North Down Craft Collective

Our July pop-up is only 2 weeks away!
Thanks to everyone who has supported our collaboration with so far this year.
On Sunday the 28th of July, the 3 makers setting up in the visitor centre are jewellery designer ,
textile designer, , and potter . They will be there from 10am-4pm

Entrance to the visitor centre is free, and you can enjoy a coffee and snack in the award winning Kingfisher café .

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Our August Craft Month Market plans are shaping up nicely!
Sunday 25th August 10am-4pm


Maker announcements coming soon.
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Don’t walk, RUN – we have weekend plans for you!

☀️ Summer postcard trail.
🎨 Sam Allen exhibition.
🖼️ North Down Craft Collective Pop Up - Sunday 30th.
🎵 Crystal Dawn acoustic set Sunday 30th.

Check out our website for full details.
https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/castle-espie/whats-on

Just over a week to go until our next Pop-Up at !
Next Sunday, the 28th of July, 3 of our makers will be in the visitor centre showcasing their handcrafted work.
Catch up with metal artist Lindy , potter, Thomas , and Emma, "a mama who loves to sew."

Castle Espie is a hidden gem and worth a visit if you haven't been in a while.

10am - 4pm
Free entry into the visitor centre
Kingfisher café
Art gallery
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This month's pop-up makers are set up in the visitor area .
Ready to welcome you and chat about the inspiration and processes involved in their work.

Landscape artist , contemporary jeweller .mcmasterjewellery, and renowned potter will be at the centre today until 4.00pm
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There are still places available to spend an evening making paper birds with me at the Craft Room in Newtownards. Suitable for beginners, all tools and materials provided.

Tuesday 21 May
7-9 pm

Booking


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Our May craft pop-up will be back 2 weeks today!
Join artist , jeweller, .mcmasterjewellery and potter, on Sunday 26th.

Find us in the visitor centre from 10am-4pm.



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Our first collaborative event at
takes place this Sunday, 28th April!

Sarah , Adele , and William will be set up in the visitor centre from 10am-4pm for our first Craft Pop-Up

Sustainable textiles, wildlife art, and a selection of chutneys, relishes, and preserves all made here in the Ards & North Down Borough.

All our makers' work can be found in our retail space in Newtownards .


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A quick visit to today!
What a beautiful space for our upcoming pop-ups and fairs!
Flyers delivered and posters up!
Our first pop-up is less than 2 weeks away on Sunday, 28th April, 10 am - 4 pm

This year, we are excited to be working in collaboration with !
We have a programme of monthly craft pop-ups, a Craft Fair in August as part of August Craft Month, and a Festive Christmas Market in December!

3 makers will be setting up in the visitor centre on the last Sunday each month starting on 28th April with ,
and

Keep an eye on our socials for up to date info.
#2024

Yesterday was our final trading day of 2023, and what a year it has been!
Our relocation in October from Comber to Newtownards was a massive decision for us, and we really appreciate all the continued support from our regular customers and friends. We have welcomed lovely new faces in the last few months, and we are looking forward to continuing to showcase the very best in Northern Irish art and craft in 2024.

We have some exciting ideas for the upstairs space kicking off with our workshops, which can be booked online or in the shop.
Keep an eye out for updates here.

We would also like to thank you for the continued support for the North Down Craft Collective .
Our exhibitions and art & craft fairs are a great opportunity to meet the makers or view individual collections.
Thanks to our hosts and collaborators this year Culture - Ards and North Down
The Court House Bangor

It has been a busy year, and we are now taking a break.
If you need to get in touch, please email us at [email protected]

The shop will reopen on Tuesday 2nd January.

We hope you all have a restful, peaceful Christmas and a happy new year.

Debbie & William x

Our opening hours remain the same in the week leading up to Christmas...
Mon 18th - Sat 23rd 9.30am - 4.30pm

We will then be taking a break and the shop will be closed from Sun 24th Dec - Mon 1st Jan.

Normal opening hours will resume on Tues 2nd Jan.

🎄It's today!

🌞Don't let the pesky weather put you off!
The sun is due out at midday in Bangor, and we are indoors and in a well covered outdoor area.

12 - 5pm


👋See you there!

Dove trinket dishes 🕊️

🎄Only 2 days to go!🎄

🎁 Have you written your Christmas list yet?
Be sure to bring it on Sunday to our Christmas Art & Craft Fair !

🕛 Open 12 - 5pm

⬆️ Entrance via Bank Lane.

👋We hope to see you there
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Next up is my all time favourite, the North Down Craft Collective Christmas Fair in the beautiful Courthouse in Bangor this Sunday 12-5pm. This is not to be missed. 🎄

👉 Here is a reminder of the 21 artists and makers who will be showcasing their work on Sunday at our Christmas Art& Craft Fair

🎨 Plan your visit....we will have everything from festive chutneys and unique Christmas decorations to candles, knitwear, and works of art....

Sunday 10th December
12.00 - 5.00pm

Entrance via Bank Lane on the left of the building.



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🏤 The Court House in Bangor opened its doors as a live music and arts venue in October 2022. It has established itself as the heart of Bangor's local music and arts scene.

🎨 We are excited to be holding our 3rd art and craft fair in this iconic location and hope you enjoy visiting on Sunday.

Doors open 12.00 - 5.00pm



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🎄SUNDAY 10TH DEC
12.00 - 5.00pm
The Court House Bangor 🎄

The next 7 artists and makers who will be showcasing their work at our Christmas Art & Craft Fair are:

Dog Star Silver
Jenni Robinson Art
Markéta Babáčková

Olive Tree Bakes
Patricia Millar
Pretty Crafty Ceramics










Culture - Ards and North Down
Visit Ards and North Down
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Shop Newtownards
ShopBangor

Less than 2 weeks to go until our Christmas Art & Craft Fair at The Court House Bangor

SUNDAY 10TH DEC
12.00 - 5.00

We have 21 artists and makers taking part...here are the first magnificent seven!
Adele Pound Wildlife Art
Ali_P Art
Alison Hanvey
Barbie Blane Design
Calderwoodcraft
The Candle Bottle Bank









Culture - Ards and North Down
Visit Ards and North Down
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Shop Newtownards
ShopBangor