Classes & Workshops
Mums Meet & Make | Cherishing Motherhood: Watercolor Art Workshop with Elaine Harkness - SOLD OUT
Thursday 5th October 9:30 – 11am
Cost: £8
We are thrilled to introduce our new series of creative workshops specifically designed for new parents - Mums Meet & Make.
In this workshop, we invite you to join artist Elaine Harkness and create a beautiful watercolour piece your little one will cherish forever.
Autumn Wardrobe Make, Do & Mend
Saturday 7 October, 10.30 am - 1.30 pm
£30 full, £27 concession (includes all materials)
In this popular workshop led by Ciaran-Elizabeth Doran, learn how to use hand-sewing to enhance items of clothing by covering buttons, adding trimmings and making basic alterations to items such as knitwear, shirts and blouses. No previous sewing experience required.
An interest in wanting to learn how to revive, reuse and remake items is helpful though not compulsory.
8-Week T'ai Chi & Qigong Course
Wednesday 11 October - 29 November, 7 - 9pm
£75 full, £68 concession
T’ai Chi and Qigong focus on meditation, creating harmony and on bringing balance in our daily lives. In addition to their health and fitness benefits, by embracing the philosophy of harmony and balance you can learn to make every aspect of life happier, healthier and more compassionate. Led by Dr Philip Johnston.
Please wear comfortable clothes that allow free movement and bring a bottle of water.
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 Halloween Workshop (5-7yrs)
Saturday 14 & 21 October, 10.30 am - 12 noon
£18 (Includes all materials)
Led by Linda Mulholland, children will experiment with a variety of artistic materials, learn fantastic creative techniques, have fun and develop their skills to create unique, wonderful artwork inspired by this magical time of year.
The best creativity is messy! Please make sure your child wears suitable clothing.
Weekend Wonders Halloween Workshop (8 yrs+)
Saturday 14 & 21 October, 1 pm - 2.30 pm
£18 (Includes all materials)
Led by Linda Mulholland, children will experiment with a variety of artistic materials, learn fantastic creative techniques, have fun and develop their skills to create unique, wonderful artwork inspired by this magical time of year.
The best creativity is messy! Please make sure your child wears suitable clothing.
Art Academy (11-13 yrs)
Saturday 14 & 21 October, 1 pm - 3 pm
£24 per course (includes all materials)
Unleash your creativity, experiment with materials and have fun in either of these two-part courses with the brilliant Christina Smyth of Meriaki Art. Participants will develop their creative skills and gain unique inspiration exploring what makes this magical time of autumn and winter so special through visual arts, favourite books and poems.UTUMN
Over this two-week series, you'll embark on a comprehensive exploration of various artistic mediums, capturing the essence of autumn in your creations.
C.S. Lewis North Coast Sites in Oils - SOLD OUT
Thursday 19 & 26 October, 10 am – 12.30 pm
Cost: £40 full, £36 concession
In this two-part oil painting workshop led by Elaine Harkness, you will experiment mixing a faded colour palette and layering paint to create a magical mist scene of Dunluce Castle or Mussenden Temple. No experience necessary.
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.
Flowerfield Inklings (4-week online course)
Friday 20 October - 10 November, 7-9 pm
£42 full, £38 concession
As we approach the 60th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’ death on November 22, we’re delighted to launch Flowerfield Inklings - the first of two online micro-courses in creative writing. Led by writer Anne McMaster, these courses will focus on the creation, reading and discussion of writers’ work - just as C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and others gathered to talk through their work in Oxford. “You can make anything by writing,” C.S. Lewis said. Our aim is to do just that in these supportive and inspiring courses!
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.
Halloween Clay Lanterns (8-12 yrs) - SOLD OUT
Saturday 21 October, 11.30 am - 1.30 pm
Cost: £15 (includes all materials)
Ceramicist Fiona Shannon will help participants design and make their own special spooky air-dried clay lanterns in time for Halloween.
Please bring an apron and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class. Please bring a box with you to take your lantern home in.
We aim to ensure 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.
