Ulster Folk &Transport Museum

Creative Arts & Crafts Programme 2017 _ 2018

Creative Arts & Crafts Programme at The Ulster Folk & Transport Museum

2017 – 2018

The preservation and promotion of craft has always been important at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum. Making something can have a positive impact on people’s lives. It can create space to relax and socialise, allow for the learning of new skills and the sharing of ideas. Understanding how something is made, the history of the craft and if the materials are ethically sourced has become important to both consumers and makers.

We offer a large and varied range of workshops so why not try something new. The Woodwork classes proved particularly popular last year so we have scheduled extra classes to meet the demand. We have included some basic sewing classes for those of you wanting to learn more about pattern laying and using a sewing machine.

This year we have added some intermediate level classes in Tiffany Glass and Blacksmithing to advance the skills of people who have previously been on a class. Our Basket maker has included some beginner level workshops to encourage people to ‘have a go’ at basket-making. The series of Crafternoon Teas will continue along with a special brunch with the Basket maker all in January.

So, why not take time out this year to learn a new skill or develop an existing one. We look forward to meeting you at one of our classes.

You can’t use up creativity.The more you use, the more you have.Maya Angelou

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A Date for Your Diary:

The Craft ExperienceCrafts and Skills Day

Sunday 10th September 201710.30am – 4.00pm

If you have never been to Craft and Skills Day at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum then come along this year with a friend using the free vouchers found at the back of this booklet. You can meet the tutors, see the finished crafted pieces you could make throughout the year and then visit the exhibit buildings where some of the classes will take place. Priority booking of classes is given to those attending the event. (Please note if you want to book any of the Blacksmithing, Basket-making or woodwork classes we suggest you come on the event day as these classes sell out very quickly).

Visit the Craft Hall to see the range of local food and crafts all of which are available to purchase. Artisans include:• Rachel Julca who makes

houses and street scenes in ceramic

• Camran Marshmallows who produce handmade gluton free designer marshmallows

• James Adair, Saddler, who provides handmade wallets, belts, purses, handbags

• The N.I. Guilds: lace, beadwork, patchwork, machine knitting, embroidery, weaving

• Helen Harty Glass maker• Wee ChoCo, handmade

chocolate bars in a variety of flavours including Eton Mess,

Lime and Chilli, Orange and Ginger and award winning Sea Salt Milk Chocolate

• Windmill Fabrics, fat quarters and sewing accessories

After shopping, have a coffee in our Ballycultra Tea-room, then walk around the Town and meet members of the Northern Ireland Guilds who will be happy to chat and demonstrate their craft.

If you have a special event, birthday, anniversary or Christmas gift to buy ask for a gift voucher with your booking.

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AutumnOctober 2017

Leatherwork: make a Personalized BeltSaturday 7th October Time: 11.00am – 3.45pmUnder the guidance of our Leatherworker, you will make a hand tooled leather belt. You will dye your leather and tool it before a brass buckle is added, ready to wear.Fee: £50/£45 + £10 includes materialsTutor: Aaron Leach Ref: 10/BELT

Be a ‘Smithy’ for the Day Saturday 14th October Time: 11.00am – 3.45pm Experience what it was like to work in a blacksmith’s forge in the nineteenth century. As well as learning some tricks of the trade, you will mould the iron to make a fireside poker and a firerake to take home.Fee: £50/£45 includes materialsTutor: Gerald Monaghan Ref: 10/BLAC(Please note participants cannot suggest their own metalwork project).

Tiffany Glass Sun-catcherSaturday 14th October Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm Taking autumn themes from nature and using an extensive colour palette you will be taught

how to take pieces of stained glass and fuse them together using copper foil to create a sun catcher for your home. No experience is required, just lots of enthusiasm.Fee: £32/£27 + £15 to tutor for materialsTutor: Roberta Larkin Ref: 10/TIFF

Dorset ButtonSaturday 14th OctoberTime: 11.00pm – 3.45pmA Dorset button was handmade by women before the advent of button making machines. These buttons were then sold in draper shops. Under the guidance of our experienced tutor you can spend the day learning how to make a Dorset button.Fee: £32/£27 + £6 to tutor for materialsTutor: Merle Osborne Ref: 10/DORS

Decoupage Box Saturday 21st OctoberTime: 11.00am – 3.45pmLearn how to paint and decoupage a box. Once complete, you can decorate it with 3D embellishments ready to hold a special gift, mementos or jewellery.Fee: £32/£27 + £7 to tutor for materialsTutor: Julie Greenlee Ref: 10/DBOX

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Lino PrintingSaturday 21st October Time: 11.00am – 4.00pmLearn how to carve a relief style print, similar to those used in the Museum’s Print shop. The class takes inspiration from the ceramics collection found in our exhibit buildings. Fee: £32/£27 + £6 to tutor for materialsTutor: Hannah Ferguson Ref: 10/LINO

An Old Town Shopping BasketSaturday 21st & Sunday 22nd OctoberTime: 11.00am – 4.00pmWith more people carrying their shopping in reusable bags why not take the opportunity to weave your own shopping basket? You will use both buff and brown willow for a natural look.Fee: £70/£65 materials includedTutor: Bob Johnston Ref: 10/SHOP(Participants must attend both days).

