CrescentBangor BT20 3LX

Image: Joy Gray

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Open Studios Covering the length and breadth of the Ards Peninsula and North Down, Artists’ studios are the place to visit to sneak a peek ‘behind the scenes’ of the Artist at work.

Don’t miss the chance to meet a host of creative people including ceramicists, glass artists, painters and spinners, wood turners and jewellery designers; see them at work or watch the many free demonstrations on offer.

Each studio is numbered so that it can be easily found on the map at the back of the brochure.

If visitors have particular access needs, it is best to contact the studio directly in advance. Remember also that many studios may not accept debit or credit cards so it is best to take some cash along as an alternative method of payment for purchases.

ARDS ARTS CENTREGALLERY

Town Hall, Conway SquareNewtownards BT23 4NP

028 9181 [email protected]

ardsarts.com@ardsarts

Mon – Thurs 9am – 4.30pm Fri 9am – 4pm

Map: 01 Sat 10am – 4pm

ARDS CRAFTS CENTRECRAFT CENTRE AND RETAIL

31 Regent StreetNewtownards BT23 4AD


Mon – Fri 9.15am – 5pmMap: 02 Sat 9.30am – 5pm

NORTH DOWN MUSEUMMUSEUM & GALLERY

Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor BT20 4BT028 9127 1200

[email protected]

Mon – Sat 10am – 4.30pmMap: 14 Sun 12 noon – 4.30pm

THE YARD GALLERYGALLERY

102 - 104 High StreetHolywood BT18 9HW

028 9042 7210yardgallery.com

Mon - Sat 8am - 5pmMap: 16 Sun closed

Image: Chantalle Coombes

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PAULA BATTPAPERCUTTINGYellow Pod 2, Project 24Queen’s Parade, Bangor BT20 3BJ07986 [email protected]@project24ni

Mon – Sat 12 – 5pmSun closed Map: 12

CHRISTINE CASEYWEAVING AND SPINNINGKiri Cottage Crafts, 6 Loughdoo RoadPortaferry BT22 1HJ07968 [email protected]

Sat 5 – Sun 13 Aug10am - 4pmDemonstrations Map: 21

ANDREW COOKECERAMICS69 Tullynagardy RoadNewtownards BT23 4TB07854 773030 [email protected] andrewcookeartist.com

Sat 5 – Sun 13 Aug10am - 4pmDemonstrations Map: 03

DYMPNA CURRANCRAFTS & ART RETAILCuan Crafts, 8 Shore RoadPortaferry BT22 1JY07771 [email protected]

Sat 5 – Sun 13 Aug10.30am – 5pmDemonstrations Map: 26

GARY DEVON & FRANCES RYANPAINTING88 Cootehall Road, CrawfordsburnBangor BT19 [email protected] [email protected]

Sun 6, Sat 12 & Sun 13 Aug10am- 4pm Map: 09

DISCOVERY GLASSGLASS/JEWELLERY3 Killinchy Street, Comber BT23 5AP028 9187 [email protected]

Sat 5 Aug, Tues 8 – Sat 12 Aug Weekdays 10am – 5pmSat 2pm – 5pm Map: 07

HANNAH DORMANPAINTINGS & JEWELLERYSea Snail StudioSketrick Island, Killinchy BT23 6QH07460 [email protected]

Sat 5 – Sun 13 Aug10am – 4pm Map: 08

GILLIAN DOWNINGJEWELLERY & ILLUSTRATION

Barley House, 3 Brooklands ParkManse Road, Newtownards BT23 4XY

07561 [email protected]

Sat 5 – Fri 11 Aug 10am – 4pm

Groups: Ring in advanceMap: 06 Garden Visits

KERRY FREUDMIXED MEDIA

The Studio, 58 Central AveBangor BT20 3AW


thewhitecliffsco.com

Sat 5 – Sun 13 AugMap: 27 10am – 4pm

GLENKEEN CHAIRSWOODTURNING

12 Dunevly Road, Portaferry BT22 1NB028 4277 2418

[email protected]