Design & Make a Spook-tacular Halloween Skull - CANCELLED
Monday 23 October, 2-4 pm - CANCELLED
Cost: £45 full, £40 concession (includes all materials)
Natasha Duddy will teach glass fusing techniques to help you design and create your Day of the Dead-themed skull decoration. Learning glass cutting and grinding skills, you can hang or frame your spooktacular masterpiece to decorate your home for Halloween. No previous experience required.
Closed toe footwear must be worn.
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.
Halloween Haunted Open Day 2023 | Vampire Craft Workshop | FREE
Vampire Craft Workshop
Sat 28th October
12:30pm – 14:30pm
Cost: FREE | Drop in Suitable for all Ages
Join us for a spook-tacular time as kids of all ages, accompanied by their parents, unleash their imagination and craft their own vampire-themed masterpieces with a dash of fun and a sprinkle of creativity.
Halloween Haunted Open Day 2023 | Spooky Dance Workshop | FREE
Echo Echo Spooky Dance Workshop
Sat 28th October
14:30 – 15:00 | 15:30 – 16:00
Cost: Free | Drop in
Get ready to groove and spook at our Halloween children's dance workshop! Join us for a frightfully fun time as we teach kids to walk like zombies, float like ghosts, and stomp like monsters, transforming them into Halloween dance sensations. It's a thrilling and energetic experience where little ones can let loose, show off their best spooky moves, and have a howling good time!
Halloween Haunted Open Day 2023 | Creepy Craft Workshop | FREE
Creepy Craft Workshop
Sat 28th October
15:00 – 16:30
Cost: FREE | Drop in
Unleash your eerie creativity at our creepy craft drop-in workshop for kids, where young ones can conjure up spine-chilling Halloween decorations that will send shivers down your spine. All materials provided
*NEW* Fused Glass: Wall Clock - SOLD OUT
Monday 30 October, 1 - 4pm
Cost: £50 full, £45 concession (includes all materials)
Natasha Duddy will teach glass fusing techniques to help you design and create piece of art that will have everyone stopping in time to appreciate it! You will learn glass cutting and grinding skills and choose colours to make opaque or transparent frits and stringers. Following fusing, Natasha will drill holes for the hand mechanisms and fasten the back fitting. No previous experience required.
Closed toe footwear must be worn.
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 Hand-Building Course for Beginners & Improvers (Series 2)
Wednesday, 1 - 29 November, 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
Cost: £145 full, £130 concession per series (includes all materials)
In this five-week course Fiona will teach you the basics of hand-building including slab building, coiling, pinch pots and using press moulds to create a variety of different pots such as vases and bowls. In the last session, we will add colour to your pots using a variety of slips.
Should you have any previous experience Fiona will be able to assist you in developing your skills and improving your techniques. Items that will be fired and glazed in a clear glaze by the tutor to be collected 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.
5-Week Throwing Course for Beginners & Improvers (Series 4) SOLD OUT
Wednesday 1-29 November, 2.30 - 4.30 pm (Series 4)
Cost: £145 full, £130 concession per series (includes all materials)
Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel to create a variety of different pots, mugs and bowls. You’ll also learn turning techniques and how to add handles and feet. In the last week you will add colour to your pots using a variety of slips. Should you have previous experience, Fiona will assist you to develop your skills and improve your techniques. Participants will use stoneware clay to make items to be fired and glazed by the tutor and collected 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.
5-Week Throwing Course for Beginners & Improvers (Series 5) - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Thursday 2-30 November, 2.30 - 4.30 pm (Series 5)
Cost: £145 full, £130 concession per series (includes all materials)
Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel to create a variety of different pots, mugs and bowls. You’ll also learn turning techniques and how to add handles and feet. In the last week you will add colour to your pots using a variety of slips. Should you have previous experience, Fiona will assist you to develop your skills and improve your techniques. Participants will use stoneware clay to make items to be fired and glazed by the tutor and collected 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.
5-Week Throwing Course for Beginners & Improvers (Series 6) - SOLD OUT
Thursday 2-30 November, 7 - 9 pm (Series 6)
Cost: £145 full, £130 concession per series (includes all materials)
Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel to create a variety of different pots, mugs and bowls. You’ll also learn turning techniques and how to add handles and feet. In the last week you will add colour to your pots using a variety of slips. Should you have previous experience, Fiona will assist you to develop your skills and improve your techniques. Participants will use stoneware clay to make items to be fired and glazed by the tutor and collected 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.
