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Etching and Aquatint with Karen Daye -Hutchinson

Belfast Print Workshop · Workshops & classes · Beginners welcome
Designed for beginners and those with some experience. During this course you will be given a hands-on introduction to etching on Copper. You will be shown how to make your own prints using a variety of techniques under the guidance of your experienced tutor. Etching is a medium with a long and varied history and can produce prints with great detail, richness and texture. The aim of this course is to give you an idea of the possibilities of the medium and a thorough introduction to working with hard and soft grounds (line, pattern and texture) as well as Aquatints (tones). What you will achieve by the end: You will leave with a small edition of etchings and a foundation on how to create editions of your image to share with others or adding to the growth of your printmaking and artistic practice.
£140Tickets & info
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Everything You Need to Know to Launch Your New Music Project

Oh Yeah Music Centre · Music
Calling all new artists & bands. If you've been writing and recording your songs and you're not sure where to take them next, this free networking event is for you. This is your chance for quickfire meetings with professional music practitioners focused on helping you with guidance on artist development, recording, live production, gig promotion, PR, social media, radio play, TV placements, song registrations, exporting your music internationally and more. You will have the opportunity to meet and connect with the people who deliver for the Belfast music community. You'll also be given useful lists of actionable ideas and tasks to help develop your new project and start to take over the world. Spaces are limited to 10 artists/bands and it is essential that if you apply that you will attend.
16+Tickets & info
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Island Arts Centre · Lisburn · Workshops & classes
Tutor: Jenna Lorimer Learn how to handprint your own unique decorative pattern on to four Irish linen napkins. A creative and experimental morning of block printing your own set of Christmas-themed napkins. Join Jenna from Sychar's Well Our workshop will begin with participants learning about pattern making; you will spend some time experimenting with Jenna's own handcut Christmas-themed blocks to create your own unique pattern. After learning printing techniques and test printing on paper, you will hand print your own unique pattern on a set of four fine linen napkins which you can take home and treasure- but importantly, which can be used every year at festive meals. On booking, please indicate whether you would prefer to print on white napkins or on natural-coloured napkins. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners. Please note - as we will be working with textile ink that an old apron/clothes is advised. Tutor: Jenna Lorimer Date: Saturday 14 Nov Time: 10am-1.30pm Cost: £46 Learn how to handprint your own unique decorative pattern on to four Irish linen napkins. A creative and experimental morning of block printing your own set of Christmas-themed napkins. Join Jenna from Sychar's Well Our workshop will begin with participants learning about pattern making; you will spend some time experimenting with Jenna's own handcut Christmas-themed blocks to create your own unique pattern. After learning printing techniques and test printing on paper, you will hand print your own unique pattern on a set of four fine linen napkins which you can take home and treasure - but importantly, which can be used every year at festive meals. On booking, please indicate whether you would prefer to print on white napkins or on natural-coloured napkins. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners. Please note - as we will be working with textile ink that an old apron/clothes is advised.
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Island Arts Centre · Lisburn · Workshops & classes
Tutor: Keith Sheppard Introduction to the art of glass fusing - make unique decorations for home or gifting. Try something different and enjoy this introduction to glass fusing, while making lovely, individual decorations for your home or gifting. You can choose to make up to three pieces - designs to follow include a star, snowman, tree, bauble and robin, or you can design your own (with Keith’s approval that it will work). Various techniques will be demonstrated, and you will be guided along the way with your creations. You will learn about art glass, the tools required, and how to cut and handle glass safely and with confidence. Tutor: Keith Sheppard Date: Saturday 14 Nov Time: 10am-3pm Cost: £70 Introduction to the art of glass fusing - make unique decorations for home or gifting. Try something different and enjoy this introduction to glass fusing, while making lovely, individual decorations for your home or gifting. You can choose to make up to three pieces - designs to follow include a star, snowman, tree, bauble and robin, or you can design your own (with Keith’s approval that it will work). Various techniques will be demonstrated, and you will be guided along the way with your creations. You will learn about art glass, the tools required, and how to cut and handle glass safely and with confidence.
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South Belfast Walking Tour

