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5 – 14 August 2016visitardsandnorthdown.com/creative-peninsula

A celebration of art and craft throughout Ards and North Down

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

Now in its 15th 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 have a go in a workshop.

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

‘Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Arts and Craft Team’

5 - 14 August 2016

visitardsandnorthdown.com/creative-peninsula

Craft in the Square Page 3

Alfresco ArtPage 7

Open StudiosPage 19

Craft in The Hubat Project 24

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Creative Development Seminars Page 27

ExhibitionsThroughout August

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Map - Page 29 Useful Information & How to Book - Back Page

Creative Coach ToursPage 5

WorkshopsPage 9

Cover image, Andrew Haire Artist

Craft in the Square


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Conway Square, Newtownards

5 August 2016

10am - 6pm FREE

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

Over 35 Artists and Makers will be selling their work and talking about what inspires them to be creative.

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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Craft inthe Square

Craft in The Hub at Project 24

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The Hub at Project 24Queen’s Parade, Bangor

13 August 2016

11am - 5pm FREE

Craft in The HubJoin Artists and Makers in The Hub and in the award winning Art Pods at Project 24

on Queen’s Parade, Bangor, for a day of Art and Craft.

This is a great opportunity to meet the people ‘behind the art’, find out what

inspires them and to take home a unique piece of their work.

Over 28 Artists and Makers will be selling their work and giving free demonstrations including weaving, wirework, painting, clay

sculpting, jewellery design, throwing on a potter’s wheel, felting and much more.

Live Music throughout the day.

Free Children’s Craft activitiesand Face Painting.

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Creative Coach TourFriday 12 August

Creative Coach Tours

12 August 2016 9.15am – 4.15pm

Booking Essential

£20 including light lunch

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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6 August 2016 9.15am – 4.15pm

Creative Coach Tours

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Creative Coach TourSaturday 6 August

Ards Crafts, Newtownards

Dennis Healey, Kircubbin

Christine Casey, Ardkeen

Mike Miall, Portaferry

12.30pm – 1.30pm

Loft Gallery & the Port Craft Centre, Portaferry

Mary Feeney, Bangor

Alan McCluney, Bangor


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Craft and Design Centre

Drawing & Painting, Digital Artworks & Photography

Textiles & Weaving

Woodturning & Garden

Exhibition & Craft Centre

Painting

Pottery


Patricia Millar, Ballywalter

Alan McCluney, Bangor

Project 24 Art Pod Studios, Bangor

12.30pm – 1.30pm

Doghouse Gallery, Comber

Studio E, Comber

Gillian Downing, Newtownards


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Craft and Design Centre

Ceramics

Pottery

Ceramics, Painting, Design, Papercutting

Music in the Courtyard, North Down Museum

Craft Centre & Gallery

Ceramics, Fine Jewellery, Mixed Media

Fine Jewellery & Garden


Alfresco Art

6 August 2016

Bangor Castle Walled GardenCastle Park, Bangor

11am - 4pm FREE

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Alfresco Art

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1pm – 2pm Debra WenlockIntuitive acrylic painting demonstration

inspired by the Walled Garden.

1pm – 2pm Adele PoundUsing handmade paper birds in

card making.

1pm – 2pm Rosemary McCartneySpinning on a drop needle and

an opportunity to join in.

1pm – 2pm Alexey JanesTraditional pole lathe turning.

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

2pm – 3pm Duncan IrvineLandscape painting in oils.

2pm – 3pm Andrew CookeCreating a Tiki style garden planter using

coil and carving techniques.

3pm – 4pm Rachel AlexanderCollage techniques including

paper making and printmaking.

3pm – 4pm Alice BurnsCreating photograms in Cyanotype using

objects and photographic negatives.

3pm – 4pm Debbie McCannDorset Button making techniques and an

opportunity to have a go.

3pm – 4pm Ray ElwoodTry your hand at drawing with

charcoals and crayons.

3pm – 4pm Lois Helen BellFigurative painting and sketching

in the gardens.

