Ceardlanna - Workshops
Ballina Arts Centre
Ballina Civic Offices, Arran Place, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
T: 096 73593
E: ballinaartscentre@gmail.net
W: www.ballinaartscentre.com
Summer Camps at Ballina Arts Centre
First Steps in Music, with Edel McDonnell
Monday 12th July – Friday 16th July
This July, Ballina Arts Centre is presenting this exciting Summer Camp – First Steps in Music.
The camp will cater for a variety of age groups (see below), and offers an opportunity for children to get an introduction to music-making with experienced music teacher Edel McDonnell.
The Camp has three strands:
First Steps in Music: Parents & Children (age 3 & 4) offers a nurturing environment for parents and children to develop a love of music-making. Children attending this workshop will experience activities which will prepare them for the development of accurate rhythmic and singing skills, and sensitivity to the expressive qualities in music - in an enjoyable and stimulating way, through a carefully chosen repertoire of songs and rhymes. The young child’s response to pitch, beat and rhythm develops in a natural way through active experience of these elements. All learning is unconscious at this stage and takes place in a playful manner with the emphasis on music making and enjoyment.
First Steps in Music (age 5 & 6) is built upon the principles advocated by Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967), a Hungarian composer and educationalist. Kodály’s approach to music education was based on teaching, learning and understanding music through the experience of singing, giving direct access to the world of music with the technical problems involved with the use of an instrument. His desire was to see music education built on a philosophy that music is for everyone.
First Steps in Music: Recorder (age 7, 8 & 9) is an extension of the Kodály concept through the use of an instrument. When students are already immersed in a rich vocal environment, recorder is the best first instrument. The recorder will be used interchangeably with the voice in singing games and other musical activities. Students will need to purchase their own 'Aulos' Descant Recorder prior to the commencement of the summer camp.
Edel McDonnell (MA, BAMus, LRSM, DipMus RIAM) currently lectures in the Musicianship Department at the CIT Cork School of Music and on the BA in Early Childhood Care and Education course and on the BA in Social Care Studies in Cork Institute of Technology. Edel completed a Certificate in Kodály Music Education Concept from Silver Lake College, Wisconsin, USA, in July 2009. In 2008, she pursued a study tour at the Zoltán Kodály Pedagogical Institute of Music, Kecskemet, Hungary and also obtained a Professional Development Certificate in Early Childhood Music (Kodály) with the British Kodály Academy, England. She is currently pursuing a part-time Masters of Music EducationDegree (Kodály emphasis) at Silver Lake College, USA.
Times
10-10:45am First Steps in Music: Parent & Child (age 3 & 4 years, accompanied by parent/guardian)
Cost: €2511-12:30pm First Steps in Music (Age 5 & 6 years)Cost: €40
1-2:30pm First Steps in Music: Recorder (Age 7, 8 & 9 years)Students will need to purchase their own 'Aulos' Descant Recorder (approx €16). These can be purchased from the Axe Shack Music Shop, Ballina (096) 76660
Cost: €40
Each camp runs for one week (Monday-Friday). Please state which week when booking. Payment must be made in full, in advance of the SummerCamp
Drama Summer Camp for Children, with Niamh McGrath
Monday 9th – Friday 13th August
Interested in drama, having fun and making new friends? Then the Ballina Arts Centre Drama SummerCamp is the place for you.
The Drama SummerCamp for Children is designed to develop children's confidence and creativity and each day they will be lead through creative theatre games, exercises & fun improvisations.
We will look at the composition of scenes which will be shown on the final day.
Niamh McGrath is a professional actress, playwright, director and drama teacher. Niamh has run many drama workshop at Ballina Arts Centre, as well as working in schools and being the Artistic Director of Mayo Youth Theatre.
Times:
5-7 year olds: 10.30am-12.30pm
8-10 year olds: 1.30-3.30pm
Ticket price: €40 for 5 workshops. Pre-booking for all workshops is essential.
Children should wear comfortable clothes and bring a snack and a drink.
Ticket price: €40 for 5 workshops (all courses)
Pre-booking for all workshops is essential.
LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE
Linenhall St, Castlebar, Mayo.
T: 094 9023733
E: linenhall@anu.ie
ARTCAMP 2010 BRILLIANT SUMMER ARTS ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 3 -12!
We are delighted to announce ARTCAMP 2010, the Linenhall Arts Centre’s Summer Programme of quality arts activities for young people. These extremely popular week-long courses will be under the guidance of experienced community artists and teachers working with the Linenhall. So get creative this summer and join in the fun!
