Visual
Arts Workshops
ART WALL WORKSHOP
Monday 1 & Thursday 4 August | 11am-1pm
The Courthouse Yard
Come Join our visiting collage artists and be part of the creation of the Art Wall. All materials are supplied but bring your own images to include! Suitable for all ages.
€5 (per workshop)
Collage Workshop
Monday 1 & Wednesday 1 August | 2pm
The Courthouse Yard
To tie in with the theme of the Migration for the International Collage Exhibition, Marta Janik and Anthony D. Kelly will lead you in the creation of your own responses. All materials supplied but you’re welcome to bring your own images.
€10 per workshop.
Bargello Workshop
Tuesday 2 August | 2pm
Masonic Hall
Vintage Week artist Laura Angell will introduce you to the craft of Bargello needlepoint; a simple stitch that is repeated over and over again to form a distinctive pattern in vibrant colours.
€10
One Million Stars
- A story of light, hope and solidarity
Birr Library
Tuesday | 2pm-4pm
Wednesday | 5.30pm-7.30pm
Thursday | 11am-1pm
Supported by Birr Creatives.
Join Louise from Offaly Local Development Company to learn this craft of star weaving at a colourful workshop in Birr Library. All stars woven will be included in an installation that will be on display in Birr Library for August, before heading around the county to other venues.
No booking required.
Further details from llarkin@offalyldc.ie
Plein-Air Painting
Wednesday & Thursday | Birr Castle
9.30am-4pm
With Jock Nichol
Whether you’re an experienced painter or a beginner we hope you’ll join Jock Nichol for 2 days of outdoor painting.
€25/days or (€40 for both days)
To book | email birrvintageweekarts@gmail.com
Please put Plein Air in the subject line
