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.

Wonka artworks

We got lots of great artworks in for our Golden Ticket competition. Here are a few samples, including a fantastic Scratch animation by Cian. We will be picking the five winners at random after lunch tomorrow so you still have time to get your work in to us. Preparations are well under way for our family fun events at the weekend. We may have sneak peaks here later, watch this space. Bookings: 086 3027602 or creativeardagh@gmail.com.

Learn more about this project

Five Golden Tickets for our Easter events

Paul's Chocolate Machine design

In preparation for our Easter family event which will be taking it's inspiration from Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, we want to invite you to send us your art, based on the book. We are accepting artworks, animations etc., in all formats, digital or traditional, the only rule is that you too are inspired by Willie Wonka's factory. Creations of all sorts by adults, children, groups or individuals are requested, so whether you want to sculpt the Indian Prince's palace from melted chocolate; dress up, act out and video a scene; produce a stop motion or Scratch animation; draw, paint, collage or construct your favourite scene we would love to see your work.
You can email photos of your work to creativeardagh@gmail.com, or send in the originals by post or in person to Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre, Ardagh, Co. Longford by Friday 30th March 2012 with full details of the names and ages of those involved in the creation and a contact address, email or phone number.
We will show as many as possible on our website and YouTube page and exhibit any originals we receive in the centre over the Easter weekend (Saturday 7th to Monday 9th April). We may even transform some into part of our Chocolate Room set.
In keeping with the Willie Wonka theme, five Golden Tickets (entitling one family entry to the Easter event) will be given out to randomly selected artists. We can't wait to start receiving your creations, have fun!