Walled GardenDemonstrations


On Sunday 7 August, spend an inspiring alfresco afternoon surrounded by creativity, in the beautifully restored Bangor Castle Walled Garden.

Take this unique opportunity to interact with Artists and Makers who will be providing 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.

Event is outdoors, weather permitting.

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Art at theWalled Garden

Bangor Castle Walled Garden Castle Park, Bangor

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The beautiful location of Bangor Castle Walled Garden is the backdrop for a day of wood art and craft in its many forms, from bowls to sculptures, hand carved to machined. The Irish Wood Turners’ Guild will carry out demonstrations under the beautiful Victorian band stand.

There will be a range of free demonstrations of different techniques including lathe work and hand carving.

Event is outdoors and subject to fine weather.

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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.

Full day workshops will include a one hour lunch break, lunch is not provided but there are several cafes nearby.

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Ards ArtsCentreWorkshops

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.

Workshops

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BLOCKING IN COMPOSITIONWITH RAY ELWOOD Sat 6 Aug 10am - 4pm

When beginning a painting in oils, tone is more important than colour.

Using only venetian red, yellow ochre, black and white paint on canvas boards, Ray will explain the techniques used in portrait and still life painting with a limited palette.

Canvas boards and paints will be provided. Participants should bring own brushes – flat hogs hair in numbers 6 and 12. Not suitable for beginners.

£30 Map: 01

TIFFANY GLASS WITH IRENE McBRIDE OF DISCOVERY GLASSMon 8 Aug 10am – 4.30pm

Create a stained glass panel in the “Tiffany” style. Have an enjoyable day learning the basics of this craft from cutting glass through to soldering. Suitable for beginners and for those with some knowledge of the craft.

Please bring your own apron or old shirt and wear sensible footwear (no sandals).

£35 Map: 01

MAKE A TIFFANY PLANT STICK WITH IRENE McBRIDE

OF DISCOVERY GLASS Mon 8 Aug

6pm – 9pm

Handcraft a beautiful Tiffany plantstick to display with your favourite pot plant

or garden feature. Learn all the basics of copper-foil work from a qualified tutor with

25 years experience in the craft.

Suitable for beginners. Please bring your own apron or old shirt and

wear sensible footwear (no sandals).

£18 Map: 01

WOODLAND MUSHROOM AND MICE WITH ELLEN CUNNINGHAM

Mon 8 Aug6pm - 9pm

Dip into the beginnings of sculpture.Create a mushroom to your own taste

and learn how to apply textures to your mushroom to make it unique.

Create your little woodland mouse to compliment your mushroom. Glaze a

small mushroom created by the artist. Learn several techniques of glazing.

£18 Map: 01

RECYCLED COPPER SPARROWS WITH JOY GRAY

Tues 9 Aug1pm - 4pm

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 sea salt

and vinegar.

£18 Map: 01


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MOSAIC DESIGN AND TECHNIQUEWITH SALLY HOUSTONTWO DAY WORKSHOPWed 10 Aug 10am – 4pmThurs 11 Aug 10am – 1pm Under the experienced guidance of Sally, participants will learn techniques in mosaic design and execution and will have the opportunity to create various beautiful mosaic pieces to take home, including pot stands, house numbers and unique tiles that can be applied to a variety of surfaces.

The class will equip participants to be adventurous with their own future projects ensuring that they have a good understanding of the practical techniques as well as knowledge of a variety of classic designs.

Finishing and grouting to be done on day two. Suitable for beginners or those who want to try more advanced techniques.

£40 Map: 01

HAPPY PAINTING WITH DEBRA WENLOCKWed 10 Aug10am - 4pm

A happy intuitive playful approach to artmaking. Participants will be encouraged to study their work through a viewfinder towards a new way of seeing.

The workshop will include materials allowing participants to engage with bright colourful palettes, framing and gestural stokes. £30 Map: 01


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FACIAL RECONSTRUCTIONWITH SHARON REGAN

Thurs 11 Aug9.30am – 4.30pm

Ever watched Silent Witness or seen a face

reconstructed from just a skull? Now is your chance to try it yourself. On this full day course each participant will work from a

replica skull (1/2 life size). After a brief explanation and with the aid of photographs

and diagrams, participants will begin to reconstruct the face, muscle by muscle,

manipulating the muscles to form expression and then smoothing skin over muscles. Sharon will also explain how the

ageing process affects the skin and muscle.