Belfast City Hall, starts at front gates · Tours
Step beyond the city centre and explore South Belfast’s fascinating mix of history, heritage and culture. On this three-hour walking tour, expert guides will take you from the grandeur of City Hall through the Linen Quarter and the Queen’s Quarter, uncovering how linen, learning and life along the Golden Mile shaped Belfast’s identity. On this walking tour, you will discover: how the linen boom of the 19th century built Linenopolis stories behind South Belfast’s public parks and landmark buildings how South Belfast both suffered and thrived throughout the Troubles how and why class, religion and education shaped everyday life for people living in the area, and why South Belfast reveals a different side to the city’s story. Walking tour dates The tour runs on Saturdays on: 14 November 28 November, and 12 December. Buy tour tickets To buy a tour ticket, go to Dead centre tours (link opens in new window). This tour was developed by DC Tours with funding and support from our Neighbourhood Tourism Investment Programme.
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Redwork Christmas Decoration with Lorna Watson

Eikon Exhibition Centre · Lisburn · Workshops & classes
During this workshop with tutor Lorna Watson, visitors will be taken step by step through the process to complete the redwork embroidery on this Christmas felt decoration. Guidance will be provided on the options to assemble the stitched piece and attach the felt backing ready to adorn the Christmas tree and become a special family treasure to pass down for years to come. All materials and full instructions will be provided in your workshop kit. Children 12+ welcome (accompanied by an adult)
£22.50Tickets & info
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Island Arts Centre · Lisburn · Workshops & classes
Sat 14 Nov | 10.30am-1pm Ages: 13+ Get creative at the ISLAND’s very own pottery studio. With encouraging guidance, you will try your hand at creating forms to build your experience and confidence, and have fun! Date: Saturday 14 Nov Time: 10.30am-1pm Ages: 13+ Cost: £25 Get creative at the ISLAND’s very own pottery studio. With encouraging guidance, you will try your hand at creating forms to build your experience and confidence, and have fun!
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Children's Games

Holywood Library · Holywood · Games & social
Come and play some family friendly games. Suitable for children aged 4-9 years; children must be accompanied by an adult. Every Thursday from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Every Saturday from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Everyone welcome.
for children aged 4-9 years; Children require an accompanying adultVenue listing
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Storytime

Newtownbreda Library · South Belfast · Family
Every Saturday from 11:00am - 11:30am. Book on the Monday prior to the session. Storytime sessions help children aged 4 - 8 years develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors.
aged 4 - 8 yearsVenue listing
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Rhythm and Rhyme

Colin Glen Library · West Belfast · Family
Every Saturday from 11:30am - 12 noon. Booking essential. t: 028 9043 1266 Rhythm and Rhyme is an exciting free programme to introduce children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories in the library. Rhythm and Rhyme is a great opportunity for children to have fun and learn in a relaxed venue while giving parents and carers the chance to socialise.
Freeaged 0 - 4 yearsVenue listing
11:30

Saturday Storytime

Suffolk Library · West Belfast · Family
Every Saturday from 11:30am. Storytime sessions help children aged 4 - 8 years develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors.
aged 4 - 8 yearsVenue listing
12:00

Wild Horse Nine

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
Martin McDonagh returns with another tragi-comic two-hander with a razor-sharp script and outstanding performances from a stellar cast. After the success of The Banshees of Inisherin , McDonagh has turned his attention to Chile in the 1970s, where two CIA men discuss morality and mortality during a dispatch to the vanishingly remote and metaphorically rich Easter Island. With John Malkovich as the ailing Chris, mentor to Sam Rockwell’s Lee, and idiosyncratic support from Steve Buscemi, Parker Posey and Tom Waits, the film is an accidental allegory for present-day politics with trademark bittersweet notes, sweeping landscapes and strategically-placed horses.
15Tickets & info
12:15

