What’s On
Whether you want to learn a new craft with local artisans, master new skills in the kitchen, or join a storytelling evening, each experience is designed to spark imagination, deepen connections, and leave you with lasting memories. We can't wait to craft with you!
Browse and book below to discover your next passion.
Make Your Own Salmon Windsock
Bring the family to The Courthouse Bushmills during The Giant Table Weekend and enjoy a free creative activity for children.
Kids' Crafting at the Courthouse - Autumn Crafts
Kids' Crafting: Get Creative with Autumn Colours! | Free Event for kids aged 4 - 11 years
2 Sessions: 10am - 11am & 11.30am - 12.30pm
Booking essential.
Arm Knitting Throw with Jill Gurney of Linen Lane
Create your own cosy chunky throw in this fun arm knitting workshop with Jill Gurney.
£70 per person
Chatty Crafters: with our Heritage Outreach Team
Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxed, creative space with fellow art lovers.
Gathering In For Autumn - The Wellbeing Workshop
Gathering In For Autumn, a welcoming wellbeing workshop for women featuring meaningful conversation, seasonal rituals, gentle meditation and space to reflect, nurture new intentions and embrace the season ahead.
Kids' Crafting at the Courthouse -Spooky Fun
Kids' Crafting: Get Creative with Spooky Crafts! | Free Event for kids aged 4 - 11 years
2 Sessions: 10am - 11am & 11.30am - 12.30pm
Booking essential.
Heritage Bread Making Masterclass
Learn traditional Irish baking at our Heritage Bread Making Masterclass. Make wheaten bread and buttermilk scones while enjoying artisan breads and Cava.
Tickets are £65 per person.
The Slow Food Kitchen: Cook Local with Paula McIntyre MBE
Discover the true flavour of the Causeway Coast & Glens at this special evening celebrating local food, seasonal produce, and the Slow Food movement.
Tickets are £10 per person.
Paint & Sip with Maud McArthur
Create a textured coastal painting of Mussenden Temple using palette knife techniques.
£45 per person.
Candle Making with Causeway Aromatics
Create your own beautifully scented soy candle in this relaxing hands-on workshop.
£35 per person.
Brushstrokes & Brews
Enjoy a cuppa and get creative in this relaxed painting session.
Art supplies are provided, or bring your own project to work on.
Tickets for this event are free.
Christmas Card Gel Printmaking Workshop with Marion McConaghie
Create beautiful handmade Christmas cards and discover the art of gel printmaking in this festive workshop with artist Marion McConaghie.
£45 per person
Arm Knitting Throw with Jill Gurney of Linen Lane
Create your own cosy chunky throw in this fun arm knitting workshop with Jill Gurney.
£70 per person
Painting with Inks: The Art of Calm
In this calming workshop, you’ll explore the unique qualities of ink with John Britton of Fanad Art.
£45 per person.
Silver Smithing Bracelet Workshop with Amy of No.88 Jewellery
Craft a meaningful sterling silver bracelet in a peaceful, hands-on silversmithing workshop.
Tickets are £60 per person.
Paint & Sip with Maud McArthur
Create a textured coastal painting of Mussenden Temple using palette knife techniques.
£45 per person.
Candle Making with Causeway Aromatics
Create your own beautifully scented soy candle in this relaxing hands-on workshop.
£35 per person.
Nature-Themed Gel Printmaking Workshop with Marion McConaghie
Create beautiful botanical prints inspired by nature and discover the art of gel printmaking with artist Marion McConaghie.
£45 per person.
Arm Knitting Throw with Jill Gurney of Linen Lane
Create your own cosy chunky throw in this fun arm knitting workshop with Jill Gurney.
£70 per person
Silver Smithing Bracelet Workshop with Amy of No.88 Jewellery
Craft a meaningful sterling silver bracelet in a peaceful, hands-on silversmithing workshop.
Tickets are £60 per person.
Painting with Inks: The Art of Calm
Join artist John Britton for a relaxing ink painting workshop at The Courthouse. No experience needed. All materials included, plus a framed artwork to take home.
£45 per person.
Candle Making with Causeway Aromatics
Create your own beautifully scented soy candle in this relaxing hands-on workshop.
£35 per person.
Paint & Sip with Maud McArthur
Create a textured coastal painting of Mussenden Temple using palette knife techniques.
£45 per person.
Nature-Themed Gel Printmaking Workshop with Marion McConaghie
Create beautiful botanical prints inspired by nature and discover the art of gel printmaking with artist Marion McConaghie.
£45 per person.
Brushstrokes & Brews
Enjoy a cuppa and get creative in this relaxed painting session.
Art supplies are provided, or bring your own project to work on.
Tickets for this event are free.
The Giant Table- Food and Drink Festival
The Courthouse is delighted to be part of The Giant Table programme, hosting an exciting series of chef demonstrations and taste sampling sessions throughout the festival weekend.
Silver Smithing Bracelet Workshop with Amy of No.88 Jewellery
Craft a meaningful sterling silver bracelet in a peaceful, hands-on silversmithing workshop.
Tickets are £60 per person.
Sourdough Masterclass with Sean & Trudy Brolly
Learn artisan sourdough baking with Sean & Trudy Brolly.
