Andrea Hayes Textile Artist

30/09/2026

Thankyou to Sperrin Integrated College for their warm welcome. I facilitated Textile art and feltmaking workshops and the pupils created a fantastic selection of work for their GCSE and Alevel portfolios 👏

21/09/2026

29/08/2026

Places available on our 'By the Coast' felting workshop, delivered by Andrea Hayes Textile Artist on Saturday 12th September.

No previous experience is required as Andrea will take you through the process of both wet felting and needle felting step by step and help you create your own picture.

For more information and to book your place on this workshop, click on the link below.
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https://lovewool.co.uk/products/workshops/by-the-coast-felting-workshop-with-textile-artist-andrea-hayes-12-09-26-10am-to-1pm-ticket/

26/08/2026

I will showing my artwork at this event this Saturday

Take a trip to Stewartstown between the 26th and 29th of August where the historic Stuart Hall Estate will host the 2026 ISDS Irish National Sheepdog Trials!🐑

Alongside the sheep trials there will be a Family Fun Day on Saturday the 29th of August at Stuart Hall, Stewartstown.🎉

The event will offer something for all ages, as visitors will be able to browse a wide range of local food producers, crafts and independent traders, as well as enjoy a display of vintage cars and tractors. For younger visitors, there will be a dedicated kids’ zone featuring inflatables, carousel rides, face painting, a petting zoo and art and crafts.🎨🤹‍♀️

Admission is £10 (under-16s free) and proceeds from will support Mencap NI.

Whether visitors are passionate about sheepdogs, looking for local food and handmade crafts, or simply searching for something different to do with the family, the event promises a full day of entertainment so please come along!

25/08/2026

Our Art classes resume Wednesdays 9th September at Moneymore Courthouse.

New members welcome 🎨

08/08/2026

Workshops at the lovely Love Wool now available for September

Details, info below in the link to Love Wools website

Places available on our 'By the Coast' felting workshop, delivered by Andrea Hayes Textile Artist on Saturday 12th September.

No previous experience is required as Andrea will take you through the process of both wet felting and needle felting step by step and help you create your own picture.

For more information and to book your place on this workshop, click on the link below.
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https://lovewool.co.uk/products/workshops/by-the-coast-felting-workshop-with-textile-artist-andrea-hayes-12-09-26-10am-to-1pm-ticket/

01/08/2026

Some new pieces delivered to CRAFT NI Gallery and The Designerie this week 🧵🎨🖌

23/07/2026

As part of August Craft Month, Lighthouse Yarns are hosting "By the Coast" workshop in Whitehead, Sat 1st August

Details& info in the post below

'By the Coast' Felting Workshop with Textile Artist Andrea Hayes.

Date: Saturday 1st August
Time: 10am to 1pm
Venue: Whitehead Methodist Curch

Suitable for beginners and those with previous experience.

Booking essential

'By the Coast'Felting Workshop.

This is a fantastic opportunity to try your hand at helping under the expert guidance of Local Textile Artist, Andrea Hayes.

In this 3 hour class an A5 finished piece will be created. You will be guided through the process of wet felting and needle felting. Working with a fabulous array of colourful merino wools, which will be transformed to create a stunning Coastal scene
Enhanced by needle felting.🖼

All materials, tea, coffee and cake are provided 🍰
Local eateries and a stunning Coastal walk nearby.a

Car parking available on site. Local train station within walking distance. What is not to enjoy!

Book via Lighthouse Yarns
Email: [email protected]
☎️028 93372888.
Or Call into the shop: Lighthouse Yarns, 12a Edward Road, Whitehead

25/06/2026

Local mums took part in a series of wet felting workshops led by Andrea Hayes, learning traditional felting techniques and creating handmade soap wraps, floral designs, and bespoke landscape artworks. The programme encouraged creativity, skill development, and community connection while celebrating

22/06/2026

Thankyou to all who came to the Craft Collective on Saturday, a colourful and creative morning!Fab felting 💜