Fjord

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
This searching, Palme d’Or-winning moral dilemma pits preaching conservative Christian parents against a holier-than-thou liberal system. An evangelical family move to a small Norwegian town. Their seemingly placid adjustment is shattered when suspicions around their children’s wellbeing place the parents under severe scrutiny. Cristian Mungiu ( 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days ) masterfully crafts an ambivalent social drama that raises fundamental questions and avoids easy answers, asking us to ponder how unbiased our own sense of empathy is.
15; English subtitlesTickets & info
12:30

Cabaret Christmas Variety Lunch Show 14th November

Cabaret Supper Club · Theatre & dance · Food & drink
This festive season, escape to the heart of Belfast for a Christmas lunch show that promises to dazzle and delight. With doors opening at 12:30 PM, you’ll have time to soak up the enchanting atmosphere, sip on festive cocktails, and enjoy the exquisite seasonal menu before the show begins. At 3 PM, prepare to be enthralled by our cast of world-class performers. Our Christmas Lunch Variety Show is an extravaganza like no other, featuring: Dazzling Drag Acts that bring humour and flair to the festive season. Sensational Burlesque Performances that exude elegance and sparkle. Side-splitting comedy to keep the Christmas spirits high. Aerial Acrobatics that defy gravity and ignite wonder. Choreographed Dance Routines bursting with festive charm. Whether you’re celebrating with friends, colleagues, or family, this afternoon of dazzling entertainment is the perfect way to make your Christmas sparkle. Join us for Belfast’s most talked-about Christmas lunch show and create magical memories that will last a lifetime. Secure your table today for the ultimate festive treat at Cabaret Supper Club! Main show starts at 3pm
£45Venue listing
12:30

Colour Theory for Kids

The Crescent Arts Centre · South Belfast · Workshops & classes
Join Artist Leah Davis in exploring colour theory! A workshop for kids to learn all things colour and have the opportunity to mix colours from just the three basic primary colours. The session will encourage kids to think of colour, encouraging mark making using different tools to create a fun and enjoyable paint mixing session. Kids will have access to paint and other materials in the session, making room for thinking and also creative play. Please note a parent / guardian must be present and remain in the room with the child during the workshop (£8 covers one child + one adult) Meet the tutor Leah Davis is a Belfast born and based Artist. Since graduating from Belfast School Of art in 2021 with Ba (Hons) Fine art, Leah has exhibited in numerous locations alongside other artists as well as being chosen for prestigious commissions. Working primarily in oils, Leah has a distinctive painting style combining a unique understanding of colour with a broad knowledge and study of the human form. Leah’s work often welcomes a captivating combination of a mastery of tone with elements of drawing along with pro active use of negative space that suggests a looseness and element of movement to many pieces.
£8Venue listing
12:30

Templemore Baths - Guided Heritage Tour

Templemore Baths · East Belfast · Tours · EastSide Arts
Dive into Belfast history with a guided tour of the last Victorian public baths on the island of Ireland! Templemore Baths has been serving the people of East Belfast for over 130 years as a Victorian bath house. Today, its legacy survives through the Heritage Centre's exhibition, which tells the remarkable stories of the work and leisure that were central to the lives of the locals. The building's pools, ticket office, laundry and slipper baths have all be restored with displays and interactive panels that weave the long and fascinating stories of the generations of people that used these baths daily, and our passionate local guides will tell you the unique and engaging history of Belfast's working class during the Victorian Industrialisation, WWII, and so much more. Join a guided tour to learn more about Templemore Baths, it's architecture, social history, leisure and sport, and the epic restoration which saved the building. Our friendly guides have a wealth of local knowledge which ensures a unique experience and our onsite café is a great spot for a coffee, cake, or light lunch.
£5–20Tickets & info
14:00