4-WEEK IRISH & SCOTTISH CÉILÍ/ CÈILIDH DANCING COURSE
Thursday 2 - 23 November, 7.15 - 8.45pm
£30 for full, £27 Concession
Led by Paula Kennedy, this lively and fun course looks at the cultural background of dances alongside practising them. Suitable for beginners, but those with previous experience and a love of céilí/cèilidh dancing are also most welcome.
Adequate level of fitness advisable. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow free movement, non-slip flat shoes and bring a bottle of water.
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 Narnia Workshop (8 yrs+)
Saturday 4 November, 1 pm - 2.30 pm
£9 (Includes all materials)
Led by Linda Mulholland, children will experiment with a variety of artistic materials, learn fantastic creative techniques, have fun and develop their skills to create unique, wonderful artwork inspired by this magical time of year.
The best creativity is messy! Please make sure your child wears suitable clothing.
Weekend Wonders Narnia Workshop (5-7yrs) - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Saturday 4 November, 10.30 am - 12 noon
£9 (Includes all materials)
Led by Linda Mulholland, children will experiment with a variety of artistic materials, learn fantastic creative techniques, have fun and develop their skills to create unique, wonderful artwork inspired by this magical time of year.
The best creativity is messy! Please make sure your child wears suitable clothing.
Ceramic Gingerbread House - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Saturday 4 November, 10 am - 2 pm
£60 full, £54 concession (Includes all materials)
Ceramic Artist Fiona Shannon will guide you through designing and making your Christmas gingerbread house which you can use for your festive table. Designed for beginners, this class will be a fun creative environment to get crafty using a range of clay techniques. Your gingerbread house will be fired to be collected 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.
Ceramic Christmas Decorations - SOLD OUT
Saturday 4 November, 2.30 - 4 pm
Cost: £25 full, £23 concession (Includes materials)
Ceramic Artist Fiona Shannon will guide you through designing and making festive Christmas decorations and tea lights perfect for your tree and table. Once fired your finished pieces will be available for collection.
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.
FUSED GLASS: ANGELS AREN'T JUST FOR CHRISTMAS - SOLD OUT
Thursday 16 November, 7 - 9 pm
Cost: £32 full, £29 concession (Includes all glass materials)
Join EJ McCartney to make angels to use as gifts or to keep. Participants will learn how to cut and assemble glass in a number of forms (sheet glass, frit, stringers and confetti). After kiln firing participants can collect their work approximately a week after the workshop.
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.
4-WEEK EXPRESSIVE STILL LIFE PAINTING COURSE - LAST SPACE
Thursday 16 November - 7 December, 7 - 9 pm
Cost: £60 full, £54 concession
Explore the practice of still life painting celebrating everyday objects, beginning with drawing exercises that encourage you to be expressive and intuitive. Led by Heather Byrne you will make studies from still life setups of flowers, plants and fruit, and other interesting objects, looking at the play between line, shape and colour.
Bring an A3 sketchbook, 200gms paper/sketchbook, acrylic paint, drawing materials for mixed media (e.g.charcoal, oil pastels, soft pastels, inks, drawing pencils, felt tip pens etc.) Please wear old clothes which you don’t mind getting a little dirty.
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: C.S. LEWIS-INSPIRED LANTERN - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Saturday 18 November, 10 am - 1 pm
Cost: £36 full, £32 concession (Includes all glass materials)
Design and assemble panels for your glass lantern using images from The Chronicles of Narnia and our North Coast. Guided by EJ McCartney, participants will learn how to cut and assemble glass (sheet glass, frit, stringers and confetti). After kiln firing participants can collect their work approximately a week after the workshop.
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.
Mixed Media Trees of Narnia
Thursday 23 November, 10 am – 12.30 pm
Cost: £22 full, £20 concession
Artist Elaine Harkness will guide you in creating your very own Narnia-inspired tree painting using mixed media painting and drawing techniques. Suitable for beginners and those interested in improving technique.
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.