Harvest and Hallowe’en

Harvest Hearth Baking Saturday 28th OctoberChoose either session:Session 1 - 11.00am – 1.00pmSession 2 – 1.30pm – 3.30pmThe harvest is safely gathered in and preparations are being made for a celebration. Our tutor will guide you as you make and bake various types of bread adding fruits of the season for extra

flavor. Participants will use a griddle and pot oven in one of the Museum’s farmhouses. To end the morning you will make a straw harvest knot to take home.Fee: £20/£17 + £3 to tutor for ingredientsTutor: Margaret McCartney Ref: 10/HCOOK

The Blueprint - Natural Dyeing Saturday 28th OctoberTime: 11.00am – 3.45pmIndigo dyeing is a rich tradition all over the world. Indigo was the best substantive colour fast dye used for thousands of years. Come and learn how to prepare the indigo vat and try resist dyeing techniques on fabric.Fee: £32/£27 + £7 for materialsTutor: Diane Shaw Ref: 10/HNAT

Wood Carved Harvest MouseSunday 29th OctoberTime: 10.00am – 4.00pmJoin our wood carver and spend the day learning how to carve some Harvest symbols such as leaves, acorns and a mouse.Fee: £45/£40 +£10 to tutor for materialsTutor: Philip Steel Ref: 10/HCARV

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WinterNovember 2017

Handloom Weaving Saturday 4th NovemberTime: 11.00am – 3.45pm Learn the basics of weaving and then let your creativity loose! You will use strands of wool to weave various patterns as you make your own bespoke fabric. This can then be used to make a purse, cover a notebook, add a trim on a cushion or as a fashion accessory.Fee: Adults £45/£40 materials includedTutor: Roisin Aiston Ref: 11/LOOM

Small Wooden StoolSaturday 4th November Time: 10.00am – 4.00pmJoin our guest artisan David Cousley, a woodwork specialist, and spend the day hand crafting a traditional stool.Fee: £45/£40 + £25 to tutor for materialsTutor: David Cousley Ref: 11/WOOD

Beginner’s Sewing Bee: 1940s style Half ApronSaturday 11th NovemberTime: 10.30am – 4.00pmLearn how to lay a pattern, understand the pattern instructions, cut the material and use a sewing machine. You will

be able to make a 1940s style half-apron. Fee: £32/£27 + £8 to tutor Tutor: Claire Stewart-Wilson Ref: 11/SEWB(Participants are required to bring their own material).

Felt JewellerySunday 5th NovemberTime: 10.30am – 4.00pmThis workshop offers the opportunity to make various styles of fabric beads in felt. Once made, you will be able to embellish them before stringing them together to make a necklace. Fee: £32/£27 + £8 to tutor for materialsTutor: Dorothy Dinsmore Ref: 11/FELT

Spindle Spinning Saturday 11th NovemberTime: 11.00am – 3.30pmIn this class you will hear how people manufactured woollen fabric at a local level as well as learning about the process itself: carding, drafting and spinning. A spindle will be used initially to spin the wool fibres, later in the day you will get the opportunity to use a spinning wheel. Fee: £32/£27 + £5 to the tutor for materialsTutor: Merle Osborne Ref: 10/SPIN

Willow DaisySaturday 18th NovemberTime: 1.00pm – 3.45pmAs the seasons change, why not decorate your garden using a handmade willow daisy. Our Basketmaker will teach you how to weave the centre section and then create a double row of petals around the outside.Fee: £32/£27 materials includedTutor: Bob Johnston Ref: 11/DAISY

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A Ballycultra Handmade Christmas:

Make Christmas this year a handmade one. Join us to create your own distinctive festive trimmings and gifts. Over four days there will be something to suit most tastes. Hang a beaded bauble or willow decorations on your tree, place a rag-rug wreath on your door to welcome friends, create a decoupage box, a poker for your fire, bake traditional fare over an open fire or sew Rosie the rag doll for a child.

