Classes & Workshops
5 WEEK THROWING COURSE FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS for 18+yrs | Series 4
Series 4 | Thursday 1 May – 29 May | 7-9pm
Cost £155 full | £140 concession per series, including materials
Learn the basics of throwing and techniques like centering, opening out and pulling up to create a variety of different pots, including mugs and bowls. Turning techniques help finish pots and add details like handles and feet before adding colour with a variety of slips and underglazes. Pots are fired and glazed for collection at a later date.
RUBY FREE | MAKE YOUR OWN PUFFIN LIFE BOOK for 8-12yrs
Saturday 5 July | 10.30-12pm
Cost: FREE but booking essential | Tutor: Ruby Free
Join author, Ruby Free who tells amazing stories about her time on Rathlin Island, for a creative storybook workshop. With Ruby’s help, your little authors will create their own booklet, filled with wildlife art and mini tales, and take this special keepsakes home to fill with nature art and their adventures all summer long!
SCULPT A CLAY PUFFIN for 8-12yrs
Saturday 5 July | 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost £20 | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Inspired by the ‘Puffin Rock Habitats’ exhibition, local ceramic artist Fiona Shannon helps you to sculpt your very own Puffin using air dry clay - so you can take it home on the day and paint it!
THROWING FOR TEENS: MUGS AND BOWLS For 12-16yrs
Tuesday 8-Friday 11 July | 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost: £100 | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Four days of intensive pottery to really hone your skills. Create wheel thrown ceramics like mugs and dip bowls on the pottery wheel with professional potter Fiona Shannon. Decorate with glazes, then your work is fired to be collected at a later date.
DAYDREAMS AND DOODLES SUMMER ART CLUB JULY For 5-7yrs
Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 July |10.30am-12.30pm for 5-7 yrs
Cost £24 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland
Three days of imagination unleashed in our Daydreams & Doodles art club! Children explore, experiment, paint, doodle and craft their way through three art-tastic days of making and learning together with Linda Mulholland. Join the club!
DAYDREAMS AND DOODLES SUMMER ART CLUB JULY For 8-12yrs
Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 July | 1.30-3.30pm for 8-12 yrs
Cost £24 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland
Three days of imagination unleashed in our Daydreams & Doodles art club! Children explore, experiment, paint, doodle and craft their way through three art-tastic days of making and learning together with Linda Mulholland. Join the club!
SUMMER MURAL MAKING WORKSHOP For 8-12yrs
Wednesday 16 July | 10am-12.30pm
Cost: £12 per workshop | Tutor: Brenda Murphy
Cool workshops for budding young artists who want their work to be displayed at Flowerfield for many years to come! Artist, muralist and illustrator Brenda Murphy leads 3 sessions to create 3 panels of nature inspired artwork using printing, free painting and lots of techniques to add colour and magic to our outdoor space. You can book 1, 2 or all 3 of the workshops. The final mural will be erected outside Flowerfield at the end of the project, for everyone to admire!
SUMMER MURAL MAKING WORKSHOP For 8-12yrs
Wednesday 16 July | 1.30pm-4pm
Cost: £12 per workshop | Tutor: Brenda Murphy
Cool workshops for budding young artists who want their work to be displayed at Flowerfield for many years to come! Artist, muralist and illustrator Brenda Murphy leads 3 sessions to create 3 panels of nature inspired artwork using printing, free painting and lots of techniques to add colour and magic to our outdoor space. You can book 1, 2 or all 3 of the workshops. The final mural will be erected outside Flowerfield at the end of the project, for everyone to admire!
SUMMER MURAL MAKING WORKSHOP For 8-12yrs
Thursday 17 July | 10am-12.30pm
Cost: £12 | Tutor: Brenda Murphy
Cool workshops for budding young artists who want their work to be displayed at Flowerfield for many years to come! Artist, muralist and illustrator Brenda Murphy leads 3 sessions to create 3 panels of nature inspired artwork using printing, free painting and lots of techniques to add colour and magic to our outdoor space. You can book 1, 2 or all 3 of the workshops. The final mural will be erected outside Flowerfield at the end of the project, for everyone to admire!
SCULPT A PUFFIN for 18+yrs
Saturday 19 July | 10am -1pm
Cost £45 full, £40 concession |Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Make your own seabird puffin in this hugely popular workshop. Your piece will be fired ready to collect soon after the workshop.
