Children’s heritage week events at Highlanes

CHILDREN’S Heritage Week Workshops are taking place at the Highlanes Gallery, starting on Wednesday 23 August, 11.30am - 1.00pm with Branch Weaving/Plaiting .

Led by artist and gallery invigilator Yvonne Byrne, children attending this workshop will explore the use of hair in art, whilst incorporating National Heritage Week’s 2017 theme of biodiversity. Weaving is an ancient art form that represents cultural and personal identity. Looking at the works of Stephen Lau and So Yoon Lym and using branches as a frame/loom, children will create a structure using animal hair such as wool, feathers and other natural materials in their own creative way. Thursday 24 August 11.30am - 1.00pm Hair Do’s and Hair Don’ts Led by artist Claire Halpin, children will be using the descriptions hairstyles as a starting point for some experimental drawing, mark making and three-dimensional constructions.

Friday 25 August 11.30am - 1.00pm Memento Miniatures: Quiffs & Quilling

Led by facilitator Julie Duhy and focussing more specifically on the Idea of miniatures, children will discuss how hair can play a role in memory and remembrance. Children will then use the art technique of filigree (quilling) to make huge hair, or indeed smaller works, in response to the exhibition.

Workshops are for children aged 5 - 13yrs, and charged at €6 per child, with booking essential. For more information go to www.highlanes.ie and to Book online go to www.eventbrite.ie or Telephone 041-9803311.