Creative Tours Belfast: Belfast Punk Music Walking Tour

Go Petrol Station · Tours
Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too. The story of 1970s punk and the Good Vibrations record shop and label run by Terri Hooley, has been dramatised in the ‘Good Vibrations’ film and in a theatrical production by the Lyric Theatre Belfast. On the walk, you will explore Belfast to see where the legendary sites in the 1970s punk story were, including where the Good Vibrations record shop first opened, and where the Harp Bar and The Pound stood. You will also visit the city’s music hub, the Oh Yeah Music Centre, for a guided look around the fascinating punk memorabilia and artefacts in the display cabinets of its NI Music exhibition. You’ll hear about punk collectives in Belfast from the 1980s to now, including The Anarchy Collective, Warzone and Giro’s. Your guide will paint a picture of a night out in Hill Street back in 1979, sharing her own stories of punk gigs back then - as well as introducing you to a few of the excellent punk bands performing today. A soundtrack of punk music will be played at each stop, including ‘70s tracks by Rudi, The Outcasts, Stiff Little Fingers, The Undertones and more, as well as tracks by contemporary punk-linked bands such as Problem Patterns, Wood Burning Savages, Gender Chores and Cherym. This walking tour offers a great opportunity to see many of the places in Belfast where the action took place, with music and stories of punk bands then and now along the way.
£21Tickets & info
14:30

Jazzlife Jam

The MAC · The Crush · City centre · Music
Details Jazzlife Jam is back at the MAC! Join us in the Crush for the exceptional talent of David Lyttle's nationwide Jazz Juniors programme. Whether you’re stopping by for a coffee or settling in for the full show, you’ll enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, great tunes, and the perfect soundtrack to your day.
FreeVenue listing
14:30

The McGurks Bar Tragedy

Waterfront Hall · Theatre & dance
The McGurk’s Bar Tragedy will feature at Waterfront Hall 14-16 November 2026. Written by award-winning playwright, Martin Lynch, The McGurk's Bar Tragedy is one of the greatest Belfast stories NEVER told. 15 innocent victims were killed in a no-warning bomb in December 1971, the biggest loss of life in Belfast throughout the Troubles. Lynch, who was born and brought up 2 streets from McGurk’s, concentrates on the incredible individual stories of those killed, including 2 young teenagers. The playwright met all the families and has included their heart-breaking stories in the play. Act 1 is set in the early part of the evening where customers, are enjoying a Saturday night drink. The craic is mighty as Lynch’s dockland humour and storytelling is given full reign among the bar patrons including 4 dockers and 2 women. Concurrently, the play also follows the UVF gang as they meet up and plan the bomb, raising the tension of what is to follow. Seven professional actors, led by Paddy Jenkins (May McFettridge’s side-kick) and Conor Grimes (Fireball in The History Of The Troubles (accordin’ to my Da ), will lead the 7-strong cast. 30 community actors from North Belfast will add a powerful, epic quality to the production. Matthew McElhinney ( Stones In His Pockets, The Blind Fiddler ), directs.
£27Tickets & info
15:00

Live Pro Wrestling in Belvoir with Titanic Wrestling!

Belvoir Activity Centre · Sport
Get ready for a wild ride as Titanic Wrestling takes over Belvoir Activity Centre with an action-filled wrestling extravaganza for all the family!! Titanic Wrestling Presents An unforgettable day of Pro Wrestling Action! When - Saturday Novmeber 14th - Doors @ 3pm Where - Belvoir Activity Centre, South Belfast Ticket Prices: General Admission Ticket: £12 per person Family Ticket (admits 4): £36 per family Event Highlights: Family Friendly Atmosphere: Fun for all ages! Meet and Greet: Take picutres with your favourite wrestling during intermission! Action-Packed Matches: Featuring the best of local and international talent! Dont miss out on this oppourtunity to experience professional wrestling like never before! Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking a fun family outing, Titanic Wrestling promises excitement, laughs and unforgettable memories. BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW AND GET READY FOR THE THRILL OF A LIFETIME https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-pro-wrestling-in-belvoir-with-titanic-wrestling-tickets-2003305606998?aff=oddtdtcreator
£12–36Tickets & info
15:20

Primetime

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
Robert Pattinson continues his run of astonishing 2026 performances as he portrays the To Catch a Predator presenter Chris Hansen in this vivid and propulsive drama. It’s 2006 and despite its unconventional methods, To Catch a Predator is a US TV hit. When executives decide to move the show to a primetime slot, Hansen and his production team must up the ante to keep their audience, no matter the cost. Merritt Wever and Skyler Gisondo also impress in this absorbing narrative feature debut from documentary filmmaker Lance Oppenheim ( You Can See Everything ).
15Tickets & info
16:00

Ciaran McAuley - This Is Trance!!