Sat 5 – Sun13 Aug10am – 4pm

Groups: Ring in advanceWoodturning demonstrations

daily as required andMap: 22 Garden Visits

JOY GRAYSCULPTURE

11 Westmorland CrescentBangor BT20 3LX


joygrayart.com

Sat 5, Fri 11 & Sat 12 Aug1pm – 4pm

Wire Work DemonstrationsMap: 20 2pm – 3pm

ANDREW HAIREFINE ART

Yellow Pod 1, Project 24,Queens Parade, Bangor BT20 3BJ

[email protected]

@project24ni

Sat 5, Mon 7, Tues 8, Thurs 10Frid 11 & Sat 12th Aug

10am – 4pmMap: 12 Painting Demonstrations

DUNCAN IRVINEPAINTING

Pink Pod 1, Project 24Queen’s Parade, Bangor BT20 3BJ

[email protected]

project24ni.com@project24ni

Mon – Sat 10.30am – 4.30pm

Map:12 Demonstrations

Image: Andrew Haire

Open Studios

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Open Studios

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BOOM STUDIOS COLLECTIVEMARIANNE KENNERLY & LES SHARPEMIXED MEDIABoom! Studios 80a Main Street, Bangor BT20 6AA07825 [email protected] studios.org.uk

Sat 5 – Sun 13 Aug10am – 4pmLate night studios- Thurs 10 Aug, 7pm-9pm Map: 13

DONALD NELSONCERAMICS 4 Mountain Road, Portaferry BT22 [email protected]

Sat 5 – Sun 13 AugMon – Sat 10.30am-5pmSun 2 – 5pm Map: 19

JUNE ONYEKWELUTEXTILES Purple Pod 2, Project 24,Queen’s Parade, Bangor, BT20 3BJproject24ni.com@project24ni

Sun 6 Aug 11am – 6pmFri 11 Aug 9am – 5pmSat 12 – Sun 13 Aug 11am - 6pm Map: 12

SEACOURT PRINT WORKSHOPPRINTMAKINGUnit 20, Dunlop Industrial Units8 Balloo Drive, Bangor BT19 7QY028 9146 [email protected]

Sat 5 AugMon 7 – Sat 12 Aug10am – 4pmDemonstrations 2pm Map: 15

SHARON REGANCERAMICSPink Pod 2, Project 24,Queens Parade, Bangor BT20 [email protected]@project24ni

Sat 5, Mon 7 – Thurs 10 Aug10am – 4pm Map: 12

HELEN SHARKEYTEXTILES12 Mahee island, Strangford LoughComber, BT236EP07909 978426helensharkey@hotmail.comhelensharkey.comstrangfordloughgallery.com

Tues 8 – Wed 9 Aug11am - 4pmPainting with Wool Demonstrations Map: 28

BLACKWOOD STUDIONED JACKSON SMYTH

PENNY J BREWILLSCULPTURE/PRINTMAKING

34 Carrowdore Road, GreyabbeyNewtownards BT22 2LX


doublevision.art.com

Mon 7 – Sun 13 Aug10am – 4pm

Demonstrations & TalksPrintmaking Demos: 11am – 2pm daily

Sculpture Demos: Mon 7 & Fri 11 Aug

Map: 04 11am-2pm

BISHOPS MILLCECILIA STEPHENS

SARA BROWNHELEN TEMPLETONOWEN CRAWFORD

KATE REBBECKTEXTILES/ FINE ART/ WOOD

Bishops Mill, 9 Abbacy Rd, ArdkeenPortaferry BT22 1HH


[email protected]@icloud.com

[email protected]@gmail.com

Sat 5 – Sun 13 Aug10am – 7pm

Map: 23 Demonstrations & Talks

NORA WATSONJEWELLERY

31 Ardminnan Rd, SlansPortaferry BT22 1QJ


norawatsonjewellery.co.uk

Sat 5 - Mon 14 AugMap: 24 10am - 4pm

DEBRA WENLOCKFINE ART

Purple Pod 1, Project 24Queen’s Parade, Bangor BT20 3BJ

debrawenlock.co.ukproject24ni.com

@project24ni

Sat 5 - Sun 13 Aug11am - 5pm

Painting Demonstrations: Map: 12 12 - 2pm

THE DOGHOUSE GALLERYGALLERY AND RETAIL

97-99 Mill Street, Comber BT23 5EG028 9187 1261

[email protected] doghousegallery.co.uk

Thurs- Sat Map: 05 10am-5pm

Image: Alison Hanvey

2 – 31 August 2017

FREE

Exhibitions

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Map: 01 THE PRINCIPAL CREATIVE PENINSULA

EXHIBITION2 – 31 AUG

Ards Arts CentreThe Georgian Gallery

The principal Creative Peninsula exhibition featuring exclusive works by the finest

Artists and Makers from the Ards and North Down Borough.