Day One: Saturday 25th November

Wooden BowlTime: 10.00am – 4.00pmJoin artisan David Cousley, a woodwork specialist, and spend the day hand crafting a traditional wooden bowl.Fee: £45/£40 + £20 to tutor for materialsTutor: David Cousley Ref: 11/XBOWL

Decoupage Stag’s HeadTime: 10.00am – 1.00pmSpend the morning decorating a small paper mache stag’s head using a decoupage technique. Fee: £25/£20 + £5 to tutor for materialsTutor: Julie Greenlee Ref: 11/XSTAG

Christmas Hearth BakingChoose either session: Session 1 - 11.00am – 1.00pmSession 2 – 1.30pm – 3.30pmIf you would like to experience making traditional bread similar to that used at Christmas in the 1850s then join this class and spend the morning in a rural farmhouse baking over an open fire. As you reminisce of Christmas in times gone by, the tutor will guide you as you prepare and bake a fruit brack and spiced scones. Fee: £20/£17 + £3 to tutor for ingredientsTutor: Margaret McCartney Ref: 11/XCOOK

Rosie the Rag Doll(11inches/27cms) Time: 10.30am – 4.00pmOur tutor will teach you how to use a sewing machine to make the rag doll’s body and dress. The hair is made with wool from our weaver. Then it’s over to you to draw her face with personality!Fee: £32/£27 + £7 to tutor for materialsTutor: Sian Ferguson Ref: 11/XRAG

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Day Two: Sunday 26th November

Redwork Embroidery Christmas Decoration Time: 10.30am – 4.00pmPopular in the 1800s redwork involves a simple technique working with one single shade of thread. Spend the day creating an embellished piece which will be turned into a Christmas tree decoration backed with tweed.Fee: £32/£27 + £7 to tutor for materialsTutor: Emma McAleer Ref: 11/XRED

Tiffany Glass Sun-catcher Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm Taking a Christmas theme and using an extensive colour palette, you will be taught how to take pieces of stained glass and fuse them together using copper foil to create a bespoke piece of glass artwork to add to your Christmas decor.Fee: £32/£27 + £15 to tutor for materialsTutor: Roberta Larkin Ref: 11/XTIFF

Christmas Rag Rug WreathTime: 10.30am – 4.00pm Using traditional rag rug techniques you will recycle old fabric to create a festive wreath ready to hang on your door at Christmas. Fee: £32/£27 + £8 to tutor for materialsTutor: Jenny Haslett Ref: 11/XRAG

Be a ‘Smithy’ for the DayTime: 11.00am – 3.45pm Experience what it was like to work in a blacksmith’s forge in the nineteenth century. As well as learning some tricks of the trade, you will mould the iron to make a fireside poker and a firerake to take home.Fee: £50/£45 includes materialsTutor: Gerald Monaghan Ref: 12/XBLAC(Please note participants cannot suggest their own metalwork project).

Day Three: Saturday 2nd December

Wood Carving – Lettering Time: 10.00am – 4.00pmJoin our guest tutor for a day of wood carving. You will learn how to carve in a Chippendale style focusing on old English lettering, leaf work, a flower and even a mouse. Fee: £45/£40 + £10 to tutor for materialsTutor: Philip Steel Ref: 12/XCARV

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Hand Beaded Christmas DecorationTime: 11.00am – 3.00pmUnder the guidance of the Beaders Guild NI you will learn beading techniques as you create a unique Christmas decoration. Fee: £25/£20 + £5 to tutor for materialsTutor: Stephanie McFarland Ref: 12/XBEAD

Christmas Rubber Stamps Time: 10.30am – 12.30pmDesign and carve your own rubber stamps using a lino print technique. These stamps can then be used to make bespoke Christmas cards or wrapping paper for friends and family.Fee: £20/£17 + £5 to tutor for materialsTutor: Hannah Ferguson Ref: 12/XRUB

Day Four: Sunday 3rd December

Pretty and Practical - Handmade Soap Time: 10.30am – 3.30pm Participants will create a felted soap, a lavender bathtub tea in a decorative jar and a selection of Christmas themed melt and pour soaps to be used in your home or to give as Christmas gifts.Fee: £32/£27 + £10 to tutor for materialsTutor: Suzanne Duncan Ref: 12/XSOAP

Patchwork Jute Shopping BagTime: 10.30am – 4.00pmCarry your Christmas shopping or give a gift in a personalized shopping bag. Our tutor will take you through the steps of making a patchwork design which is then attached to the bag.Fee: £32/£27 + £7 to tutor for materialsTutor: Sian Ferguson Ref: 12/XJUTE

