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Wednesday 25 November in Belfast

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Wednesday 25 November 24 listings

Morning 4

10:00to 11:30

Knit and Natter 3 libraries

Across 3 libraries · West Belfast · Workshops & classes
Every Wednesday from 10:00am - 1:00pm Booking not required. Knit and Natter Groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. They are free of charge to attend and participants have the opportunity to share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills. Members can bring along a project they are already working on or can start something new.
Free

Afternoon 5

12:30

Mindful Making: Unwind 12:30-1:30

Golden Thread Gallery · Workshops & classes
Slow down and unwind in the Hub as the nights draw in with our textile-inspired Mindful Making sessions. Engaging in art activities has been proven to benefit mental health and help with anxiety and depression, improve focus, and promote relaxation. Try weaving, stitching, and making gifts by hand in the Hub with our Engagement Assistant this autumn. In this session on Wednesday 18th November, our Engagement Assistant and our volunteers will show you how to sew a patch onto clothing to cover or repair a tear. We’ll have needles, thread and fabric scraps for you to practice on. All materials are provided for our Mindful Making sessions, as well as tea, coffee & biscuits. No booking required, just drop in! If you’d like a reminder email about our free Mindful Making sessions, you can book a free space on Eventbrite here . Accessibility Workshops take place in our Hub on the ground floor of the gallery, with step-free ramp access. There is a wheelchair-accessible bathroom on the ground floor. Golden Thread Gallery is supported by:
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13:00to 14:00

Knit and Natter 3 libraries

Across 3 libraries · South Belfast · Workshops & classes
Every Wednesday from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Knit and Natter groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. They are free of charge to attend and participants have the opportunity to share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills. Members can bring along a project they are already working on or can start something new.
Free
14:00

Mindful Colouring

Falls Road Library · West Belfast · Workshops & classes
Every Wednesday from 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Booking not required. Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
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16:00

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOPS: Anahilt Primary School

Island Arts Centre · Lisburn · Workshops & classes
Free, booking essential, only open to LCCC residents Get festive, learn a new skill or just have fun creating a beautiful Christmas Wreath to make sure your door is the best dressed in town. We are pleased to announce a number of FREE Christmas Wreath Making workshops for our LCCC residents this festive season. All materials provided, please bring secateurs and gardening gloves! This workshop is postcode restricted to those living within the Lisburn and Castlereagh city council area only. To get tickets for this workshop please register or log in to your account at islandartscentre.com . In partnership with LCCC Parks and Amenities. Places are limited! Book your spot now. Date: Wednesday 25 November Time: 4-6pm Location: Anahilt Primary School Cost: Free, booking essential Get festive, learn a new skill or just have fun creating a beautiful Christmas Wreath to make sure your door is the best dressed in town. We are pleased to announce a number of FREE Christmas Wreath Making workshops for our LCCC residents this festive season. All materials provided, please bring secateurs and gardening gloves! This workshop is postcode restricted to those living within the Lisburn and Castlereagh city council area only. To get tickets for this workshop please register or log in to your account at islandartscentre.com. In partnership with LCCC Parks and Amenities. Places are limited! Book your spot now.
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Tonight 8

18:00

Improvers Crochet with Aroona Murphy

The Duncairn · Workshops & classes
Begins Wednesday 4th November 6pm – 8pm 6 weeks Cost £60 Materials included Improvers Crochet is the ideal choice if you’d like to progress with your crochet skills and stitch vocabulary and to work towards a project with guidance in the class. It’s advised that if you’ve already completed the Absolute Beginners classes at The Duncairn - or if you have some existing crochet skills that you’d like to expand upon - this would be the next step for you. You will get the chance to explore some versatile stitches like The Ripple Stitch, Block Stitch and working in a circle; as well as choosing a small project to work on with support during the classes. The pattern will be supplied, and you can choose to work on a scarf/cowl or cotton shopping bag – or continue making a larger project like a blanket or runner with the stitches learned in the beginning of the classes. The classes are relaxed and informal and we progress at the individual’s pace. Stitch and pattern instructions, hooks and some yarn will be supplied - and you are of course welcome to bring your own as well.
£60Tickets & info
18:00

Improvers Sewing with Bernie Carlin

The Duncairn · Workshops & classes
Begins Wednesday 4th November 6pm – 8pm 6 weeks Cost £60 Materials included (except for the final garment fabric) A step on from our previous Beginner Courses, Improvers will work through the techniques of sewing patterns and cutting skills. Over the course of the 6-weeks, you will learn how to create a simple garment and gain confidence to alter your own clothes. Patterns will be available but feel free to bring your own, ensuring it is suitable to your ability. In week one, Bernie will talk to you about the type of fabric you will need to buy for your chosen pattern, which will be needed for week 2 of the class. Some of the topics covered will be: - how to cut and pin fabric using a simple pattern. - how to sew straight seams and finish them. - how to insert a zip and finish a waistline. - understanding a sewing pattern including their mysterious language and symbols and much more. Limited sewing machines are available so please do bring your own if you have one. Please ensure you indicate at booking if you require a Duncairn machine.
£60Tickets & info
18:00

Introduction to Oil Painting with Hannah O'Hagan

The Duncairn · Workshops & classes
Begins Wednesday 4th November 6pm – 8pm 6 weeks Materials Included Hannah’s course, Introduction to Oil Painting, is designed to help participants build confidence with oil paints while exploring the beauty of everyday life through modern still life. Rooted in the rich tradition of oil painting, the course focuses on composition, observation, and gentle storytelling through objects and memory. Each week will build technical skills, creative confidence, and personal expression and participants will each complete one final piece on canvas. This course is ideal for: • Beginners or those with limited experience in painting, particularly oils. • Individuals seeking to reconnect with creativity in a welcoming space. • Anyone looking to build skills and confidence through a structured, supportive course.
£60Tickets & info
18:00

Writing Creatively with Aoibh Clarke

The Duncairn · Workshops & classes
Begins Wednesday 4th November 6pm – 8pm 6 weeks If you're a budding writer, eager to receive some guidance from a creative professional, this six-week programme will be invaluable. Aoibh's workshops are consistently person-led, meaning that the classes will be shaped according to the needs and interests of the people in the room. Eager to learn how to write your first play? No problem. Are short stories your thing? We'll make it happen. Ready to unleash the poet within? Aoibh has you covered for multiple genres of writing. Passionate about words, their power, and the potential for great writing to change the world, Aoibh creates a safe, shared space for creative expression. “When learning about creative writing, there are strategies, tricks and tips to get things moving. However, the real magic happens when we’re given structure, space to explore and the chance to try things out without fear. I absolutely love facilitating creative writing workshops, because there’s something truly special about shared art and creative expression.” - Aoibh Clarke. No previous experience is necessary, all you need is some curiosity, a budding idea, and the drive to connect with fellow creatives.
£60Tickets & info