Talks and Demos
Throughout the weekend, there will be a packed line up of talks and demos covering exciting topics such as gardening, flower arranging, crafts, cooking and so much more!
Coleman’s Garden Stage
| Time | Topic | Panelists |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | Plants for a Shady Garden that Flower |
Marie Staunton Paul Smyth |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Inspiring Plants For Your Home & Garden | David Domoney |
| 12:15 – 12:45 | A Creative Journey | Suzanne Garuda |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Great Gardening, Guilt-Free |
Niall McCauley |
| 13:45 – 14:15 | Plants to Boost Your Mental and Physical Wellbeing | David Domoney |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Ask the Gardener! Best Plants for the Summer |
Niall McCauley Marie Staunton Paul Smyth |
| 15:15 – 15:45 | A Young Person’s Journey into a Trade – Liquid Metal |
Ethan Donnelly |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | How To Get Your Summer Plants To Flower Into Autumn |
Marie Staunton Paul Smyth |
| 16:45 – 17:15 | Inspiring Plants For Your Home & Garden | David Domoney |
The Garden Stage talks will be compered by Pamela Ballantine MBE.
Jane Rea – Forage and Faff
| Time | Demos |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Fresh to Everlasting |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Tablescaping the seasons |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Greenery to rival Eucalyptus |
Craft NI Craft Village
| Time | Tent 1 & 2 | Tent 3 & 4 | Inside Marquee |
| All Day |
Ulster Woodturning
|
Green Woodcraft | Redsmiths Forge – demo at own stand 11c |
NIGFAS Floral Art Pavilion
| Time | What’s On | About |
| 11:00 & 14:00 | Garden Party |
Join Leslie Brant and discover stunning floral arrangements with a garden-inspired theme, featuring clever recycling techniques and sustainable design ideas. |
Wild Walk Bushcraft Adventures
| Time | Activity | Age |
| 10:00 – 11:30 | Spoon Carving | 18 and over |
| 12:00 -13:30 | Fibre from Nature | Adult and Child |
| 14:00 – 15:00 |
Foraging and Herbal Tea Making |
Adult and Child |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Necklace Wood Whistle | Adult and Child |
Food NI’s Theatre Kitchen
On Friday, the Theatre Kitchen talks will be compered by Paula McIntyre
| Time | Demo |
| 11:30-12:10 | Mrs C’s Home Kitchen |
| 13:00-13:40 | Gary Stewart from Tartine at the Distillers Arms |
| 14:30-15:10 | Surprise Cooking Demonstration with Paula McIntyre |
| 15:40-16:10 | Adam Morrison from Masterchef |
| 16:15-16:45 | Bob McDonald from Burren Balsamics |
Coleman’s Garden Stage
| Time | Topic | Panelists |
| 10:45 – 11.15 | Plants for a Shady Garden that Flower |
Marie Staunton Paul Smyth |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Inspiring Plants For Your Home & Garden | David Domoney |
| 12:15 – 12:45 | Exploring The Interior Design Process | Suzanne Garuda |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Planning a Garden From Scratch | Paul Smyth |
| 13:45 – 14:15 | Plants to Boost Your Mental and Physical Wellbeing | David Domoney |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Ask the Gardener! Best Plants for the Summer and For Now |
Paul Smyth Marie Staunton |
| 15:15 – 15:45 | Bringing Interiors Back To Life with Painting and Frame Conservation |
Ruth Bothwell |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Unusual Plants That Make a Big Statement in Any Garden | Marie Staunton |
| 16:45 – 17:15 | Inspiring Plants for Your Home and Garden | David Domoney |
The Garden Stage talks will be compered by Pamela Ballantine MBE.
Jane Rea – Forage and Faff
| Time | Demos |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Fresh to Everlasting |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Tablescaping the seasons |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Greenery to rival Eucalyptus |
Craft NI Craft Village
| Time | Tent 1 & 2 | Tent 3 & 4 | Inside Marquee |
| All Day |
Ulster Woodturning
|
Welig Heritage Crafts (basketry) |
Ulster Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers – at stand 11c |
NIGFAS Floral Art Pavilion
| Time | What’s On | About |
| 11:00 & 14:00 | Summer Delights | Join Áine McGuinness for a captivating 30-minute demonstration showcasing bright blooms, creative flair and plenty of summer inspiration. |
Wild Walk Bushcraft Adventures
| Time | Activity | Age |
| 10:00-11:30 | Survival Raft Building | All Ages |
| 12:00-13:30 | Primitive Fishhook | Adult and Child |
| 14:00 – 15:00 |
Fire Craft |
18 & Over |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Flint Knapping Making Hoko Knives |
18 & Over |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Spoon Carving |
18 & Over |
Food NI’s Theatre Kitchen
On Saturday, the Theatre Kitchen talks will be compered by Suzie Lee
| Time | Demo |
| 10:45-11:15 | Roisin Gavin from Nasca Chocolates |
| 11:45-12:30 | Callum Irwin from Great British Menu |
| 13:15-13:45 | Surprise Cooking Demonstration with Suzie Lee |
| 14:15-14:45 | Adam Morrison from Masterchef |
| 15:30-16:00 | Long Meadow Cider |
Coleman’s Garden Stage
| Time | Topic | Panelists |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Unusual Plants That Make a Big Statement in Any Garden |
Marie Staunton Paul Smyth |
| 11:45 – 12:15 | Inspiring Plants For Your Home & Garden | David Domoney |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | A Creative Journey | Suzanne Garuda |
| 13:15 – 13:45 | Creating Pots of Summer Colour |
Marie Staunton Paul Smyth |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Plants to Boost Your Mental and Physical Wellbeing | David Domoney |
| 14:45 – 15:15 | Ask the Gardener! Best Plants for the Summer |
Marie Staunton Paul Smyth |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Learn How to Upholster Your Furniture |
Myles Greenfield |
| 16:15 – 16:45 | Inspiring Plants For Your Home & Garden | David Domoney |
The Garden Stage talks will be compered by Pamela Ballantine MBE.
Jane Rea – Forage and Faff
| Time | Demos |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Fresh to Everlasting |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Tablescaping the seasons |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Greenery to rival Eucalyptus |
Craft NI Craft Village
| Time | Tent 1 & 2 | Tent 3 & 4 | Inside Marquee |
| All Day |
Ulster Woodturning
|
Hodmimir’s Woodcraft | Redsmiths Forge – demo at own stand 11c |
NIGFAS Floral Art Pavilion
| Time | What’s On | About |
| 11:00 & 14:00 | Summer Charms |
John Paul demonstrates floral crafts using garden flowers and foliage to create stylish arrangements for your home. |
Wild Walk Bushcraft Adventures
| Time | Activity | Age |
| 10:00-11:30 |
Spoon Carving Using sharp knives, manual dexterity required (Max 10 people) |
18 and over |
| 12:00-13:30 |
Flint Knapping Holding and cracking stone, manual dexterity required (Max 10 people) |
18 and over |
| 15:00-16:30 |
Fire Craft Sparks and fire children must be accompanied by adult (Max 10 people) |
Adult and Child |
Food NI’s Theatre Kitchen
On Sunday, the Theatre Kitchen talks will be compered by Paula McIntyre.
| Time | Demo |
| 11:00-11:30 | Morton’s Flour with Ian Morton |
| 12:00-12:40 | Chef at Burrendale Hotel, Ryan Harrison |
| 13:15-14:00 | Chef at Ebrington Hotel, Leigh Thurston |
| 14:15-15:00 | Surprise Cooking Demonstration with Paula McIntyre |
| 15:30-16:00 | Sadhbh Baker, Krumb Bakery |