‘From Cushendall to Islandmagee’: A Craft Trail through County Antrim

Norma Beggs Textile Artist, Open Studio

This open studio event is part of the County Antrim Open Studios (CAOS) Craft Trail, From Cushendall to Islandmagee, showcasing the diverse work of participating makers and artists across the county.

For this event, Norma Beggs will be sharing the studio space of Willow Leaves Handmade Books in Broughshane. Visitors will be able to view a selection of original contemporary textile artworks inspired by colour, cloth and the landscape of the Causeway Coast, alongside Rosanne’s handcrafted artist books created using traditional and contemporary bookbinding techniques.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to chat informally with both artists about their inspiration, materials and creative processes.

Open 10.00am–6.00pm on 1 August 2026

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