DAYDREAMS AND DOODLES SUMMER ART CLUB AUGUST For 5-7yrs

Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 August | 10.30am-12.30pm for 5-7 yrs

Cost £24 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

Three days of imagination unleashed in our Daydreams & Doodles art club! Children explore, experiment, paint, doodle and craft their way through three art-tastic days of making and learning together with Linda Mulholland. Join the club!

DAYDREAMS AND DOODLES SUMMER ART CLUB AUGUST For 8-12yrs

Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 August | 1.30-3.30pm for 8-12 yrs

Cost £24 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

Three days of imagination unleashed in our Daydreams & Doodles art club! Children explore, experiment, paint, doodle and craft their way through three art-tastic days of making and learning together with Linda Mulholland. Join the club!

4-WEEK STITCHING TOGETHER | THE ART OF REPAIR | COURSE 2 (18 + YEARS)

Thursday 13 & 27 March, 10 & 24 April | 10am-12.30pm | 18+ Years

Cost: £60 full, £55 concession | Tutor: Helen Walshaw

In this second series of classes on the theme of creative repair, we will explore the use of global mending traditions such as Kantha, Boro and Sashiko in contemporary decorative stitching. You can transform your own items or make new textile pieces from old - Helen will bring a great selection of world fabrics and threads to inspire you!

5-WEEK THROWING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS | SERIES 4 (18+ YEARS)

Wednesday 19 March – 16 April | 2.30-4.30pm | 18+ Years

Cost £155 full, £140 concession per series (includes all materials) | Tutor: Fiona Shannon

Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel to create a variety of different pots, mugs and bowls, including turning techniques and how to add handles and feet. After adding your glaze, your stoneware pieces will be fired before collection.

Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.

5-WEEK THROWING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS | SERIES 5 (18+ YEARS) - SOLD OUT

Wednesday 19 March – 16 April | 7-9pm| 18+ Years

Cost £155 full, £140 concession per series (includes all materials) | Tutor: Fiona Shannon

Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel to create a variety of different pots, mugs and bowls, including turning techniques and how to add handles and feet. After adding your glaze, your stoneware pieces will be fired before collection.

Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.

5-WEEK THROWING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS | SERIES 6 (18+ YEARS) - SELLING FAST

Thursday 20 March – Thurs 17 April | 10.30am-12.30pm | 18+ Years

Cost £155 full, £140 concession per series (includes all materials) | Tutor: Fiona Shannon

Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel to create a variety of different pots, mugs and bowls, including turning techniques and how to add handles and feet. After adding your glaze, your stoneware pieces will be fired before collection.

Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.

5-WEEK THROWING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS | SERIES 7 (18+ YEARS) - SOLD OUT

Thursday 20 March – Thurs 17 April | 7-9pm | 18+ Years

Cost £155 full, £140 concession per series (includes all materials) | Tutor: Fiona Shannon

Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel to create a variety of different pots, mugs and bowls, including turning techniques and how to add handles and feet. After adding your glaze, your stoneware pieces will be fired before collection.

Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.

5-WEEK HAND-BUILDING COURSE FOR BEGINNERS AND IMPROVERS: SERIES 2 (18+ YEARS)

Thursday 20 March – 17 April| 2.30–4.30pm | 18+ Years

Cost £155 full, £140 concession | Tutor: Fiona Shannon

Master hand-building techniques like slab building, coiling, pinch pots and press moulds to craft pots like vases and bowls before adding colour with vibrant slips. Items will be fired and clear-glazed before collection.

Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.

FUSED GLASS EASTER EGG HANGING DECORATIONS (8-12 YEARS) - SOLD OUT

Saturday 5 April | 10am-12noon | Cost £30 | Tutor: Natasha Duddy

Each participant will design and produce three glass egg decorations to give as a special Easter gift or hang at home. Closed footwear must be worn for safety.