TIFFANY GLASS CACTI for 18+yrs
Saturday 19 July | 10am–3.30pm
Cost: £65 full £60 concession| Tutor: E-J McCartney
A wonderful day long introduction to tiffany glass making for beginners and experienced glass enthusiasts, using specialist skills to create charming delicate cacti, whichthat will be mounted and completed on the day to take home.
WEEKEND WONDERS | ART IN THE PARK JULY for 8-12yrs
Saturday 19 July |11.45am-1.15pm for 8-12 yrs
Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland
THEME: Art in the Park (July)
Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.
WEEKEND WONDERS | ART IN THE PARK JULY for 5-7yrs
Saturday 19 July |10-11.30am for 5-7 yrs
Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland
THEME: Art in the Park (July)
Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.
KEV F SUTHERLANDS COMIC BOOK MASTERCLASS for 7-14yrs | Session 1
Monday 21 July | 10.30am–12.30pm
Cost: £30 | Tutor: Kev F Sutherland
Kev F Sutherland is a veteran comic book artist of Beano, Doctor Who and Marvel. Grab the rare opportunity to join his masterclass to create your own characters and leave this fab class with your won collaborative comic strip and personalised caricature! Early booking recommended for either one of these workshops.
KEV F SUTHERLANDS COMIC BOOK MASTERCLASS for 7-14yrs | Session 2
Monday 21 July | 1.30-3.30pm
Cost: £30 | Tutor: Kev F Sutherland
Kev F Sutherland is a veteran comic book artist of Beano, Doctor Who and Marvel. Grab the rare opportunity to join his masterclass to create your own characters and leave this fab class with your won collaborative comic strip and personalised caricature! Early booking recommended for either one of these workshops.
LITTLE STITCHERS MACHINE SEWING FOR BEGINNERS for 8-12yrs
Monday 21 & 28 July | 10.30am–12.30pm
Cost: £30 | Tutor: Rachael Armstrong
Over two sessions, , children learn how the foundation skills to operate a sewing machine and make something that they can bring home. Participants will make a personalised keepsake accessory – maybe a drawstring bag, hair scrunchy or a doggy bandana! This is a fun beginners project, requiring straight stitching and is accessible to everyone.
SKETCH AND WALK SESSION WITH HEATHER BYRNE For 18+yrs
Wednesday 23 July | 10am-12noon OR 2-4pm
FREE but booking essential on 028 7083 1400
Meeting at Portstewart Promenade
As part of the Red Sails Festival we are delighted to host a Sketch and Walk Session in Portstewart. Join artist Heather Byrne for a relaxing outdoor walk and sketch from Portstewart Prom to the Strand.
No need for previous artistic knowledge.
LITTLE DRUMMERS for 3-6yrs
Wednesday 23 July | 2-3pm
Cost £8 | Tutor: James Hamilton
This drum session is the best fun, led by expert facilitator, James Hamilton. Even little ones can explore their natural rhythm and make some noise!
Parents and guardians must accompany children and are welcome to join in.
SHADOW PLAY PUPPET For 5-7yrs
Thursday 24 July | 10.30am-12noon
Cost £12 | Tutor: Karen Torley
Make your very own stunning shadow puppet with professional puppet maker Karen Torley of Banyan Theatre Company. In this creative workshop you will learn about shadow puppetry before designing and creating your very own puppet to take home. All materials provided, just bring your imagination!
*Please note 5-7yrs must be accompanied by an adult.
SHADOW PLAY PUPPET For 8-12yrs
Thursday 24 July |1.30-3pm
Cost £12 | Tutor: Karen Torley
Make your very own stunning shadow puppet with professional puppet maker Karen Torley of Banyan Theatre Company. In this creative workshop you will learn about shadow puppetry before designing and creating your very own puppet to take home. All materials provided, just bring your imagination!
MAKE A GLASS SUMMER FLORAL PLATE for 18+yrs
Saturday 26 July | 1pm-4pm
Cost £55 full £50 concession | Tutor: Natasha Duddy
Using fused glass techniques, create a stunning botanical, floral glass plate with Natasha Duddy. You’ll design your plate then add floral decoration, choosing colour and form to create a real summer show piece. Your plate will be fired, ready for collection soon after the workshop.
