Craft Village

A Shoppers’ Paradise

The Mela Craft Village was first added to the event in 2008. Since then it has grown into a key programming element of Mela. The 2010 Craft Village will be even larger and feature a variety of crafts from around the world from local, national and internationally acclaimed artists.

We are proudly working in partnership with Craft NI.

Craft NI presents Judith Cassidy at the Belfast Mela 2010 Craft Village

This year at the Belfast Mela there will be an opportunity to create a hand woven wall hanging that will unite the stereotypical colors of Northern Ireland together. :Local hand weaver Judith Cassidy will be there to encourage and teach the craft /art of hand weaving which has become a forgotten craft. The weaving industry in Ni used to be thriving,  Judith is trying to revive this excitement and interest in weaving but using new modern designs and yarns. At the Mela Judith will supply yarns and strips of recycled fabric to weave with allowing a chance for everyone to take part

www.judithcassidy.co.uk