SCULPT YOUR PET POTTERY (18+ YEARS) - LAST SPACE

Saturday 5 April | 10am-1pm| 18+ Years

Cost: £45 full, £42 concession | Tutor: Fiona Shannon

Fiona demonstrates a range of clay hand building and sculpting techniques for you to sculpt your pet from a photograph. It’s always a sell-out so book early!
Bring a picture of your pet along so you can use it to help you sculpt the right shape and give it lots of character. Your piece will be fired to be collected at a later date

Please bring apron and wear clothes that you won’t mind getting a little messy.

FUSED GLASS EASTER EGG HANGING DECORATIONS (18+ YEARS)

Saturday 5 April | 1-3pm | 18+ Years

Cost: £45 full, £42 concession | Tutor: Natasha Duddy

Design and produce three unique glass egg decorations to decorate your home.

Closed footwear must be worn for safety.

MUMS MEET AND MAKE | GLASS PAINTING WITH NATASHA DUDDY

Thursday 10 April | 9.30-11am | Cost £8

Design and paint a gorgeous glass tealight holder.

WEEKEND WONDERS: EASTER (5-7 YEARS)

Saturday 12 April|10:30-11.30am

Cost: £7

THEME: Easter

Led by Linda Mulholland, children will dive into a creative whirlwind, experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastical new techniques. Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.

WEEKEND WONDERS: EASTER (8-12 YEARS)

Saturday 12 April|11.45am-1.15pm

Cost: £7

THEME: Easter

Led by Linda Mulholland, children will dive into a creative whirlwind, experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastical new techniques. Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.

KIDS CLAY EASTER WORKSHOP ( 8-12 YEARS)

Saturday 19 April | 10am-12noon | Cost £20 | Tutor: Fiona Shannon

Creative kids will make Easter themed ceramics including bunny/chick bowls for all of their Easter treats. Made from air drying clay, all creations can be taken home and painted – participants should bring a box to transport their work safely.

TWO DAY THROW & TURN FOR TEENS (12-16 YEARS) - SOLD OUT

Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 April |10.30am-12.30pm| Cost £55 | Tutor: Fiona Shannon

Fiona leads creative teens in two days of learning throwing and turning pottery techniques. All work will be fired before collection at a later date.

TIFFANY-STYLE GLASS FLOATING FISH (18+YEARS)

Saturday 26 April | 10am-1.30pm | 18+ Years

Cost: £60 full, £55 concession | Tutor: E-J McCartney

Suitable for beginners or those more experienced in glass, create your own beautiful glass fish to display - a wooden stand is provided

Please note, closed toe footwear must be worn for your own safety.

WEEKEND WONDERS | BLOOMING SPRING for 5-7yrs

Saturday 3 May |10-11.30am for 5-7 yrs

Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

THEME: Blooming Spring

Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.

WEEKEND WONDERS | BLOOMING SPRING for 8-12yrs

Saturday 3 May |11.45am-1.15pm for 8-12 yrs

Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

THEME: Blooming Spring

Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.

WEEKEND WONDERS | ANIMAL KINGDOM for 8-12yrs

Saturday 31 May |11.45am-1.15pm for 8-12 yrs
Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

THEME: The Animal Kingdom

Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.

WEEKEND WONDERS | ANIMAL KINGDOM for 5-7yrs

Saturday 31 May |10-11.30am for 5-7 yrs

Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

THEME: The Animal Kingdom

Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.

DAYDREAMS AND DOODLES SUMMER ART CLUB JULY For 8-12yrs

Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 July | 1.30-3.30pm for 8-12 yrs

Cost £24 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

Three days of imagination unleashed in our Daydreams & Doodles art club! Children explore, experiment, paint, doodle and craft their way through three art-tastic days of making and learning together with Linda Mulholland. Join the club!

SCULPT A CLAY PIGGY BANK for 8-12yrs

Saturday 14 June | 10.30am-12.30pm

Cost: £30 | Tutor: Fiona Shannon

Get creative and craft your own ceramic piggy bank! In this fun hands-on workshop, you shape, design and decorate a unique, sure cute savings buddy to take home once it has been fired and glazed (to be collected at a later date).

