BALLINA ARTS CENTRE
Barrett St, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
T: 096 73593
Creative Writing for Children with Lizann Gorman
Friday 4th April – Friday 27th June, 4 – 5pm.
12 week workshop series for children, exploring creativity, poetry, plot, language and other aspects of creative writing. Under the guidance of writer Lizann Gorman, this course promises to be stimulating and fun, and is open to children up to the age of 12.
Cost: €60. Booking is essential for all workshops .
Printmaking for Adults with Marianne Heemskerk
Saturdays 26th April, 3rd & 10th May, 10.30am – 4pm
The series of workshops are aimed at beginners as well as the more experienced printmaker.
Under the guidance of Marianne Heemskerk, participants will have an opportunity to work with techniques of drypoint and carborundum on aluminium plates; working from their own designs; and experimenting with print techniques and colour. No previous experience required. These are full-day workshops.
Ticket price €65/€60 (concession). Price includes materials. Booking is essential for all workshops.
ÁRAS INIS GLUAIRE
Áisleann Bhéal an Mhuirthead, Belmullet, Mayo
T: 097 81079
ERRIS YOUTH THEATRE AMHARCLANN IORRAS NA NÓG
EVERY THURSDAY 4.15PM – 6.00PM
Are you aged between 13 –18? Interested in Theatre/Acting /Drama?
Why not join the new & exciting Erris Youth Theatre/Amharclann Iorras Na Nóg
An opportunity to work with and be directed by Áras Inis Gluaire’s Artistic Director, Brendan Murray who has written and directed for Fibin, Taibhdhearc, TG4 and many more.
Contact Brendan/Angela 097 81079 for more details
MUSIC CLASSES
Every Wednesday Beginners : 7pm-8pm / Advanced: 8pm-9pm
Guitar/Accordian/Keyboard/Tin-whistle/Fiddle
DANCE CLASSES
Redmond School of Irish Dance provides classes for children of all age groups
Tuesdays at 3.30pm
SINGING CLASSES
Singing Classes for adults and children
Saturdays 1pm – 5pm
WEEKEND EXPERIENCE OF FICTION WRITING (OR PLUS!) 2013-14
led by Fiona Keane with Fin Keegan of Sixpens.com
Spring: April ’14 Friday 4th – Sunday 6th
Summer: June ’14 Friday 13th – Sunday 15th
The Old Rectory Retreat, Knappagh, Westport
Can you imagine the difference it would make towards releasing your writing potential if you could devote a weekend or a whole week to nurturing your talents?
Fiona Keane & Fin Keegan are writers and teachers who have worked, studied and had work performed in New York and Dublin. In workshops, their aim is to stimulate writers in the production of satisfyingly intense and meaningful stories, whether short or long. The environment is supportive and progress-orientated.
The Old Rectory Retreat is a guesthouse and creative workshop venue.
Full details and other dates on our website www.oldrectoryretreat.com
Timetable
Friday 5.30pm Fáilte with Soup and Sandwiches
6 -8.30 pm Opening Workshop
Sat. 10.15am -1.00.pm Morning workshop
1.00pm- 2.30.pm Lunch & Chat & Walk or Rest
2.45- 5.00pm Afternoon Workshop
7.00 pm Evening meal for residents
Sun. 11.00am-1.30 pm Reading and feedback
2.00pm A Little Lunch to Celebrate
Cost:
Workshops, Welcome Supper and Lunch x 2 €155
Accommodation Full Board Fri. evening-Sun. lunch €100 (all -in €255)
Bookings: Roisin at 087 7764820
STUDIO C
Mount St., Claremorris, Co. Mayo
T: 086 848 5072
Contact us to find out more about our classes
Claremorris Performance Academy
ClaremorrisPerformanceAcademy offers weekly master classes in Drama, Dance and Singing. They employ experienced and qualified teachers to provide educational and fun filled classes in the three main disciplines of performing arts as well as other dimensions of musical theatre.
ClaremorrisPerformanceAcademy caters for children aged between six to seventeen years of age. Classes are held every Saturday morning in The Town Hall, Claremorris, and each Academy Term is well planned for the students. Every student participates in each of the three disciplines Drama, Dance and Singing. Classes are split into three 40 minute sessions, where students learn each skill in a class of similar aged students.
Apart from their classes being educational and fun, being part of ClaremorrisPerformanceAcademy will help to develop confidence, physical awareness, articulation and communication.
To book a place in ClaremorrisPerformanceAcademy, contact Academy Director, June Allison on 087 6332169 or email claremorriperformance@gmail.com
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Mayo County Council Arts Office is currently developing a new five-year strategic arts plan for the county, which will be produced early next year.
We are actively seeking the views of those involved and interested in the arts, at all levels, within the county. This includes arts venues, festivals, artists, communities and people who use, or who benefit from our service.
We would welcome your contribution. Please complete our Arts Plan questionnaire, link below. (Alternatively you can write, email or phone the arts office. Or you can request a word document of the questionnaire)
Our current arts plan can be viewed here Mayo County Council Strategic Arts Plan 2011-2016
A profile of the services we deliver is available on the website here
Please send your contribution by Friday 24th of November 2017
Thank you for your time and interest.
We also have a questionnaire specifically for young people: Young People Questionnaire
Contact Details: Arts Office, Mayo County Council, Áras an Contae, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
Email: mayoarts@mayococo.ie
Phone: 094 90 47558 / 47471
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