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  1. Address

    County Antrim

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7980 656 291

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Wildwalk is the premier bushcraft, survival and wilderness living skills provider in Northern Ireland. We teach bushcraft course for adults and children, wild foraging courses, outdoor wild food cookery courses, green wood carving courses, flint…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Celtic Cross Ireland

    Glenarm

    Address

    Bridge End Tavern, 1 Toberwine Street, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0AA

    Telephone

    07855289757

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Join us for an evening of stories and criac to celebrate the Saints and 'Scholars' of our beloved area.

    Dates

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket
  3. An image of green hills and heather in the Glens of Antrim

    Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9457 1317

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    The 12th Glenarm Festival of Voice returns to Glenarm with recitals, concerts, workshops and activities.

    Dates

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Man making jewellery holding a blowtorch as part of the jewellery making workshop with Gobbins Crafts in Islandmagee
    Man with a mallet moulding a ring as part of the jewellery making workshop with Gobbins Crafts in Islandmagee
    Group arriving to participate in the jewellery making workshop with Gobbins Crafts in Islandmagee
    Two girls making jewellery as part of the workshop with Gobbins Crafts in Islandmagee
    A close up of a ring being made as part of the jewellery making workshop with Gobbins Crafts in Islandmagee
    Girl participating in the jewellery making workshop with Gobbins Crafts in Islandmagee
    Group watching the instructor making jewellery as part of the jewellery making workshop with Gobbins Crafts in Islandmagee
    Group admiring their handmade jewellery as part of the jewellery making workshop with Gobbins Crafts in Islandmagee
    Man making jewellery holding a blowtorch as part of the jewellery making workshop with Gobbins Crafts in Islandmagee
    Man with a mallet moulding a ring as part of the jewellery making workshop with Gobbins Crafts in Islandmagee
    Group arriving to participate in the jewellery making workshop with Gobbins Crafts in Islandmagee
    Two girls making jewellery as part of the workshop with Gobbins Crafts in Islandmagee
    A close up of a ring being made as part of the jewellery making workshop with Gobbins Crafts in Islandmagee
    Girl participating in the jewellery making workshop with Gobbins Crafts in Islandmagee
    Group watching the instructor making jewellery as part of the jewellery making workshop with Gobbins Crafts in Islandmagee
    Group admiring their handmade jewellery as part of the jewellery making workshop with Gobbins Crafts in Islandmagee

    Islandmagee

    Address

    184 Gobbins Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3TX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9338 2577

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Create your own beautiful piece of jewellery to take home with you.

    You’ll find Gobbins Crafts in the scenic setting of Islandmagee, a place shaped by sea and stone, in County Antrim. Here they offer workshops in jewellery-making. They have…

  5. Martinstown

    Address

    22 Lisnamanny Road, Martinstown, County Antrim, BT43 6QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7595 862748

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    BowCrafty near Martinstown offers fun and educational two day classes in the art of bow making - through traditional techniques you can learn the skills required to craft your very own bow.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Islandmagee

    Address

    171 Low Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3RF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7485 605612

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Swifts Forge in Islandmagee offers a range of blacksmithing classes to create something special, with different courses running throughout the year. Christmas vouchers given priority in Feb-May

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Group of storytellers
    Woodland Storyteller
    Woodland Storyteller
    Group of storytellers
    Woodland Storyteller
    Woodland Storyteller

    Glenarm

    Address

    Mid and East Antrim, Glenarm

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Learning Experiences

    ​Dalriada Legends, a brand new group of professional storytellers and musicians are keeping this storytelling tradition alive, collecting and reworking the old stories to bring to new audiences from near and far...

  8. Islandmagee

    Address

    Islandmagee, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3SF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7496 357 687

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Natasha Swan Ceramics is situated in the scenic Islandmagee, her handmade porcelain tableware reflects the beauty of landscape through abstract illustrations. Alongside making, Natasha also delivers workshops for beginners as an introduction to clay.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Ballymena

    Address

    51 - 53 Church Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6DD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2568 9430

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Midtown Makers Studio and Shop, is one of Northern Ireland's foremost handmade craft and gift shops, located on Church Street in Ballymena offering regular crafting experiences and workshops with skilled local crafters.

  10. Martinstown

    Address

    22 Lisnamanny Road, Lisnamanny, Martinstown, Co Antrim, BT43 6QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7740 510 008

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Hot Milk Forge offers evening and weekend classes in Blacksmithing and Bladesmithing.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Larne

    Address

    51 Ballypollard Road, Magheramorne, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 3JF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 2519

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Learn the art of flower arranging with exquisite florist Kim Davies at Victoriana Flower School, located just outside Whitehead, on the Causeway Coastal route. A wide range of courses are available for all levels of participants and interests.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
    steam train stationary at Whitehead with 8  carriage doors opening onto the platform
    Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
    steam train stationary at Whitehead with 8  carriage doors opening onto the platform

    Whitehead

    Address

    Whitehead Railway Museum, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9358 6200

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Come down to the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead to experience the magic of steam.