Willow Christmas DecorationsTime: 11.00am – 3.45pm Whether you have a real or artificial Christmas tree this year, why not introduce some natural decorations? Under the tuition of the Museum’s award winning basket maker, you will make a small table tree, weave willow stars, wands and a wreath which you can then decorate yourself with greenery sourced from the Museum’s grounds. Fee: £45/£40 materials includedTutor: Bob Johnston Ref: 12/XWIL

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January 2018

Traditional Women’s Christmas Crafternoon Tea – Decoupage box Saturday 6th JanuaryTime: 1.30pm – 3.45pmLittle Christmas or Women’s Christmas was a tradition where, for one day, the men do all the household chores leaving the women free to relax. Have afternoon tea as you decorate a box using a decoupage technique. Fee: £25 + £3 to tutor for materialsTutor: Julie Greenlee Ref: 01/TDECO

Crafternoon Tea – Zip Brooch Sunday 14th JanuaryTime: 1.30pm – 3.45pmAfter the hustle and bustle of Christmas, relax and spend time with like-minded crafters over afternoon tea in the Museum’s 1900s Photographic studio. While away the time as you chat and, under the guidance of our tutor, learn how to sew a brooch using a zip. Fee: £25 + £3 to tutor for materialsTutor: Sian Ferguson Ref: 01/TZIP

Crafternoon Tea – Embroidered Handkerchief Saturday 20th JanuaryTime: 1.30pm – 3.45pmSpend a winter afternoon chatting over afternoon tea in the Museum’s 1900s Photographic studio. Learn simple embroidery stitches as you embellish the corners of a traditional cotton lady’s handkerchief.Fee: £25 + £3 to tutor for materialsTutor: Emma McAleer Ref: 01/TEMB

Tiffany Style Stained Glass Panel Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st January Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm Participants will be shown how to take pieces of stained glass and fuse them together to create an A4 panel.Fee: £60/£55 + £15 to tutor for materialsTutor: Roberta Larkin Ref: 01/LTIFF(Participants MUST have been on a previous Tiffany sun-catcher class and attend both days).

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Be a ‘Smithy’ for the Day Saturday 20th January Time: 11.00am – 3.45pm Experience what it was like to work in a blacksmith’s forge. You will mould the iron to make a fireside poker and a firerake to take home.Fee: £50/£45 includes materialsTutor: Gerald Monaghan Ref: 01/BLAC(Please note participants cannot suggest their own metalwork project).

Wooden Bowl Saturday 20th January Time: 10.30am – 4.00pmJoin artisan David Cousley, a woodwork specialist, and spend the day hand crafting a traditional wooden bowl.Fee: £45/£40 + £20 to tutor for materialsTutor: David Cousley Ref: 01/WBOWL

Leatherwork: Pet collar Saturday 27th JanuaryTime: 11.00am – 3.45pmUnder the guidance of our Leatherworker, you will make a hand tooled pet collar. The leather will be coloured and patterned before a buckle is added, ready for your pet to wear.Fee: £50/£45 includes materialsTutor: Aaron Leach Ref: 01/COLL

Felt MakingSaturday 27h JanuaryTime: 10.30am – 4.00pmThis workshop offers the opportunity to make your own fabric in felt. In the class you will learn about layout, inlay and separation techniques.Fee: £32/£27 + £8 to tutor for materialsTutor: Dorothy Dinsmore Ref: 01/FELT(Please note that felt making involves energetic rolling of the fabric).

Twisted Willow Sunday 28th JanuaryTime: 11.15am – 2.30pmStart the morning with brunch in our Ballycultra Tea Room chatting with Bob Johnston. He will answer your questions about growing and harvesting willow. You will then help harvest a crop of willow and use it to make a twisted living willow tree. Fee: £40/£35 includes food and materialsTutor: Bob Johnston Ref: 01/BWIL(NB: Participants must bring their own secateurs).

Small Wooden Stool Sunday 28th January Time: 10.00am – 4.30pmJoin our special guest artisan David Cousley, woodwork specialist, and spend the day hand crafting a traditional stool.Fee: £45/£40 + £25 to tutor for materialsTutor: David Cousley Ref: 01/WOOD

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February 2018

Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Hearth Baking: The way to the Heart is through the Stomach. Saturday 3rd FebruaryChoose either session:Session 1 - 11.00am – 1.00pmSession 2 – 1.30pm – 3.30pmParticipants will make and bake various types of bread using a griddle and pot oven in one of the Museum’s farmhouses. You will also learn about the tradition of giving a Harvest knot and make one to take home.Fee: £20/£17 + £3 to tutor for ingredientsTutor: Margaret McCartney Ref: 02/VCOK

Be a ‘Smithy’ for the Day – Heart Handle Poker Saturday 3rd February Time: 11.00am – 3.45pm Experience what it was like to work in a blacksmith’s forge in the nineteenth century. As well as learning some tricks of the trade, you will mould the iron to make a fireside poker and a firerake to take home.Fee: £50/£45 includes materialsTutor: Gerald Monaghan Ref: 02/VBLAC(Please note participants cannot suggest their own metalwork project).