Please note that to ensure a quality experience for all participants places are strictly limited and BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Due to the popularity of these camps, early booking is advised. Booking and further details from the Linenhall Arts Centre, Tel: 094 9023733.
All materials provided. Participants should bring a pack-lunch with them. We also advise participants to wear loose, comfortable clothing.
IMPORTANT: Full payment for any camp will be required before the commencement of that camp.
The Linenhall implements a comprehensive Child Protection Policy in line with national best practice. Copies of the Policy are available from the Linenhall, and may be viewed on our web-site.
ARTCAMP 2010 - the fun starts here!
Camp 1: DRAMA & VISUAL ART
Title: Jack and the Beanstalk
Age Group: 7-12 year olds
Dates: Monday 5th July - Friday 9th July
Times: 10.00am - 2.30pm
Facilitators: Maura Flynn and Deirdre Gavin
Cost: €80
Camp 2 DRAMA & VISUAL ART
Title: Explore, Invent, Create, Perform / Puppet Parade
Age Group: 7-9 year olds
Dates: Monday 12th July - Friday 16th July
Times: 11.00am - 2.30pm
Facilitators: Catherine Simon (drama); Visual Art Team Cost: €70
Camp 3: DRAMA & VISUAL ART
Title: Let yourself go…/ Puppet Land
Age Group: 5 - 6 year olds
Dates: Monday 12th July - Friday 16th July
Times: 11.00am - 2.30pm
Facilitators: Catherine Simon (drama); Visual Art Team
Cost: €70
Camp 4: DANCE & VISUAL ART
Title: Discover Dance / Where the Wild Things Are
Age Group: 7-8 year olds
Dates: Monday 19th July - Friday 23rd July
Times: 11.00am - 2.30pm
Facilitators: Paula McGurrell (dance); Visual Art Team
Cost: €70
Camp 5: DANCE & VISUAL ART
Title: Dance Grooves / Where the Wild Things Are
Age Group: 9-11 year olds
Dates: Monday 19th July - Friday 23rd July
Times: 11.00am - 2.30pm
Facilitators: Paula McGurrell (dance); Visual Art Team Cost: €70
Camp 6: PARENT AND TODDLER MUSIC
Title: Parent and Toddler First Steps in Music
Age Group: 3-4 year olds
Dates: Monday 26th July - Friday 30th July
Times: 10.00am-10.45am
Facilitator: Edel McDonnell (music) Cost: €25
Camp 7: MUSIC & VISUAL ART
Title: First Steps in Music / Painters, Shakers and Melody Makers
Age Group: 5-6 year olds
Dates: Monday 26th July - Friday 30th July
Times: 11.00am - 2.30pm
Facilitators: Edel McDonnell (music); Visual Art Team Cost: €70
ÁRAS INIS GLUAIRE
ÁISLEANN BHÉAL AN MHUIRTHEAD, BELMULLET,
T: 097 81079
North Mayo Digital Media Training Initiative
Aras Inis Gluaire is running a series of part-time introductory and professional level training courses to support the development of the digital media sector in North West Mayo. Training will be offered at a reduced rate, in the areas of film, documentary, animation, gaming and web technologies. The initiative is being run by Ionad Ealaíona Iorras Teo. in conjunction with Mayo Ideas Lab, with support from Fiontar Chomhraic Teo. Further information is available from Áras Inis Gluaire (097 81079) or Mayo Ideas Lab (097 27945).
Creative Writing Workshops
As part of the Erris Beo festival, there will be two creative writing workshops in Áras Inis Gluaire, facilitated by Geraldine Cummins – local poet and playwright. The adults’ workshop will be held from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on Friday, June 18. €10 per person. The children’s workshop (7 to 12 years of age) will be held from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on Saturday, June 19. €5 per child. Places are limited for both workshops – booking is essential. Email info@arasinisgluaire.ie or call 097 81079.
COURSES AT DERRYAUN CRAFTS, MAYO
Address: Westport, Co. Mayo
Telephone : 098 21888
Email: suzie@derryauncrafts.com
Art and Craft Courses at Derryaun Crafts. Drawing from Nature with Vicky Lennie 19 – 20th June. Basket Weaving with Joe Hogan.15 – 16 July. Found Object Sculpture with Tom Meskell. 18 July. Bronze Casting with Helle Helsner 7 – 8 August. Environmental Sculpture with Tom Meskell. 13 – 14 November.