Things to do in Newtownards

Artist Talk: Karen Hamilton

Karen Hamilton | Artist Talk Ards Arts Centre Thursday 17 September 7.30pmFree (pre-booking required)Join us for an artist talk with Karen Hamilton as she discu…

Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards

Creative Class: Beginner/Refresher Ceramics With Tracey Johnston

Monday 7pm - 9pm 10 weeks commencing: Monday 21 September Fee: 185 includes materials and kiln firing Note no class Monday 26 OctoberThis course will be a struc…

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Creative Class: Drawing Skills: Inspiring Sketchbook Drawings With Pandora Butterfield

10 weeks Commencing 21 September Mondays, 10am 12noon Facilitated by Pandora Butterfield Fee: 79.50 Note no class Monday 26 October 2026Inspiring sketchbook dra…

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Creative Class: Ards Guitar Circle

Ards Guitar Circle 10 weeks, commencing 21 September Mondays, 7pm 8.30pm Facilitated by Paddy Anderson Fee: 150.00 No class Monday 26 OctoberDo you want to make…

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Kilmood Art Club Exhibition

An exhibition by Kilmood Art Club will be showing in the Graffan Gallery at Castle Espie from 10th October to 8th November.

Castle Espie Wetland Centre, Newtownards

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Land, Sea & Sky Exhibition

From artists Libby Mulqueeny, Helen Sanlon and Pat McLaughlin. Running from 14th November - 13th December.

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Creative Class: Watercolour With Trisha Campbell

Morning Class: 10 weeks, Commencing Tuesday 22 September Tuesdays 11am 1pm Facilitated by Trisha Campbell UWS Fee: 79.50This class will guide you through the ba…

Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards

Creative Class: Illustration With Bernice Anderson

Morning Class: 10 weeks Commencing 23 September Wednesdays 10am 12noon Facilitated by Bernice Anderson Fee: 79.50Course participants will learn simple drawing a…

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Creative Class: Silversmithing Techniques With Diane Lyness

10 weeks Commencing Thursday 24 September Thursdays 1pm 3pm Facilitated by Diane Lyness Fee: 190 includes basic materialsSuitable for beginners with no previous…

Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards

Creative Class: Morning Class: Floral Art With Maureen Mulligan

Thursdays 10am - 12noon 10 weeks Commencing: Thursday 24 September Admission/Price 77.00 Tutor: Maureen Mulligan Suitability: AdultsLearn how to make traditiona…

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Creative Class: Mindful Drawing With Jo Hatty

10 weeks Commencing 24 September Thursdays 10am 12 noon Facilitated by Jo Hatty Fee: 79.50Drawing benefits wellbeing in many ways including reducing stress, imp…

Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards

Creative Class: Afternoon Class: Floral Art With Maureen Mulligan

Thursdays 1pm - 3pm 10 weeks Commencing: Thursday 24 September Admission/Price 77.00 Tutor: Maureen Mulligan Suitability: AdultsLearn how to make traditional, m…

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Exhibition Preview: Stuart Cairns and Sandra Kerr Gordon

You are invited to join us at Ards Arts Centre for the Opening Reception of exhibitions: From the Far Wide to the Near Shore by Stuart Cairns and The Body Remem…

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Creative Class: Calligraphy With Jacquie Brachi

10 weeks Commencing 24 September Thursdays 7pm 9pm Facilitated by Jacquie Brachi Fee: 79.50Students will learn a range of skills that can be applied to write le…

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Creative Class: Drawing Practice With Elaine Burke

Drawing Practice: From Observation to Expression 8 weeks Commencing 25 September Fridays, 10am 12noon Facilitated by Elaine Burke Fee: 95 No class Friday 23 and…

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Friday Night Live: Wilfie Gilbert

Friday Night Live, bring a bottle, sit back, relax and enjoy the best affordable live music in town!Wilfie is an immensely talented songwriter and musician who…

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Creative Class: Mosaic Making

Afternoon Class: 8 weeks, commencing 30 September Wednesdays 1.30pm 3.30pm Facilitated by Geraldine Cooper Fee: 120.00 Includes all materialsIn this course you…

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Workshop: Wellbeing With Clay Workshop With Sandra Gordon Kerr

Wellbeing with Clay Half day Workshop Ards Arts Centre Sat 10 Oct 10am-1pm Facilitated by Sandra Gordon Kerr Fee: 30Reflecting the themes of Sandras current exh…

