© 2024 Midtown Makers Studios & Shop
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 18th June
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
August Craft Month: Ballymena400 Traditional Craft Celebration
Thursday 20th August
6.30pm-8.30pm
FREE
Demonstrations and Taster Sessions:
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Felting
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Crochet
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Aran Knitting
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Bobbin Lace Making
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Sewing with Irish Linen
Exhibition of Historical Crafts
Sweet Treats and More
Needle Felt A Cottage Garden Workshop
Saturday 20th June
10.30am - 1.30pm
£40
Needle felted cottage garden workshop with lots of wool, blue faced Leicester locks and needle felting.
All materials supplied with Tea / coffee and nibbles .Just bring your imagination.
Limited places, message Mary if you would like to secure a place via email: mb57@hotmail.co.uk
or Facebook link below.
Nuno Felted Scarf Workshop
Saturday 27th June
10.30am -3.30pm
Cost £82
Hand dyed Margilan silk to your colour choice, also learn the shibori tying technique.All materials and equipment supplied, please bring two small towels and a packed lunch.
This workshop is suitable for beginners and more experienced felters.
To book email Shelley:
Paints and Bakes Workshop
Saturday 13th June
12pm- 3pm
£25
Learn to paint a puffin, 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
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.
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 the Rankin Room
As part of the Ballymena Business Centre family, the Rankin Room is situated in the Business Hub, above Midtown Makers Gift Shop in the heart of Ballymena Town Centre on Church Street. The Rankin Room offers a premier location for businesses seeking a versatile meeting space.
The Rankin Room offers the ideal location to book space for the delivery of business and community workshops, tutorials, networking and small functions.
Located in the Business Hub, this open plan facility includes tables, chairs, Presentation TV, lift access, free Wi-Fi and a welcoming professional environment accommodating up to 20 individuals.
Booking can be made on an hourly basis between 10am and 4pm Monday to Saturday excluding public and bank holidays. Booking must be inclusive of your prepration 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.