Thompsons Garage · Clubbing
Local hero and global trance star Ciaran McAuley announces his latest solo headline show in his home town of Belfast on Saturday 14th November. Fresh from the global tour that spanned UK, Europe, Asia, Australia and USA celebrating “Finding Me”, his latest album release, Ciaran headlines a special DAY TIME party at legendary Belfast club venue Thompsons Garage. Kicking the event off will be good friend and fellow Belfast based artist Richie Blacker, before Ciaran lays down an extended 4 hour set. Doors: 16:00 - 21:00 ROAR, 18+
£17.50–2018+Tickets & info

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Until30 Nov

‘Art of the Possible’

Ulster Museum · South Belfast · Exhibitions
Over the past decade, the Ulster Museum has collected a significant number of important artworks from around the world—many of which have never been seen by the public until now. Art of the Possible features over 40 artworks made from glass, ceramics, silver, metalwork, jewellery, and wood. These works were created by some of the most talented and important artists and designers working in these materials today.
FreeTickets & info
Until3 Jan

Craft NI Showcase @ RUA 2026

Ulster Museum · South Belfast · Exhibitions
Craft NI are delighted to be invited back for a second year to present a Guest Showcase at RUA’s 145th Annual Exhibition! The Royal Ulster Academy of Arts (RUA) returns to the Ulster Museum this autumn for its 145th Annual Exhibition, bringing together around 350 works by artists from Northern Ireland, across Ireland and further afield. Craft NI will present a guest showcase within the exhibition, bringing together a curated selection of contemporary craft works spanning various disciplines such as ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, metalwork and furniture. The showcase brings together works that explore new, contemporary interpretations of the natural colours of the Irish landscape: from bespoke furniture and blown glass to silversmithing, ceramics and handcrafted jewellery, the works sit in conversation with one another, creating a shared canvas of the local landscape and its influence on the makers. Participating designer-makers include Adam Frew, Andrea Spencer, Anima Roos, Anna Smyth, Cara Murphy (RUA Academician), Carla Pennie McBride, Céline Traynor, Joanne Lamb, John Piekaar, Mark Hanvey, Matthew Chambers, Rauni Higson, Sarah Cathers, Scott Benefield, Seliena Coyle and Shauna McCann. The showcase highlights the breadth and vitality of the local craft sector, with an emphasis on the quality, creativity and technical skill evident in the work of NI designer-makers.
FreeVenue listing
Until6 Dec

The Earth is the First Body Exhibition

Botanic Gardens Palm House · Exhibitions
The Earth is the First Body: an Exhibition by Botanic Gardens Artist-in-Residence Kerrie Hanna The Earth is the First Body is a new exhibition by artist Kerrie Hanna, created during her residency at Botanic Gardens. Using inks, pigments and charcoal made from plants growing in the Gardens, Kerrie has explored the stories, history and living landscape of this unique place. The exhibition looks at the Gardens' past, including the movement of plants around the world during Victorian times, while also highlighting the important work of protecting plants and biodiversity today. Through stained glass and other artworks, The Earth is the First Body invites us to think about our connection to the natural world and our role in caring for it. Join us for the exhibition opening event and be among the first to see the work. The exhibition officially opens to the public on 24 October and runs until 6 December.
FreeVenue listing
Until17 Nov

