Create September - December 2018

ARTS & CULTURE WORKSHOPS SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2018 applaud // engage // create // discover

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ANTRIM CASTLE GARDENS Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LH FOR BOOKINGS:

T. 028 9448 1338 or online theoldcourthousetheatre.com

AUGUST - DECEMBER 2018 MUSEUM AT THE MILL CLASSES AND COURSES GENERAL INFORMATION

Advance booking is essential for all courses and classes.

Concessionary prices will apply to anyone who is registered as disabled, those who are 60 years old and over, those in receipt of unemployment benefit and students.

Any carer accompanying a person with a disability will be admitted free of charge.

Enrolment will not be refunded other than for a medically certified illness or at the Manager’s discretion.

In the unfortunate event of the course or class being cancelled by the Council, participants will be refunded in full.

If you have any particular access needs please contact the individual venue directly for assistance.

For certain courses and classes participants will be asked to bring along specific materials to work with. Details will be available from the individual venues.

Lunch will not be provided for all day classes, however light refreshments are available in both The Garden Coffee Shop located at Antrim Castle Gardens and Yarn’s Bar located at Mossley Mill.

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Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA FOR BOOKINGS: T. 028 9034 0202 or online theatreatthemill.com

BALLYEARL

85 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5RZ FOR BOOKINGS: T. 028 9034 0202 or online theatreatthemill.com

BALLYCLARE TOWN HALL The Square, Ballyclare, BT39 9BB

FOR BOOKINGS: T. 028 9034 0202 or online theatreatthemill.com

Silver Jewellery Making

Sat 11 & Sun 12 Aug

Learn to Draw and Develop Your Artistic Skills

Thurs 20 Sept for 6 weeks

Gems of European Cinema

Thurs 20 Sept for 6 weeks

Plaited Rug Techniques

Sat 22 Sept

Crochet

Tue 25 Sept for 6 weeks

Mini Beasts Workshop for the Family

Sat 6 Oct

Autumn in Your Garden

Sat 13 Oct

Wildlife in Winter

Sat 20 Oct

Hooked and Tufted - Rug Making

Sat 10 Nov

Woven Willow Bird Feeders

Sat 17 Nov

Make a Silver Necklace or Earrings

Sat 1 Dec

Art Station Junior

Sat 15 Sept

After Schools Art Club

Tue 18 Sept for 6 weeks

Art Station Senior

Sat 3 Nov

FOR BOOKINGS: T. 028 9448 1338 or online theoldcourthousetheatre.com

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SILVER JEWELLERY MAKING Tutor: Diane Lyness Sat 11 & Sun 12 Aug // 10am - 4pm Cost: £75 & £69 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+

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Spend two days of fun in the workshop and create a unique piece of jewellery.

Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques by Jeweller Diane Lyness, such as piercing, soldering, rolling, annealing and filing. This will enable you to design and make a beautiful piece of jewellery to take home. No previous experience is required. All you need to bring is an apron.

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LEARN TO DRAW & DEVELOP YOUR ARTISTIC SKILLS Tutor: Sorrel Wills Thurs 20 Sept for 6 weeks // 7pm - 9pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+ Over six weeks Sorrel will cover how to plot an observational drawing, draw in perspective, composition, colour theory, life drawing (clothed), and still life. She will give a short talk at the start of each class to introduce each topic, illustrated with drawings done for the class and examples of famous works to highlight the points being made, before participants get to work on their own pieces.

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GEMS OF EUROPEAN CINEMA

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Tutor: Rodney Gillen Thurs 20 Sept for 6 weeks // 7pm - 9pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+

Tutor: Hannah Ferguson Tue 25 Sept for 6 weeks // 7pm - 9pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+

If you are tired of formulaic Hollywood blockbusters try this little foray into the less-well-known cinema of our European neighbours. We will consider the merits of an eclectic mix of films past and present including "Run, Lola, Run", "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg", "The Illusionist", "Il Postino: The Postman", "Nosferatu the Vampyre", and "The Artist". Each two-hour session will consist of an introduced screening and an opportunity for discussion after viewing.

