Workshops

​POSITIVE MINDS THROUGH ART (6 WEEKS)

23 January - 27 February, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Free admission but booking is essential.

Please contact Tori at COAST to book 028 777 67860.

COAST are delighted to offer a 6-week craft and well-being course for participants aged 60+. This creative programme will be facilitated by Christina from Meraki Art NI and the session aim to empower participants to build confidence, strengthen community relationships and help reduce loneliness.


​EASTER ART CLUB FOR 5-7 YEARS & 8-12 YEARS

Saturday 30 March | 10-11.30am

Cost: £9

Sign your kids up for these two fantastic fun and creative classes where they’ll make lots of Easter-themed artwork and accessories – from painted eggs to bunny ears! Both sessions run at the same time so you can enjoy a coffee whilst your little ones create!

Wreath maker/florist Sarah Barfoot will lead our Workshop for 5-7 years, and attendees will create a mini Easter garden in a tray, adding soil and seeds and some Easter décor.

Artist Christina from Meraki Art will lead our workshop for 8-12 year olds to make their very own wooden Easter bunnies.


MUMS MEET AND MAKE: CERAMIC TRINKET DISH AND HANGING ORNAMENT

CERAMIC TRINKET DISH AND HANGING ORNAMENT

Thurs 18 April | 9.30-11am

Cost: £8

Under the guidance of Fiona Shannon you’ll have the opportunity to hand-mould clay into trinket dishes and hanging ornaments, imprinting them with unique patterns or the precious imprints of your baby's tiny footprint or thumbprint. After the workshop we invite you to stay for refreshments.

This workshop is suitable for those with children under 1 who are not yet mobile or who will sit in a pram and car seat throughout.

Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre is proudly breastfeeding-friendly and baby-changing is available.


MUMS MEET AND MAKE: BABY'S FIRST MEMORY BOXES

BABY’S FIRST MEMORY BOX

Wednesday 15 May | 9.30-11am

Cost. £8

Create a personalised Memory Box for your most cherished memories, from newborn hospital wristbands to baby's first curl, along with special photos or mementos from your motherhood journey. Under the guidance of Christina from Meraki Art we invite you to unleash your artistic flair and turn a simple box into a meaningful keepsake.

This series of creative workshops is specifically designed for new parents, giving you the opportunity to tap into your creativity, relax, and practice mindfulness.

These workshops are enriching, enjoyable and budget-friendly and offer new mums the chance to foster friendships that will last a lifetime. After each workshop, we encourage you to stay and enjoy some refreshments.

These workshops are suitable for those with children under 1 who are not yet mobile or who will sit in a pram and car seat throughout. Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre is proudly breastfeeding-friendly and baby-changing is available.


DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK CRAFT WORKSHOP

DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK CRAFT WORKSHOP

Wednesday 15 May | 4–5.30pm

Cost: £10 (for 2 participants)

During Dementia Action Week we are delighted to host this workshop for those living with dementia and a family member or friend.

Led by qualified art therapist Christina Smyth, you will paint/decorate small rocks that carry positivity and comfort. These ‘pocket rocks’ can be colourful, and symbolic and feature positive words/messages, to be kept close by and read or rubbed to bring comfort as well as being a lovely display in your home. This workshop offers the opportunity to relax, have fun and create meaningful moments in a nurturing and safe creative environment.


MUMS MEET AND MAKE: GLASS PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH NATASHA DUDDY

GLASS PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH NATASHA DUDDY

Wednesday 26 June | 9.30-11am

Cost. £8

Under the guidance of artist Natasha Duddy you will design and paint a gorgeous glass tealight holder.

This series of creative workshops is specifically designed for new parents, giving you the opportunity to tap into your creativity, relax, and practice mindfulness.

These workshops are enriching, enjoyable and budget-friendly and offer new mums the chance to foster friendships that will last a lifetime. After each workshop, we encourage you to stay and enjoy some refreshments.

These workshops are suitable for those with children under 1 who are not yet mobile or who will sit in a pram and car seat throughout. Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre is proudly breastfeeding-friendly and baby-changing is available.


Creative Kids Activity Pack

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!


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