Welcome to the table

Belfast School of Art · Exhibitions · Culture · Unusual · Visual art · Workshops & classes
As part of Irish Design Week 2026 Welcome to the table is a participatory visual project and exhibition exploring belonging, third culture identity and cultural exchange through the lens of food, table settings, and shared meal rituals. You are invited to co-create table environments inspired by different cultures and ways of living, with each table becoming a visual expression of heritage, cultural traditions, rituals as well as contemporary habits. The project is rooted in the idea that identity is not only shaped by nationality but by lived experience, creativity, migration and memory and that it continues to evolve. Through designed tableware, surfaces, vessels and place settings, audiences are invited to experience different cultures. From creating centrepieces with natural materials to exploring zines and Tunisian cuisine, our workshops during Irish Design Week 2026 will turn ideas into objects and shared experiences, with the resulting tables and stories displayed at Belfast Central Library and Second Nature. Join us and develop ideas through making and exchange with contributions from designers, artists, researchers and food practitioners. What’s on: Hands-on design and making workshops exploring table settings, objects and natural materials Conversations about food, culture, creative health and who gathers around the table Food and Gathering focused sessions with BIA! Zine, Larder East and Carthago including a Tunisian tasting tray An exhibition of student product design, workshop creations and food stories Evening showcases for Late Night Art and Design After Dark Key information and schedule Thursday 5th November (Belfast Central Library & Second Nature) 18.00 onwards - In our Late Night Art Showcase ahead of Irish Design Week 2026, Belfast School of Art’s Foundation (Product Design) students have explored the eating experience through designing tableware in an exercise of reimagining traditional eating tools that enhance the users’ sensory involvement with food Monday 9th November Day One: Welcome to the table Session 1 (Art Shop at BSOA) 10.00-12.30 - An introduction with Belfast Design Week’s Christine James & Karishma Kusurkar and The Art Shop’s Celeste Owens. Belfast School of Art lecturers Dr. Pamela Whitaker and Dr. Adriana Ionascu, supported by Art Psychotherapy trainees Catherine Fitzmaurice and Michelle Eustace, explore who gathers around the table, intention, material objects, food, psychology, creative health and “glimmers.” Join them to create a centrepiece for a gathering space using natural materials. Session 2 (Belfast Central Library) 12.30-14.00 - A tour of Belfast Central Library - a vital third space in the community full of heritage, design and ideas for gathering Session 3 (Art Shop at BSOA) 14.00-16.00 - Join BIA! Zine for a very special session - “An Ode to the Meal that Changed My Life: A zine-making workshop inspired by your favourite foods. In this workshop, you are invited around our shared table to create a recipe zine. Through zine-making, collage, drawing, writing and storytelling, you will share the story of your favourite food, flavour, meal, or memory. Tuesday 10th November Day Two: Make, Eat, Gather Session 1 (Art Shop at BSOA) 10.00-12.30 - Hear from Larder>East’s Alli Steen on the significance of tables and public spaces and design your own gathering space Session 2 (Art Shop at BSOA) 12.30-14.00 - Discover Tunisian cuisine and culture from Carthago’s owner and head chef Sabeh Sendi and sample a Tunisian tasting tray Session 3 (Art Shop at BSOA) 14.00-16.00 - Develop a unique cultural space using found objects and repurposed materials Session 4 (Art Shop at BSOA) 16.00-17.00 - Install your work at Belfast Central Library Thursday 12th November 18.00 onwards - Design After Dark celebration at Belfast Central Library with full exhibition of work Accessibility information: Belfast School of Art Belfast Central Library Second Nature - The exhibition space is on the ground floor with easy access through the main entrance. Please be aware of building works in the area which may affect pavement access outside. If you have any specific accessibility queries or are joining with a larger group of 5+ people, please reach out to info@belfastdesignweek.com
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Until31 Dec

