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BALLINA ARTS CENTRE

Barrett St, Ballina, Co. Mayo.

T: 096 73593

E: info@ballinaartscentre.com

W: www.ballinaartscentre.com

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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Arts Plan:

Mayo County Council Arts Plan 2018 - 2022

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

Arts Plan Questionnaire

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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