BealtaineFestival
Bealtaine Festival 2012
Every Wednesday in May
2.00 - 4.00pm

The Crawford Art Gallery is delighted to participate in Bealtaine, a nation-wide celebration of creativity in older age.
Every Wednesday in May, join us for a leisurely thematic tour of the Gallery with light refreshments, followed by a hands-on session.

Workshop schedule:

2nd May          The Frozen Moment
Participants are invited to work with plaster inspired by the dramatic sculpture work of F. E McWilliams.

9th May         A Lacuna at the heart of the work
Will look at the photographic works of Simon Norfolk and nineteenth century photographer John Burke and their portraits of Afghanistan, followed by a drawing workshop.

16th May         A Place Apart (WORKSHOP FULL)
Paul Henry’s Lough Allen will be the main focus for this session and the colour and style he uses to depict his landscapes. This session will involve working with paint.

23rd May         Form and Ground
Taking inspiration from William Scott’s work participants will have a chance to create fabric collages.

30th May         Gathering Up- Patrick Collins Heads
Will take a look at the Balyphehane show and the work over the previous sessions. There will also be a chance to work with clay inspired by the work of Patrick Collins.

These popular sessions take place every Wednesday from 2-4 pm; the meeting point is the gallery foyer, by the bookshop.

Places are limited and pre-booking is essential. A contribution of €3.00 per participant for the tea/coffee is requested.

contact

Anne Boddaert
+353 (0)21 490 7857
anneboddaert@crawfordartgallery.ie

Emma Klemencic
+353 (0)21 490 7862 
emmaklemencic@crawfordartgallery.ie



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