Exciting new course starting next week

Elements of Art course
Creative Ardagh are delighted to announce this exciting new art course which will run in two separate sessions on Thursdays in Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre, Ardagh, Co. Longford starting on 25th September 2014. The first class from 12.30 to 1.30pm will be open to all ages from toddlers to adults. The second from 4.00 to 5.00pm will be aimed at the 4-12 year age group. Each class will cost €5 per person with occasional extra charges for materials which will be advertised in advance.

We are also running this  for outreach programmes in venues around the county (€7 per person) starting in St. Mary's Community Centre, Edgeworthstown on Monday 29th September. Subject to demand two classes will run from 2.15pm to 3.15pm and 3.15pm to 4.15pm weekly.

Contact us if you would like to arrange it in a venue near you (Email creativeardagh@gmail.com or call Annette on (086) 3027602). Check out creativeardaghartelements.blogspot.ie for more details, to participate from home or to download lesson plans for schools.

Time is flying!

The weeks are flying by, this time two weeks we will be welcoming our third group of recruits for the Ardagh School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. For those who haven't heard we are transforming the building and forest for some exciting family events at 1.00 pm or 4.00 pm on Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th or Monday 31st October. (See poster below). We've been so busy already with preparations that we didn't find time to update you on this week's events. Here's some pictures and details of what was created in the last week or so:

 

On Monday the 8 to 12 year olds looked at abstract art, especially how colour and shape can be used to show emotions and expressed their reactions to a range of different music styles including Mozart, Elvis and The Flaming Lips. They also had to chose their drawing medium to match the mood. After that they got creative with cardboard boxes and fabric among other things. The initial idea was to create spaces for their rag dolls and clay pieces, but two competing fabic shops developed, with lots of bartering and business management discussions thrown in!

On Monday morning we also experimented, using blind drawing to increase observational skills before drawing large scale autumn leaves.

The 4 to 7 year olds fitted lots into their hour this week too, experimenting with drawing materials on black paper, trying out weaving on cardboard looms and looking at a table loom in action before designing with felt pictures.

The Creative Embroidery projects are nearing completion too. This class will be continuing after Halloween as Creative textiles which will include patchwork, felting, batik, applique and lots more techniques. We are now taking bookings for all Block 2 courses which can be paid for weekly or at a reduced rate for the full block.

Embroidery projects progressing

All of the creative embroidery projects are progressing really well with loads of techniques from machine and hand stitching, applique and patchwork to fabric painting and tie-dying being used so far.

Another week over

It's been a busy week since we last updated the website. We had group visits from Moyne CS TYs, the East Meets West women's group from Longford and Ardagh Tidy Towns, along with tourists from Australia, Wales, America, England and Galway and all our usual classes. Here's some of the week's happenings in pictures.

Moyne CS TYs listening to the Seanchaide's tales

Creative Embroidery

 Still-life Drawing (to be continued next week)

Toddler collages

Creative Embroidery

Welcome to the new members of the Creative Embroidery class who made great cushion covers today while the others continued with the elements for their unique wall hangings. I can't wait to see how they develop over the next few weeks.

Creative Embroidery on Friday

The Creative Embroidery course started on Friday with an inspiration session. Ideas were gathered from natural objects, fabric textures and textile books before trying a few simple stitches. Next week work begins on wall hangings. Places still available, call in, email or phone us.