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Hillhead Crafts deliver bespoke craft classes and workshops such as scrapbooking, card making, candlemaking and creative embroidery.

Hillhead Crafts has been in operation since 2011 and is run by Lorna and Michael Watson, who live in the rural area of Ballystockart, near Dundonald, Belfast. The company sell craft making kits and supplies, and deliver a number of bespoke craft classes and workshops, which aim to help build confidence and the skills of the participants. They cover a range of craft topics including:

• Scrapbook C

lasses or Memory Book Making
• Card Making & Papercrafting
• Altered Frame or Mirror
• Brooches
• Felt Making
• Gift Boxes
• Creative Embroidery
• Wedding Stationery
• Candle Making
• Soap Making & Bath Bomb Making

Currently the workshops take place in either their bespoke home studio on the outskirts of Belfast, or in venues across Northern Ireland to suit different groups. Hillhead Crafts caters for various church and community groups, day care centres, groups of friends, hen parties and children's parties. Follow our page for great craft ideas, tips, updates on our workshop dates and times, photos of our fans having fun as they learn and special offers on products made, craft kits and supplies.

29/05/2026

Mixed media workshop last night at the studio where we added dimension to the front of a notebook using various techniques and items. Once dry, these were painted and again allowed to dry before using rub n buff to add metallic highlights.

26/05/2026

Beautiful morning spent in the company of some lovely ladies at the Royal British Legion in Kilkeel. Forgot to get photos but everyone made a tag, decorated a gift bag and made an accompanying greeting card. All ready to gift when the occasion arises. Well done ladies. And thanks to Fiona for a beautiful lunch.

24/05/2026

Another busy day yesterday in the studio compiling 23 seascape kits ready for dispatch. Fabrics had been prepared and dyed, templates cut, fibres bundled and beads bagged and it was all down to packaging the components. More provided in the kits than required but it's important to give a choice as each person embarks on their creative journey in producing their visual art. Of course there will be guidelines, hints and tips and a picture of a finished piece to provide inspiration. Suitable for all skill levels. I am running this as a workshop on 1stJuly at 7pm for anyone who prefers to be guided through the stages and the kit is also available in the shop for anyone who wants to give this a go at home.

22/05/2026

Transformed this little jute bag from ordinary to extraordinary with a simple makeover! 🌟 Now, I'm on a mission to find more of these hidden gems so you can unlock your creative potential too - no experience necessary! 💡

20/05/2026

A huge thanks to Rosemary and all the ladies at Seymour Street Methodist for a warm welcome to their craft group last night. From the moment I arrived, Rosemary was on hand with trolley to help me unpack the car and get everything moved inside. The groups creativity shone bright as the ladies decorated their candle jars before filling with dried flowers and botanicals. We then had a break for a sumptous supper (including pavlova and cheesecake) before embarking on making beeswax candles for the tops of the jars. A lovely fun, creative and social evening with great camaraderie.

19/05/2026

Exciting news! 🎉 Our brand new summer workshops are now live on our website at www.hillheadcrafts.co.uk! 📅 We're thrilled to announce the return of our popular Silk painting for Beginners workshop, taking place on 10 August. 📆 This incredibly therapeutic craft is perfect for anyone looking to unwind and express their creativity. You'll be guided step by step through the process, and before you know it, you'll be creating your own stunning masterpieces that you'll be proud to show off! 🎨 Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to try something new, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to discover the joy of silk painting. So why not treat yourself to a fun and relaxing day out? Book your spot now and get ready to unleash your creativity! 🎉

17/05/2026

Well that's Balmoral Show 2026 done and dusted for another year. I always like to visit the exhibits of Art and Craft Ideas to gather inspiration and possible workshop ideas and it didn't disappoint. The pictures made from little pebbles and the embroidered felt glasses pouches caught my eye. The floral arrangements are always stunning. How cute are these little miniature arrangements?

09/05/2026

Studio day today, preparing hand dyed fabrics for a new workshop. And I have the coloured fingers to prove it. The landscape embroideries have been really popular, so now I am offering a seascape embroidery - smaller versions of the ones illustrated below. A blend of applique and simple stitches as well as learning how to make your own fabric beads. Watch this space for more details.

05/05/2026

A great start made by Jeanette and Christine on their landscape embroidery projects. I would love to see how these develop. If you are thinking of giving embroidery a go - then why not check out the website for more embroidery projects at www.hillheadcrafts.co.uk

04/05/2026

Playing with paper today - hard to get some good photos but I was able to create an A6 Folio using one 12x12 sheet of paper. With just 3 scores on the scoreboard, I created this 10 page folio with 6 pockets. Now, I have got the prototype, watch this space to see how it develops into a finished piece.

28/04/2026

Join us for a unique and creative evening of landscape embroidery on Monday 4 May at 7pm, where you'll have the opportunity to unwind and express your artistic side! A few spaces are still available, so don't miss out on this chance to learn a new skill and take home a beautiful piece of art. Our workshop provides all the necessary materials, including a variety of threads and fibres, plus inspiring photographs to guide your creativity. You'll learn various hand stitching techniques to bring your landscape to life, and by the end of the evening, you'll have a stunning piece ready to be framed and cherished. Why not treat yourself to a relaxing few hours of doodling with needle and thread, and create a memorable scene that will be a wonderful reminder of a lovely evening spent with like-minded people? 🌄🧵

Address

Belfast
BT161XD

Telephone

+447899818648

Website

http://www.hillheadcrafts.co.uk/

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