Air drying clay will be used so thatparticipants can take home their bust at

the end of the day. Once fully dry it can be painted or varnished with acrylic paint.

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INTRODUCTION TO CYANOTYPEWITH ALICE BURNS

Thurs 11 Aug1pm – 4pm

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.

Map: 01 £18


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SEALS AND BOATSWITH SHARON REGAN

Wed 10 Aug 10am – 12.30pm

Daft Eddies, 1 Sketrick IslandNewtownards BT23 6QH

A taster session with Donaghadee based Ceramicist Sharon Regan. Working with

air drying clay, participants will create little seals and boats, learning how to craft

character and personality into clay creations.

Please bring an apron and old hand towel.

Map: 26 £18

DORSET BUTTON JEWELLERY MAKINGWITH DEBBIE McCANN

Wed 10 Aug 7pm - 9.30pm

Home Sweet Home, 14 High StreetDonaghadee BT21 0AA

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.

Map: 10 £18

NEEDLE FELTING WITH DYMPNA CURRAN

Thurs 11 Aug10am - 12.30pm

Haptik, 29 Frances StreetNewtownards BT23 7DW

Expert Felter Dympna Curran will guide participants through the art of Needle

Felting using beautiful Merino wool. Make a piece of sculpture to take home.

Felting needles and foam will be provided for participants to keep.

Map: 11 £20


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Creative Cafes make a welcome return to the 2016 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 slice of cake!

Creative Cafes

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

RUG MAKINGWITH ROSEMARY MCCARTNEY Mon 8 Aug 10am - 12.30pmThe Yard Gallery, 102-104 High Street Holywood BT18 9HW Learn rug making techniques with spinner and weaver, Rosemary McCartney. Use up left over yarn and fibre; recycle that favourite dress or blouse to make rugs, a cushion or placemats!

Participants are required to bring a small selection of cotton materials and knitting yarns.

£18 Map: 16

IINTRODUCTION TO MONOTYPES WITH ALICE BURNSTues 9 Aug10am - 12.30pmThe Yard Gallery, 102-104 High Street Holywood BT18 9HW

Participants will gain an insight into the technique of monoprinting without a press, which means this technique can be achieved at home. Using drawing and paper cut outs, participants will create unique monoprints.

Please bring a pencil (hard) and anything thin that is textured, for example, lace.

£18 Map: 16

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WET FELT WORKSHOP Mon 8 Aug10am – 12noon

Ever wanted to try your hand at Wet Felting? Then this is the workshop for you. Aimed at beginners, participants will learn the basics of this wonderful craft and take home a piece of felted art. £18 includes materials and refreshments. Places limited to 10. Suitable for beginners. Aged 16+

NEEDLE FELTING WORKSHOP Mon 8 Aug2pm – 4pm Discover the art of Needle Felting.Under the expert guidance of Dympna, participants will learn the basic techniques, come to love this wonderful craft and take home a beautifully sculptured piece of wool. £18 includes materials and refreshments. Places limited to 10. Suitable for beginners. Aged 16+

FELT SCARF WORKSHOP Wed 10 Aug10am – 4pm If you have learnt the basic techniques of Wet Felting and want to add to your skills, then this workshop is for you. Under the guidance of expert Felter and Textile Designer Dympna Curran, participants will be amazed at what can be achieved using beautiful merino wool and pure silk. £39 includes materials and refreshments. Bring a packed lunch. Places limited to 6.Suitable for improvers. Aged 16+

To book: 07771 890973 Map: 18Dympna Curran, Longacre Studio61 Ballyeasborough RoadKircubbin BT22 1AD


BOBBIN LACE MAKING WORKSHOPSMon 8 AugTues 9 Aug10am – 4pm A workshop in 1/12th scale and full scale bobbin lace for a dolls house. £30 per workshop. Includes light lunch and refreshments. Bring own tools, materials and cushion.Places limited to 6.Suitable for beginners and improvers.Aged 18+

BEADED BRACELET WORKSHOPS Wed 10 AugFri 12 Aug10am – 4pm

Enjoy making a bespoke beaded bracelet.

