Crafters, Artists and Makers

Our makers are a collective of talented, passionate characters who warmly welcome you to explore their creative spaces this March, giving you the opportunity to experience their craft on a very personal level with these intimate experiences. Enjoy their enthusiasm and hear what inspires and motivates them – it’s infectious!

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Meet the Makers

Awaken your Giant Spirit

Frankie Creith Art

Frankie Creith's gallery offers creative encouragement for all in the heart of Portrush.
The Boat House Gallery and Studio

Explore the Boat House Gallery and Studio, which is home to a collective of six talented creatives, close to the Giant's Causeway.
The Designerie & Makers House

The Designerie is a retail experience and creative hub set over two floors in the centre of Bushmills village
Atlantic Craft NI

Louise & Trevor McLean are both accomplished basketmakers. Basketmaking workshops are regularly held at the premises, and visitors are welcome to explore the completed works at this cosy studio space outside Portrush.
Stone Row Artisans

Meet members of Stone Row Artisans artistic collective and try your hand at learning new artistic skills and crafts.
Fiona Shannon Ceramics

Fiona Shannon Ceramics runs a range of pottery workshops suitable for both adults and children. Book in for a variety of different workshops to explore the world of clay and let your creativity run wild
Adam Frew Ceramics

Adam Frew creates clean, traditional ceramics from his rural studio space in Aghadowey.
The Blackheath Pottery

The Blackheath Pottery is a unique pottery house and café, situated between Coleraine and Garvagh.
Benefield Spencer Glass

Benefield Spencer provide glass making experiences with facilitated classes and workshops from their beautiful farm property in Ballintoy.
Valkyrie Craft Boatmakers

John from Valkyrie Craft is a practising builder of traditional canoes, kayaks and other associated skin-on frame boats.
Elements Studio Art and Crafts

Artist McCall Gilfillan of Elements Studio provides experiences in her stunning beachfront location, ideal for creative exploration.
The Puffin Gallery

The Puffin Gallery showcases an eclectic range of fine art and crafts from Northern Ireland. They organise special exhibitions regularly and offer classes in different media.