Making Things Art & Craft Club | Summer 2026

A space for curious hands and creative minds ~ the Making Things Art Club invites children aged 9 to 12 to a week of hands on exploration, from weaving, kumihimo and macramé to paper craft and printmaking. Rooted in heritage craft and everyday materials, morning sessions run daily for 1 week in the ASTRL Fibres studio. Group sizes are small so every maker gets the time, space and individual attention to truly flourish. All materials provided.

When: Monday August 10 to Friday August 14 | 10am to 12pm (daily)

Where: ASTRL Fibres Studio | 412 Woodstock Rd, Belfast BT6 9DQ

Ages: 9 - 12 years 

Booking: When booking please leave a note of the email you would like to be contacted at for future correspondence.

About the tutor: Alison Pascoe is a fibre artist, craftsperson, tutor and the founder of ASTRL Fibres ~ a Belfast studio dedicated to heritage craft skills, established in 2016. Alongside her creative practice, Alison is a passionate tutor and community arts facilitator with experience leading inclusive workshops for all ages. She has delivered sessions for organisations including the National Trust, Queen’s University Belfast, the Ulster Folk Museum, Brink!, the Crescent Arts Centre, Island Arts Centre and local primary schools. For Alison, craft is more than just a skill ~ it's a mindful practice, a powerful form of connection, expression and a grounding way of thinking with your hands in a virtual age.

Cancellations Policy: For all refunds or booking transfers please notify Alison by email to hello@astrlfibres.com. Bookings are transferable. A full refund will be issued for refund requests made 15 days prior to the workshop date. No refunds will be given for cancellations in the 15 days before the workshop date.  If you book and pay but do not attend the workshop, no refund will be issued. In the unlikely event that the workshop is cancelled you will receive a full refund.