Weekend Wonders Narnia Workshop (8 yrs+)
Saturday 25 November 1 pm - 2.30 pm
£9 (Includes all materials)
Led by Linda Mulholland, children will experiment with a variety of artistic materials, learn fantastic creative techniques, have fun and develop their skills to create unique, wonderful artwork inspired by this magical time of year.
The best creativity is messy! Please make sure your child wears suitable clothing.
Weekend Wonders Narnia Workshop (5-7yrs)
Saturday 25 November, 10.30 am - 12 noon
£9 (Includes all materials)
Led by Linda Mulholland, children will experiment with a variety of artistic materials, learn fantastic creative techniques, have fun and develop their skills to create unique, wonderful artwork inspired by this magical time of year.
The best creativity is messy! Please make sure your child wears suitable clothing.
Fused Glass: Christmas Tree Decorations - SOLD OUT
Monday 27 November, 2 - 4 pm
Cost: £45 full, £40 concession (includes all materials)
Natasha Duddy will teach glass fusing techniques to help you design and create three unique glass tree decorations. You will learn glass cutting and grinding skills and choose colours to make opaque or transparent trees. During fusing, Natasha will add hooks, so you can add a coloured ribbon to hang on your tree. No previous experience required.
Closed toe footwear must be worn.
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.
Mums Meet & Make | Moments in Motherhood - Creative Writing with Bernie McGill - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Wednesday 29th November, 9:30 – 11am
Cost: £8
We are thrilled to introduce our new series of creative workshops designed for new parents, Mums Meet & Make.
With prompts and support from Bernie, in this workshop, you’ll create a poem or piece of prose about your motherhood journey, about your baby, or about yourself.
Ceramic Christmas Decorations - LAST SPACE
Saturday 2 December, 2.30 - 4 pm
Cost: £25 full, £23 concession (Includes materials)
Ceramic Artist Fiona Shannon will guide you through designing and making festive Christmas decorations and tea lights perfect for your tree and table. Once fired your finished pieces will be available for collection.
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.
Ceramic Gingerbread House - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Saturday 2 December, 10 am - 2 pm
£60 full, £54 concession (Includes all materials)
Ceramic Artist Fiona Shannon will guide you through designing and making your Christmas gingerbread house which you can use for your festive table. Designed for beginners, this class will be a fun creative environment to get crafty using a range of clay techniques. Your gingerbread house will be fired to be collected 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.
Fused Glass: Wall Clock - SOLD OUT
Monday 4 December, 1 - 4pm
Cost: £50 full, £45 concession (includes all materials)
Natasha Duddy will teach glass fusing techniques to help you design and create piece of art that will have everyone stopping in time to appreciate it! You will learn glass cutting and grinding skills and choose colours to make opaque or transparent frits and stringers. Following fusing, Natasha will drill holes for the hand mechanisms and fasten the back fitting. No previous experience required.
Closed toe footwear must be worn.
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.
Art Academy (11-13 yrs)
Saturday 9 & 16 December, 1 pm - 3 pm
£24 per course (includes all materials)
Unleash your creativity, experiment with materials and have fun in either of these two-part courses with the brilliant Christina Smyth of Meriaki Art. Participants will develop their creative skills and gain unique inspiration exploring what makes this magical time of autumn and winter so special through visual arts, favourite books and poems.
Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy.
Weekend Wonders Christmas Workshop (5-7yrs)
Saturday 9 & 16 December, 10.30 am - 12 noon
£18 (Includes all materials)
Led by Linda Mulholland, children will experiment with a variety of artistic materials, learn fantastic creative techniques, have fun and develop their skills to create unique, wonderful artwork inspired by this magical time of year.
The best creativity is messy! Please make sure your child wears suitable clothing.
Weekend Wonders Christmas Workshop (8 yrs+)
Saturday 9 & 16 December, 1 pm - 2.30 pm
£18 (Includes all materials)
Led by Linda Mulholland, children will experiment with a variety of artistic materials, learn fantastic creative techniques, have fun and develop their skills to create unique, wonderful artwork inspired by this magical time of year.
The best creativity is messy! Please make sure your child wears suitable clothing.
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!