A six week course of beginners level crochet with a different project to try each week. Each session will help participants develop essential skills. From holding your hook and reading patterns to creating beautiful, versatile granny squares, zigzag blankets and jar cosies. The course will also explore techniques for working with recycled materials like tshirts and plastic bags. Participants should bring along their own choice of ‘double knitting’ wool.

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PLAITED RUG TECHNIQUES

MINI BEASTS WORKSHOP FOR THE FAMILY

Tutor: Rosemary McCartney Sat 22 Sept // 10am - 1pm Cost: £15 & £13.50 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+ Use these rug techniques to make place mats and coasters.

Recycle that favourite dress, shirt or fabric remnants from other projects. Please bring sharp scissors or cutting mat, iron and ironing pad or old towel, a small selection of fabric and an old tee shirt to cut up and share.

Tutor: Rangers Sat 6 Oct // 10.30am - 1pm Cost: Free // Age: 16 years+

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Join us for an informative workshop about the fascinating world of the largest group of living organisms on the planet - Insects. The half-day programme will comprise of an indoor presentation highlighting some of the more common insects to be found in the area along with other more exotic creatures, after which a guided excursion within the grounds will be led by a ranger and will focus on identifying both terrestrial and aquatic insects, their importance, and life cycles.

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AUTUMN IN YOUR GARDEN AND PLANNING FOR SPRING

HOOKED AND TUFTED RUG MAKING

Tutor: Vanessa Drew Sat 13 Oct // 10am - 4pm Cost: £20 & £18 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+

Tutor: Rosemary McCartney Sat 10 Nov // 10.30am - 4pm Cost: £25 & £22.50 (Concession) // Age: 18 years+

Autumn is often seen as a time for tidying the garden and putting it into hibernation at the end of the gardening year.

But in fact, this is the best time of year to be planning ahead for Spring! Come along to this workshop to find out more.

These rug-making techniques can be used not just for rugs but also cushion fronts and cushions pads. It is a way of using up that stash of odds and ends from other knitting and sewing projects or to recycle that favourite dress, blouse or shirt. Once the techniques have been mastered, you will start on a larger project to be finished at home. Please bring sharp scissors and a small selection of materials and yarn.

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WILDLIFE IN WINTER

WOVEN WILLOW BIRD FEEDERS

Tutor: Rangers Sat 20 Oct // 10.30am - 1pm Cost: Free // Age: 16 years+

Tutor: Clive Lyttle Sat 17 Nov // 10am - 4pm Cost: £55 & £49.50 (Concession) // Age: 18 years+

Join our Park Rangers for a half-day workshop focusing on our many natural wildlife species and how they cope with surviving through the colder winter months.

Spend the day with expert willow weaver and basketmaker Clive Lyttle from Welig Heritage Crafts creating woven willow bird feeders for the garden. Participants will have the chance to use basketmaking skills to produce the feeders in a number of designs. Keep your feathered friends happy in the garden. All tools and materials provided.

The Workshop will consist of a presentation highlighting the different adaptations and survival strategies of our amazing wildlife, followed by a guided excursion around the grounds to try and spot some of the species discussed.

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MAKE A SILVER NECKLACE OR EARRINGS

AFTER SCHOOLS ART CLUB

Tutor: Diane Lyness Sat 1 Dec // 10am - 4pm Cost: £45 & £40.50 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+

Tutor: Emma Andrews Tue 18 Sept for 6 weeks // 3.30pm - 5pm Cost: £30 // Age: 5 -10 years

Join experienced jewellery maker Diane Lyness and design and make your very own unique necklace or earrings to give as a gift or keep for yourself! You will learn the basic skills of silver jewellery making including piercing, soldering, rolling and polishing. No previous experience is required and all materials are provided. Just bring an apron!

The coolest After Schools Club in town is back as Emma brightens up your week with this fun and messy art workshop filled with arty style. With different activities each week, you will have great fun, make new friends and create some very cool art.

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Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Sat 15 Sept // 2pm - 4pm Cost: £10 // Age: 5 - 11 years This is a fun, relaxed mixed media art class for the younger kids. They will be introduced to a range of two and three dimensional materials including paints, papers, markers, clay, glues, found and recycled materials. Participants will be encouraged to explore the materials and create their own wild and wonderful creation to take home!

Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Sat 3 Nov // 2pm - 4pm Cost: £10 // Age: 10 - 16 years

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A fun mixed media art class for young people that mixes a quick tour of the art galleries with design, working with a range of two and three dimensional materials including paints, papers, markers, clay, found and recycled materials, and exploring art techniques and their place in art history before creating a wild and wonderful piece of art to keep!

Beginners Photography

Sat 1 Sept

Art for Absolute Beginners

Tues 4 Sept

Introduction to Watercolour

Thurs 6 Sept

Create Your Own Oil Painting Fri 7 Sept in 6 Weeks Fri 26 Oct Create a Tiffany Glass Candlelight

Sat 15 Sept

General Art Class

Mon 17 Sept

Painting with Water-based Media

Wed 19 Sept

Mosaics for Adults

Sat 29 Sept

Drawing and Painting Still Life

Thurs 25 Oct

Stacking Rings Jewelry Workshop

Sat 27 Oct

Beginners Bookbinding

Sat 24 Nov

Artfully Yours

Sat 8 Sept Sat 6 Oct Sat 13 Oct

Kids Illustration

Sat 10 Nov

Clay Portraits

Sat 17 Nov

FOR BOOKINGS: T. 028 9034 0202 or online theatreatthemill.com

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BEGINNERS PHOTOGRAPHY

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Tutor: Carrie Davenport from Shoot Positive Sat 1 Sept // 10am - 4pm Cost: £35 & £31.50 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+ This one day workshop is for anyone who wants to improve their skills with a digital camera. You will learn how to get the best out of your camera with framing techniques and tips used by photographers, advice on how to work the menus and settings and spend time taking photos and practicing your eye. We will cover photographing a range of subjects from scenery to family pics and look at editing using free software. By the end of the day you will be more familiar with your camera and know lots of tips and tricks used by professionals. Students must bring their own camera to the workshop so make sure to charge your batteries in advance.

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ART FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Tue 4 Sept for 12 weeks (no class on Tue 30 October) // 10am - 12pm Cost: £104 & £94 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+ This class welcomes beginners as well as those wishing to learn new artistic skills. Amanda will encourage each individual to concentrate on their personal chosen mediums and areas of interest in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. As well as being tutored in their specific medium, participants will have the opportunity during each class to opt in or out of an intensive master-class session. Participants should bring their own materials.

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INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOUR

CREATE A TIFFANY GLASS CANDLELIGHT

Tutor: Natasha Barr Thurs 6 Sept for 6 weeks // 10am - 1pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+

Tutor: Irene McBride Sat 15 Sept // 10am - 4pm Cost: £35 & £31.50 (Concession) // Age: 18 years+

This tutor led 6-week course is suitable for all levels, from absolute beginners to improvers. The course will take you through the various techniques used when working with watercolour, such as washes, working wet on wet and wet on dry, lifting out and masking for highlights, and many other techniques to achieve textural effects. Once you have learnt the various techniques you will put them into practice working from images provided. Paper, pencils & charcoal will be provided. Please bring your own paint & brushes.

Create a beautiful 'Tiffany Glass' candlelight to brighten up the darker evenings as we approach winter. Learn all the techniques needed in this enjoyable one day class. All materials provided but please bring an apron or overall and do not wear open shoes/sandals.

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CREATE YOUR OWN OIL PAINTING IN 6 WEEKS

GENERAL ART CLASS

Tutor: Natasha Barr Fri 7 Sept for 6 weeks or Fri 26 Oct for 6 weeks // 10am -1pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+

Tutor: Anne Colwell Mon 17 Sept for 13 weeks (no class on Mon 29 Oct) // 10.15am - 12.15pm Cost: £78 & £71.50 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+

Anyone can draw or paint with the right instruction and this fun and relaxing class will give you the confidence to do so.

This tutor led 6-week course will take you through a stepby-step process from outlining your composition, mixing colours, improving brushwork, building up layers and working towards your own completed masterpiece. Canvas provided. Material list will be provided prior to class

This course will cover general art techniques including watercolour, acrylics and water-soluble dry media (graphite, coloured pencil and pastel). Please bring along your own choice of the above materials to work with. Beginners welcome.

