Finding Ourselves - Creative Writing and the Sea
29 April at Benone Strand, 11am – 1pm
13 May at Magilligan Point, 11am – 1pm
27 May at Downhill Strand, 11am – 1pm
10 June at Castlerock Beach, 11am – 1pm
Cost £11 per session or £40 for course of 4 sessions
Concession £10 per session or £36 for course of 4 sessions
For hundreds of years the ocean has both mystified and inspired writers. “The sea is a desert of waves, A wilderness of water” observes Langston Hughes, while EE Cummings reminds us that “For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), it's always ourselves we find in the sea."
Join poet and playwright Anne McMaster for these nature-based creative writing sessions which focus on the beauty, mystery and inspiration of the sea. With visits to local beaches (Downhill, Benone, Castlerock and Magilligan) combined with precious writing time, you’ll find yourself inspired by free-writing exercises, ocean-based prompts and valuable discussions with and feedback from other writers
This workshop is suitable for 18 yrs plus.
Use promo code CONCESSION on Eventbrite to access the concession rate when purchasing tickets online. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.
*To book the course of 4 sessions please call Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre on 028 7776 0650 or click here to book online.
Sky, Sea, Land: Acrylic painting for beginners
Saturday 17 June, 10am - 12noon
Cost £20 full, £18 concession (all materials are included)
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To coincide with her exhibition, 'Thirty Nine', Elizabeth Johnston will lead you step-by-step through each stage of painting a local landscape, from selecting a composition to creating depth with tone and colour. This workshop is suitable for beginners.
Please bring an apron or overshirt to the workshop to protect your clothes. This workshop is suitable for 18 yrs plus.
Use promo code CONCESSION on Eventbrite to access the concession rate when purchasing tickets online. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.
WELL-BEING WALK AND SKETCH AT DOWNHILL FOREST FOR AGES 18+
Tuesday 4 July, 6-7pm
Cost: £10 full, £9 concession
As part of our ArtBeat initiative, come and enjoy a unique experience in the summer woodland of Downhill Forest. This well-being walk and sketch session will be led by Deborah Mullan of Tree and Tide. Deborah is a trained Physiotherapist and Accredited Psychotherapist who will teach you tools to reduce stress, explain how nature impacts our bodies, emotions, and minds for good and help you to find calm, to connect and relax in nature.
This is a great way to get to know a local nature spot in a new way. The session will include a little casual sketching as part of the experience. (No artistic talent is required, and you won’t be asked to share your sketch with anyone else).Wear shoes you don’t mind getting dirty and a few layers for shady areas.
Use promo code CONCESSION on Eventbrite to access the concession rate when purchasing tickets online. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.
This activity is part of our ArtBeat initiative focused on mindfulness and well-being through nature and creativity.
LANDSCAPE PAINTING FOR AGES 18+
Saturday 22 July, 10am – 1pm
Cost £30
Join local professional artist Sarah Carrington for a painting workshop, exploring landscape through observational and painting techniques. After a painting demonstration from Sarah, using acrylics, emulsion and mark-making you will create various images of the Causeway Coast area. All materials are provided. Please feel free to bring your own landscape images to work from; there will also be reference images provided. Please bring an apron or wear clothing that you do not mind getting paint on.
SUMMER CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP FOR AGES 18+
Saturday 22 July, 11am-1pm
Cost: £10 full, £9 concession
The Canadian novelist LM Montgomery once described summer as ‘a fortunate combination of delightful weather, delightful friends and delightful doing.’ We may not be able to predict delightful summer weather, but we can offer you some delightful creative doings in this summer workshop that’s packed with seasonal quotes, prompts and writing tips! Whether you’re a local writer or just in town for the summer, why not join poet Anne McMaster at the Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre and bring some creative sunshine to your day?
Use promo code CONCESSION on Eventbrite to access the concession rate when purchasing tickets online. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.
NEEDLE FELTED WILD SWIMMER FOR AGES 18+ or 12+ WITH ACCOMPANYING ADULT
Saturday 29 July 10am–1pm
Cost: £22 full, £20 concession
"And into the sea I go..." With so many of us taking to the ocean waves to reconnect with nature, come along and create your own swimmer made entirely from natural wool fibres.
Suitable for ages 18+ or 12+ with an accompanying adult.
Use promo code CONCESSION on Eventbrite to access the concession rate when purchasing tickets online. Concession rates apply to students, those aged 65 years and older and those who are unwaged. Please note that you may be asked to supply your student ID or ID at the door of the event when presenting your concession ticket.
SONGS FOR THE HEART AND SOUL
Thursday 24 August, 11am – 12:15pm
Cost: Parent and toddler ticket £5
Experience the joy of group singing! For all parents with or without the little ones, grandparents, aunts, uncles, mums-to-be or babes in arms. Gorgeous simple songs and harmonies all taught by ear. No judgement, no expectation, no experience necessary.
Join us to nourish yourself, recharge and connect with others through singing uplifting and soulful songs from around the world. Anna Nolan is a Singer Songwriter and Community Musician with over 20 years’ experience. She co-directs the Inishowen Gospel Choir and leads several other community singing groups on a regular basis throughout the North West
In Association with the Singing Mamas Network and Music Kin CIC.
A parent/guardian must accompany their child for the duration of the workshop.
