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1
Dec
Christmas Glass Decorations
At this introduction to art glass you will learn how to design and craft a small collection of festive decorations. Learn to cut and handle glass safely and with confidence, and watch demonstrations on techniques and designs. You will work with different coloured glass to make a colourful star, Chr…
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2
Dec
Victorian Paper Angels
Learn how to make your own beautiful festive decorations that can’t be bought in shops. For a unique, antique look combine vintage images, lace, ribbon, card, Dresden paper wings and German glass glitter to make nostalgic looking paper angels. You will have enough materials to make several angel…
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4
Dec
Knit a Scarf
This workshop is ideal for those with a little knitting experience and would like to try out a new stitch. This honeycomb pattern is simple to work and makes a gorgeous textured scarf perfect for cooler weather. Yarn (100% wool) from Hanks Yarn Parlour, in a wide selection of colours, will be avai…
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8
Dec
THE HUGO DUNCAN SHOW AND THE TICKET, LIVE
The Christmas party continues on BBC Radio Ulster as Hugo Duncan and friends take to the stage for a live broadcast full of music and festive craic. Then at 3pm, Kathy Clugston and The Ticket take over the stage, with your essential guide to what’s on as the Christmas season truly gets under way.
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13
Jan
ISLAND Youth Theatre - Minis (4-5 years) Block 3
Island Minis is an exciting drama and dance class aimed at little ones aged 4-5 years. It’s a fun way to bring your child into a setting of working with other children their age. They’ll also get to make new friends while having lots of fun. They will even have a chance to perform to friends an…
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13
Jan
ISLAND Youth Theatre - Juniors (6-9 years) Block 3
Do your kids have a passion for drama, dance and singing, then why not sign them up for Island Youth Theatre programme this year? These courses will also offer all young people the chance to perform in the award winning production, Matilda the Musical Jr in June 2024 in our very own Studio Theatre…
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13
Jan
ISLAND Youth Theatre - Seniors Block 3 (10-18 years)
Does your young person have a passion for drama, dance and singing, then why not sign them up for Island Youth Theatre programme? This course will offer all young people the chance to perform in the award winning production, Matilda the Musical Jr in June 2024 in our very own Studio Theatre, with t…
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20
Jan
BOBBIN BOOK
Get creative with a treasure trove of textiles as you learn how to create a book with a difference. A bobbin book is a lovely way to tell a story in a visual way. There will be lots of tips and techniques to explore along the way as you stitch and embellish fabric for winding around a large bobbi…
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20
Jan
WATERCOLOUR PAINT MAKING
Using only natural ingredients you will learn how to create your own professional grade watercolour paints. You will be guided in the use of pigments, binders and mulling to make three watercolour paints. The focus will be on natural and earth pigments of yellows, reds and browns. You will leave w…
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27
Jan
GLASS HEART MAKING
A gentle introduction to glass fusing, specifically designed for beginners. You will make two colourful glass hearts, approximately 15x15cm, using a wide variety of colours and glass products - from sheet glass, rods, powder frit (small pieces of glass) and even liquid glass with endless design pos…
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27
Jan
LINEN SCRUNCHIE
Under the guidance of designer Amy Anderson you will learn how to make your own linen cloud scrunchie. Made with off-cuts of Irish linen, Amy will show you how to embellish your hairpiece with embroidery, making it a unique, timeless creation that will become a staple of your hairdrobe.
