Midtown Makers

11/09/2026

Beginners Fused Glass Workshop:

Learn how to cut glass, use frit and stringers to then produce 2 fused glass panels which can be made into t-lights with glass artist Tonia Kennedy from Glass4Class

A fused glass workshop aimed at beginners to introduce the fun of producing your own t-lights.

Beginners will be taught how to produce a fused glass tile using frit (crushed glass), stringers and how to cut base glass. There will be 2 fused tiles produced which will be taken away , fused in a kiln and can then be collected from Midtown Makers when notified approximately a week later. Please feel free to bring a "simple" image for your second piece but images will be supplied for you to choose from.

Book your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginners-fused-glass-workshop-tickets-1998365178042

11/09/2026

Memory Bears by Penny & Rose Memory Bears :

Orders received in September will be made for Christmas 🧑‍🎄
After that Michelle will keep making but can't guarantee for Christmas due to how busy she will be with orders.

10/09/2026

Destash Event, Midtown Makers, 24th September 6.00 - 8.00. Loads of bargains, from Aine Mcguckin Ceramics, B&J Crafts, Sally's Sewing Box, Felting Crazy, Wicked Princess Beads, Kitty Dickson Artworks, Glass4Class , ,

09/09/2026

🧁🍰🫖We are hosting our annual Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Everyone is welcome to join us on Friday 25th September, from 10.30am. We will have tea, coffee, and of course lots of tasty bakes.

It is a great opportunity to catch up with friends whilst doing something for charity.

We will also have our Handmade Hamper Raffle, full of locally made gifts from our talents artisans and makers.

Macmillan is 98% funded by voluntary donations and with your help they can deliver the vital support people living with cancer need – whoever and wherever they are.

There are currently more than 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK and this number is rising, with someone diagnosed every 75 seconds. But Macmillan is doing whatever it to takes to ensure that everyone gets the best care available.

They work with partners to provide services for people living with cancer at every stage of their cancer experience, including the Macmillan Support Line, award-winning cancer booklets, their Online Community, and Macmillan professionals.

08/09/2026

🎉Congratulations 🎉 to our Ballymena 400th Birthday card making competition winner Hannah. Well done to everyone who made a card, they are all on this at the front of the shop for anyone to see.

08/09/2026

For all you crafters, a day out to treat yourself 😀😀

12-15 November | Lisburn

04/09/2026

🤩We have been Shortlisted for the High Street Heroes Awards! Thank you so much to everyone who voted for us ❤️

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Ballymena Means Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry Retail NI

Congratulations to all those making the 2026 Retail NI High Street Heroes Shortlist. Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be revealed on 23rd September

04/09/2026

🎨🐈‍⬛🎃 Halloween Paint and Bakes Workshop

Thursday 29th October
5pm-8pm
£25

Learn how to paint with acrylics on canvas with Artist Ursula Meehan, and create your own spooky Halloween painting.

Beginners and experienced painters welcome. Traybakes will be provided by local baker Pamela of The Bakery Room.

Email Ursula to book: [email protected] U.Fitz Art Ursula Meehan

03/09/2026

We are pleased to introduce you to our latest member Breda from Breda'skitchen. Breda brought samples of her delicious chutneys for us to taste in her interview and had Jim convinced on the first bite!

"I love a good Cheeseboard and an even better Chutney, after trying numerous different chutneys I felt there was always something missing, so by creating my own I had control what ingredients to use and experiment with.

Last October I decided after a lot of persuasion to sell it. Hence grew Breda's Kitchen. I thrive on keeping busy so after a 3am to 11am start in my full-time job at Belfast International Airport I go home nap for a bit and then make chutneys, salsas & preserves in the heart of our home. Since then, I've created 15 in a range that include chutneys, salsas, preserves and marinades."

Continue reading on our blog:

I thrive on keeping busy so after a 3am to 11am start in my full-time job at Belfast International Airport I go home nap for a bit and then make chutneys, salsas & preserves in the heart of our home.

03/09/2026

🎨Another NEW workshop for Midtown Makers - learn how to create art works by cutting out designs on lino and printing them onto fabric. The theme for the first beginners workshop is Autumn Lino Printing on Irish Linen.
Learn how to create unique lino prints and make your own framed autumn linen print to take home and display.​
Saturday 12th September
10.30am - 1pm
£40
You will be guided in the techniques of lino printing, cutting out an autumnal design which you will print on a piece of linen and frame.
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All tools and materials are provided. You are advised to wear old clothes as this can sometimes be a messy craft! Aprons will be provided.

Book Now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autumn-linoprinting-on-linen-tickets-1998208775237

🎨Another NEW workshop for Midtown Makers - learn how to create art works by cutting out designs on lino and printing them onto fabric. The theme for the first beginners workshop is Autumn Lino Printing on Irish Linen.

Learn how to create unique lino prints and make your own framed autumn linen print to take home and display.​

Saturday 12th September
10.30am - 1pm
£40

You will be guided in the techniques of lino printing, cutting out an autumnal design which you will print on a piece of linen and frame.
​
All tools and materials are provided. You are advised to wear old clothes as this can sometimes be a messy craft! Aprons will be provided.

Book Now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autumn-linoprinting-on-linen-tickets-1998208775237