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

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

Welig Heritage Crafts

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TRADITIONAL SPOON CARVING WORKSHOP Tues 9 Aug10am – 4pm

Learn how to hand carve a wooden spoon from green wood grown on site. Learn how to split the timber, rough out the spoon blank with an axe and finish with knives and gouges. £45 (£40 concession) includes materials and refreshments. Bring a packed lunch.Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 8. Aged 18+

FRAME POTATO BASKET WORKSHOP Thurs 11 Aug10am – 4pm Learn how to make a traditional Northern Ireland potato basket, constructed using a preformed hoop and adding in ribs and weaving with locally grown willow. £50 (£45 concession) includes materials, tools and refreshments. Bring a packed lunch. Suitable for beginners and improvers. Places limited to 8. Aged 18+

To book: 028 4277 1542 Map: 2307732 600907 [email protected] Heritage Crafts, 63 Cloughey Road Portaferry BT22 1NH


ArtistOwn Studio Workshops

LITTLE LITERARYSat 6 Aug 10am – 12noon2pm – 4pm

Children are introduced to a variety of illustrations and characters from popular Children’s books and then have fun coming up with their own story book character using collage materials provided. The workshop will conclude with an opportunity to present work to the rest of the group/adult supervisors.

£5 per workshop includes refreshments.Adults must be present at all times.Places limited to 6. Aged 4 – 11

COLLECT AND COLLAGEWed 10 Aug7pm – 9pm

Rachel will introduce the session with an Artist Talk and Q+A. Participants will look at shape, space and the surreal and experiment and explore the depths of mixed media collage using the materials and images provided to create their very own collage to take home.

The workshop will be experimental in nature and participants are encouraged to relax, unwind and THINK SURREAL!

£10 includes materials and refreshments.Places limited to 6. Aged 18+

To book: Map: [email protected] AlexanderGreen Pod 2, Project 24, Queen’s Parade Bangor BT20 3BJ

COIL POT SCULPTURE WORKSHOPMon 8 AugWed 10 Aug2pm – 5pm

Using coils enables the potter to produce unusual non-geometrical shapes.Please bring ideas.

£45 per workshop includes materials and firing. Suitable for beginners and improvers. Aged 18+

To book: 028 4272 8888 Map: [email protected] Pottery, 4 Mountain RoadPortaferry BT22 1PL

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SKETCH AND STITCH BANGORSat 13 Aug10am – 5pm An introduction to Sketching and Thread Sketching. The traditional technique of machine darning is twisted into a contemporary technique to embellish cloth. Participants will be taken on a guided sketch-walk during the morning to document buildings, landmarks and people.

The afternoon session will introduce the machine embroidery technique, transferring images created in the morning on to cloth, using freehand sewing.

Outcome will be a sample piece in stitch of an image created by the participant. Advice will be given on requiredaccessories for this technique. £80 includes materials and lunch.Bring own sewing machine.Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 8. Aged 18+

To book: 07825 395053 Map: [email protected] Kennerley, Boom Studios80a Main StreetBangor BT20 5LP

CERAMIC SCULPTURE WORKSHOPWITH SHARON REGANTues 9 AugTues 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: [email protected] Regan ArtPink Pod 2, Project 24, Queens ParadeBangor BT20 3BJ

PAINTING WITH SOFT PASTELSWed 10 Aug10am – 4pm

Working outdoors with soft pastels with Artist, Sara Brown (weather permitting).

£50 includes lunch. Bring own materials.Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 6. Aged 18+

To book: 07854 144831 Map: [email protected] Brown, 54 Deerpark RdPortaferry BT22 1HG

SPINNING FOR BEGINNERS Tues 9 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.

