Join us for a relaxed meander through the Titanic Quarter, stopping to observe and capture features of the natural and built environment. Led by Asmaa Mohammad Alghamdi and Jane Morrow, we’ll be taking in cranes, crevices, constructions, shells, sails, and surfaces.

A range of materials and folding chairs will be provided for participants, but if there is anything that you would like to use, please feel free to bring your own along too.

Please dress for Belfast weather. The route is short and largely accessible, though some areas around the SS Nomadic have cobbles, which may be less comfortable for people with mobility difficulties.

Places are free, but limited to 12 so must be booked in advance. We will meet at the Titanic sign, at the front of Titanic Museum on Olympic Way.

This event is organised in partnership with Maritime Belfast Trust.

Do you like boats?

Are you creative?

Then you’ll like Boatbuilding for Creatives!

Join artists Leo Boyd and Laura Nelson for a day of boatbuilding in Vault Artist Studio gallery/project space (Marlborough House, Victoria Street, Belfast) on the 13th of April from 11 till 2pm.

With the help of the people of Belfast, Water Works in conjunction with Belfast 2024, aims to make 10,000 boats to be launched in the Lagan in August and this is your chance as a creative to get involved and build the boat that every creative has inside them.

Build a surrealist skiff, a cubist coracle or Dada tall ship and we’ll see if they float in the giant paddling pool.

All materials, from cardboard to masking tape and miniature sails, are provided.

Boatbuilding for Creatives is a free drop in workshop and is open to everyone.

Small boats: community boatbuilding

Anaka Collective is about women with the shared experience of being from a minority ethnic background creating community, providing safe, mutually supportive spaces where women can organize, share and learn skills and celebrate all that they have to offer. Anaka runs a variety of different workshops, activities and events depending on the needs and interests of members and their families. Anaka is also a space where people come to socialise and support each other.

Small boats: Community boatbuilding

Ashton Centre Womens’ Group. Ashton is a social enterprise and development trust which seeks to make North Belfast a better place for its residents to live and prosper. Our boatbuilding workshop aligns with Ashton’s aims to facilitate arts and culture activities that empower people, as well as reduce stress and encourage development of positive, healthy and resilient lives. Organised in partnership with New Lodge Arts.

Small boats: community boatbuilding

Ashton Centre Womens’ Group

Ashton is a social enterprise and development trust which seeks to make North Belfast a better place for its residents to live and prosper. Our boatbuilding workshop aligns with Ashton’s aims to facilitate arts and culture activities that empower people, as well as reduce stress and encourage development of positive, healthy and resilient lives. This event is organised in partnership with New Lodge Arts.

Big boats: traditional skiff boatbuilding

Want to contribute to building a big boat? The St. Ayles Skiff is a 4-oared rowing boat, measuring 22’ (length) with a beam (width) of 5’ 8”. Led by experienced boatbuilder and Lagan Currachs co-founder Niamh Scullion, you will have a chance to construct the boat’s hull and frames from clinker method plywood. To arrange a visit or to contribute to the skiff build, please register your interest via the form here.

Ground floor, Vault Artist Studios (Shankill Mission), Monday, Tuesday and Saturday each week until August (excepting public holidays).

Small boats: neighbourhood pop-ups

Traders Association Spring Festival (partnership with Lower Ormeau Residents Action Group - LORAG)

As well as a bustling Artisan Market full of crafts, goodies, sweets and treats we will have some amazing family fun activities. Call by to check out Phils Farm who will have a massive set up of farm animals, get your face painted by some talented artists, and try out some arts and crafts.

Big boats: traditional skiff boatbuilding

Want to contribute to building a big boat? The St. Ayles Skiff is a 4-oared rowing boat, measuring 22’ (length) with a beam (width) of 5’ 8”. Led by experienced boatbuilder and Lagan Currachs co-founder Niamh Scullion, you will have a chance to construct the boat’s hull and frames from clinker method plywood. To arrange a visit or to contribute to the skiff build, please register your interest via the form here.

Ground floor, Vault Artist Studios (Shankill Mission), Monday, Tuesday and Saturday each week until August (excepting public holidays).

Big boats: traditional skiff boatbuilding

Want to contribute to building a big boat? The St. Ayles Skiff is a 4-oared rowing boat, measuring 22’ (length) with a beam (width) of 5’ 8”. Led by experienced boatbuilder and Lagan Currachs co-founder Niamh Scullion, you will have a chance to construct the boat’s hull and frames from clinker method plywood. To arrange a visit or to contribute to the skiff build, please register your interest via the form here.

Ground floor, Vault Artist Studios (Shankill Mission), Monday, Tuesday and Saturday each week until August (excepting public holidays).

Big boats: traditional skiff boatbuilding

Want to contribute to building a big boat? The St. Ayles Skiff is a 4-oared rowing boat, measuring 22’ (length) with a beam (width) of 5’ 8”. Led by experienced boatbuilder and Lagan Currachs co-founder Niamh Scullion, you will have a chance to construct the boat’s hull and frames from clinker method plywood. To arrange a visit or to contribute to the skiff build, please register your interest via the form here.

Ground floor, Vault Artist Studios (Shankill Mission), Monday, Tuesday and Saturday each week until August (excepting public holidays).

Big boats: traditional skiff boatbuilding

Want to contribute to building a big boat? The St. Ayles Skiff is a 4-oared rowing boat, measuring 22’ (length) with a beam (width) of 5’ 8”. Led by experienced boatbuilder and Lagan Currachs co-founder Niamh Scullion, you will have a chance to construct the boat’s hull and frames from clinker method plywood. To arrange a visit or to contribute to the skiff build, please register your interest via the form here.

Ground floor, Vault Artist Studios (Shankill Mission), Monday, Tuesday and Saturday each week until August (excepting public holidays).

Big boats: traditional skiff boatbuilding

Want to contribute to building a big boat? The St. Ayles Skiff is a 4-oared rowing boat, measuring 22’ (length) with a beam (width) of 5’ 8”. Led by experienced boatbuilder and Lagan Currachs co-founder Niamh Scullion, you will have a chance to construct the boat’s hull and frames from clinker method plywood. To arrange a visit or to contribute to the skiff build, please register your interest via the form here.

Ground floor, Vault Artist Studios (Shankill Mission), Monday, Tuesday and Saturday each week until August (excepting public holidays).

Big boats: traditional skiff boatbuilding

Want to contribute to building a big boat? The St. Ayles Skiff is a 4-oared rowing boat, measuring 22’ (length) with a beam (width) of 5’ 8”. Led by experienced boatbuilder and Lagan Currachs co-founder Niamh Scullion, you will have a chance to construct the boat’s hull and frames from clinker method plywood. To arrange a visit or to contribute to the skiff build, please register your interest via the form here.

Ground floor, Vault Artist Studios (Shankill Mission), Monday, Tuesday and Saturday each week until August (excepting public holidays).

Big boats: traditional skiff boatbuilding

Want to contribute to building a big boat? The St. Ayles Skiff is a 4-oared rowing boat, measuring 22’ (length) with a beam (width) of 5’ 8”. Led by experienced boatbuilder and Lagan Currachs co-founder Niamh Scullion, you will have a chance to construct the boat’s hull and frames from clinker method plywood. To arrange a visit or to contribute to the skiff build, please register your interest via the form here.

Ground floor, Vault Artist Studios (Shankill Mission), Monday, Tuesday and Saturday each week until August (excepting public holidays).