Creative Peninsula August 2026 – “Musical Instruments” Meet the Maker
To celebrate the arrival of the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil, we invite you to Meet the Makers of local, beautifully hand-crafted musical instruments.
Featuring three of our finest local craftsmen William Smyth Harps, Boardman Violins and Avalon Guitars, this evening will provide an opportunity to hear how their instruments are crafted and played and to chat to the makers behind them.
Creative Peninsula, now in its 25th year, is a thriving annual festival of creativity taking place in the picturesque Borough of Ards and North Down.
The region is well known for its many artists and makers and during Creative Peninsula visitors can view their work, purchase or commission a unique piece or art or try their hand in a workshop.
Why not join us for this celebration of creativity as part of August Craft Month!
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Event Address: Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4NP
Suitable For: All Ages
Accessibility Information
Wheelchair Accessible, Toilets on-site
Organiser: : Ards Art Centre
Event Email: : arts@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Event Website: : https://creativepeninsula.andculture.org.uk/
Event Memberships
Craft NI Makers Directory
All August Craft Month events are run independently by the event organisers. For questions regarding this event please contact the event organiser directly.