Bernat Klein: Influence & Inspiration

Craft NI Gallery · Exhibitions
Craft NI Gallery in partnership with Future Island-Island, Belfast School of Art, Live Borders Museums & Galleries and The Bernat Klein Foundation, is delighted to present a capsule exhibition of selected work that shares the legacy of Bernat Klein (1922 – 2014), textile designer and manufacturer, artist and colourist. Colour connects every aspect of Klein’s creative practice that lasted a lifetime. Whether in his innovation of 1960s couture mohair tweeds or printed textiles, or evident in his work as an artist and colourist. Klein encompassed the importance of place in exploring his visual language of colour and texture. There will also be a sister exhibition (details to follow) at Belfast School of Art and a symposium in November. Both exhibitions illustrate Klein’s influence across design, architecture, visual arts, as well as his significant creative and cultural contribution to Scotland. Original archive pieces give context to the work of contemporary practitioners who have been inspired by The Klein legacy, and which still holds relevance today. Who was Bernat Klein? Serbian born designer Bernat Klein (1922 – 2014) emigrated to the UK in the post-war period and based his textile manufacturing business in the Scottish Borders (1951 – 1992). In a career spanning six decades, Klein found international success in the interlarded spheres of visual arts, fashion, textiles design, architecture, industrial design, and colour consultancy. He sold couture fabrics to leading couriers such as Chanel and Dior, gained recognition in Scandinavia and North America, and realised two important buildings with modernist architect Peter Womersley (1923 – 1993).
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Until30 Dec

Big Bauble Showcase

Craft NI Gallery · Exhibitions
An annual staple at Craft NI Gallery during the festive season, the Big Bauble Showcase features a wide selection of limited ranges and one-off baubles all handcrafted to a high standard by local designer-makers in porcelain, felt, enamel, textiles or hand blown glass. The event is a highlight for visitors who come back each year to add to their collection. Stop by to admire the skills of local makers and pick up a meaningful gift!
FreeVenue listing
Until31 Jan

The Gift

Craft NI Gallery · Exhibitions
The Gift, Craft NI Gallery’s annual Christmas selling exhibition, opens November 5th! Join us for a festive opening night on November 5th, 6 – 9pm (Late Night Art Belfast) to see the latest creations of local designer-makers and a chance to meet some of them in person! Celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of local makers, the exhibition brings together a thoughtfully curated collection of unique, handcrafted gifts, from contemporary jewellery and ceramics to textiles, woodwork and much more. Whether you’re searching for a special gift for a loved one or something to treasure yourself for years to come, discover one-of-a-kind pieces made by talented makers right here on our doorstep. Participating makers: Abbie Dixon, Aisling Higgins, Anna Smyth, Fiona Kerr, Hugh Cummins, Inga Reed, Janice Gilmore, Jill Phillips, Marlene McKibbin, Martin Cameron, Mary Chris, Natasha Heaslip, Nichola Dalton, Rory Shearer, Sarah Elliott, Seamus Gill, Ursula McGivern. The exhibition runs until January 31st, 2027.
FreeTickets & info
Until28 Nov

Class of 76: Fifty Years of Art

Holywood Library · Holywood · Exhibitions
Celebrate 50 years of creativity with the Class of ’76, a group of artists who graduated from Belfast School of Art in 1976. Explore an exciting exhibition of paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics and conceptual art, organised by John Rubery. Showcasing the diverse and unexpected journeys of a generation of artists.
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Until15 Nov

Knit + Stitch

Eikon Exhibition Centre · Lisburn · Exhibitions
Knit + Stitch returns to Belfast this fall from November 12 -15! Taking place at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn, this is an event textile lovers will not want to miss, whether they are professional craft makers or hobbyists! The show, previously known as The Knitting and Stitching Show, has had a rebrand and has a new logo and name, but visitors can expect the same inspiring content: textile art exhibitions, hands-on workshops and opportunities to buy from over 100 craft exhibitors. Knit + Stitch’s mission is to inspire creativity and innovation in the world of textiles by bringing together a diverse and vibrant community of makers, artists, and enthusiasts; dedicated to showcasing the highest quality work, and offering a wide variety of opportunities for learning, shopping, and connection, the show will open its doors in Belfast on November 12th, 2026. Craft NI will also have a stand in the show, promoting the skills and beautiful work of Northern Irish makers and answering any questions about local craft and craft makers. Book your tickets at the link below and use code CNI26 to save £2 off standard adult / concession tickets only. (Offer not valid on VIP, Child or group tickets. Booking fee applies.) Please note show closes at 4pm on Sunday. Various types of tickets available, starting at £16.50
£16.50Tickets & info
Open

