If you fancy learning a new skill this summer, The Market Place Theatre in Armagh has a fantastic line-up of workshops for July and August 2015.
The John Hewitt Summer School’s Creative Writing workshops will give the opportunity to develop your writing skills under the direction of one of our seven experienced creative writing facilitators, each an established writer and practitioner. All seven workshops run over three days [Mon 27, Tues 28 and Thurs 30 July], and each session lasts ninety minutes. There are six genres to choose from: Poetry, Short Story, Memoir,
Crime Fiction,
Prose Fiction, and
Screenwriting. The three-day course costs £40.
‘Beginners Basket Making’ will allow you to experience basket weaving with locally sourced willow to make your own traditional round egg basket. Under the expert guidance of basket maker Sabine Wolniczak, you will learn the techniques and skills involved in this intricate ancient craft. An absorbing and incredibly satisfying activity leaving you with a sense of achievement and a beautiful basket to take home. This course will run for two days from 14th to 15th August, from 10am-5pm each day. Participation costs £80 or £75 (concession).
Renowned lace maker and designer Theresa Kelly is sharing her knowledge in the exciting new workshop, Carrickmacross Lace & Colour. Using traditional and modern techniques, participants will create their own unique coloured piece of lace. Threads and materials are hand-dyed and hand-painted, to construct a piece which can then be embellished with beads. The class is suitable for beginners and advanced lace-makers, and will run from 20th–22nd August, from 10am-3pm each day. Participation costs £55 or £50 (concession).
I Heart Street Art is a two day Urban Illustration Summer School for 12-18 year olds. Professional illustrator and Urban Artist Dean Kane will guide you through the steps required to create a large scale mural using different graffiti art styles. Participants will learn to design, cut and paint using a range of spray paints and cutting equipment. Graffiti history, design processes and technical skills, how to use graffiti respectfully and an emphasis on team work will all be taught in this enjoyable indoor and outdoor learning experience. Taking place from 1.30pm-4.30pm on 29th and 30th July, participation costs £25 or £23 (concession).
Star Wars fans will love the exciting new Star Wars Light Box workshop. Make a light-box and add your own designs based on the Star Wars movies to decorate your light-box. Create your own Star Wars silhouette shadow figures, then the fun begins staging your own fight scenes. Back light your shadow box to create a fantastic night light for your room. Suitable for ages 8-12 years, the workshop will take place on Thursday 6th August from 10.30am-12.30pm. Admission costs £10 or £8 (concession).
Tickets for all events can be booked by contacting the Box Office on [028] 3752 1821, or online at www.marketplacearmagh.com
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