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Flowerfield Arts Centre is Portstewart's dedicated arts facility, offering superb facilities for creative arts. The beautiful old Georgian building is equipped with teaching facilities, including a well-equipped Media Workshop, Media Training Room, a state of the art Pottery Studio, a café-style reception and craft shop and a purpose-built 150-seater auditorium.
The facilities allow the centre to offer classes and teaching in traditional arts and crafts areas such as pottery, painting, textiles, creative writing but also in digital photography, video and sound editing, web design and much more.
The centre also includes a retail outlet for contemporary crafts, arts conferencing, fine craft makers studios, outreach provision and comprehensive disabled access, as well as wonderful galleries which boast a superb range of exhibitions throughout the year, with admission completely free.
Please contact Flowerfield or visit the website for more details on activities at the centre and their online engagement programme.
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Facilities
Attraction Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Open Mondays
Catering
- Picnic Area
Establishment Features
- Accept coach parties
- Toilets
- Wifi
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Payment Methods
- All major credit/debit cards accepted
Events
Thursday, 10th September 2026 - Saturday, 24th October 2026
Cloud Flocks & Herds | Helen Merrigan ColferBased at the Hook Head Peninsula in County Wexford, Colfer's practice explores the relationship between humanity and nature through layered, thought-provoking narratives.- more info
Thursday, 8th October 2026 - Thursday, 8th October 2026
National Theatre Live | The MisanthropeAward-winning Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) stars as Alice in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière's dark comedy. A brilliant novelist challenges society's carefully crafted lies but soon faces the consequences of speaking her truth in a world resistant to change.- more info
Saturday, 10th October 2026 - Saturday, 10th October 2026
Trick or Treat Centrepiece Bowl for 18+yrsCreate a charming pumpkin-shaped ceramic bowl with lid using hand-building techniques.- more info
Tuesday, 13th October 2026 - Tuesday, 13th October 2026
Mums Meet and Make | Birthday CrownsLearn some sewing machine basics to create a special celebration keepsake fit for any birthday star.- more info
Thursday, 15th October 2026 - Thursday, 15th October 2026
Calm Coastlines Oil Painting 18+yrsPaint your own tranquil coastal seascape in oils.- more info
Friday, 16th October 2026 - Friday, 16th October 2026
Poetry of Place | Creative Writing with Poet Moyra Donaldson for 18+rs | BallycastleThis workshop will look at why and how you might write about 'place'. Places where you might live or have lived; places you have visited; remembered places and imagined places – how can you best evoke a sense of them in words?
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Saturday, 17th October 2026 - Saturday, 17th October 2026
Kids Spooky Glass Suncatchers for 8+yrs | BallymoneyChildren will design and make two Halloween-themed sun catchers to brighten up their windows. Using colourful glass, kids will create their own spooktastic scenes featuring pumpkins, bats, ghosts, spiders, witches and haunted houses. They'll learn how to safely layer glass, explore colour and…- more info
Saturday, 17th October 2026 - Saturday, 17th October 2026
Moyra Donaldson | In the Voice Of: Persona Poetry for 18+yrsJoin award-winning Northern Irish poet Moyra Donaldson for a creative masterclass exploring poetry, identity and language.- more info
Saturday, 17th October 2026 - Saturday, 17th October 2026
Street Photography with Cathal McNaughton for 18+yrs | Yarn, BallycastleSaturday 17 October | 11am-2pm
Cost £30 full, £27 concession | Tutor Cathal McNaughton
YARN, Ballycastle
Join Pulitzer-prize winning photojournalist Cathal McNaughton for an immersive photography workshop designed for keen amateur photographers and above. You'll learn to see more intuitively,…- more info
Saturday, 17th October 2026 - Saturday, 17th October 2026
Weekend Wonders | Collage CreativeIt's time for little artists to get wintering and creating!