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27
Jan
THE FABRIC OF SOCIETY REIMAGINED: Linen's Path from Heritage to Innovation and Sustainability
Come along and hear how top creative professionals, including Amy Anderson (designer and founder, Kindred of Ireland), and Flourish NI, tell us about their unique perspectives on using Irish linen; how they have been influenced by techniques and uses of the past, but importantly how they are reimag…
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27
Jan
DAVID BROWNE MURRAY
David Browne Murray has been actively involved in the music scene in Belfast since his return from Berklee Music College in 2011. Since then he has toured Ireland with some of the world’s great guitarists such as Frank Vignola, Andy McKee, Jan Akkerman, Gareth Pearson and had the privilege of ope…
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3
Feb
LEATHER SATCHEL MAKING
Learn to make a hand-stitched and punched leather satchel. We will work with vegetable tanned leather which we will cut by hand, dye and hand stitch. You will be guided at all stages, including being shown how to use leather punches to create stitching holes; how to saddle stitch using waxed thr…
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3
Feb
LAMPSHADE MAKING
Learn how to make your own lampshade, which can be for a table lamp or pendant light. Fun and easy to do, once you have the skills you will be able to make them again and again, with a simple and easy to use kit. A selection of fabrics/papers will be available for you to choose from. All materi…
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9
Feb
Paddy McDonnell Stories
Paddy, well known for his hilarious stories and viral clips from various podcast appearances, has decided to give his fans what they want - a show full of tales of everyday life and the people he has met along the way. Following two sell out shows in Belfast’s SSE Arena, Paddy, on his first visit…
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10
Feb
BEN REEL
With a career spanning over twenty years, highlights for singer/songwriter Ben Reel have included supporting Jools Holland and The Cranberries; collaborations with Hal Ketchum and The Blockheads; an official showcase at Folk Alliance in Memphis; and double bill tours with Tommy Womack in the US and…
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16
Feb
TAYLOR LALLY with Special Guests
Taylor Lally grew up near Donaghadee. She showed a great passion for music from a young age, enjoying tin whistle and clarinet lessons in school. For Christmas 2011 she received her first guitar from her father who hoped she would carry on the family hobby of playing music. She became enchanted wi…
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17
Feb
VELVET MUSHROOM
Discover the popular trend for making velvet mushrooms. These little beauties can be incorporated in all sorts of crafting and décor ways, from simply displaying inside a glass dome to making little collections to string and hang as garlands. The making is simple and requires basic sewing by han…
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17
Feb
MINDFUL JOURNALING
Journaling is a practice that draws from writing, scrapbooking, photography, illustration and much more. The purposeful act of putting pen to paper is a chance to reflect and record those important thoughts, ideas and emotions. Join us for this free workshop as we explore how journaling can be used…
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23
Feb
TEECHERS Bruiser Theatre
Fast-moving, inventive, and highly entertaining, Teechers is John Godber’s brilliant take on life at a modern comprehensive. Through their hilarious end-of-term play three Year 11s exuberantly sketch the new drama teacher’s progress through two terms of recalcitrant classes, cynical colleagues,...
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24
Feb
SEWING MACHINE BASICS: ZIPPED PURSE
Specifically for those who are new to sewing, or who would like a refresher course on modern machines. You will learn how to thread a machine, wind the bobbin and how to sew basic stitches. We will talk about stitch width, length and tension. The workshop will include guidance in making your own zi…
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24
Feb
LORE with Rock Choir Lisburn & South Belfast
Lore, catapulted from living room dreams to sell out theatre tour success, teams up with Rock Choir South Belfast & Lisburn for a unique musical collaboration. Famed for turning on its head The Undertones legendary song, Teenage Kicks, Lore brings soulful harmonies and finely crafted songs, and R…
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2
Mar
MAD MARCH HARES
Create a sculptural hare using black iron wire. Julie will guide you in the manipulation of the wire to best achieve characterful, distinct hares. Beads and coloured wires will be available for anyone who would like to add colour and further texture to their design. Your individual hare can be d…
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8
Mar
AUSTEN'S WOMEN: LADY SUSAN
Austen’s Women are back - in a brand-new show! Devil-may-care Lady Susan, the coquettish black widow, hunting down not one, but two, fortunes; oppressed, rebellious daughter Frederica; long-suffering sister-in-law Catherine; family matriarch Mrs De Courcy; and insouciant best friend, Alicia. Retu…
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9
Mar
SCREEN PRINT TOTE & T-SHIRT
An introduction to the principles of creating paper cut stencils for use in the delicate process of silk screen printmaking. You will hand cut a paper stencil and learn how to prepare a screen for print. Design inspiration can come from any source; a garden, a print, Rene will help, and then guide…
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9
Mar
NEEDLE FELTING
Discover the magic of needle felting in a day. Naomi will teach you the basics of this dry felt making technique using a special barbed felting needle. There will be plenty of time to experiment with colour and texture, and learn about the tools and materials needed for this very popular craft….
