The event in Bushmills Courthouse was supported by the International Fund for Ireland, as part of the Connecting Communities project.
Visitors had the opportunity to meet and talk to the talented makers, understanding just how they make their craft and how they came to start their business.
They included:
Lisa McGill – evocative seascapes capturing the drama and beauty of the Atlantic coast (Donegal).
Siobhan Gillespie (Happy Art) – colourful, joyful paintings inspired by Donegal’s landscapes (Donegal).
Moira McHugh (Perfectly Thrifted) – sustainable art transforming everyday materials into striking creations (Donegal).
Sandra Smith (Print Barn Folk) – family-run screen printing studio celebrating local heritage with hands-on workshops (Donegal).
Amy Campbell (No. 88 Jewellery) – minimalist silver jewellery influenced by the North Coast (Causeway).
Samantha Toussaint (Toma Craft) – sculptural work weaving natural materials with folklore and storytelling (Causeway).
Patsy Harbinson (Hooked on Rathlin) – Rathlin sustainable knitwear, decorative items, and community-inspired yarn art (Causeway).
Yvonne Moore – bold abstract paintings exploring emotion and the human experience (Causeway).
Simon Hogg (Dunluce Distillery) – handcrafted gins celebrating local botanicals and heritage (Causeway).
The day also featured a Mini Makers section, where children of all ages took part in drop-in creative activities that mirrored the makers in the room, including creating a woolly sheep.
Prior to the event, the makers took part in two, in-person training sessions - Marketing & AI with Debbie Rymer and Storytelling with Colin Urwin, helping them build their brand, share their story and present their work with confidence.
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Children having fun at the Mini Makers drop-in during the Crafted on the Coastline showcase at The Courthouse, Bushmills. Photo: ENTERPRISE CAUSEWAY
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Little hands, big imagination. The Mini Makers creative zone offered children of all ages the chance to get creative and be inspired by the makers in the room. Photo: ENTERPRISE CAUSEWAY
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The Crafted on the Coastline event was supported by the International Fund for Ireland as part of the Connecting Communities project. Pictured at the showcase event are some of the makers, along with project officers Cathy McGarry and Claire Heaney McKee (far left) and IFI Chair, Shona McCarthy (far right). Photo: ENTERPRISE CAUSEWAY
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Weaving Nature, Heritage and Home - Toma Craft’s Samantha Toussaint brings folklore to life in beautiful hand-crafted woven, sculptural pieces. Photo: ENTERPRISE CAUSEWAY