Fauvist Still Life Painting Saturday 3rd FebruaryTime: 10.30am – 4.00pm Learn to paint a still life arrangement in the style of the Fauves. This 1 day class will teach you how to select a bold colour palette and make a beautiful painting based on the ceramics and flowers found in The Old Rectory.Fee: £32/£27 + £5 to tutor for materials Tutor: Hannah Ferguson Ref: 02/PAINT

3D Willow Heart Saturday 10th February Time: 11.00am – 1.00pm Decorate your home or use as a wedding decoration, a beautiful rustic 3D heart woven from natural willow and dogwood.Fee: £32/£27 includes materialsTutor: Bob Johnston Ref. 02/VHRT

Pretty and Practical - Handmade Soap Saturday 17th FebruaryTime: 10.30am – 3.30pm Participants will create a felted soap, a lavender bathtub tea in a decorative jar and a selection of themed melt and pour soaps to be used in their home.Fee: £32/£27 + £10 to tutor for materialsTutor: Suzanne Duncan Ref: 02/VSAP

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Plaited Rag Rug Saturday 17th FebruaryTime: 10.30am – 4.00pm Using a plaiting technique, participants will recycle old fabric to create a rag rug which will give a unique look to your home. Fee: £32/£27 + £10 to tutor for materialsTutor: Jenny Haslett Ref: 02/PLAT

Living Willow Chair Saturday 24th February Time: 11.00am – 3.45pm Always wanted something sculptural in your garden? This workshop will teach you about planting and caring for willow and how to plant a living sculpture. The Museum’s award winning basket maker will show you how to make a living chair for your garden in a day. (This workshop will take place outdoors so warm clothing is recommended.) Fee: £50/£45 includes materialsTutor: Bob Johnston Ref. 02/LIVI

Mixed Media Textile Art Saturday 24th FebruaryTime: 10.30am – 4.00pm Under the guidance of our tutor, participants will explore the Museum taking images on an Ipad. These will be used as inspiration to create prints and drawings on paper and fabric. On the second day participants will use hand and machine embroidery to create a layered textile piece.

Fee: £32/£27 + £10 to tutor for materials Tutor: Emma McAleer Ref: 02/TEXT

Leatherwork: make a Personalized Belt Saturday 24th February Time: 11.00am – 3.45pmUnder the guidance of our Leatherworker, you will make a hand tooled leather belt. You will dye your leather and tool it before a brass buckle is added, ready to wear.Fee: £50/£45 includes materialsTutor: Aaron Leach Ref: 02/BELT

Handloom Weaving Sunday 25th FebruaryTime: 11.00am – 3.45pm Learn the basics of weaving and then let your creativity loose! You will use strands of wool to weave various patterns as you make your own bespoke fabric. This can then be used to make a purse, cover a notebook, add a trim on a cushion or as a fashion accessory.Fee: £40/£35 materials includedTutor: Roisin Aiston Ref: 02/LOOM

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March 2018

Northern IrelandCreativity Month

Needlefelt March HareSaturday 3rd MarchTime: 10.30am – 4.00pmThe hare was a common sight in rural areas at this time of year. Join our tutor to learn how to make a hare using a needlefelting technique. Fee: £32/£27+ £7 to tutor for materialsTutor: Dorothy Dinsmore Ref: 03/HARE

Wood Carving: Lettering Saturday 3rd MarchTime: 10.00am – 4.30pmJoin our guest tutor for a day of woodcarving. You will learn how to carve in a Chippendale style focusing on old English lettering. Fee: £45/£40 + £10 to tutor for materialsTutor: Philip Steel Ref: 03/CARV

A Beaded Bracelet Saturday 3rd MarchTime: 10.30am – 3.00pmUnder the guidance of the NI Beaders’ Guild you will learn an off loom bead-weaving technique to create a unique beaded bracelet. Fee: £25/£20 + £6 to tutor for materialsTutor: Stephanie McFarland Ref: 03/BRAC