BASKET WEAVING WITH ATLANTIC CRAFT NI for 18+yrs
Saturday 26 July | 9.30am-5pm
Cost £75 full £70 concession | Tutor: Louise McLean
Join Louise McClean of Atlantic Craft NI and create a beautiful asymmetrical basket using bark stripped willow (buff) and white willow with the addition of hazel forming an integral handle. Using traditional skills and methods, this workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some experience in weaving. This is a full day workshop so please bring a packed lunch. A supermarket is also within 5 minutes walking distance. Early booking is recommended for these very popular workshops.
SEABIRD STICK PUPPET DROP-IN KIDS WORKSHOP For 4-11yrs
Saturday 26 July| 10am-12noon | FREE | Drop-in | Flowerfield Terrace
Inspired by our Puffin Rock Habitats Exhibition, young artists will craft their own unique seabird stick puppets, using their imagination to dream up patterns and colours to make their birds stand out.
Parents must accompany children during this workshop.
MAKE A PUFFIN SUNCATCHER for 8-12yrs
Saturday 26 July | 10am-12noon
Cost £25 | Tutor: Natasha Duddy
Glass artist, Natasha Duddy shows you how to work with glass to make a gorgeous, fun and colourful puffin sun catcher.
SCULPT A CLAY PUFFIN for 8-12yrs
Friday 1 August | 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost £20 | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Inspired by the ‘Puffin Rock Habitats’ exhibition, local ceramic artist Fiona Shannon helps you to sculpt your very own Puffin using air dry clay - so you can take it home on the day and paint it!
TIFFANY GLASS BIRDS for 18+yrs
Saturday 2 August | 10am–3.30pm
Cost: £65 full £60 concession | Tutor: E-J McCartney
A wonderful day long introduction to tiffany glass making for beginners and experienced glass enthusiasts. You will learn specialist skills to create beautiful bird motifs completed on the day to take home.
POTTERY THROWING 4 DAY INTENSIVE for 18+yrs
Monday 4 - Thursday 7 August | 10am-4pm
Cost £220 full £200 concession | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
A rare four-day masterclass covering the skills of throwing on the pottery wheel using stoneware clay & refining techniques such as trimming bases, adding handles, spouts and textures to your pots. You will complete a range of pots including bowls, mugs, side plates and jugs which will be fired for collection at a later date.
MAKE YOUR OWN CERAMIC DOOR SIGN for 8-12yrs
Friday 8 August | 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost: £25 | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Personalise your space with a handcrafted ceramic door sign! In this workshop, you’ll hand roll, decorate, and add your own unique touch using stamps, textures and colourful glazes. After adding a touch of colour, you will leave your door sign to be fired and collected at a later date.
SILVER STACKING RINGS WITH DIANE LYNESS for 18+yrs
Saturday 9 August | 10am-4pm
Cost £85 full £80 Concession | Tutor: Diane Lyness
Craft your own stunning silver stacking rings in this hands-on jewellery workshop. Learn expert techniques like piercing, soldering, shaping, and polishing. No experience needed—just bring an apron and enjoy creating beautiful, personalised rings to take home.
WEEKEND WONDERS | PUFFIN ROCK for 5-7yrs
Saturday 9 August | 10-11.30am for 5-7 yrs
Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland
THEME: Puffin Rock
Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.
WEEKEND WONDERS | PUFFIN ROCK for 8-12yrs
Saturday 9 August | 11.45am-1.15pm for 8-12 yrs
Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland
THEME: Puffin Rock
Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.
THROWING TEAPOTS FOR TEENS for 12-16yrs
Monday 11- Thursday 14 August | 2pm-4pm
Cost: £80 | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
In this four-day, hands-on course, young artists learn the craft of throwing teapots on the wheel from scratch. They will then sculpt the spout, handles and decorate their teapots as well as making teacups to match their teapot. Great pottery skills.
WILD & WONDERFUL CLAY | CREATURES OF LAND SEA AND SKY for 8-12yrs (4 Days)
Monday 11 - Thursday 14 August | 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost: £65 | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Join us on a four-day clay summer scheme where kids explore the natural world through sculpture and the pottery wheel, creating everything from sea creatures and woodland animals to birds in flight. With hands-on workshops, they’ll bring their imagination to life in clay!
