Ceardlanna- Workshops
LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE
Linenhall St, Castlebar, Mayo.
T: 094 9023733
E: linenhall@anu.ie
W: www.thelinenhall.com
Illustration Workshop for 16 years+ and adults with artist Ross Stewart
Saturday 2nd April 11.30am-1.00pm
Here’s an incredible opportunity to explore the art of illustration with Ross Stewart, the Art Director of the Oscar nominated The Secret of Kells. The workshop will involve both talk and demonstration as well as some hands on drawing under Ross Stewart’s expert guidance. Topics covered will include the importance of silhouette, visual language, colour temperature, and readability. This workshop will be of particular interest to people who have an art background.
Ross Stewart is an Irish artist working in painting, illustration and animation, notably conceptual design and art direction. He has exhibited across Ireland and the UK over the last 11 years and his work is held in public and private collections internationally.
Illustration Workshop for 16 years+ and adults takes place on Saturday 2nd April, 11.30am – 1.00pm. The cost for the workshop is 20euro and booking is ESSENTIAL. Places are limited and booking is essential. Booking and further information from the Linenhall.
The Linenhall Arts Centre acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council in making this workshop possible.
ART DOCUMENTATION FOR ARTISTS: HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR WORK with Tim Durham
Saturday 16th April, 10.00am-5.00pm
Good quality imagery is essential for artists when making submissions and documenting their work. This workshop offers a practical introduction to photographing your own paintings, drawings, textiles and prints for use in portfolios, websites, etc.
Presented by photographer and lecturer Tim Durham, back by popular demand, this workshop offers a step-by-step methodical process to obtaining the best possible results with your digital compact camera or digital SLR. It is about getting the very best quality results from the equipment you have. The course will cover: exposure, ISO, white balance, apertures, depth of field, jpg quality, resolution of images, tripod use and much more.
Tim Durham is a photographic artist living in Westmeath. He has been a practising artist since 1990 and teaching photography since 1992. Part of Tim's work is digitally recording the work of other artists. If you would like to see some of Tim's photographic projects, see his website: www.timdurham.ie
ART DOCUMENTATION FOR ARTISTS takes place on Saturday 16th April, 10.00am-5.00pm. The cost for the workshop is €70, and booking is ESSENTIAL. (NB: places are strictly limited!) Participants will be required to bring their camera (and manual if possible), blank memory card, fully charged battery and spare if possible, cable for downloading images, tripod if you have one, and a piece of art work to photograph. Booking and further information from the Linenhall.
The Linenhall Arts Centre acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council in making this workshop possible.
Lismirrane Arts Resource Project
O’Dwyer Art Centre, Bohola,
094 9384809 or lismirranearts@gmail.com
Life Drawing Workshop on Saturday April 30th from 10.30 to 4pm
The Lismirrane Arts Resource Project proposes holding a one day
The morning will be facilitated by Marianne Heemskert exploring different drawing techniques ....... drawing on the right side of the brain and using different materials.
In the afternoon you can put into practice what you have learned in the morning session.
You are asked to bring your own lunch, compressed charcoal and lots and lots of paper!
Tea/Coffee & Biscuits will be provided
The cost for the day is Euro 45
You are asked to be at the Centre for 10am to be ready to start at 10.30 sharp.
To Book please contact Pat at the Lismirrane Arts Resource Project on e-mail lismirranearts@gmail.com
Payment must be made in full before the start of the course to secure your place.