Patchwork Flowers Tote Bag Sunday 4th MarchTime: 10.30am – 4.00pm Spend the day learning how to make patchwork flowers which will then be sewn to the front of a jute shopping bag.Fee: £32/£27+ £7 to tutor for materialsTutor: Sian Ferguson Ref: 03/PBAG

Be a ‘Smithy’ for the Day Sunday 4th MarchTime: 11.00am – 3.45pm Experience what it was like to work in a blacksmith’s forge in the nineteenth century. As well as learning some tricks of the trade, you will mould the iron to make a fireside poker and a fire rake to take home.Fee: £50/£45 includes materialsTutor: Gerald Monaghan Ref: 03/BLAC(Please note participants cannot suggest their own metalwork project).

Celtic Embroidery Saturday 10th MarchTime: 10.30am – 4.00pmGet ready for Saint Patrick’s day by embroidering a Celtic knot design textile piece. Learn how to transfer a design to fabric and use a satin stitch alongside French knots to complete your piece.Fee: £32/£27+ £7 to tutor for materialsTutor: Claire Stewart-Wilson Ref: 03/CELT

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Lobster Pot Saturday 10th MarchTime: 10.30am – 4.30pmUnder the tuition of the Museum’s award winning basket maker, participants will create a lobster pot based on a design used on the west coast of Ireland until the 1900s.Fee: £60/£55 includes materialsTutor: Bob Johnston Ref: 03/LOBS

Leatherwork: Pet Collar Saturday 10th MarchTime: 10.30am – 4.30pmUnder the guidance of our Leatherworker, you will make a hand tooled pet collar. The leather will be coloured and patterned before a buckle is added, ready for your pet to wear.Fee: £50/£45 includes materialsTutor: Aaron Leach Ref: 03/COLL

Celtic Cross Glass Sun-catcherSaturday 10th March Time: 10.00am – 4.30pm With a Celtic theme, participants will be taught how to take pieces of stained glass and fuse them together using copper foil to create a Celtic cross sun catcher for your home. No experience is required, just lots of enthusiasm.Fee: £32/£27 + £15 to tutor for materialsTutor: Roberta Larkin Ref: 03/TIFF

Small Wooden Stool Saturday 24th March Time: 10.00am – 4.30pmJoin our guest artisan David Cousley, woodwork specialist, and spend the day hand crafting a traditional stool.Fee: £45/£40 + £25 to tutor for materialsTutor: David Cousley Ref: 03/WOOD

Turf CreelSaturday 24th MarchTime: 10.30am – 4.30pmThe turf basket has been used in the homes of Ireland for centuries and has seen a revival in recent years. This workshop will allow you to weave a turf basket using brown and buff willow.Fee: £60/£55 includes materialsTutor: Bob Johnston Ref: 03/TURF

Fabric Book for Children Saturday 24th MarchTime: 10.30am – 4.00pmSpend the day sewing a ‘quiet book’ for toddlers about life at Coradreenan Farm. These fabric books have a sensory activity on every page such as lacing the farmer’s boots, hanging the washing and helping to plant the vegetables. Fee: £32/£27 + £8 to tutor for materialsTutor: Hannah Ferguson Ref: 03/QBOOK(Suitable for those with some simple hand sewing skills).

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April 2018

Spring Classes

Cottage Embroidery Saturday 7th AprilTime: 10.30am – 4.00pmWomen would have earned extra cash from doing embroidery in the homes. Under the guidance of our tutor you can learn some embroidery stitches and after viewing items from the Museum’s textile collection you can recreate small samples of their work. Fee: £32/£27 + £7 to tutor for materialsTutor: Emma McAleer Ref: 04/EMBR

Leatherwork: make a Personalized Belt Sunday 8th April Time: 11.00am – 4.30pmUnder the guidance of our Leatherworker, you will make a hand tooled leather belt. You will dye your leather and tool it before a brass buckle is added, ready to wear.Fee: £50/£45 includes materialsTutor: Aaron Leach Ref: 04/BELT

Metalwork: Coat Rack (Intermediate level) Saturday 14th April Time: 10.00am – 4.30pm Enhance your Blacksmithing skills by learning how to make a 3 hook coat rack. Techniques include

riveting, scrollwork, texturing, drifting and punching.Fee: £60/£55 includes materials Tutor: Gerald Monaghan Ref: 04/IBLAC(Participants MUST have attended a blacksmithing class previously).