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9
Mar
JOBY FOX
Veteran songwriter, musician, and humanitarian, Joby Fox started out in post-punk (The Bankrobbers) and Celtic rock (Energy Orchard) before his solo career kicked off in 2011. From Belfast, Joby, a diverse artist living between Ireland and Denmark, interprets his heritage in new ways, often working…
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15
Mar
BASKET MAKING
During this two-day basket making course you will learn how to weave an oval shopper with wrapped handle. This practical, attractive shape can have a variety of functions, it can be a day to day basket or used for storage, and works well in either contemporary or traditional settings. Incorpora…
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16
Mar
JUNK JOURNALING
Keeping a diary is a common concept, and journaling can be something similar yet different. You choose the purpose, perhaps yours will be for recording memories, ideas, thoughts or holidays. The main difference is, as the name suggests, the journal is made up from scraps of paper and found materi…
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23
Mar
SCREEN PRINTING
Learn different screen printing techniques with a focus on graphic mark making without the need for chemicals to develop the imagery. We will be working with water based inks, and no chemicals or technical equipment, this workshop will give you the knowledge and skills to easily use this process a…
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23
Mar
NATURAL DYEING
Learn about the beauty of natural dyes and gain the skills and knowledge required to prepare and dye natural fabric yourself. Weather permitting we will begin with a short walk along the Lagan towpath and find out about sustainable foraging techniques, and which wild plants make the best dye baths…
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6
Apr
PADDY RAFF: Gimme a Minute!
Award-winning Northern Irish comedy sensation Paddy Raff is back on tour taking his brand new hilarious standup show ‘Gimme a Minute!’ on the road in 2024. Having previously sold out venues across UK and Ireland, including a record 6 nights in Belfast’s SSE Arena, Paddy’s new show, featuring hi…
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12
Apr
IN AT THE DEEP END - An Evening of Water Themed Songs
Four acclaimed musicians get together, on ‘dry land’, for a one-off ‘in the round’ celebration at the Island. An occasion not to be missed as Anthony Toner, Matt McGinn, Ciara O’Neill and John McCullough pull up their nets and share their catch of material – some of it their own, some of…
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13
Apr
ISLAND Youth Theatre - Minis (4-5 years) Block 4
Island Minis is an exciting drama and dance class aimed at little ones aged 4-5 years. It’s a fun way to bring your child into a setting of working with other children their age. They’ll also get to make new friends while having lots of fun. They will even have a chance to perform to friends an…
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13
Apr
PEBBLE PICTURES
Pebble Art is a very popular crafting activity, personalised pieces can make beautiful, thoughtful presents You will be guided you through the process, from painting pebbles to how to make interesting compositions with them. Naomi will be on hand to provide lots of ideas and inspiration to help y…
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13
Apr
ISLAND Youth Theatre - Juniors (6-9 years) Block 4
Do your kids have a passion for drama, dance and singing, then why not sign them up for Island Youth Theatre programme this year? These courses will also offer all young people the chance to perform in the award winning production, Matilda the Musical Jr in June 2024 in our very own Studio Theatre…
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13
Apr
ISLAND Youth Theatre - Seniors Block 4 (10-18 years)
Does your young person have a passion for drama, dance and singing, then why not sign them up for Island Youth Theatre programme? This course will offer all young people the chance to perform in the award winning production, Matilda the Musical Jr in June 2024 in our very own Studio Theatre, with t…
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13
Apr
SPRING WREATH
Bring a touch of spring to your home by making your own decorative wreath or table centre piece. Choose from a variety of artificial flowers and foliage and add seasonal embellishments to your creation. This method of wreath making is a very versatile way to add a point of difference to a room, y…
