PAINTING FOR PLEASURE AT SHESKBURN RECREATION CENTRE

Thursday 27 April 2023 for 10 weeks, ending 29 June 2023

7-9pm weekly

Cost £70 full or £65 concession

Join artist Louie Winward for this popular 10 week course in Painting for Pleasure starting on Thursday 27 April and running weekly from 7-9pm.

Informal and relaxed, this is a supportive group with mutual encouragement as you explore different subjects and techniques to develop your painting skills.

This course takes place in Sheskburn Recreation Centre - entrance is via the rear right door of the Recreation centre in the rear car park.

Maximum 14 places. Online booking for this course ends on Wednesday 26 April at 12noon.

Enter promo code Concession on Eventbrite and click Apply to activate the discount at the online check out. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.

5-Week T'ai Chi & Qigong Course

Wednesday, 3 May - 7 June, 7pm - 9pm

£45 for 5 sessions, £40 Concession

Age: 18 yrs+

T’ai Chi and Qigong are primarily about harmony, meditation and balance in our daily lives. In addition to their health and fitness benefits, T’ai Chi and Qigong are traditionally taught as self-cultivation and self-development practices. By embracing the philosophy of harmony and balance you can learn to make every aspect of life happier, healthier and more compassionate.

This course is led by Dr Philip Johnston, former Director of Norwegian Modern Dance Company, former Associate Dance and Theatre Professor at the University of Illinois, where he also taught T’ai Chi and Qigong to dancers, actors, and students. Only 20 places available.

Please wear comfortable clothes that allow free movement.

Any under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Enter promo code Concession on Eventbrite and click Apply to activate the discount at the online check out. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.

FUSED GLASS: HEART COLLAGE

Wednesday 24 May

2-4pm

Cost: £36 full, £32 concession (includes all glass materials)

In this half-day workshop with artist Natasha Duddy, participants will focus on the creation of at least 12 individually designed fused glass pieces brought together to create a heart collage. All work will be fired in a kiln and ready for collection within 14 days of the workshop. No experience required.

Please note, participants must wear close-toed shoes.

Enter promo code Concession on Eventbrite and click Apply to activate the discount at the online check out. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.

FUSED GLASS: BUTTERFLIES & BEES

Thursday 25 May

7-9pm

Cost: £32 full, £30 concession

Participants will design and assemble two butterflies and bees to hang or to frame. Led by artist E-J McCartney, you’ll learn how to cut and assemble glass in a number of forms (sheet glass, frit, stringers and confetti). All work will be fired in a kiln and ready for collection within 14 days of the workshop. No experience required.

Please note, participants must wear close-toed shoes.

Enter promo code Concession on Eventbrite and click Apply to activate the discount at the online checkout. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.

CONTEMPORARY STILL LIFE PAINTING

Thursday 25 May & 1 June

7-9pm

Cost: £30 full, £27 concession

Explore the practice of still life painting which celebrates ordinary everyday objects with Heather Byrne. This genre of painting goes back centuries, but Heather will help you use it in a contemporary way, with drawing exercises that encourage you to be expressive and intuitive. Participants will look at composition, colour mixing and working in a series, which you will be able to develop in the second workshop to create a finished painting. Only 10 places available.

Please bring two or three small everyday objects – for example, a piece of fruit, cup, spoon, pencil, book, small jug, flower, feather. Choose objects that give you colour, shape or an interesting pattern. Please also bring an A3 sketchbook and a good selection of acrylic paint and drawing materials (charcoal, oil pastels, soft pastels, drawing pencils or felt tip pens).

Enter promo code Concession on Eventbrite and click Apply to activate the discount at the online check out. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.

PERSPECTIVES OF PAINTING

Saturday 27 May

11am – 1.30pm

Cost: £22 full, £20 concession

With guidance from artist Elaine Harkness, you’ll learn how to apply the rules of perspectives to all subjects, whether it's a landscape, seascape, still life, interior scene, portrait, or figure painting. The class will also look at how to add figures into cityscapes and landscapes. No experience is necessary.

All materials provided.

Enter promo code Concession on Eventbrite and click Apply to activate the discount at the online check out. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.

Weekend Wonders Workshop (5-7 years) - Creativity Day

Saturday 27 May, 10:30am - 12noon

£9 (Includes all materials)

Age: 5 - 7 years

Theme: Creativity Day

Led by artist Linda Mulholland, children will experiment with a variety of different artistic materials, learn new fantastic creative techniques, have fun and develop their skills, before making their finished masterpiece.

The best creativity is messy! Please make sure your child wears suitable clothing.

We want to make sure that all children and young people participate in an enjoyable and safe environment. Therefore, please complete and return a consent form for each under-18 no later than 24 hours before the activity begins. Completed consent forms are a condition of participation.