WEEKEND WONDERS | FATHER'S DAY CARDS for 8-12yrs

Saturday 14 June | 11.45am-1.15pm for 8-12 yrs
Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

THEME: Father's Day Cards

Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.

WEEKEND WONDERS | FATHER'S DAY CARDS for 5-7yrs

Saturday 14 June |10-11.30am for 5-7 yrs

Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

THEME: Father's Day Cards

Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.

CONFLICT TEXTILES ARPILLERA DOLL for 8-12yrs | Workshop 1

Saturday 21 June | 10.30 - 11.15am

FREE Booking essential | Tutor: Christina Smyth

The handmade doll is a famous feature of arpilleras’ from all over the world. Join Christina Smyth of Meraki Art to create, decorate and dress your own unique arpillera doll, which will be displayed during our launch.

CONFLICT TEXTILES ARPILLERA DOLL for 8-12yrs | Workshop 2

Saturday 21 June | 11.30am-12.15pm

FREE Booking essential | Tutor: Christina Smyth

The handmade doll is a famous feature of arpilleras’ from all over the world. Join Christina Smyth of Meraki Art to create, decorate and dress your own unique arpillera doll, which will be displayed during our launch.

WEEKEND WONDERS | COLOURS OF SUMMER for 8-12yrs

Saturday 28 June |11.45am-1.15pm for 8-12 yrs

Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

THEME: Colours of Summer

Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.

WEEKEND WONDERS | COLOURS OF SUMMER for 5-7yrs

Saturday 28 June |10-11.30am for 5-7 yrs

Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

THEME: Colours of Summer

Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.

RUBY FREE | MAKE YOUR OWN PUFFIN LIFE BOOK for 8-12yrs

Saturday 5 July | 10.30-12pm

Cost: FREE but booking essential | Tutor: Ruby Free

Join author, Ruby Free who tells amazing stories about her time on Rathlin Island, for a creative storybook workshop. With Ruby’s help, your little authors will create their own booklet, filled with wildlife art and mini tales, and take this special keepsakes home to fill with nature art and their adventures all summer long!

SCULPT A CLAY PUFFIN for 8-12yrs

Saturday 5 July | 10.30am-12.30pm

Cost £20 | Tutor: Fiona Shannon

Inspired by the ‘Puffin Rock Habitats’ exhibition, local ceramic artist Fiona Shannon helps you to sculpt your very own Puffin using air dry clay - so you can take it home on the day and paint it!

THROWING FOR TEENS: MUGS AND BOWLS For 12-16yrs

Tuesday 8-Friday 11 July | 10.30am-12.30pm

Cost: £100 | Tutor: Fiona Shannon

Four days of intensive pottery to really hone your skills. Create wheel thrown ceramics like mugs and dip bowls on the pottery wheel with professional potter Fiona Shannon. Decorate with glazes, then your work is fired to be collected at a later date.

DAYDREAMS AND DOODLES SUMMER ART CLUB JULY For 5-7yrs

Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 July |10.30am-12.30pm for 5-7 yrs

Cost £24 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

Three days of imagination unleashed in our Daydreams & Doodles art club! Children explore, experiment, paint, doodle and craft their way through three art-tastic days of making and learning together with Linda Mulholland. Join the club!

SUMMER MURAL MAKING WORKSHOP For 8-12yrs

Wednesday 16 July | 1.30pm-4pm

Cost: £12 | Tutor: Brenda Murphy

Cool workshops for budding young artists who want their work to be displayed at Flowerfield for many years to come! Artist, muralist and illustrator Brenda Murphy leads 3 sessions to create 3 panels of nature inspired artwork using printing, free painting and lots of techniques to add colour and magic to our outdoor space. You can book 1, 2 or all 3 of the workshops. The final mural will be erected outside Flowerfield at the end of the project, for everyone to admire!