Spindle Spinning Saturday 14th AprilTime: 10.30am – 4.00pmIn this class you will hear how people manufactured woollen fabric at a local level as well as learning about the process itself: carding, drafting and spinning. A spindle will be used initially to spin the wool fibres then later in the day you will get the opportunity to use a spinning wheel. Fee: £32/£27 + £5 to the tutor for materialsTutor: Merle Osborne Ref: 04/SPIN

Simple Sewing: Summer Tote Bag Saturday 14th April Time: 10.30am – 4.30pmFor those with some sewing experience, spend the day with our tutor learning how to sew a tote bag with front pocket and attach hard handles. Then you will be ready to carry all your summer essentials.Fee: £32/£27 + £12 to tutor for materialsTutor: Claire Stewart-Wilson Ref: 04/STOT(Participants will be sent a list of materials to bring on the day).

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From Thread to Cloth Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd AprilTime: 10.30am – 4.00pm For anyone who is interested in the process of weaving from strands of wool to cloth then join our tutor for a weekend of warping, threading, weaving and tying off. As you weave, you will learn various patterns to include in your bespoke fabric. Fee: £60/£55 materials included (it is necessary to attend both days)Tutor: Roisin Aiston Ref: 05/LOOM

Willow Plant Supports Sunday 22nd AprilTime: 10.30am – 12.30pm Spend the morning under the tuition of our award winning basket maker creating conical plant supports for your garden. Fee: £32/£27 includes materialsTutor: Bob Johnston Ref: 04/PLANT

Hearth BakingChoose either session:Saturday 28th AprilSession 1: 10.30am – 12.30pmSession 2: 1.30pm – 3.30pmWith the help of our tutor, participants will make and bake various types of bread using a griddle and pot oven in one of the Museum’s farmhouses. Fee: £20/£17 + £3 to tutor for ingredientsTutor: Margaret McCartney Ref: 04/COOK

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May 2018

Frame Garden BasketSaturday 5th MayTime: 10.30am – 4.30pmCreate a frame basket then weave coloured fresh willow around it ready to use for your summer gardening. Fee: £50/£45 includes materialsTutor: Bob Johnston Ref: 05/GBASK

Dorset Button Saturday 12th MayTime: 11.00pm – 3.30pmA Dorset button was handmade by women before the advent of a button making machine. These buttons were then sold in draper shops. Under the guidance of our experienced tutor you can spend the day learning how to make a Dorset button.Fee: £32/£27 + £6 to tutor for materialsTutor: Merle Osborne Ref: 05/DORS

Tiffany Style Stain Glass Panel Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th May Time: 10.00am – 4.30pm Participants will be shown how to take pieces of stained glass and fuse them together to create an A4 panel.Fee: £60/£55 + £15 to tutor for materialsTutor: Roberta Larkin Ref: 05/LTIFF(Participants MUST have been on a previous Tiffany sun-catcher class and attend both days of the class).

Embroidered Birds Saturday 12th MayTime: 2.00pm – 4.30pmSpend the morning learning simple embroidery stitches which will be used to decorate a fabric bird in a folk art style.Fee: £20/£17 + £5 to tutor for materialsTutor: Claire Stewart-Wilson Ref: 05/SBIRD

Metalwork: Coat Rack (Intermediate level) Sunday 13th May Time: 10.00am – 4.30pm Enhance your Blacksmithing skills by learning how to make a 3 hook coat rack. Techniques include riveting, scrollwork, texturing, drifting and punching.Fee: £60/£55 includes materials Tutor: Gerald Monaghan Ref: 03/IBLAC(Participants MUST have attended a blacksmithing class previously).

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Simple Garden Basket Saturday 19th MayTime: 10.30am – 1.30pmIf you have always wanted to try willow work but have been hesitant, then this entry level class is for you. During the morning you will create a basic garden basket that can be used over the summer as you potter in the garden. Fee: £32/£27 includes materialsTutor: Bob Johnston Ref: 05/GBASK

Indigo DyeingSaturday 19th MayTime: 10.30am – 4.00pmIndigo dyeing is a rich tradition all over the world. Indigo was the best substantive colour fast dye used for thousands of years. Come and learn how to prepare the indigo vat and try resist dyeing techniques on fabric.Fee: £32/£27 + £7 to tutor for materialsTutor: Diane Shaw Ref: 05/NATD

Wood Carving: Flower Plaque Sunday 20th MayTime: 10.30am – 4.30pmJoin our wood carver and spend the day learning how to carve a circular flower plaque. Fee: £45/£40 +£10 to tutor for materialsTutor: Philip Steel Ref: 05/FCARV