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19
Apr
CHAMBER CHOIR IRELAND
“a sheerly beautiful immersion in choral sonority” Irish Times Paring back the full choral sound to its most basic form, an intimate experience of hearing four exquisite voices perform everything from Palestrina to Gershwin including new works by Rhona Clarke, Stephen McNeff and Eoghan Desmond…
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20
Apr
VINTAGE STYLE MILLINERY
Taking inspiration from hats of the 1940s and 1950s, learn various millinery related skills to make your own hat. You will begin with your design and then be guided in how to block a 3d shape from felt and stiffen it to that shape. Guidance follows in how to cover using gluing and stitching techn…
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20
Apr
MINIATURE COTTON HOUSES
Take inspiration from the pieces on display in Linda O’Kane’s exhibition ‘House Whisperings’ in ISLAND Arts Centre, as you learn how to create your own miniature cottage. Will your design replicate one that you know and love, be something from your imagination or one like Linda’s? Starti…
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20
Apr
Sherlock Holmes Meets the Magician
Whether you’re already a fan of the Sherlock Holmes stories or brand new to them, Magician Caolan McBride’s passion, knowledge and skills will enthuse and captivate you. In this interactive experience you decide how the story unfolds, you choose from the lost cases of Sherlock Holmes, and you…
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26
Apr
Neil Delamere: Neil By Mouth
Date: Fri 26 April Time: 8pm Venue: Island Hall Cost: £25 Catch the usual hilarious tall tales, razor sharp observations and quick-witted improvisation for which this awfully funny Offaly funny man has become known for. As seen on The Blame Game, The Panel, Countdown, Celebrity Mastermin…
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27
Apr
MINDFUL JOURNALING
Journaling is a practice that draws from writing, scrapbooking, photography, illustration and much more. The purposeful act of putting pen to paper is a chance to reflect and record those important thoughts, ideas and emotions. Join us for this free workshop as we explore how journaling can be used…
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9
May
KIMMIE RHODES
Making a very welcome return to the Island, Kimmie Rhodes from Austin, Texas, celebrates her four decades of making music with an intimate solo performance. With the songs that those years inspired, as well as some new ones, Kimmie shares stories, both poignant and hilarious, and says, “I can’t…
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10
May
Diona Doherty: Got MILF?
Got MILF? Star of Derry Girls, series regular on The Blame Game, Soft Border Patrol, The News Quiz, Breaking the News, Secrets of the Circuit, A Perforated Ulster and Give My Head Peace, Diona Doherty is taking a brand new show Got MILF? on her first ever stand up tour around the country. Diona wr…
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18
May
MAKE A GLASS DISH
Try something new and enjoy yourself at this introduction to fused glass where you will make a colourful dish. Your dish will be approximately 32x11cm and can be used in a variety ways - for food, trinkets or display. You will use a wide variety of colours and glass products - from sheet glass, ro…
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18
May
CHINESE PAINTING
Chinese painting is a beautiful and ancient art form. Delicate, stylised works are often figurative, and feature birds or flowers. Learn about traditional Chinese painting and how it is similar to calligraphy, where brushes are dipped in inks and applied mainly to paper or silk. An opportunit…
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25
May
JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING
Japanese woodblock printing (mokuhanga), an ancient technique which involves carving a design into a wooden block and then using watercolour paints and a handheld press to transfer the design to beautiful Japanese paper. It is non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Day one will focus on creating a…
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1
Jun
SEWING MACHINE BASICS: ZIPPED CUSHION
Suitable for beginners and those with some sewing experience, you will learn how to use a sewing machine to make a cushion cover. Different ways to embellish your cushion will be shown, including styles of machine applique and how to work with various fabrics and threads to add texture and colour….
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