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LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE

Linenhall St, Castlebar, Mayo.

T: 094 9023733

E: linenhall@anu.ie

W: www.thelinenhall.com

WORKSHOP

DRUMMING PLAYSHOP AND SOUND JOURNEY

for 5-7 year-olds and their parents

with Lukasz Krzywon and Kasia Slabon

Saturday 7th June 11.30-1.00pm

 

Explore the basics of rhythm and music with your child in this exciting Drumming Playshop. Learn rhythms on African drums and go on a rhythmical exploration to find your own unique groove. Play fun, musical and interactive games and then take a sound journey with  a story accompanied by relaxing instruments like singing bowls, sansula, bells and gongs. These are used to create the sounds which bring about the atmosphere of tranquility and relaxation. Children and adults will have the opportunity to experience the vibrations of the singing bowls on palms and chests. A perfect opportunity to spend quality time together in a creative and fun way.

 

Lukasz Krzywon is an artist, musician and workshop facilitator with a background in philosophy, holistic therapy, play therapy and childcare. Kasia Slabon is a sound and massage therapist, studying childcare and play therapy, she is an accredited teacher of Massage in Schools Programme. www.littlerainbowireland.com

 

Drum Playshop and Sound Journey for 5-7 year-olds and their parents takes place on Saturday 7th June from 11.30am to 1.00pm. Cost per child is 10 EURO. Please bring a blanket for you and your child and a mat to lie down during relaxation. Each child, or set of siblings must be accompanied by one parent/guardian. There are sixteen places available and pre-booking is ESSENTIAL. Booking and further information from the Linenhall.

 

 

WEEKEND EXPERIENCE OF FICTION WRITING (OR PLUS!) 2013-14

led by Fiona Keane with Fin Keegan of Sixpens.com 

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

Please contact Lisa for a full list of events

 

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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