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08/05/2026

FLOWER POUNDED TOTE BAG WORKSHOP

Create your own beautiful botanical tote bag using real flowers, leaves, and foliage.
In this relaxing hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the art of flower pounding — transferring natural pigments and patterns directly onto fabric to make a one-of-a-kind nature-inspired tote bag to take home.

No experience needed
All materials provided
A calm, creative afternoon with nature
Tea/Coffee/treats provided

When: Saturday 23rd May
Time: 2–4pm
Cost: £15 per person

Spaces are limited
Use link in our bio to book your spot :)

23/04/2026

Sharlene is back for a brand new 3 weeks Sewing Course in Dressmaking!

During this 3-week course you will learn all the skills needed to start your journey towards creating a ‘me-made’ wardrobe tailored and completely unique to you. Your will learn how to use a sewing pattern, how to choose your size and what fabric will work best for your project.

You will make your own pair of pyjama bottoms and matching accessories (a hair scrunchie and sleep mask). This is the perfect first step towards making your own garments including wide leg trousers or shorts!

The sewing pattern and elastics will be included in the price of the workshop. You will need to bring your own fabric for the pyjama bottoms however this can be provided for an extra cost. You will need 3m of fabric for these projects.

You will need to bring your own sewing machine and sewing tools (scissors, pins, etc). A notebook is also handy to have to make notes as you go. If you do not have a sewing machine yet or are unable to bring one, please let us know and we can provide one for you.

Total Cost - £80

Time - 7-9pm

Dates - 8/15/22nd May

Tickets avaolable through the link to our website in our bio

13/04/2026

We had such a relaxing crafting afternoon yesterday with Andrea making and designing our own Clay Plates.

Along with a lovely bunch of women we had great craic and everyone plates turned out beautiful!

If your looking to get your hands on some clay, check Andreas classes out in the Island art Centre in Lisburn!

06/04/2026

Thinking about trying something new?

Join our Beginner’s Acrylic Painting Class — a relaxed, friendly introduction to painting, perfect if you’ve never picked up a brush before (or haven’t in years!).

Led by Paul Rogan from Nutgrove Art, this session is all about easing you in, building confidence, and having a great time getting creative. No pressure, no experience needed — just come along and enjoy the process.

• Learn the basics of acrylic painting
• Experiment with colour, texture, and simple techniques
• A calm, welcoming space to unwind and create

Whether you're curious, nervous, or just looking for a creative escape, this is the perfect place to start.

There are 2 dates for this class on the website to help suit different times that suit.
Spaces are limited — book your spot and give it a go!

Date: Wed 29th April / Wed 13th May

Time: 1-3pm / 7-9pm

Cost :£20

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17/03/2026

Grab a wee Bank Holiday Deal!!

We have discounts on 2 of our popular workshops this week to celebrate the bank holiday!

Our Spring painted doormat workshop has 30% until Saturday, it was £20 now down to £14
(Limited spaces left)
Sun 22nd
10.30-12.30pm

Aswell as our cheeseboard making workshop which has become a firm favourite, it was £50 now down to £40!!
Sun 17th May
2.00-4.30pm

Get in there quick to grab your spot! Being a friend or come along and meet some new people!

Tickets available through link in bio or below
theworkshopballynahinch.com

Happy Bank Holiday!

10/03/2026

Ceramic Dish workshop

Create your own unique dish in this step-by-step clay workshop with Andrea McCullough-Alderdice of relatively ceramics.

Using a cream bodied clay, you will create your own unique design by impressing decorative wooden stamps and applying underglaze colour directly to the clay.

No previous experience is required.

The work will be fired and clear glazed and returned in approximately two weeks.

All materials and aprons will be provided.

DATE: Sunday 12th April

TIME: 2-4.30pm

COST: £45

Tickets available through link in bio
Www.theworkshopballynahinch

This workshop is run by Andrea of Relatively Ceramics

19/02/2026

This months Craft Club is now live on the website!

February Craft Club – Special Saturday Edition!
Our February Craft Club will take place on Saturday 28th, 7:00–9:00 PM — a special Saturday gathering just for this month!

This is a relaxed, social evening for creatives of all kinds. Bring your own craft or the project you’re currently working on and enjoy time together with fellow makers. Whether you knit, crochet, paint, sew, scrapbook, or anything in between, everyone is welcome.

What to expect:

A friendly, welcoming space to craft

Time to socialise and collaborate

Share ideas, tips, and inspiration

Hot food snacks and sweet treats provided

BYOB welcome

Since it’s a Saturday night special (usually held last Friday of every month), we’re making it extra cosy with warm food and goodies to enjoy while you craft. (let me know if you have any food allergies/preferences)

Come along, get comfy, and share your love of creativity with the group — we can’t wait to see what you’re working on!

Age: 15+

Time: 7-9pm

Cost: £5

Book ticket via website, link in bio!

16/02/2026

Join ceramicist Jakki Trainor of Figment Ceramics for a two session workshop creating a row of tiny whimsical houses.

In week one you will design and make a selection of tiny houses concentrating on their shapes, details and impressed patterns.

In week two you will decorate your fired houses using underglazes in your chosen palette of colours, finishing them off with a transparent glaze. Your work will then be glaze fired and be ready for collection within 2 weeks.

You also have the option to purchase a wooden display board made by Lauren, to complete your tiny hamlet of homes.

Age: 15+

When: Wed 11th/18th March

Time 7-9pm

Cost £80

Where: The Workshop Ballynahinch

Tickets sold through link in bio.

11/02/2026

Baa baa Felted Sheep!!

Wendy from is back again in March, this time with the extremely adorable little lamb project.

Absolutely anyone can needlefelt under Wendy’s instruction and it is the most cathartic, relaxing activity.

(Confessions of a felting addict, since Wendy first took a class in the shop 3 years ago, i have become a huge lover of felting. It is the perfect cosy sofa craft!')

As always tasty treats and hot drinks are available to keep everyone’s energy up as they poke their little lamb into existence.’

All materials are provided in a take-home kit (wool roving, felting needles, foam pad, and accessories)

AGE: 15+

DATE: Saturday 21st March

TIME: 2-4pm

COST: £25

Ticket can be bought via the link in our bio

28/01/2026

Mending Workshop with So Sew Dressmaking

Bring your clothes back to life one stitch at a time…
Learn how to complete basic mending tasks by hand such as repairing a rip or
tear, fixing a button or hemming trousers. You will be able to carry on
practising these skills and doing basic alterations at home with your new
sewing kit included in the cost of the workshop.

Pick up practical sewing skills that save you money, reduce waste, and help
you feel more confident with a needle and thread.
Skills you will learn include a ladder stitch (or slip stitch) and blind hem stitch,
sewing on buttons and a demonstration on how to fix a zip.

The workshop cost is £30 and includes a sewing kit in a handy case to take
home (RRP £10). Spaces are limited.

Tickets available through link in bio

DATE: SUN 1st MARCH

TIME: 2-4pm

COST: £30

Address

4a Church Street
Ballynahinch
BT248AF

Website

http://www.theworkshopballynahinch.com/

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