Map: 02 NATURAL IMPRESSIONS 5 – 26 AugArds Crafts

The Space Gallery

A collaborative exhibition by Printmaker Michael Geddis and Ceramicist

Andrew Cooke. The ceramic and linocut print pieces are inspired by nature’s

beautiful microscopic forms.

Map: 25 THE LANGUAGE OF PAIN6 – 28 Aug

Portaferry Visitor CentreThe Loft Gallery

An exhibition by the Martin family addressing the hidden side of pain

through paintings, textiles and the lens.

Map: 14 THE CREATIVEPENINSULA EXHIBITION

2 Aug – 3 SeptNorth Down Museum

The Long Gallery

A Creative Peninsula exhibition featuring exclusive works by selected Artists and

Makers from the Ards and North Down Borough.


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Exhibitions Throughout August, Ards Arts Centre in Newtownards plays host to the principal Creative Peninsula exhibition featuring exclusive works by the finest Artists and Makers from the Ards and North Down Borough.

Ards Crafts in Newtownards, the Loft Gallery in Portaferry and North Down Museum in Bangor are also holding exhibitions of work by selected local Artists and Makers are part of their annual exhibition programmes.

Image: Jennifer Young, Lindsay Press, Shauna McGowan

Creative Development Seminars

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This session will provide the space for reflection and exploration of these skills within a peer group setting and will cover the following areas:

• Personal triggers & managing them• Maintaining the process• Issues around equity and ethics• Verbal communication• Strategic questioning• Listening and reflection• Conflict resolution• Consensus and decision making processes• Planning processes and achieving outcomes• Group dynamics• Facilitation tools• Evaluation processes

Who should attend?Professionals / Semi Professionals & Graduates from the Creative Industry sectors (including Craft and Visual Art sectors) who are living in and/or working out of the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.

Julianne Skillen is Development Manager for Community Arts Partnership and holds a degree in History of Art, a Post Graduate Certificate in Higher and Further Education and a Post Graduate Certificate in Arts in the Community from Queen’s University Belfast. She has worked in the community, voluntary and statutory sectors in Northern Ireland for 17 years, working within project management and funding in the fields of community development, disability, education, play, Black and Minority Ethnic communities and of course the arts, where her heart lies. She has been a non-executive director for several organisations including ArtsEkta, Cahoots Theatre Company NI and the Northern Ireland Visual Arts Forum.

14, 16, 18, 21, 24 August 2017

Booking Essential

Creative DevelopmentWorkshops Throughout August a series of exciting, practical, creative development opportunities will be taking place in Ards Arts Centre and Signal Business Centre aimed at professional and semi-professional Visual Artists and Makers.

These sessions will explore how to achieve the very best opportunities for your creative business by building a strong on-line selling platform and having the best images of your work.

All facilitated by experts in their fields.

Where? Map: 14North Down MuseumTown Hall, Castle Park AveBangor BT20 4BT028 9127 [email protected]

The session/s will explore the theory and practice of running an arts workshop and involves a hands-on workshop exploring the potential of creativity in a group setting. The course aims to facilitate the participation of artists who have an interest and commitment to the development of their creativity and group skills. In many cases this session may explore skills that you already practice inherently.

VISUAL ARTISTS CAFE: FACILITATION SKILLS FOR ARTISTSWORKING WITH GROUPS Facilitator: Julianne Skillen VAI Members £5 Non Members £10Monday 14 and Monday 21 August6pm-9pmRefreshments provided Limited to 30 personsRegistration essentialTo book: www.visualartists.org.uk/booking


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Where? Map: 01Ards Arts CentreTown HallConway SquareNewtownards BT23 4NP028 9181 0803ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

So you have spent many hours creating stunning works of art or developing your craft product lines but do you know how to take professional quality photographs to show them off to their full potential?

In the age of the internet, online marketing, portfolios and selling are becoming the main outlet for Artists and Makers to get their work seen. Make sure the photographs of your work stand out from the crowd.

