Gemma Blakely - Fine Artist

Gemma Blakely - Fine Artist Fine artist based in Castlewellan, County Down. Painting tutor for Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick and Island Art Centre, Lisburn
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18/08/2026

A NEW TERM OF CLASSES

New painting classes are now ready to book through the Down Arts Centre

Tuesday evenings from 8th of September 6.30-9pm
OR
Thursday mornings from the 10th of September 10-12.30pm

These classes are very relaxed, everyone is welcome from beginners to experienced artists. There is never any pressure, just create at your own pace and learn some useful new skills along the way!
As I share content so inconsistently, I would appreciate it if you could share this with your friends, tag someone who would enjoy it, or share to your own profile or stories - it all helps! 🙂
Find links to book on my biosite at the top of my page, or feel free to send me a wee message I am here to help.

Verrry excited to be going to the Moira Speciality Food Fair for the first time in a couple of weeks! The fair will be o...
04/08/2026

Verrry excited to be going to the Moira Speciality Food Fair for the first time in a couple of weeks!

The fair will be on the 15th & 16th of August (We will be there on the Sunday!) We have heard this is an event not to be missed and we are really looking forward to being a part of it! See you there!!

⏰️ 10am to 6pm each day
✅️ Speciality Food Hall, Chef Demos, Talk Tent, Street Food Hub, Live Music and Family Fun!
🗺 Moira Demesne, Main Street, Moira BT67 0DS
🅿️ Free Entry and lots of managed parking in the Demesne grounds


Visit Lisburn Castlereagh

I have again been neglecting social media and I am not annoyed about it 😂 we have been travelling, exploring, camping, w...
24/07/2026

I have again been neglecting social media and I am not annoyed about it 😂 we have been travelling, exploring, camping, walking and making lots of plans 😆

Now I need to get my head down and get back into the studio for a while!

This Saturday we are back in Hillsborough for the Farmers Market! 🙌 This is always one of our favourite markets, with de...
20/07/2026

This Saturday we are back in Hillsborough for the Farmers Market! 🙌 This is always one of our favourite markets, with delicious locally produced food, gorgeous music, loads of local crafts and activities for the wee ones too! If you are a loose end this Saturday, Id definitely recommend a wee run down to this! See you there 😄

WOWWEEEEE! We are absolutely buzzing to finally reveal this incredible new mural at Kraken Fish and Chips, Killyleagh! A...
10/07/2026

WOWWEEEEE! We are absolutely buzzing to finally reveal this incredible new mural at Kraken Fish and Chips, Killyleagh!

A massive shout out to the amazingly talented artists Ciaran Harper and Gemma Blakely for creating this absolute masterpiece. The detail, creativity and hard work that went into this is just incredible! We couldn't be happier with how it turned out! (P.S they now have an insta page wingin.it.art for any enquiries regarding future master pieces like this 😍)

If you're passing through Killyleagh, make sure to stop by, grab a photo with our giant Kraken and, of course, treat yourself to some delicious fish & chips!

WE'RE OPEN, from 4pm today so come and see it for yourself - we can't wait to welcome you!

Wingin It Art, now on Instagram and open for bookings from any other businesses wanting to stand out like this one!
10/07/2026

Wingin It Art, now on Instagram and open for bookings from any other businesses wanting to stand out like this one!

What a lovely day at Hillsborough Farmers Market! Only getting round to posting about it now as we are on babysitting du...
27/06/2026

What a lovely day at Hillsborough Farmers Market!
Only getting round to posting about it now as we are on babysitting duty this evening 😆
Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by for a chat or to make a purchase!

Thanks so much as always to Joanne and Noel and the team at for all thier hard work behind the scenes. 🙂

We will be back on the 25th of July, you honestly don't want to miss it. Amazing stalls, food, music... and the kids had a brilliant day as you can probably tell from the picture 😂

Visit Lisburn Castlereagh

Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market this Saturday! You will find me and Beebs here this weekend along with my full range o...
22/06/2026

Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market this Saturday!

You will find me and Beebs here this weekend along with my full range of prints and a number of original pieces 🙂

This market is always full of craic, with so many awesome local vendors to check out, fun family activities, live music, incredible food and drink, and of course the beautiful scenery!

Really looking forward to this one! See you there!!



Visit Lisburn Castlereagh

How it Works:Donate to the 2026 Attacks Support fundraiser. DM a screenshot of your donation confirmation page to any, ...
10/06/2026

How it Works:

Donate to the 2026 Attacks Support fundraiser. DM a screenshot of your donation confirmation page to any, or all, of the participating artists below. On Sunday 14th June, each participating artist will draw a winner and contact said winner via Instagram DM’s and/or story announcements.

If you’re an artist/business who would like to participate, send your social media handle to [email protected] or you can screenshot the carousel slides and work away!

Participating Artists:















Details:

Open worldwide (You can change this)

Entries close Midnight BST Saturday 13th June

Winners announced via artist’s stories Sunday 14th June

Shipping cost included with prize

Per Instagram’s rules, this giveaway is not associated with Instagram, Inc. in any way and is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram, Inc. By entering, you confirm that you are 13+ years of age, you agree with Instagram’s terms of use, and you release Instagram of any responsibility

Me and 'Stanley' were back on the road this evening for the first of my evening classes of this block in the Down Arts C...
19/05/2026

Me and 'Stanley' were back on the road this evening for the first of my evening classes of this block in the Down Arts Centre, and did I take any pictures or videos? No. 😅 Why am I like this?!

We went through some of the basics of colour theory, we talked about compositions and values, we did some still life drawing with our right hand and then with the left (which everyone agreed actually made the drawings BETTER?!)

What a lovely class! A few familiar friendly faces and some new. I feel very grateful and am buzzing for Thursday mornings class!

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