5-Week Throwing Course for Beginners & Improvers (Series 4)

Wednesday 31 May - 28 June (Series 4), 7-9pm

Cost: £145 full, £130 concession per series (includes all materials)

This five-week throwing course will teach you the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel including centering, opening out and pulling up which you will be able to use to create a variety of different pots, including mugs and bowls, made from stoneware clay. You will also learn turning techniques to finish your pots off and to add finer details such as handles and feet. In the last week, you’ll add colour to your pots using a variety of slips. Fiona will fire and glaze each item for collection at a later date.

Please bring apron and wear clothes that you won’t mind getting a little messy. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.

Enter promo code Concession on Eventbrite and click Apply to activate the discount at the online check out. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.

PAINT THE COAST IN OILS

Thursday 1 - 8 June, 10am - 12:30pm

Cost: £40 full, £36 concession

Join artist Elaine Harkness in this two-part workshop series to explore colour mixing, mark making and how oil paint can be built up in layers. Week One will explore initial layer techniques and Week Two will focus on building on this using a variety of techniques from glazing, dry brushing to using palette knives. Suitable for beginners and those keen to develop techniques.

Please bring your own brushes. All other materials will be provided.

Enter promo code Concession on Eventbrite and click Apply to activate the discount at the online check out. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.

Weekday Wonders Workshop (5-7 years) - Summer Picnics

Saturday 3 & 10 June, 10.30am - 12pm

£18 (Includes all materials)

Led by artist Linda Mulholland, children will experiment with a variety of different artistic materials, learn new fantastic creative techniques, have fun and develop their skills, before making their finished masterpiece.

The best creativity is messy! Please make sure your child wears suitable clothing.

Weekday Wonders Workshop (8 years+) - Summer Picnics

Saturday 3 & 10 June, 1pm - 2.30pm

£18 (Includes all materials)

Led by artist Linda Mulholland, children will experiment with a variety of different artistic materials, learn new fantastic creative techniques, have fun and develop their skills, before making their finished masterpiece.

The best creativity is messy! Please make sure your child wears suitable clothing.

Quilled Earrings & Pendant (10-16 yrs)

Saturday 10 June, 10.30am - 1.30pm

£18 (Includes all materials)

Participants will make their own unique quilled jewellery with the help of professional jeweller Emma Thorpe. Using paper, cord and silver, they’ll design and craft their own eye-catching necklace pendant and earrings. After Emma completes their items by glazing, they can look forward to collecting the finished pieces at a later date. This workshop is for all abilities.

Summer Sea Creatures (8-12yrs)

Saturday 10 June, 11.30am-1pm

Cost: £13 (includes all materials)

In this one-off workshop with Ceramic Artist Fiona Shannon you will design and sculpt your very own creatures that you find in the sea such as jelly fish or octopus. Designed for beginners and improvers this class will be a fun creative environment to get crafty using a range of clay techniques. In this workshop we will be using air dry clay which means you can take it home, paint it and let it dry naturally! Please bring a box with you to take your animal home in.

Please bring an apron and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little messy.

FUSED GLASS: FISH MOBILE

Wednesday 14 June

2-4pm

Cost: £36 full, £32 concession (includes all glass materials)

Create a beautiful fish mobile in soft tonal colours with harmonious movement, perfect for hanging indoor or out. You will be taught glass techniques by experienced glass artist Natasha Duddy, including glass cutting skills, combining glass frits and stringers to achieve your colour patterns. All work will be fired in a kiln and ready for collection within 14 days of the workshop. No experience required.

Enter promo code Concession on Eventbrite and click Apply to activate the discount at the online check out. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.

Arts & Well-being for Autistic Children (6-10 yrs) & Parent - Mixed Media Masks Inspired by Kimmy Cantrell Art

Saturday 17 June, 1pm - 2.30pm

Cost: £22 (per parent & child)

Relaxing, fun and messy art time for autistic children and their parents.

Through this series of creative workshops, participants will learn a number of transferable skills including communication, creative thinking, team building and developing self-confidence. Led by Christina Smyth of Meraki Art NI who is a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist.

The best creativity is messy! Please make sure you and your child wears suitable clothing.

Explore Kimmy Cantrell's Work - https://kimart.com/works/faces...

Arts & Well-being for Children (6-10 yrs) & Parent - Mixed Media Masks Inspired by Kimmy Cantrell Art

Saturday 17 June, 10.30am - 12pm

Cost: £22 (per parent & child)

An opportunity for kids and those who are still big kids at heart to spend some quality and creative time on Saturday mornings having fun together creating messy together. Led by Christina Smyth of Meraki Art NI who is a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist, participants will learn a number of transferable skills including communication, creative thinking, team building and developing self-confidence.

The best creativity is messy! Please make sure you and your child wears suitable clothing.

Explore Kimmy Cantrell's work - https://kimart.com/works/faces...

Have a Go Throwing (12-16 yrs)

Saturday 17 June

11.30am-1.30pm

Cost: £20 (includes all materials)

Our fabulous Maker in Residence, Fiona, will teach young creatives how to have great fun on a pottery wheel, learning the basics of throwing clay in a relaxed and fun environment. Perfect for children who love to get creative this workshop is all about fun and having a go. They will get to pick three of their favourite pots to be fired and collected at a later date.

