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in Partnership with Ballymena Business Centre
Our Workshops
At Midtown Makers Gift Shop, we offer a diverse range of craft workshops designed to inspire creativity and bring people together. From arts and crafts sessions to more specialised classes such as crocheting for beginners, sewing, wet felting, photography, and quilting, there's something for everyone.
These workshops are tailored to help participants start or enhance a new skill or hobby, providing a supportive and friendly environment. Additionally, we host charity events where attendees can enjoy great company while contributing to meaningful causes. Our workshops are not only about learning but also about fostering community connections, sharing ideas, and enhancing wellbeing through creative expression and social engagement.
JOIN US - Book one of our workshops today
Unwind: A Sound Experience
Thursday 20th August
7pm-8pm
£15
Unwind: A Sound Experience
Relax your body - still your mind.
Unwind is a sound journey designed to help you slow down. Using soothing vibrations and calming frequencies, this session guides you into a state of deep rest. Let yourself drift, soften and simply be.
To book email: emmaf102@hotmail.com
Paints and Bakes Workshop
Saturday 15th August
1pm- 4pm
£25
Learn to paint a vase of flowers, and enjoy locally made sweet treats with Artist Ursula Meehan and The Bakery Room. Using
acrylic paint on canvas, this workshop is suitable for beginners.
All materials are provided.
Refreshments and traybakes provided.
Email Ursula to book your place:
Screen Print Ceramic Bunting
Saturday 29th August
10.30am-12.30pm
£28
As part of our August Craft Month celebrations - Tutor Áine McGuckin Ceramics:
A screen printing on clay taster event, making your own colourful bunting.
This 2 hour session will see you make colourful clay bunting, decorated using the screen print method, for indoor or out door use.
Suitable for age 14+, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Each participant will make 6 bunting flags which will be taken away for firing and returned to Mid town makers for collection 2 weeks later.
August Craft Month: Ballymena400 Traditional Craft Celebration
Thursday 20th August
6pm-8.30pm
FREE
Celebrate August Craft Month and Ballymena's Creative Heritage with a Captivating Showcase of Traditional Crafts.
Demonstrations and Taster Sessions:
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Try out wet felting
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Have a go at Crochet
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Watch Aran Knitting
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Bobbin Lace Making with Ards Lace Makers
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Sewing with Irish Linen
Exhibition of Historical Crafts
Sweet Treats and More
Hire the Workshop Space
Midtown Makers Gift Shop offers the ideal location to book space for the delivery of creative workshops, tutorials, demonstrations and small functions.
Located in the prestigious Midtown Makers Gift Shop, this open plan facility includes tables, chairs, accessible toilet, free Wi-Fi and a welcoming relaxed environment accommodating up to 12 individuals.
Booking can be made on an hourly basis between 10.00am and 4pm Monday to Saturday excluding public and bank holidays. Booking must be inclusive of your preparation time for set up and dismantling.
Hire Hourly Work Space
Boost your productivity and creativity with our flexible office access services, perfect for today's professionals.
Hourly/Day Workspace offers office space for the delivery of business and community working, whether you need a private room for a video call or in person meetings.
Located in the Business Hub, this workspace facility includes up to 4 desks, chairs, electric sockets, lift access, Wi-Fi and a welcoming professional environment. Additionally, it features access to a modern kitchen and washroom amenities, providing convenience and comfort for both short and extended stays.
Booking can be made on an hourly basis between 10am and 4pm Monday to Saturday excluding public and bank holidays.