Carrie Davenport will facilitate this full day, extensive photography workshop to show you how to capture and share great photographs of your artwork/products – no matter what type of camera you have (including your phone camera!).

FOCUS ON TAKING QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR ARTWORK / PRODUCTSCarrie Davenport PhotographyWed 16 Aug10am – 4pm£40Includes light lunch and refreshmentsLimited to 12 personsTo book: In person, online or by phonevisitardsandnorthdown.com77/creative-peninsula028 9181 0803

Morning: Taking Your Photographs

Why good photographs are so important, tips on composition, setting up your image, setting up your camera, best lighting, props, and what NOT to do. Participants will practise having a go at taking images with their own camera.

Afternoon: Editing and Sharing

How to edit your photographs and what software to use, file storage, file types, sharing images, the benefits of an Electronic Press Kit (EPK), and tips on some inexpensive equipment to pick up.

Who should attend?Professionals / Semi Professionals & Graduates from the Visual Art and Crafts sectors who are living in and /or working out of the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.

Carrie Davenport is a freelance photographer with over 15 years’ experience and founder of Shoot Positive. She shoots for a range of publications and companies and regular clients including Kerrang Magazine, BBC NI, Oh Yeah Music Centre Belfast and many local businesses and charities.

carriedavenport.comshootpositive.com

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7pm 24 August 2017

VisualArtist’s Café: Let’s Make it

Happen!Facilitated by Visual Artist’s Ireland, this is a fun, lively, social networking event

with a twist.

Belfast-based artist Charlotte Bosanquet has something unusual up her sleeve to

get your creative juices flowing, kick out the old and get inspired to make things happen.

You will build connections with your peers, using collaborative exercises to break

the ice and then get support with your projects through open discussion.

Ards and North Down Arts Service would like to introduce a regular Artist’s Peer Critique session aimed at professional

practicing artists and crafts people. The intention is to create dialogue

and openness between artistic peers and foster networking and continued

peer support amongst artists.

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Boom! Studios

17 August 2017

7pm - 9pm £10

Rock your creative business & make some noise “Trade” is a forum that has been set up by Boom! Studios to support our local creative industry. It is about leveraging and sharing local knowledge, strengthening the local creative network and creating a confident sector.

Outcomes

• Understanding of different marketing routes.

• Ideas for creating content for different marketing platforms.

• What Next?

Outputs

• Creating a marketing persona. (Who you are communicating to?)

• Identifying your 8 touchpoints. (Where your customers or potential customers see you)

• Action List.

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Image: Michael Geddis

Tea/coffee provided,but feel free to BYOBFREE

Marianne Kennerley and Sarah McAleerare inviting you to talk through techniquesto shout about your creative work.

This evening will be an opportunity to meet other local creatives, share experiences and learn some practical marketing tips that you can apply to your work.

Marianne is the director of Boom! Studios, a social enterprise that provides workspace and headspace for the local creative industry. Like many creative practitioners she has built up her skills in communications to grow the business.

Sarah has run a successful jewellery practice for over 20 years and now mentors creatives on ‘real life’ ways to run creative businesses!

Marianne and Sarah connected during their time at Project 24, Bangor and have since had a number of energetic conversations around creative business that they want to share.

Who should attend? This session is open to all creative practitioners at any stage in their career.

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USEFUL INFORMATION

The organisers of the Creative Peninsula event cannot accept liability for any loss, damage or injury sustained by any member of the public visiting any Artist’s open house, workshop or

route. The public do so at their own risk.

The information in this brochure is correct at the time of print and every care is taken

to ensure accuracy. However, Ards and North Down Borough Council cannot accept

responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes which may occur. All events

may be subject to change.

If you have particular access needs, it is best to phone any studio or venue in

advance. Remember also that many Open Studios may not be able to take payment by credit or debit card so you may wish to bring

cash as an alternative method of payment.

Event photography will take place during events. This publication is available in

other formats upon request.

HOW TO BOOKIn person / by phone / online

Ards Crafts & Ards Visitor Information Centre31 Regent Street

Newtownards BT23 4AD028 9182 6846

Ards Arts CentreTown Hall, Conway Square

Newtownards BT23 4NP028 9181 0803

Bangor Visitor Information CentreTower House

34 Quay StreetBangor BT20 5ED

028 9127 0069

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