Techniques

Ron Barrett is the head potter at Shanagarry Potters. He gets a lot of ideas from the natural world around him and makes simple, useful, and real handmade pieces that make life better.

Creating a pop art self-portrait is a fun process that involves tracing the image and adding a gradient effect. The end result shows how the artist wants to be seen.

Discover the unique and painterly quality of Japanese woodblock prints using washi paper, watercolor pigment, and a lot of patience, as taught by Irish artist Kate McDonough at the Chester Beatty Museum.

Gavin, a fifth-year art student, is creating a bas-relief panel using paper clay, a technique where the image stands out from the back slab of clay, and enjoys working with the versatile medium.

Katelyn likes to paint because it makes her feel calm and happy. She likes to use different colours and styles to make her own unique art.

If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a theatre production, then you're in for a treat!

Glass is one of the most ubiquitous and yet least understood materials in our lives. From the windows that let in light to the mirrors that reflect our images, glass is everywhere, yet we rarely think about the process by which it is made.

Art is a limitless form of self-expression that allows you to create whatever you desire, without the pressure of perfection, and it is ultimately up to you to define what art means to you.

Batik is a unique dyeing technique that uses wax resist to create intricate patterns on fabric.

Pinhole photography is a beautiful and fun way to take pictures. It uses a dark box with a tiny hole to make an image, and the simple materials and hands-on process help you understand photography better.

Henna is a beautiful form of art that has been a part of many cultures for a long time and it allows people to express themselves through intricate and unique designs.

Meet Geraldine Wisdom, a professional artist who has been working with rushes since she was 10 years old. Growing up beside Lochberg, she was fascinated by the beauty and versatility of the rushes that grew around her.

Eben makes beautiful flamework objects from glass in his garden shed!