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Creative Class: Learn To Knit

Evening Class: 6 weeks, Commencing 13 Oct Tuesdays 7pm 9pm Facilitated by Christine Casey Fee: 53.00 Includes all materialsHave you always wanted to learn to kn…

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Creative Class: Printmaking Techniques

Class: 6 weeks, commencing 13 Oct 2026 Tuesdays 7pm 9pm Facilitated by Rosie Ennis Fee: 65.00 Includes all materialsPrintmaking is a fun and versatile art form…

Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards

Workshop: Silver Stacking Rings With Diane Lyness

Ards Arts Centre Sat 17 Oct 10am 4pm Facilitated by Diane Lyness Fee: 72 includes materialsSpend a day of fun in the workshop with Diane Lyness and create a pai…

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Workshop: Beginner Watercolour With Trisha Campbell

Beginners Watercolour One Day WorkshopTrisha Campbell UWSFriday 23 October10am - 3.30pmFee 40 per workshopThis one-day watercolour day course is perfect for you…

Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards

SUPER Natural October Half Term 2026

Swap the spooky for a SUPER Natural family-friendly Halloween adventure this October half-term at WWT Castle EspieA magical day out at Castle Espie Wetland Cent…

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Friday Night Live: Brigid O'neill

Friday Night Live, bring a bottle, sit back, relax and enjoy the best affordable live music in town!Brigid ONeill returns to Friday Night Live at Ards, bringing…

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Workshop: Improver Watercolour With Trisha Campbell

One Day Workshop Ards Arts Centre Fri 30 Oct 10am - 3.30pm Facilitated by Trisha Campbell UWS Fee: 40This one-day course is for those who already have some expe…

Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards

Artist Talk: Stuart Marshall

Stuart Marshall | Artist Talk Ards Arts Centre Thursday 5 November 7.30pmFree (pre-booking required)Join us for an artist talk with Stuart Marshall as he discus…

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Exhibition Preview: Andy Parsons and Stuart Marshall

You are invited to join us at Ards Arts Centre for the Opening Reception of exhibitions: Watching a Sunset 8.52pm by Andy Parsons, and Picture Houses: From the…

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Leid AND Lairn 2026:'Hae a Bite an a Blether: Introduction to Ulster-Scots language

'Hae a Bite an a Blether: Introduction to Ulster-Scots language with Dr Dayna JostArds Arts Centre Friday 6 November 12.30pm-2pm 5, includes a snack and a cuppa…

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Workshop: Drawing A Sunset With Andy Parsons

Drawing a Sunset Half day Workshop Sat 07 November 10am-12.30pm Facilitated by Andy Parsons Fee: 20To accompany the exhibition Watching a Sunset 8.52pm artist A…

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Leid AND Lairn 2026: Ulster Scots Ceilidh Tea Dance

The Queens Hall, West Street, Newtownards 10 November 2pm - 4pm FREE book early to avoid disappointmentJoin us for a lively afternoon Tea Dance, combining tradi…

The Queen's Hall, Newtownards

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Friday Night Live: Ken Haddock

Friday Night Live, bring a bottle, sit back, relax and enjoy the best affordable live music in town!After an incredible sell-out performance and standing ovatio…

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Christmas Craft Market

Join us for the North Down Craft Collective Christmas Craft Market, featuring over 30 local artists and makers showcasing handmade crafts, local artwork and sea…

Castle Espie Wetland Centre, Newtownards

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Festive Morning Melodies with NI Opera

Festive Morning Melodies with NI Opera Ards Arts Centre Wednesday 9 December 11am 15 includes festive refreshmentsCelebrate the arrival of Christmas with a deli…

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Exhibition Preview: Helen Hanse and Alison Lowry

You are invited to join us at Ards Arts Centre for the Opening Reception of exhibitions: The Space Between by Helen Hanse and Rewiring: Women, Menopause, and Tr…

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Tours 2026: New Years Day Walk - Newtownards

Part of Experience Ards and North Down 2026Tip - Makes a great Christmas gift!Start the New Year off on the right foot, by exploring the rich and varied history…

Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards

Artist Talk: Helen Hanse

Helen Hanse | Artist Talk Ards Arts Centre Thursday 14 January 7pmFree (pre-booking required)Join us for an artist talk with Helen Hanse as she discusses her ex…

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