‘From Cushendall to Islandmagee’: A Craft Trail through County Antrim
Heather McFadden (Gobbins Crafts) Jewellery Maker, Open Studio
Heather is holding an ‘Open Studio Day’ at her studio in Islandmagee, on Saturday 1st August, as part of a craft trail, ‘From Cushendall to Islandmagee’ organised by County Antrim Open Studios (CAOS). The trail takes the visitor to studios and workshops in eight different locations across the county to view sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, furniture, handmade books, textile art and original artwork and prints.
Heather originally studied 3D design at Belfast art college and after graduating specialised in Goldsmithing. She undertook further studies in Kilkenny and Copenhagen before establishing a successful Goldsmithing Business in Newtownards. During a career break to raise a family Heather began teaching silversmithing in what is now Belfast Metropolitan College and over time diversified into a range of other crafts. During her time at BMC her students won a number of key UK awards for their work. Additionally, Heather has worked as a part-time consultant for City & Guilds in the development of Goldsmithing courses/exams for the international market.
Open 10.00am–6.00pm on 1 August 2026
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Event Address: Gobbins Crafts, 184 Gobbins Road, Islandmagee, Larne, BT40 3TX
Suitable For: All Ages
Accessibility Information
Limited parking 2-3 cars at a time No wheelchair access Toilets - 1 standard access
Organiser: : COAS
Event Email: : info@countyantrimopenstudios.co.uk
Event Website: : www.countyantrimopenstudios.co.uk
All August Craft Month events are run independently by the event organisers. For questions regarding this event please contact the event organiser directly.