Please bring an apron and wear clothing that you don’t mind getting a little messy. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.

Weekend Wonders Workshop (8yrs+) - Kaleidoscopes

Saturday 17 June, 1pm - 2.30pm

£9 (Includes all materials)

Led by artist Linda Mulholland, children will experiment with a variety of different artistic materials, learn new fantastic creative techniques, have fun and develop their skills, before making their finished masterpiece.

The best creativity is messy! Please make sure your child wears suitable clothing.

Weekend Wonders Workshop (5-7yrs) - Kaleidoscopes

Saturday 17 June, 10.30am - 12pm

£9 (Includes all materials)

Led by artist Linda Mulholland, children will experiment with a variety of different artistic materials, learn new fantastic creative techniques, have fun and develop their skills, before making their finished masterpiece.

The best creativity is messy! Please make sure your child wears suitable clothing.

LANDSCAPE SKETCHBOOKS at East Strand, Portrush

Saturday 17 June

10:30am-1pm

Cost: £25 full, £23 concession

As summer approaches, it’s great to get outside and develop a sketchbook and painting practice. This outdoor session at Portrush’s beautiful East Strand beach offers some great viewpoints and will give you a chance to take inspiration directly from our coastline. Led by Heather Byrne, you will learn techniques to use when painting in acrylic and mixed media and have some fun! You will be encouraged to draw in an intuitive way exploring colour with energetic mark making.

Please bring a good portable drawing and painting kit, including: a small sketchbook A4/A5/A3 size, acrylic paint, brushes, portable water pot, and a selection of drawing tools you like to use such as oil pastels/soft pastels, drawing pencils, felt tip pens, charcoal etc. Drawing boards and trays will be provided. Hairspray and kitchen roll is useful if you are using soft pastels or charcoal.

Please wear a shirt or an apron, that you won’t mind getting marked with paint.

Enter promo code Concession on Eventbrite and click Apply to activate the discount at the online check out. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.

Woven Hug Drop- in Textiles Workshops

Sat 24th June & Sat 1st July 2023

10:30 - 12:30 & 13:30 - 15:30

Free but Booking Essential

We invite you to join us for our Woven Hug drop-in textiles workshop to create designs to embellish our outdoor structure, reflecting on topics important to you such as our beautiful landscape and the impact of climate change, the textile heritage of our region, the historic role of women in society, and Northern Ireland Society post-Good Friday Agreement.

Led by artists Tere Chad and Cordelia Rizzo, you will create designs using recycled materials, to promote sustainability in response to fast fashion and how it damages our environment.

The final piece will be displayed on the façade of Flowerfield throughout the summer months and we invite you to join us for the official launch on Thursday 6th June at 7pm.

• These are drop-in sessions so you can arrive and leave at any stage during the session.
• All under-18's must be accompanied by an adult
• No previous experience is required but dexterity to use needle and thread is important
• We invite you to pre-book your hour-long session online, over the counter at Flowerfield or by calling us on 028 7083 1400.

The Woven Hug Drop-in Textiles Workshops run at Flowerfield during the following dates & times:

• Sat 24th June 10:30 - 12:30
• Sat 24th June 13:30 - 15:30

• Sat 1st July 10:30 - 12:30
• Sat 1st July 13:30 - 15:30

Click here for more information on the Woven Hug Project.

FUSED GLASS: SURF'S UP

Thursday 6 July

7-9pm

Cost: £32 full, £30 concession

Participants will design and assemble their own spectacular crashing wave to hang or to frame. Led by artist E-J McCartney, participants will learn how to cut and assemble glass in a number of forms (sheet glass, frit, stringers and confetti). All work will be fired in a kiln and ready for collection within 14 days of the workshop. No experience required.

Please note, participants must wear close-toed shoes.

Enter promo code Concession on Eventbrite and click Apply to activate the discount at the online check out. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.

Creative Kids Activity Pack

Creative Kids Activity Pack!

Get Creative at home and let your imagination loose with our Creative Kids Activity Pack! The pack has been created by different local artists with fun art activities they think you'll enjoy. You can use your activity pack alone or with your family for hours of creative fun. Simply download and print off the pack to get started.

Inside the pack you will find lots of different creative activities including:

• Scratch Art
• Funny Eyes Craft
• Dance and Movement Activity
• Peg Pals Craft
• The Emperors New Clothes Colouring-in
• Create your own Spring Flowers Craft
• Make your own Shadow Puppets

Thank you to our wonderful artists who created the fab art ideas for the pack including, Natasha Duddy, Karen Torley and Tonya Sheina Batts!

Share your creativity with us and send in pictures of anything you make to esther.alleyne@casuewaycoastandglens.gov.uk and we'll share them on our social media pages!