£45 includes materials, equipment, light lunch and refreshments.Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 4. Aged 18+

GRANNY SQUARE CROCHET WORKSHOP Sat 13 Aug11am - 3pm

Learn how to make a traditional granny square and then learn about less traditional ones that aren’t square.

£40 includes materials, equipment, light lunch and refreshments. Suitable for beginners and improvers.Places limited to 6. Aged 18+

To book: 07968 342928 Map: 21Christine Casey, Irish Spin Dolls6 Loughdoo RoadPortaferry BT22 1HJ

TAPESTRY WEAVING Wed 10 Aug10am – 1pm

Learn to warp up your own frame. Then weave a sample panel using plain weave, stepped / soft angles and shaping techniques. £40 includes small frame loom and materials. Suitable for beginners and improvers. Places limited to 4. Aged 18+

WOOL SPINNING Thurs 11 Aug7pm – 9.30pm

A taster workshop. An opportunity to have a go at using a spinning wheel and produce your own unique yarn. £30 includes materials.Suitable for beginners and improvers. Places limited to 3. Aged 18+

To book: 07708 441853 Map: [email protected] McCartney, Simply Spun26 Belfast RoadHolywood BT18 9EL

DECOUPAGE WORKSHOPThurs 12 Aug11am – 1pm

Learn the techniques of decoupage and create a 3D sign and a picture frame.

£35 per workshop includes materials, equipment and refreshments. Suitable for beginners and improvers. Aged 18+

To book: In person Map: 12thewhitecliffs.com Kerry FreudPurple Pod 1, Project 24, Queens ParadeBangor BT20 3BJ

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Open Studios

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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.

Open Studios

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 CENTRE GALLERY

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

GILLIAN DOWNINGJEWELLERY & ILLUSTRATION

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

gilliandowning.co.uk

Fri 12 Aug 10am – 4pmDemonstration and

Map: 06 Garden Visit

ANDREW COOKEMOBILE STUDIO IN A CHEVY!

CERAMICS

Fri 5 Aug (Conway Square, Newtownards)

10am – 6pmSat 13 Aug

(Project 24, Bangor)11am – 5pm

Follow Andrew for moredates and locations

Facebook.com/andrewcookeceramicsMap: 28 @redlineclay

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ANDREW COOMBES & DEBORAH CAMPBELLBATTLETOWN GALLERYFINE ART90 Bowtown RoadNewtownards BT23 8SL07701 [email protected]@outlook.com

Sat 6 – Thurs 11 Aug 10am – 4pm Map: 04

ELLEN CUNNINGHAMCERAMICS Studio E, 100a Comber RoadNewtownards BT23 4QS07791 [email protected]

Sat 6 – Sun 14 Aug 11am – 4pmRing in advanceDemonstrations Map: 03

ASHLEIGH COLLIMCERAMICSStudio E, 100a Comber RoadNewtownards BT23 4QS07890 [email protected]


AVRIL MANDERSONJEWELLERY Studio E, 100a Comber RoadNewtownards BT23 4QS07808 [email protected]


LES SHARPEPAINTINGStudio E, 100a Comber RoadNewtownards BT23 [email protected]


THE DOGHOUSE GALLERYGALLERY AND RETAIL97 – 99 Mill Street, Comber BT23 5EG028 9187 [email protected]

Thurs – Sat 10am – 5pm Map: 05

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

Tues 9 - Fri 12 Aug9.30am - 5pmSat 6 & Sat 13 Aug 2pm – 5pm Map: 07

BLUE DOOR STUDIOFINE ART & PRINTMAKING37 Drumreagh Road, Killinchy BT23 6LDlynmajury.co.uk

Sat 6 Aug 10am – 4pmTalks and Demonstrations 12noon – 2pm Map: 08

KATHERINE NIXONLOUGHSIDE GARDEN STUDIOS

ART EXHIBITION & INSTALLATION48 Ballydorn Road, Killinchy BT23 6QB

028 9754 3336

Sat 6 & Sun 7 Aug 2pm – 5pm

(Admission £3 Ulster Garden Scheme)Mon 8 – Sat 13 Aug

By Appt only Map: 09 (Free Admission)