    Dates

  13. painting watercolour interior decor artist Irish art contemporary art workshops experience Ireland studio
    interiors studio space artist at work Économusée ni islandmagee bobbins Co Antrim things to do in Northern Ireland workshops painting workshops creati
    Artist Audrey Kyle in her studio at Gobbins Studio
    art studio august craft month things to see in Northern Ireland experience the giant spirit visit Économusée watercolour workshops
    lighthouse blackhead large painting on location watercolour workshops gallery visits artist studio
    Gobbins Cliffs  Irish farm country life watercolour for sale watercolour workshops creatives art days out in Northern Ireland
    artists studio coloured houses greeting cars art prints original artwork things to do goblins cliffs artist studio visits workshops
    farm country life dog cat sheep farmland country girl watercolour workshops country life  art for sale Northern Ireland
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    interiors studio space artist at work Économusée ni islandmagee bobbins Co Antrim things to do in Northern Ireland workshops painting workshops creati
    Artist Audrey Kyle in her studio at Gobbins Studio
    art studio august craft month things to see in Northern Ireland experience the giant spirit visit Économusée watercolour workshops
    lighthouse blackhead large painting on location watercolour workshops gallery visits artist studio
    Gobbins Cliffs  Irish farm country life watercolour for sale watercolour workshops creatives art days out in Northern Ireland
    artists studio coloured houses greeting cars art prints original artwork things to do goblins cliffs artist studio visits workshops
    farm country life dog cat sheep farmland country girl watercolour workshops country life  art for sale Northern Ireland

    Islandmagee

    Address

    Gobbins Studio Économusée, 147 Gobbins Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3TX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7712 464 966

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Artist Audrey Kyle works from a converted barn called Gobbins Studio Économusée, nestled on top of the Gobbins Cliffs on a working family farm. She displays her original unique watercolour paintings, cards and prints in her studio/gallery and runs…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  14. Ballymena

    Address

    128 Raceview Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 4HY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2586 1487

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland Golf Course

    Founded in 1903 and located on the fringes of the ‘Britain in Bloom’ award winning village of Broughshane. This well-drained heath land course is playable in all but the most extreme of conditions.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on site
  15. Group are welcomed by Sam at the Carved at the Castle experience in Glenarm.
    Sam demonstrates the best techniques to use when carving, during the Carved at the Castle experience
    Choosing a template for the Carved at the Castle experience
    Sam gives helpful hints and tips during the Carved at the Castle experience in Glenarm
    The setting of the Carved at the Castle experience is a beautiful outbuilding on the site of Glenarm Castle.
    Take your time and perfect the art of carving stone during this Embrace a Giant Spirit branded experience in Glenarm
    With Sam's help you'll be mastering the art of carving stone in the space of one class, like this student who is skilfully carving the letter 'R'.
    Showing off the beautifully carved letter 'S' completed in just one class with Sam in Glenarm.
    Group are welcomed by Sam at the Carved at the Castle experience in Glenarm.
    Sam demonstrates the best techniques to use when carving, during the Carved at the Castle experience
    Choosing a template for the Carved at the Castle experience
    Sam gives helpful hints and tips during the Carved at the Castle experience in Glenarm
    The setting of the Carved at the Castle experience is a beautiful outbuilding on the site of Glenarm Castle.
    Take your time and perfect the art of carving stone during this Embrace a Giant Spirit branded experience in Glenarm
    With Sam's help you'll be mastering the art of carving stone in the space of one class, like this student who is skilfully carving the letter 'R'.
    Showing off the beautifully carved letter 'S' completed in just one class with Sam in Glenarm.

    Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm Castle, 2 Castle Lane, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7793 199 306

    Price

    Price £90.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and courses

    Learn an ancient craft and experience first-hand what it's like to work with a material that’s millions of years old.

    Price

    Price £90.00 Activity
  16. 17th century drum being played!
    Battle drum with drum sticks Lambeg canes and brace hoops
    Arlene in the Bellahill Kitchen
    Some tasty apple fadge being made!
    Arlene demonstrating open fire cooking on a gridle
    Samuel Jackson Lambeg Drum painting!
    17th century drum being played!
    Battle drum with drum sticks Lambeg canes and brace hoops
    Arlene in the Bellahill Kitchen
    Some tasty apple fadge being made!
    Arlene demonstrating open fire cooking on a gridle
    Samuel Jackson Lambeg Drum painting!

    Ballycarry

    Address

    2 Bellahill Road, Ballycarry, County Antrim, BT38 9LE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 2303

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Learning Experiences

    Let your heart beat to the sound of the Lambeg Drum as you become immersed in its large role within Northern Irish culture.
    An interactive history and music lesson all in one, you’ll be treated to a live performance from one of Northern Ireland's…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Jan 2023to4 Jan 2024

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Ramp to main entrance
  17. Cullybackey

    Address

    Dromona Lodge, 11 Dromona Road, Cullybackey, County Antrim, BT43 5QL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7867 631 877

    Type

    Type:

    Cookery School

    Join Jenny for a unique cookery event at her home, nestled in the rolling green countryside outside the village of Cullybackey in County Antrim.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Ballymena

    Address

    15A Craigdunloof Road, Newtowncrommelin, Ballymena, Antrim, BT43 7LL

    Telephone

    07857579710

    Price

    Price £295.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join us for an unforgettable family experience. Unplug from devices, socials and screens and connect with nature, adventure and new friends (both 2 and 4 legged!). Our 2 or 3 night hosted nature and farm activity packed bank holiday family camp will…

    Dates

    Price

    Price £295.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Tenth Glen Heritage Farms Traditional Skills Festival 24 & 25th June 2023

    Ballymena

    Address

    15A Craigdunloof Road, Newtowncrommelin, Ballymena, Antrim, BT43 7LL

    Telephone

    07857579710

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Join us for this amazing opportunity to reclaim your ancestral skills with the guided support of some hugely talented local crafters, makers & artists right here on our farm. Come for a day or stay for three nights - lots of options to immerse…

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2023to25 June 2023Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Library, 2 Joymount, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    Enjoy a guided walking tour of Carrickfergus with emphasis on churches and Christian connections by John McIlvenna, qualified Blue Badge guide and a keen local historian.

    Dates

    Price

    Free
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