Check out workshops in the Highlanes
DIFFERENCE, dissonance, protest and diversity offer the themes for Highlanes Gallery’s New Year’s Children’s Workshops where children aged 5-13 years can explore the current exhibition Crossing Lines as part of a facilitated practical workshop that involves looking, thinking, reflecting and making as key.
On Thursday 3rd January at 11.30-1pm, and again from 2pm-3.30pm, join artist Claire Halpin in Banter & Banners which focusing on the idea of rights and standing up for your rights. We will have a chat about children’s and young people’s rights and explore the use of words, language, signs, symbols, shapes and colour to express our rights. Using these ideas they will design and create individual large banners using a range of materials and techniques.
On Friday 4th, children can join facilitator Julie Duhy in Protest - Wearable Art Workshop, inspired by artist Ross Sinclair’s T-Shirt Installation, children will use fabric paint & a plain white t-shirt as their starting point, as they explore the themes within the Crossing Lines exhibition.. There are four sessions in total with each session charged at €8 per child, and all which can be booked on Eventbrite. For all enquires and further information telephone the gallery on 041-9803311 or go to www.highlanes.ie
SeanTester’sdebut
Seán Tester makes his debut at the Barbican Centre with his brand new show “She’s The One” on February 23,.2019, Seán will be joined on the night by Special Guest Claire Regan and his stunning five-piece live band. Tickets €20 available now, the ideal Christmas present. This is a night not to be missed!