NORA WATSONJEWELLERY

31 Ardminnan Road, Portaferry BT22 1QJ028 4277 1130

[email protected]

Mon – Fri 10am – 5pmSat 10am – 4pm

Map: 24 Closed Wed

THE LOFT GALLERYGALLERY

Portaferry Visitor CentreThe Stables, Portaferry BT22 1NZ


visitardsandnorthdown.com@visitstrangford

Mon – Sat 10am – 5pmMap: 25 Sun 1pm – 5pm

DONALD NELSONCERAMICS

4 Mountain Road, Portaferry BT22 [email protected]

Thurs 4 – Sun 27 AugMap: 19 2pm – 5pm

SARA BROWNFINE ART & PRINTMAKING

54 Deerpark Road, Portaferry BT22 1HG07854 144831

[email protected]

Fri 5 – Sun 14 Aug 10am – 2pm

Ring in advance Map: 20 outside opening times

GLENKEEN CHAIRSWOODTURNING

12 Dunevly Road, Portaferry BT22 1NB028 4277 2418

[email protected]

Sat 6 – Sun 14 Aug10am – 4pm

Groups: Ring in advanceDemonstrations and

Map: 22 Garden Visits

CHRISTINE CASEYWEAVING & SPINNING

6 Loughdoo Road, Portaferry BT22 1HJ07968 342928

[email protected]

Sat 6 – Sun 14 Aug 10am – 4pmMap: 21 Demonstrations

WELIG HERITAGE CRAFTSHERITAGE CRAFTS

63 Cloughey Road, Portaferry BT22 1NH028 4277 1542 / 07732 600907

[email protected]

Sat 6 & Sun 7 Aug 10am – 4pm

Demonstrations inMap: 23 traditional heritage crafts

Open Studios

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DENNIS HEALEYSTUDIO 35PAINTING & PHOTOGRAPHYStudio 35, 35 Manse RoadKircubbin BT22 1DR028 4273 [email protected]

Sat 6 – Sun 14 Aug 10am – 4pm Map: 27

THE YARD GALLERYGALLERY 102 - 104 High StreetHolywood BT18 9HW 028 9042 7210yardgallery.com

Mon - Sat 8am - 5pm Sun Closed Map: 16

NORTH DOWN MUSEUMMUSEUM & GALLERYTown Hall, The Castle , Bangor BT20 4BT028 9127 [email protected]

Mon – Sat 10am - 4.30pmSun 12 noon – 4.30pm Map: 14

RACHEL ALEXANDERFINE ARTGreen Pod 2, Project 24Queen’s Parade, Bangor BT20 [email protected]@project24ni

Sat 6 – Sun 14 Aug10am – 4pmDemonstrations Map: 12

DEBRA WENLOCKFINE ART Purple Pod 1, Project 24Queen’s Parade, Bangor BT20 3BJdebrawenlock.co.ukproject24ni.com@project24ni

Sat 6 – Sun 14 Aug 10am – 4pmDemonstrations Map: 12

KERRY FREUDDESIGN & UPCYCLINGPurple Pod 2, Project 24Queen’s Parade, Bangor BT20 3BJthewhitecliffsco.comproject24ni.com@project24ni

Sat 6 – Sun 14 Aug11am – 6pm9 Aug Free Drop in WorkshopsDemonstrations Map: 12

NORTH DOWN CRAFT COLLECTIVEMIXED DISCIPLINESSocial Pod (Pink Pod 1), Project 24Queen’s Parade, Bangor BT20 [email protected]@project24ni