SUMMER MURAL MAKING WORKSHOP For 8-12yrs

Wednesday 16 July | 10am-12.30pm

Cost: £12 | Tutor: Brenda Murphy

Cool workshops for budding young artists who want their work to be displayed at Flowerfield for many years to come! Artist, muralist and illustrator Brenda Murphy leads 3 sessions to create 3 panels of nature inspired artwork using printing, free painting and lots of techniques to add colour and magic to our outdoor space. You can book 1, 2 or all 3 of the workshops. The final mural will be erected outside Flowerfield at the end of the project, for everyone to admire!

SUMMER MURAL MAKING WORKSHOP For 8-12yrs

Thursday 17 July | 10am-12.30pm

Cost: £12 | Tutor: Brenda Murphy

Cool workshops for budding young artists who want their work to be displayed at Flowerfield for many years to come! Artist, muralist and illustrator Brenda Murphy leads 3 sessions to create 3 panels of nature inspired artwork using printing, free painting and lots of techniques to add colour and magic to our outdoor space. You can book 1, 2 or all 3 of the workshops. The final mural will be erected outside Flowerfield at the end of the project, for everyone to admire!

WEEKEND WONDERS | ART IN THE PARK JULY for 8-12yrs

Saturday 19 July |11.45am-1.15pm for 8-12 yrs

Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

THEME: Art in the Park (July)

Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.

WEEKEND WONDERS | ART IN THE PARK JULY for 5-7yrs

Saturday 19 July |10-11.30am for 5-7 yrs

Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

THEME: Art in the Park (July)

Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.

SCULPT A PUFFIN for 18+yrs

Saturday 19 July | 10am -1pm

Cost £45 full, £40 concession |Tutor: Fiona Shannon

Make your own seabird puffin in this hugely popular workshop. Your piece will be fired ready to collect soon after the workshop.

LITTLE STITCHERS MACHINE SEWING FOR BEGINNERS for 8-12yrs

Monday 21 & 28 July | 10.30am–12.30pm

Cost: £30 | Tutor: Rachael Armstrong

Over two sessions, , children learn how the foundation skills to operate a sewing machine and make something that they can bring home. Participants will make a personalised keepsake accessory – maybe a drawstring bag, hair scrunchy or a doggy bandana! This is a fun beginners project, requiring straight stitching and is accessible to everyone.

KEV F SUTHERLANDS COMIC BOOK MASTERCLASS for 7-14yrs | Session 2

Monday 21 July | 1.30-3.30pm

Cost: £30 | Tutor: Kev F Sutherland

Kev F Sutherland is a veteran comic book artist of Beano, Doctor Who and Marvel. Grab the rare opportunity to join his masterclass to create your own characters and leave this fab class with your won collaborative comic strip and personalised caricature! Early booking recommended for either one of these workshops.

KEV F SUTHERLANDS COMIC BOOK MASTERCLASS for 7-14yrs | Session 1

Monday 21 July | 10.30am–12.30pm

Cost: £30 | Tutor: Kev F Sutherland

Kev F Sutherland is a veteran comic book artist of Beano, Doctor Who and Marvel. Grab the rare opportunity to join his masterclass to create your own characters and leave this fab class with your won collaborative comic strip and personalised caricature! Early booking recommended for either one of these workshops.

LITTLE DRUMMERS for 3-6yrs

Wednesday 23 July | 2-3pm

Cost £8 | Tutor: James Hamilton

This drum session is the best fun, led by expert facilitator, James Hamilton. Even little ones can explore their natural rhythm and make some noise!

Parents and guardians must accompany children and are welcome to join in.

SKETCH AND WALK SESSION WITH HEATHER BYRNE For 18+yrs

SKETCH AND WALK SESSION WITH HEATHER BYRNE For 18+yrs

Wednesday 23 July | 10am-12noon OR 2-4pm

FREE but booking essential on 028 7083 1400

Meeting at Portstewart Promenade

As part of the Red Sails Festival we are delighted to host a Sketch and Walk Session in Portstewart. Join artist Heather Byrne for a relaxing outdoor walk and sketch from Portstewart Prom to the Strand.