Take home your own starter, proving basket, loaf and recipe guide.
Tickets are £65 per person.
Painting with Inks: The Art of Calm
Join artist John Britton for a relaxing ink painting workshop at The Courthouse. No experience needed. All materials included, plus a framed artwork to take home.
£45 per person.
Connect Her - Space to Breathe
Take a moment to pause, reset and reconnect. Space to Breathe is a gentle 90-minute wellbeing workshop for female founders and women in the workplace, created exclusively for the Connect Her community.
Free Event
Kids' Crafting at the Courthouse - Portraits & Faces
Kids' Crafting: Portraits & Faces | Free Event for kids aged 4 - 11 years
2 Sessions: 10am - 11am & 11.30am - 12.30pm
Booking essential.
Behind the Walls: The Stories of The Courthouse Bushmills
Discover the history of The Courthouse Bushmills on a guided heritage tour.
Free Event
Kids' Crafting at the Courthouse - Pencil Case Decorating
Free Kids' Crafting at The Courthouse! Decorate a pencil case, enjoy fun crafts and activities, and make new friends.
2 sessions: 10am - 11am and 11.30am - 12.30pm
Makeup Masterclass with Elanna McGowan, founder of Pearl Beauty
Join Elanna McGowan, founder of Pearl Beauty Cosmetics, for an interactive makeup masterclass.
Tickets £45
Bushmills Uncovered - 90-Minute Guided Walking Tour
Discover the stories of Bushmills. Explore the historic village with a local guide and uncover its whiskey heritage and stories.
Tickets are £14 per person.
Paint & Sip with Maud McArthur
Create a textured coastal painting of Mussenden Temple using palette knife techniques.
£45 per person.
The People of the Sea - Storytelling Event
Join acclaimed storytellers Ruth Kirkpatrick and Colin Urwin for an enchanting evening of stories, songs and folklore inspired by The People of the Sea - David Thomson's classic collection of coastal tales.
Tickets £12pp
Arm Knitting Throw with Jill Gurney of Linen Lane
Create your own cosy chunky throw in this fun arm knitting workshop with Jill Gurney.
£70 per person
Summer Craft Family Drop in Session
Enjoy a variety of creative summer-themed crafts as a family.
Help to rock paint our community caterpillar and much more.
Parents/carers must stay with their child throughout the session. This is a family activity and is not a drop-off event.
Just Connect North Coast – WIBNI Networking Event
Build meaningful connections and expand your professional network. Featuring guest speaker session with Elanna McGowan of Pearl Beauty, this event is perfect for women looking to grow their careers, businesses, and opportunities.
£60 per person or Free for WIB Members
Candle Making with Causeway Aromatics
Create your own beautifully scented soy candle in this relaxing hands-on workshop.
£35 per person.
Summer Scheme at The Courthouse
Four fantastic days from 10am - 1pm packed with creativity, games, mini-makes, team challenges and exciting daily workshops.
Free ticketed event.
Needle Felted Cherry Blossom with I Felt Happiness
Create a beautiful needle felted cherry blossom picture in this beginner-friendly workshop on Saturday 25 July.
£45 per person
Summer Kids’ Crafting
Design and decorate your own T-shirt, enjoy fun games, and get creative in this exciting summer workshop for P4–P7 children. Take home a unique creation and enjoy a morning of creativity and fun.
£20 per person.
Silver Smithing Bracelet Workshop with Amy of No.88 Jewellery
Craft a meaningful sterling silver bracelet in a peaceful, hands-on silversmithing workshop.
Tickets are £60 per person.
Bracelet & Badge Making Summer Fun
Create colourful bracelets and design your own personalised badge in this fun summer craft workshop.
Free to attend.
Bracelet & Badge Making Summer Fun
Create colourful bracelets and design your own personalised badge in this fun summer craft workshop.
Free to attend.
Acrylic Landscape Painting with artist Sarah Carrington
Explore the Causeway Coast through acrylic painting.
Paint with guidance from local artist Sarah Carrington. All levels welcome.
Tickets are £45 per person.
Bushmills Uncovered - 90-Minute Guided Walking Tour
Discover the stories of Bushmills.
Explore the historic village with a local guide and uncover its whiskey heritage and stories.
Tickets are £14 per person.
Adult Heritage Craft Session: Macramé Key rings
Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on macramé workshop and create your own summer accessory.
Tickets for this event are free.
The Giant Taste
Discover the best of regional food culture at Giant Taste — featuring live chef demonstrations, artisan producers, tastings, and coastal food stories at The Courthouse Bushmills.
Tickets are Free of Charge.
Silver Smithing Bracelet Workshop with Amy of No.88 Jewellery
Craft a meaningful sterling silver bracelet in a peaceful, hands-on silversmithing workshop.
Tickets are £59 per person.
Adult Heritage Craft Session: Macramé Key rings
Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on macramé workshop and create your own summer accessory.
Tickets for this event are free.
Brave Art Painting Workshop with Mark Bonello
Paint with confidence, freedom and expression.
Join artist Mark Bonello for an uplifting expressive painting workshop.
Tickets are £45 per person.
Previous Events
Browse through our gallery of previous events held at The Courthouse.