An Enchanted Woodland Christmas event

It's almost time for our Christmas event again. Make sure to book early to visit Santa without the queue, take part in a Christmas art workshop, hear some stories, relax with tea and treats and have lots more family fun in our Enchanted Woodland. Family events take place at 3pm on Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th December. €8 per child, €5 per adult or €24 for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children)
We also have a special package available for pre-school, school or other groups throughout the month of December €4 per person for groups more than 10, €5 per person for groups less than 10. Session includes art, stories and our DPSM winter woodlands workshop. Bookings to creativeardagh@gmail.com or call Annette 086 3027602 or Ann 087 2326553.

Maths fun next week

We are looking forward  to welcoming several school groups for Maths Week next week. We still have some limited availability, €4 per person for groups of ten or more, €5 per person for groups less than ten.

Will you be able to find some of these shapes around the building? We will also be seeing what shapes we find outside before having some fun creating patterns with tessellating shapes with printing and paper mosaics. This curriculum-linked workshop can be adapted to suit all ages and don't forget that we are running special family sessions on Saturday 10th and 17th at 3pm, €24 for a family of 4 (1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children) or €5 per adult, €8 per child.

If you can't make it along, why not try some tessellations for yourself with this tessellation creator and if you figure out what the hammer does, let us know!

Open call for art and literary submissions for new Midir and Etain anthology

Help us celebrate the Legend of Midir and Étain

Creative Ardagh, in partnership with County Longford Arts Office and Cruthú Arts Festival are inviting all artists, writers, poets, established and new, young and old to take part in an exciting Visual Arts and Literature Project.

We want to celebrate our local legend by publishing an anthology of stories, poetry and artwork by people of all ages. We envisage a mix of work from professional artists and writers, along with the work of children and other budding artists/writers based on the legend of Midir and Etain.

This inspirational legend lends itself to an exciting project such as this. Be inspired by the drama, love, envy and shapeshifting transformations that are entwined in the story and produce your own creation in whatever media you like. We are accepting poetry and stories up to a maximum of 1500 words and artworks in any media including drawing, painting, photography, digital media and images of 3d artwork.  The only restriction is that it is your own original work. You can find out more about the legend here: http://creativeardagh.blogspot.ie/p/midir-and-etain.html.

You can enter from where ever you are in the world by post or email. 
Artworks sent by post should not exceed A4 size.
The closing date for submissions is: 5pm on 7th June 2015.

Please send all submissions to:
Creative Ardagh, Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre,
Ardagh, Co. Longford
or email: creativeardagh@gmail.com

The anthology will be launched as part of the Bilberry Sunday Event on the 26th July 2015 in Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre. This event will be hosted by Creative Ardagh in conjunction with County Longford Arts Officer Fergus Kennedy during the Cruthu Arts Festival. Those selected for the publication will get a chance to read their written piece or display the original artwork on the day.

Poetry Day and Bealtaine Festival

We are delighted to be involved with Poetry Day on 7th May this year. We will be reading some of our favourite poems and creating artworks inspired by them. All ages welcome from toddler to adult from 11am to 2.30pm. Drop-in rate €5 per hour including tea/coffee and art materials.
www.poetryireland.ie/poetry-day/

Here's what we have on offer for the Bealtaine Festival this May:

Explore the legend workshops

The legend of Midir and Etain is a local love story. We offer workshops to groups in drama and art that explore the legend. These are available at a reduced rate to older people throughout May. We also will offer a reduction on our drop-in art classes on Thursdays for the month.

1st - 31st

Paint the Legend Bringing the Midir and Etain legend to life: listen to our storyteller, get inspired by the sculpture, stained glass and paintings of the characters in our collection and paint your favourite scene. Alternatively you can choose to recreate the characters with clay or fabric collage. Book your group large or small at a date and time that suits you for the reduced rate of €3 per person per hour.

Venue: Creative Ardagh, Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre

1st - 31st

Midir and Etain Drama Explore the legend and have fun while you act out our short drama, no need to learn any lines, just listen to the narrator and improvise. Book your group large or small at a date and time that suits you for the reduced rate of €3 per person per hour.

Venue: Creative Ardagh, Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre

1st - 31st

Creative writing Be inspired by the legend of Midir and Etain, or other events in our past history then get tips on character and plot development and write your own story or poem. Book your group large or small at a date and time that suits you for the reduced rate of €3 per person per hour.

Venue: Creative Ardagh, Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre

7th - 28th

Drop-in Thursdays. Come along any Thursday in May between 12 and 2pm and explore your creative side in your choice of art workshop: painting, collage, weaving, felting, drawing etc. for the reduced rate of €8. Tea/coffee included. 

http://bealtaine.com/bealtaine-2015/programme/listing/Longford

Don't be late for a very important date!

The White Rabbit is busy planning his Egg Hunt!! Don't forget to book your place or you might be late for a very important date!!
Join us for lots of family fun this Easter weekend at 3pm on Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th or Monday 6th April. Follow the white rabbit down the tunnel, join him on an egg hunt and take part in an Easter themed art workshop. Adults €5 (including tea/coffee), Child €8 (including art workshop and treats), Family (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) €24. Early booking advised, call 086 3027602 or email creativeardagh@gmail.com.

Lots of family fun coming soon

Craft Fair Saturday 14th March 1pm to 5pm Free Entry. Come along and browse the wonderful selection of handmade crafts in the picturesque setting of Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre in Ardagh Village. You might get a beautiful present for Mother's Day on Sunday or just something lovely for yourself. Tea and Coffee on sale on the day. 
Leprechaun and Fairy Hunt
If you are looking for some family fun you can join in with the Leprechaun and Fairy Hunt and Arts and Crafts Workshop at 3pm Saturday 14th March. (Booking essential for this workshop as spaces limited).€8 per child for workshop. 
Easter Family Fun
Join us for lots of family fun this Easter weekend at 3pm on Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th or Monday 6th April. Follow the white rabbit down the tunnel, join him on an egg hunt and take part in an Easter themed art workshop. Adults €5 (including tea/coffee), Child €8 (including art workshop and treats), Family (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) €24. Early booking advised.

French resumes on 4 March

Students no French class Wednesday 25th Feb, resuming Wed 4 Mar, running up to Orals: 6 lessons €80 or €20 per lesson.
New members welcome. To book contact Creative Ardagh 0863027602 or Susan at 0876500896