No need for previous artistic knowledge.

SHADOW PLAY PUPPET For 5-7yrs

Thursday 24 July | 10.30am-12noon

Cost £12 | Tutor: Karen Torley

Make your very own stunning shadow puppet with professional puppet maker Karen Torley of Banyan Theatre Company. In this creative workshop you will learn about shadow puppetry before designing and creating your very own puppet to take home. All materials provided, just bring your imagination!

*Please note 5-7yrs must be accompanied by an adult.

SHADOW PLAY PUPPET For 8-12yrs

Thursday 24 July |1.30-3pm

Cost £12 | Tutor: Karen Torley

Make your very own stunning shadow puppet with professional puppet maker Karen Torley of Banyan Theatre Company. In this creative workshop you will learn about shadow puppetry before designing and creating your very own puppet to take home. All materials provided, just bring your imagination!

MAKE A PUFFIN SUNCATCHER for 8-12yrs

Saturday 26 July | 10am-12noon

Cost £25 | Tutor: Natasha Duddy

Glass artist, Natasha Duddy shows you how to work with glass to make a gorgeous, fun and colourful puffin sun catcher.

SEABIRD STICK PUPPET DROP-IN KIDS WORKSHOP For 4-11yrs

Saturday 26 July| 10am-12noon | FREE | Drop-in | Flowerfield Terrace

Inspired by our Puffin Rock Habitats Exhibition, young artists will craft their own unique seabird stick puppets, using their imagination to dream up patterns and colours to make their birds stand out.

Parents must accompany children during this workshop.

SCULPT A CLAY PUFFIN for 8-12yrs

Friday 1 August | 10.30am-12.30pm

Cost £20 | Tutor: Fiona Shannon

Inspired by the ‘Puffin Rock Habitats’ exhibition, local ceramic artist Fiona Shannon helps you to sculpt your very own Puffin using air dry clay - so you can take it home on the day and paint it!

WEEKEND WONDERS | PUFFIN ROCK for 5-7yrs

Saturday 9 August | 10-11.30am for 5-7 yrs

Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

THEME: Puffin Rock

Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.

WEEKEND WONDERS | PUFFIN ROCK for 8-12yrs

Saturday 9 August | 11.45am-1.15pm for 8-12 yrs

Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

THEME: Puffin Rock

Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.

WEEKEND WONDERS | ART IN THE PARK AUGUST for 8-12yrs

Saturday 23 August |11.45am-1.15pm for 8-12 yrs

Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

THEME: Art in the Park (August)

Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.

WEEKEND WONDERS | ART IN THE PARK AUGUST for 5-7yrs

Saturday 23 August |10-11.30am for 5-7 yrs

Cost £7 | Tutor: Linda Mulholland

THEME: Art in the Park (August)

Children get to dive into inspired ‘Wonder Weekends’ experimenting with a mix of artistic materials and learning fantastic creative skills for a whole range of special occasions and themes! Get ready for a blast of fun as they craft unique, awe-inspiring artwork.

Creative Kids Activity Pack

Get Creative at home and let your imagination loose with our Creative Kids Activity Pack! The pack has been created by different local artists with fun art activities they think you'll enjoy. You can use your activity pack alone or with your family for hours of creative fun. Simply download and print off the pack to get started.

Inside the pack you will find lots of different creative activities including:

• Scratch Art
• Funny Eyes Craft
• Dance and Movement Activity
• Peg Pals Craft
• The Emperors New Clothes Colouring-in
• Create your own Spring Flowers Craft
• Make your own Shadow Puppets

Thank you to our wonderful artists who created the fab art ideas for the pack including, Natasha Duddy, Karen Torley and Tonya Sheina Batts!

Share your creativity with us and send in pictures of anything you make to esther.alleyne@casuewaycoastandglens.gov.uk and we'll share them on our social media pages!