Experiences & Events
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.
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.
Chatty Crafters: with our Heritage Outreach Team
Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxed creative space.
A friendly session to share ideas and creativity with fellow art lovers.
Tickets for this event are free.
Sourdough Cookery Class with Bistro at The Courthouse
Make homemade sourdough from scratch.
Learn to create delicious sourdough bread with Sean and Trudy Brolly.
Tickets are £65 per person.
Chatty Crafters: with our Heritage Outreach Team
Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxed creative space.
A friendly session to share ideas and creativity with fellow art lovers.
Tickets for this event are free.
Easter Craft Family Drop-In
A family-friendly Easter craft afternoon filled with creative fun for all ages.
No ticket required, free drop-in event.
Adult's Heritage Taster Session: Weaving with Looms
Learn the art of weaving.
Create a beautiful handmade bookmark in this beginner-friendly weaving workshop.
Tickets for this event are free.
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.
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.
Chatty Crafters: with our Heritage Outreach Team
Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxed creative space.
A friendly session to share ideas and creativity with fellow art lovers.
Tickets for this event are free.
Yoga with Ashley Jackson: 6 Week Block
Move, stretch and reset in this gentle yoga flow.
A balanced vinyasa class with mindful movement, breath and relaxation.
Tickets are £50 per person.
Acrylic Landscape Painting with artist Sarah Carrington
Explore the Causeway Coast through acrylics.
Paint with guidance from local artist Sarah Carrington. All levels welcome.
Tickets are £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.
Sourdough Cookery Class with Bistro at The Courthouse
Make homemade sourdough from scratch.
Learn to create delicious sourdough bread with Sean and Trudy Brolly.
Tickets are £65 per person.
Causeway Coast Cocktail Making Class with Bistro at The Courthouse
Enjoy a relaxed cocktail-making experience.
Learn to shake and stir cocktails using local gin and Bushmills whiskey.
Tickets are £49 per person.
Kids' Crafting at the Courthouse - April Showers
April-themed craft session for children aged 4–11.
Children will create Rain Maker Tubes and other fun seasonal crafts.
Tickets for this event are free.
Silver Smithing Bracelet Workshop with Amy of No.88 Jewellery
Create your own sterling silver bracelet.
A calm, guided silversmithing workshop where you’ll craft a beautiful handmade piece.
Tickets are £59 per person.
Kids' Crafting at the Courthouse - April Showers
April-themed craft session for children aged 4–11.
Children will create Rain Maker Tubes and other fun seasonal crafts.
Tickets for this event are free.
Learn to Play the Irish Harp
Discover the story and sound of the Irish harp.
Enjoy live music, storytelling and the chance to try playing the harp.
Tickets are £35 per person.
Arm Knitting Throw Workshop with Jill Gurney of Linen Lane
Hand-make your own cosy, chunky throw.
Learn the art of arm knitting and craft your own cosy throw in this relaxing workshop.
Tickets are £70 per person.
Heritage Taster Session: Felting
Learn the art of needle felting.
Create a sheep-filled landscape in this relaxing adult needle felting workshop.
Tickets for this event are free.
Common Sense - Adding Flavour to your Storytelling: Storytelling Workshop
A hands-on storytelling workshop with Peter Chand.
Learn sensory techniques to make your stories sizzle.
Tickets are £30 per person.
World Storytelling Day
A global gathering of master storytellers.
Stories, song, and tradition from around the world.
Tickets £10 per person
Kids Crafting at The Courthouse - St Patrick's Day
Make crafts inspired by St. Patrick’s Day.
Kids craft session (4–11 yrs), making treasure boxes & paper snakes!
Tickets for this event are free.
Kids Crafting at The Courthouse - St Patrick's Day
Make crafts inspired by St. Patrick’s Day.
Kids craft session (4–11 yrs), making treasure boxes & paper snakes!
Tickets for this event are free.
Woodwork with David Keys
Create your own wooden pendant in this relaxed, hands-on woodwork workshop with David Keys.
Chatty Crafters: with our Heritage Outreach Team
Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxed, creative space with fellow art lovers.
Introduction to Printmaking with Nature with artist Marion McConaghie
A fun 2.5 hour group session of gel printing and acrylic sheet printing. Using things from nature such as leaves and bracken, Marion will help you to explore your creativity within this versatile medium.
Chatty Crafters: with our Heritage Outreach Team
Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxed, creative space with fellow art lovers.
Candle Making with Causeway Aromatics
Learn fragrance blending, wax types, wicking and finishing touches. Create your own hand-poured soy candle to take home and enjoy.
Arm Knitting Throw Workshop with Jill Gurney of Linen Lane
A relaxing and creative workshop where you’ll learn the art of arm knitting and craft your very own cosy throw.
Kids' Crafting at the Courthouse: No-Sew Felted Hearts
A fun, free Valentine’s craft session for kids aged 4–11.
Silver Smithing Bracelet Workshop with Amy of No.88 Jewellery
Craft a meaningful sterling silver bracelet in a peaceful, hands-on silversmithing workshop.
Kids' Crafting at the Courthouse: No-Sew Felted Hearts
A fun, free Valentine’s craft session for kids aged 4–11.
Sourdough Cookery Class with Bistro at The Courthouse
Discover the art of creating delicious homemade sourdough bread with Sean and Trudy Brolly.
Heritage Taster Session with our Heritage Outreach Officer: Macrame Hearts
Valentine’s macramé taster workshop for adults, Saturday 14th February.
Watercolour Landscape Workshop with Artist Sarah Carrington
Enjoy an inspiring afternoon learning key watercolour techniques and create your own coastal-inspired studies.
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. Learn how it behaves on different papers, forms organic patterns on wet surfaces, and mixes into beautiful colour palettes.
Sourdough Cookery Class
Discover the art of creating delicious homemade sourdough bread with Sean and Trudy Brolly.
Heritage Taster Session with our Heritage Outreach Officer: Millinery
Discover millinery in our craft taster and create a looped fascinator.
Kids' Crafting at the Courthouse: Handmade Snowglobe
Join our free winter craft session for ages 4–11 and make snowglobes.
Kids' Crafting at the Courthouse: Handmade Snowglobe
Join our free winter craft session for ages 4–11 and make snowglobes.
Annual Christmas Reception
Celebrate the season with Enterprise Causeway and The Courthouse Bushmills. Book your place at our free annual Christmas reception.
Christmas Connections: Festive Coffee & Connect with Enterprise Causeway
Female entrepreneurs festive 2-course dinner, served by award-winning chef Trudy Brolly, and after dinner Christmas cocktail making demo by Simon Hogg of Dunluce Distillery.
Felt The Halls: Evening Event with Storytelling and Community Celebration
Join us for a special showcase of 14 Christmas Trees, each representing a different Bushmills group. Enjoy festive treats and storytelling with Colin Urwin.
Felt The Halls - Community Christmas Tree Celebration Event
A festive evening celebrating Bushmills creativity with storytelling and CommuniTREEs.
Festive Brushstrokes & Brews
Free Festive brushstrokes and brews workshop with the Heritage Outreach Programme at The Courthouse Bushmills.
Adult Heritage Taster: Gel Plate Printing
Join artist Marion McConaghie to experiment with colour, texture, and festive flair, Create your own unique designs for cards or wrapping paper.
Previous Events
Browse through our gallery of previous events held at The Courthouse.