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Meet The Maker and Storytelling @ The Gobbins Visitor Centre

The Gobbins Visitor Centre, 68 Middle Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3SL
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Throughout July and August, The Gobbins Visitor Centre hosts Meet the Maker and Storytelling -  an opportunity for visitors to connect with local artisans and authors. Guests can discover the creative processes behind handmade crafts, explore the stories that inspire them, and support homegrown talent in a unique and engaging way.  Full events programme is as follows:

Storytelling:  Skye's Waggy Tales with Author Hilary Bailey
Wednesday 16 August 2025 - 11:00
Sunday 24 August 2025 - 11:00
Join Hilary Bailey for Skye's Waggy Tales, an enchanting storytelling session filled with heartwarming adventures and delightful canine characters.

Storytelling: The Last Witches of Islandmagee with Author Luna Ingram
Sunday 10 August 2025 - 11:00
Saturday 30 August 2025 - 11:00
Join Luan Ingram for The Last Witches of Islandmagee, a captivating storytelling journey into Ireland's mystical past and folklore

Meet the Maker:  Jane's Sunflower Sewing
Sunday 27 July 2025 - 11:00
Sunday 3 August 2025 - 11:00
Discover Jane's Sunflower Sewing, where handmade, beautifully crafted bunting adds a personal touch to any celebration or home decor.

Meet the Maker:  One Hundred Purses
Saturday 9 August 2025 - 11:00
Saturday 30 August 2025 - 11:00
Explore One Hundred Purses, where each handmade purse and bag is carefully crafted with love, offering unique, stylish accessories.

Meet the Maker:  Titanic Sea Glass
Saturday 16 August 2025 - 11:00
Sunday 17 August 2025 - 11:00
Discover Titanic Sea Glass, where beautifully crafted jewellery is made from authentic sea glass, each piece telling its own ocean story.

Meet the Maker: Edward McKinstry
Saturday 27 July 2025 - 11:00
Edward McKinstry's sketches of landmarks capture the character and history of each site. His precise linework and artistic style bring architectural icons to life with clarity, depth, and emotion.

Workshop:  Swifts Forge
Saturday 2 August 2025 10:00 - 15:00 
Swifts Forge crafts unique, functional metalwork by blending traditional blacksmithing with contemporary designs. Join our workshop to forge your own custom item, guided by skilled artisans in a hands-on, creative experience. Cost £15.00 per participant bookable via The Gobbins Visitor Centre.

For more information, or to book, please contact The Gobbins Visitor Centre on +44 (0) 28 9337 2318 e-mail info@thegobbinscliffpath.com

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  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors

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  • Booking Required

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  • On site parking

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Most demonstrations are free. Charges apply for blacksmith workshop.

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Meet the Maker: Jane's Sunflower Sewing (27 July 2025)
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Sunday11:00
Meet the Maker: Edward McKinstry Landscape Sketches (27 July 2025)
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Sunday11:00
Swifts Forge Blacksmithing Workshop (2 Aug 2025)
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Saturday10:00 - 15:00
Meet the Maker: Jane's Sunflower Sewing (3 Aug 2025)
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Sunday11:00
Meet the Maker: One Hundred Purses (9 Aug 2025)
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Saturday11:00
Storytelling: The Last Witches of Islandmagee with Author Luna Ingram (10 Aug 2025)
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Sunday11:00
Meet the Maker: Titanic Sea Glass (16 Aug 2025)
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Saturday11:00
Storytelling: Skye's Waggy Tales with Author Hilary Bailey (16 Aug 2025)
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Meet the Maker: Titanic Sea Glass (17 Aug 2025)
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Sunday11:00
Storytelling: Skye's Waggy Tales with Author Hilary Bailey (24 Aug 2025)
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Sunday11:00
Meet the Maker: One Hundred Purses (30 Aug 2025)
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Saturday11:00
Storytelling: The Last Witches of Islandmagee with Author Luna Ingram (30 Aug 2025)
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Saturday11:00

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