Unruly Ordinances

The MAC · The MAC Galleries · City centre · Exhibitions · LGBTQ+ · Outburst Festival
Details Outburst Arts and the MAC proudly present Unruly Ordinances, a major group exhibition of queer artists from the last two decades. Collectively curated through conversations on queer practice between Outburst collaborators Dayna Ash, Eoin Dara, Haven for Artists, Laima Kreivytė, Kim McAleese, Ruth McCarthy, Iarlaith Ní Fheorais, Monica Pearl and Lyónn Wolf, this selection of installation, sculptural, drawing, photographic and video works opens up expansive and radical conversations on queerness, embracing all of its dissident and tender potential. From newly commissioned works that playfully disrupt thinking on archiving and remembering; to reflections on land, language and material conditions, Unruly Ordinances recentres queer as a generative, slippery, critical and unfixed thing, inciting imagination and catalysing daring possibility. Launching as part of the 20th annual Outburst Queer Arts Festival on November 12, the exhibition will be accompanied by a dynamic three-month public programme, bringing together artists, activists, academics and audiences through talks, screenings, publishing, performances and workshops Artists Array Collective Kian Benson Bailes A.Mac Giolla Bhríde Reuben Brown Batool Desouky Sarah Joy Ford Caoimhín Gaffney Agnė Jokšė Breda Lynch Ebun Sodipo Eimear Walshe Lyónn Wolf Supported by The Ampersand Foundation w ith additional support from Paul Hamlyn Foundation Art Fund and Lithuanian Cultural Institute.
FreeTickets & info
Until13 Feb

THE PERFECT STORM Ralf Sander

Golden Thread Gallery · Exhibitions
Launch : Saturday 14th November 1pm-3pm Dates : 14th November – 13th February 2027 Gallery : Upper Gallery & Lower Gallery Artist Talk : 20th November (TBC) Ralf Sander’s largest solo exhibition in Northern Ireland to date, this exhibition brings together sculpture, photography, sound, film and satellite data to examine how images shape our understanding of reality. A “perfect storm” describes a rare and powerful convergence of events. Sander uses this idea to consider the forces that shape how we see the world, and our capacity to influence them. Sander turns satellite imagery and weather data, tools normally used to observe the Earth, into an artistic medium. Treating the satellite as a camera, he transforms scientific information into another way of seeing the world. The resulting installation creates an illusion through photography, digital imagery and sculpture. It invites us to consider whether every photograph is, in some sense, an illusion: not reality itself, but one version of it. The work asks how this constructed reality differs from the reality we experience in everyday life. The exhibition builds on Sander’s long-standing interest in testing the possibilities of sculpture across different materials and media. His work has been exhibited internationally, and he has also initiated and curated exhibitions and art projects. The exhibition reflects Golden Thread Gallery’s continuing commitment to ambitious and critically engaged contemporary art. It extends the gallery’s programme beyond historical enquiry to address wider questions of perception and representation, and the role visual culture plays in shaping our shared understanding of the world. About the Artist Born in December 1963, Ralf Sander is an internationally active sculptor and conceptual artist. His practice ranges from large-scale public monuments and figurative sculptures carved from single tree trunks to experimental projects that connect art and science. Sander has exhibited worldwide, in internationally acclaimed locations such as Bonner Kunsthalle, Museum of Art Stuttgart, Haus der Kunst Munich, Philadelphia Museum, Nowisibirsk Museum of Art and Seoul MoA. Sander is a Reader in Fine Art at the Belfast School of Art , Ulster University. Originally from Berlin, he is now based in Islandmagee, Northern Ireland. Accessibility The Lower Gallery is accessed via the ground floor, which is step-free. The Upper Gallery is accessed via wheelchair accessible lift or by the stairwell. Large print versions of exhibition texts are available. Access videos of the gallery are available on our website here , with BSL and ISL signed versions. Please let us know if you have any questions or additional requirements, we are working hard to make the gallery as accessible as possible for everyone. Golden Thread Gallery is proud to hold an Arts & Disability Access Award Venue Accreditation. Golden Thread Gallery is supported by:
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