Midtown Makers

12/10/2026

Robins are one of our favourite birds, and here in Midtown Makers our artists and crafters have created paintings, cards, glass peices, home decor and more with images of the red breasted cheeky bird.

12/10/2026

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? If you are looking for a special card we have you covered, Woolie Wonders Cards & Gifts has re-stocked their shelves with handmade thoughtful greetings cards for all occasions.

10/10/2026

Let's Get Fizzy - Bath Bomb Workshop

Saturday 24th October
10:30am- 12:30pm
£25

​Come along and make some bath bombs with Miriam of Miriam's Wish Aromas. Lots of fragrances, colours and shapes to experiment with and have fun.

10/10/2026

Tonia shows us behind the scenes in her workshop at Glass4Class .Tonia works with cut glass to create cute sheep scenes, they they get put in the kiln to fuse together resulting in amazing decorative peices that she then attaches to tea light holders.
Want to try it yourself? Tonia is running a class here in Midtown Makers on Friday 16th October 11am-1pm, spaces are limited so book soon on our website!

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

NEW Beginners Fused Glass Workshop:

Learn how to cut glass, use frit and stringers to then produce 2 fused glass panels which can be made into t-lights with glass artist Tonia Kennedy from Glass4Class

A fused glass workshop aimed at beginners to introduce the fun of producing your own t-lights.

Beginners will be taught how to produce a fused glass tile using frit (crushed glass), stringers and how to cut base glass.

There will be 2 fused tiles produced which will be taken away , fused in a kiln and can then be collected from Midtown Makers when notified approximately a week later.

Book on Eventbrite or via Midtown Makers website (link in bio)

08/10/2026

Massive thank you to everyone who came to our Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee morning on 25th September, and to Linda for helping out again this year with the teas and coffees.

We raised £762.70 on the day. A very special thank you goes to Colin McElroy who donated £500 in remembrance of his late wife Jennifer McElroy. We are so sorry for your recent loss and hope your kind donation goes some way to helping families affected by cancer.

Our raffle for the handmade hamper was won by Claire Bamber, we hope you enjoy all the fabulous goodies Claire!

08/10/2026

Time to get spooky at Midtown Makers Gift Shop. Our makers have created unique home decor, autumnal scents, accessories and Halloween treats, all available now in Midtown Makers, Ballymena

08/10/2026

Ever wondered what makes customers stop, browse and buy?

Join MEA Council's brand-new Retail Safari: Specialist Artisan Food and Retail Inspiration Programme this October and discover how successful retailers transform great products into premium customer experiences.

This exclusive programme will take a small group of food and craft artisans behind the scenes of inspiring retail businesses, where you'll learn first-hand about:

Customer experience
Storytelling and branding
Visual merchandising
Premium product presentation
Business growth strategies

Programme Dates:

14 October – Online Introduction Session (1 hour – time flexible around participant)
21 October – Full-Day Retail Safari Experience (transport included)
4 November – In-Person Action Planning Workshop (2 hours)

Places are limited to just 6 participants, who must attend all sessions. A non-refundable commitment fee of £50 is required upon registration.

The programme is perfect for businesses with aspirations to exhibit at high-end markets.

Register now for Retail SAFARI: Scale Your Mid & East Antrim Artisan Business
Email [email protected]

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn, be inspired and grow.

07/10/2026

🎨🐈‍⬛🎃 Halloween Paint and Bakes Workshop

Thursday 29th October
5pm-8pm
£25

Learn how to paint with acrylics on canvas with Artist Ursula Meehan, and create your own spooky Halloween painting.
Beginners and experienced painters welcome. Traybakes will be provided by local baker Pamela of The Bakery Room.

Email Ursula to book: [email protected]
U.Fitz Art Ursula Meehan

🎨🐈‍⬛🎃 Halloween Paint and Bakes Workshop

Thursday 29th October
5pm-8pm
£25

Learn how to paint with acrylics on canvas with Artist Ursula Meehan, and create your own spooky Halloween painting.

Beginners and experienced painters welcome. Traybakes will be provided by local baker Pamela of The Bakery Room.

Email Ursula to book: [email protected] U.Fitz Art Ursula Meehan