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August 2022
North Down Craft Collective at Comber Pop-Up Shop
The North Down Craft Collective will be in residence at Comber Pop-Up shop from Tuesday 16th - Saturday 20th August 2022. Artists and makers will be demonstrating, showcasing and selling their work each day from 10.00am - 4.00pm. The Pop-Up shop opened in February of this year with the aim to provide small businesses with the opportunity to meet their customers and dip their hands into the world of retail. Over the week there will be 20 artists and makers…
Find out more »May 2023
Dorset Button Making with Wee Yarn Designs
Dorset Button making began in the 1600s in Shaftsbury, Dorset. It became a thriving cottage industry promoting independence and security for many women and families. Sadly the introduction of the button making machine in 1851 caused the industry to go into decline. Dorset Button making is now considered a heritage craft, and once mastered can be adapted to create everything from beautiful buttons to jewellery, and decorative art. In this workshop participants are taken through the history of the Dorset Button…
Find out more »June 2023
Dorset Button Making with Wee Yarn Designs
Dorset Button making began in the 1600s in Shaftsbury, Dorset. It became a thriving cottage industry promoting independence and security for many women and families. Sadly the introduction of the button making machine in 1851 caused the industry to go into decline. Dorset Button making is now considered a heritage craft, and once mastered can be adapted to create everything from beautiful buttons to jewellery, and decorative art. In this workshop participants are taken through the history of the Dorset Button…
Find out more »August 2023
Summer Art & Craft Fair at The Court House
North Down Craft Collective will be returning to Bangor Court House in August for their Summer Art & Craft Fair. After a fabulous event at Christmas in this iconic venue, the collective will be back on Sunday 20th August from 12.00- 5.00 with 20 makers and artists, as part of the Open House Festival. North Down Craft Collective members taking part include some new and exciting talent as well as some of the finest Northern Irish designers, makers and artists…
Find out more »December 2023
North Down Craft Collective Christmas Art & Craft Fair
North Down Craft Collective will be back at Bangor Court House on Sunday 10th December for their annual Christmas Art & Craft Fair. Catch up with your favourite crafters, find the perfect gift and support local this festive season! Artists & Makers Adele Pound Art, Ali P Art, Alison Hanvey Ceramics, Barbie Blane Jewellery, Beehive Ceramics, Calderwood Craft, The Candle Bottle Bank, Dogstar Silver, Jenni Robinson Art, Marketa B Art, OTO Pottery Studio, Olive Tree Bakes, Patricia Millar Ceramics, Pretty…
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