Join Linda's Weekend Wonders to make colourful animal collages.- more info
Thursday, 22nd October 2026 - Thursday, 22nd October 2026
Exhibition on Screen | Tokyo StoriesTokyo's vibrant artistic spirit comes alive in this journey through 400 years of creativity, from woodblock prints and Pop Art to Manga, film, photography and contemporary works.- more info
Saturday, 24th October 2026 - Saturday, 24th October 2026
Spooky House Clay Lanterns for 8-12yrsKids will learn simple sculpting techniques to build and decorate their own magical Halloween cottage using air-dry clay, ready to paint at home.- more info
Thursday, 29th October 2026 - Thursday, 29th October 2026
Palladium Portstewart | ObsessionA frightful and critically acclaimed Halloween screening. Baron "Bear" Bailey breaks a novelty charm to force his co-worker Nikki Freeman to love him, but the supernatural compulsion warps her mind into violent obsession, trapping him in a nightmare he cannot wish away.- more info
Friday, 30th October 2026 - Friday, 30th October 2026
Flowerfield Halloween Haunted HouseDiscover Samhain stories that inspired the Halloween celebrations we know today, and explore how Irish customs travelled across the Atlantic, sparking new traditions and connecting communities through the magic of Halloween. Get hands-on with creepy crafts, make mysterious creations and enjoy a…- more info
Wednesday, 4th November 2026 - Wednesday, 4th November 2026
Mums Meet and Make | Santa Cookie Plate DecoratingCreate a special keepsake for your baby's first Christmas as you paint a festive cookie plate ready for Santa's treats. Add your own creative touches and make a magical handmade piece to treasure each Christmas for years to come.- more info
Saturday, 7th November 2026 - Saturday, 7th November 2026
Lego Animation Workshop for 7-12 yr oldsMuch loved workshop where children create their very own Lego animation, introducing kids to the world of creative digital storytelling.- more info
Thursday, 12th November 2026 - Thursday, 12th November 2026
Vintage Posters | Local Landmarks Watercolour for 18+yrsLearn techniques for creating a vintage-inspired poster celebrating local landmarks.- more info
Saturday, 14th November 2026 - Saturday, 14th November 2026
Saturday, 14th November 2026 - Wednesday, 23rd December 2026
Saturday, 5th December 2026 - Saturday, 5th December 2026
Thursday, 10th December 2026 - Thursday, 10th December 2026
Christmas Craft Market at Flowerfield Arts CentreThe best festive market on the North Coast returns! Our annual Christmas Craft Market opens on Saturday 14 November from 11am-4pm and continues until 23 December.- more info
Saturday, 14th November 2026 - Saturday, 16th January 2027
Song and Shadow | Aaron DohertyThis exhibition features some of Doherty's most striking images of iconic musicians/performers, including Bruce Springsteen, Debbie Harry, Anthony Toner, Errol Walsh, Grainne Duffy, captured in unstaged, impromptu moments.
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Sunday, 15th November 2026 - Sunday, 15th November 2026
Tetrapak Printing | Local Landscapes for 18+yrsA creative introduction to dry point etching using recycled materials to create festive prints.- more info
Tuesday, 17th November 2026 - Tuesday, 17th November 2026
Mums Meet and Make | Botanical WatercoloursTake some time for yourself and join artist Elaine Harkness for a relaxed session. Create a colourful, playful botanical watercolour painting while exploring loose painting techniques and joyful colour combinations in a welcoming and supportive space.- more info
Thursday, 19th November 2026 - Thursday, 19th November 2026
Palladium Portstewart | InnerspaceWhen a test pilot taking part in a secret miniaturisation experiment is accidentally injected into a hapless store clerk, the two must work together to prevent the technology from falling into the wrong hands. A classic Joe Dante comedy sci-fi thriller.
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Saturday, 21st November 2026 - Saturday, 21st November 2026
A Wee Highland Coo for 8-12yrsIs there anything more Scots than a cute Highland Coo? Celebrate Ulster Scots Leid Week as kids create their own adorable Highland Coo, layering colourful materials to make the iconic cow's fluffy fringe and characterful features.
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Saturday, 21st November 2026 - Saturday, 21st November 2026
Ceramic Santa Stop Here Door Sign for 8-12yrsKids will design and decorate their own festive clay sign, adding Christmas trees, stars, snowflakes or even Santa himself! The sign will be glazed and fired, ready for collection at a later date.- more info
Saturday, 21st November 2026 - Saturday, 21st November 2026
Ceramic Wreath Workshop for 18+yrsA creative introduction to ceramic hand-building, where you'll sculpt winter botanicals such as holly and pine to create a unique Christmas decoration. With expert guidance, your piece will be glazed, fired and ready for collection at a later date.- more info
Friday, 27th November 2026 - Friday, 27th November 2026
Exhibition on Screen | Michelangelo | Love and DeathA cinematic exploration of Michelangelo's life, revealing the passion, rivalries and genius behind his Renaissance masterpieces, including the Sistine Chapel ceiling, David and Pietà.- more info
Friday, 27th November 2026 - Friday, 27th November 2026
Festive Tea Dance with the Leading LadiesA special festive tea dance with live music from the Leading Ladies singing. All your old-time favourites. Dancing, tea, coffee, scones and treats in time to get you in the festive mood!- more info
Saturday, 5th December 2026 - Saturday, 5th December 2026
Big Telly's Christmas Bear HospitalThe little bears have ended up in Bear Hospital again! Slips, sniffles, skids and scratches - and they have an utterly bonkers team of nutty nurses and dotty doctors looking after them!- more info
Friday, 11th December 2026 - Friday, 11th December 2026
Northern Lights Sessions | Anthony Toner in ConcertAnthony Toner returns to Flowerfield for an intimate evening of heartfelt songs, stories and exceptional fingerstyle guitar.- more info
Thursday, 17th December 2026 - Thursday, 17th December 2026
Palladium Portstewart | GremlinsAfter receiving an exotic small animal as a Christmas gift, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, which unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous creatures on a small town. A film that lurks somewhere between the dark shadows of comedy, horror and…- more info