Needlefelt Garden Creatures Sunday 20th MayTime: 10.00am – 2.00pmUsing felt, participants will employ a needlefelt technique to shape the body and features of a garden bug such as ladybird or bee. The little creature will then be placed on a needlefelted flower.Fee: £25/£20 + £5 to tutor for materialsTutor: Dorothy Dinsmore Ref: 05/NBUG

Leatherwork: Pet Collar Sunday 20th MayTime: 11.00am – 4.30pmUnder the guidance of our Leatherworker, you will make a hand tooled pet collar. The leather will be coloured and patterned before a buckle is added, ready for your pet to wear.Fee: £50/£45 includes materialsTutor: Aaron Leach Ref: 11/COLL

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General Information

Classes are suitable for beginners except where stated. Materials are purchased from the tutors on the day of the class, cost as stated in the brochure. Where specific materials are required, a list will be forwarded before the start of the course.

Classes are mostly held in the Learning Centre classrooms (L on the Museum map). This area is wheelchair accessible, however if your class is located within an exhibit building this may not be the case. Please advise us if you have access needs when making your booking.

If you wish to buy a craft class as a gift you can request a gift voucher at the time of booking. This will be posted out to you once a place on the class has been confirmed.

Cars can be parked in the Town car park. The Museum is served by Ulsterbus (Belfast-Bangor). Bus stops are approximately a fifteen minute walk to the Town area of the Museum however be aware that there is a steep hill. Northern Ireland Railway also operate a service to Cultra Station.

Tea and coffee is provided. Participants may bring their own packed lunch or alternatively lunch is available to purchase in the Ballycultra Tea-room.

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Booking and Information on Fees

Places on a class should be booked as early as possible. There are several ways to pay for a class:• In person at the Folk Admission kiosk located in the main car park of

the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum• By telephoning 028 9039 5091 and paying using a Debit or Credit card• By returning a completed booking form with a cheque made out to

National Museums Northern Ireland • Online from 11th September 2017 www.nmni.com/uftm

Early booking is essential as we require a minimum number of people booked in order to run a class. If we don’t achieve the minimum number a class may be cancelled and refunds given. Refunds are only available if we receive notice in writing at least seven working days from the start of the class.

Full Fee: This fee should be paid by all participants except those who fall into the category below.

Concessionary Fee: Those participants who are wholly dependent upon state benefits, whether in the form of state pension, unemployment benefit or disability allowance plus anyone who is a student (proof of which must be shown at time of booking).

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BOOKING FORM It is important that all sections are completed. A separate booking form with full details MUST be filled in for each person in your party.

Name

Address

Postcode:

Daytime Tel: Mobile:

Email:

Course Title:

Ref. No: Course Date:

Course Title:

Ref. No.: Course Date:

I enclose a cheque for £ made payable to: National Museums Northern Ireland

Bookings cannot be accepted unless accompanied by payment. Any payment for materials are given to the tutor on the day of the class

Return completed forms to: Lauraine Lindsay Ulster Folk & Transport Museum Cultra Holywood, Co Down BT18 OEU Tel. +44 (0) 28 9039 5091 Email: uftmlearning@nmni.com

Free AdmissionCome along to Crafts & Skills Day, look at the items you can make by participating in our various classes and then visit the Craft Fair. Priority bookings can be made on the day payable by cash, cheque, debit or credit card.This voucher entitles the bearer to FREE admission to the Folk side of the Museum on Sunday 10th September 2017, 10.30am – 4.00pm. Please tear out this voucher and bring it with you on the day. We look forward to seeing you there. (Photocopies will be accepted).

One voucher admits two people.

BOOKING FORM It is important that all sections are completed. A separate booking form with full details MUST be filled in for each person in your party.

Name

Address

Postcode:

Daytime Tel: Mobile:

Email:

Course Title:

Ref. No: Course Date:

Course Title:

Ref. No.: Course Date:

I enclose a cheque for £ made payable to: National Museums Northern Ireland

Bookings cannot be accepted unless accompanied by payment. Any payment for materials are given to the tutor on the day of the class

Return completed forms to: Lauraine Lindsay Ulster Folk & Transport Museum Cultra Holywood, Co Down BT18 OEU Tel. +44 (0) 28 9039 5091 Email: uftmlearning@nmni.com

Free AdmissionCome along to Crafts & Skills Day, look at the items you can make by participating in our various classes and then visit the Craft Fair. Priority bookings can be made on the day payable by cash, cheque, debit or credit card.This voucher entitles the bearer to FREE admission to the Folk side of the Museum on Sunday 10th September 2017, 10.30am – 4.00pm. Please tear out this voucher and bring it with you on the day. We look forward to seeing you there. (Photocopies will be accepted).

One voucher admits two people.