DAYDREAMS AND DOODLES SUMMER ART CLUB AUGUST For 8-12yrs
Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 August | 1.30-3.30pm for 8-12 yrs
Cost £24 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland
Three days of imagination unleashed in our Daydreams & Doodles art club! Children explore, experiment, paint, doodle and craft their way through three art-tastic days of making and learning together with Linda Mulholland. Join the club!
DAYDREAMS AND DOODLES SUMMER ART CLUB AUGUST For 5-7yrs
Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 August | 10.30am-12.30pm for 5-7 yrs
Cost £24 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland
Three days of imagination unleashed in our Daydreams & Doodles art club! Children explore, experiment, paint, doodle and craft their way through three art-tastic days of making and learning together with Linda Mulholland. Join the club!
MAKE YOUR OWN GLASS BUNTING for 8-12yrs
Saturday 16 August 10am-12noon
Cost £25 | Tutor: Natasha Duddy
A rare chance for kids to work in glass and create their own brightly coloured glass bunting. It’ll look amazing hung by a window to let the light come through.
GLASS GEOMETRIC DESIGN DISH for 18+yrs
Saturday 16 August | 1pm-4pm
Cost £55 full £50 concession | Tutor: Natasha Duddy
Create a stunning fused glass dish in this beginner-friendly workshop! Design with geometric cut glass, choose vibrant colours, and learn essential cutting and fusing techniques. Your unique, light-catching piece will be fired and ready for collection soon after.
CANDOCO LEGO ANIMATION WORKSHOP for 8-12yrs | Session 1
Wednesday 20 August | 11am-1pm
Cost £25 | Tutor: Joel Simon of Can Do Academy
These fun mini masterclasses introduce animation using iPads! Participants create a Lego film with sound, visual effects, and titles, learning animation apps and creative tech skills. They can bring their own Lego characters or use those provided.
CANDOCO LEGO ANIMATION WORKSHOP for 8-12yrs | Session 2
Wednesday 20 August | 2-4pm
Cost £25 | Tutor: Joel Simon of Can Do Academy
These fun mini masterclasses introduce animation using iPads! Participants create a Lego film with sound, visual effects, and titles, learning animation apps and creative tech skills. They can bring their own Lego characters or use those provided.
BASKET WEAVING WITH ATLANTIC CRAFT NI for 18+yrs
Saturday 23 August | 9.30am-5pm
Cost £75 full £70 concession | Tutor: Louise McLean
Join master weaver Louise McClean of Atlantic Craft NI to create a beautiful asymmetrical basket using bark stripped willow (buff) and white willow with the addition of hazel forming an integral handle. Using traditional skills and methods, this workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some experience in weaving. It is a full day, so please bring a packed lunch, or a supermarket is within 5 minutes walking distance. Early booking is recommended for these very popular days.
WEEKEND WONDERS | ART IN THE PARK AUGUST for 8-12yrs
Saturday 23 August |11.45am-1.15pm for 8-12 yrs
Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland
THEME: Art in the Park (August)
Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.
WEEKEND WONDERS | ART IN THE PARK AUGUST for 5-7yrs
Saturday 23 August |10-11.30am for 5-7 yrs
Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland
THEME: Art in the Park (August)
Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.
POTTERY | SUMMER GARDEN PLANTER for 16+yrs
Saturday 23 August | 10am-1pm
Cost £45 full £40 concession | Tutor: Fiona Shannon
Spend a mindful morning sculpting your own unique plant pot heads from clay. Artist Fiona Shannon guides you, demonstrating techniques and clever designs to help you make gorgeous gifts for your gardening friends or just for you!
Creative Kids Activity Pack
Get Creative at home and let your imagination loose with our Creative Kids Activity Pack! The pack has been created by different local artists with fun art activities they think you'll enjoy. You can use your activity pack alone or with your family for hours of creative fun. Simply download and print off the pack to get started.
Inside the pack you will find lots of different creative activities including:
- Scratch Art
- Funny Eyes Craft
- Dance and Movement Activity
- Peg Pals Craft
- The Emperors New Clothes Colouring-in
- Create your own Spring Flowers Craft
- Make your own Shadow Puppets
Thank you to our wonderful artists who created the fab art ideas for the pack including, Natasha Duddy, Karen Torley and Tonya Sheina Batts!
Share your creativity with us and send in pictures of anything you make to esther.alleyne@casuewaycoastandglens.gov.uk and we'll share them on our social media pages!