Sat 13 – Sat 27 Aug 10am – 4pmTalks and Demonstrations Map: 12

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

Tues – Sat 10am – 4pm Demonstrations daily Map: 12

PAULA BATTPAPERCUTTING

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

paulabatt.comproject24ni.com

@project24ni

Mon – Fri 11am – 5pmMap: 12 Sat 1pm – 5pm

ANDREW HAIREFINE ART

Yellow Pod 2, Project 24Queen’s Parade, Bangor BT20 3BJ

andrewhaire.comproject24ni.com

@project24ni

Mon & Tues 10am – 5pmThurs & Fri 10am – 5pm

Sat 10am – 5pmMap: 12 Demonstrations

DUNCAN IRVINEPAINTING

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

[email protected]

project24ni.com@project24ni

DemonstrationsMap: 12 Mon - Sun 10am – 4pm

AGNES EATONCERAMICS

Blue Pod 2, Project 24Queen’s Parade, Bangor BT20 3BJ

project24ni.com@project24ni

Mon – SunMap: 12 10am – 4pm

BOOM STUDIOS COLLECTIVEMIXED MEDIA

80A Main Street, Bangor BT20 5LP07825 395053

[email protected]/Boom-Studios

Mon – Wed 10am - 4pmMap: 13 Sat 2pm - 5pm

SEACOURT PRINT WORKSHOPPRINTMAKING

Unit 20, Dunlop Industrial Estate8 Balloo Drive, Bangor BT19 7QY


seacourt-ni.org.uk

Visit website forMap: 15 studio opening times

ALAN MCCLUNEYCERAMICS

8b Thornleigh GardensBangor BT20 4NW

[email protected]

Sun 14 Aug 2pm – 4.30pmSat 20 Aug 1pm – 4.30pm

Demonstrations onMap: 29 a Potter’s wheel

3 – 28 August 2016

FREE

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THE PRINCIPAL CREATIVE PENINSULA EXHIBITION

3 – 27 AUGArds Arts Centre

The Georgian Gallery

The principal Creative Peninsula exhibition featuring exclusive works by the finest

Artists and Makers from the Ards and North Down Borough.

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PAPERCRAFTED 6 – 27 AugArds Crafts

The Space Gallery

An exhibition of multi-layered papercut artwork by Emma Davison.

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I MADE THIS FOR YOU 6 – 28 Aug

Portaferry Visitor CentreThe Loft Gallery

An exhibition of original prints byPrintmaker Jessica Hollywood.

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THE CREATIVEPENINSULA EXHIBITION

3 – 28 AugNorth 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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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 as part of their annual exhibition programmes.

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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 PhotographySat 20 Aug and Tues 23 Aug10am – 4pm£40Includes light lunch and refreshmentsLimited to 12 personsTo book: In person, online or by phonevisitardsandnorthdown.com/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

Creative DevelopmentWorkshops

18, 20 & 23 August 2016

Booking Essential

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

These workshops 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: 30Signal Business Centre2 Innotec DriveBalloo RoadBangor BT19 [email protected]

This Creative Exchange, taking place as part of the European Creative Momentum project, will focus on:

Creating an e-commerce element to a website.

How to manage an e-commerce account to improve business.

What else is involved including customer service, driving traffic, marketing and managing both large and small orders.

Examples of successful e-commerce sites.

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.

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WHAT ARE THE PRACTICALITIES OF SELLING ONLINE?Gary Caruthers from Under Water PistolThurs 18 Aug7pm – 9pmFREERefreshments provided Limited to 30 personsRegistration essentialTo book: [email protected] 3831 2485

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16 The Yard17 Rosemary McCartney18 Dympna Curran19 Donald Nelson20 Sara Brown21 Christine Casey22 Glenkeen Chairs23 Welig Crafts24 Nora Watson25 Loft Gallery Portaferry26 Daft Eddies27 Dennis Healey28 Andrew Cooke Mobile Studio29 Alan McCluney30 Signal Business Centre

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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.

This publication is available in other formats upon request. Event photography will take place during events.

HOW TO BOOKIn Person / by Phone / Online

Ards Crafts & Ards Visitor Information Centre

31 Regent StreetNewtownards BT23 4AD

028 9182 6846

Ards Arts CentreTown Hall, Conway Square

Newtownards BT23 4NP028 9181 0803

Bangor Visitor Information Centre

Tower House34 Quay Street

Bangor BT20 5ED 028 9127 0069


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