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PAINTING WITH WATER-BASED MEDIA

DRAWING AND PAINTING STILL LIFE

Tutor: Anne Colwell Wed 19 Sept for 13 weeks (no class on Wed 31 Oct) // 10am - 12pm or 2pm - 4pm Cost: £78 & £71.50 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+

Tutor: Natasha Barr Thurs 25 Oct for 6 weeks // 10am - 1pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+

This course will cover general art techniques including watercolour, acrylics and water-soluble dry media (graphite, coloured pencil and pastel). Please bring along your own choice of the above materials to work with. Beginners welcome.come dressed for mess!

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Still Life is the art of drawing and painting inanimate objects, fruit, flowers, food and everyday things. We will explore the endlessly possibilities of still life subject matter as we focus on colour, tone and composition through a range of studio setups. This structured class will give you the skills and confidence to develop your understanding of observational drawing. Paper, pencils & charcoal provided.

Please bring your own chosen medium of paint and brushes.

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MOSAICS FOR ADULTS

STACKING RINGS JEWELRY WORKSHOP

Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Sat 29 Sept // 10am - 4pm Cost: £35 & £31.50 (Concession) // Age: 18 years+

Tutor: Diane Lyness Sat 27 Oct // 10am - 4pm Cost: £40 & £36 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+

This workshop covers the practicalities of making mosaics from your own designs. You will be shown how to apply your tiles as well as grout and finish your piece. The class suits beginners and those wanting to experiment further.

You will leave with your own finished pieces! Please bring a packed lunch as we will break for a short time in the middle of the day.

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Spend a day of fun in the workshop and create a pair of silver stacking rings set with semi-precious stones.

Each participant will be taught traditional jewelry making techniques, such as piercing, soldering, rolling, annealing and polishing, enabling you to design and make a beautiful piece of jewelry to take home.

No previous experience is required and all you need is an apron and bundles of enthusiasm.

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BEGINNERS BOOKBINDING

KIDS ILLUSTRATION

Tutor: Helen Lavery Sat 24 Nov // 11am - 4pm Cost: £35 & £31.50 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+

Tutor: Kim Montgomery Sat 10 Nov // 11am - 1pm Cost: £10 // Age: 8 years+

This workshop explores the methods behind bookbinding and encourages an experimental approach to scrolls, unfolding pages, unusual stitches and sculptural formats.

Participants will develop creative approaches to a variety of complex binds, using professional tools and a range of coloured and patterned papers, designing and creating 6-10 multi-purpose pieces to take home or gift.

Learn how to draw and paint Quentin Blake's celebrated character 'Willy Wonka' from Roald Dahl's much loved children's novel, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. Come dressed for mess!

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ARTFULLY YOURS

CLAY PORTRAITS

Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Sat 8 Sept, Sat 6 Oct and/or Sat 13 Oct // 2pm - 4pm Cost: £10 per session // Age: 7 - 16 years (Come along to just one or as many as you would like)

Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Sat 17 Nov // 2pm - 4pm Cost: £10 // Age: 4 -11 years

These fun workshops encourage young people to design their own artwork from a wide range of mixed media supplied in both two dimensional and three dimensional materials. Paints, markers, papers, glues, found objects, clay and recycled materials will be all be available.

Participants will be able to take their own wild and wonderful creations home each day. Come dressed for mess!

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In this fun workshop children will be invited to create clay portraits of themselves, friends, family or from their own imagination. They will be taught to roll, pinch and attach clay creating wonderful likenesses! These can be taken home to allow to dry and then painted. Come dressed for mess!

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BALLYEARL Scrapbooking

Wed 5 Sept Thur 6 Sept Wed 5 Sept

Patchwork & Applique

Mon 3 Sept Tues 4 Sept Thurs 6 Sept Thurs 6 Sept

Soft Furnishings

Mon 3 Sept

Patchwork for Beginners

Mon 3 Sept

Tapestry, Embroidery & Crochet

Mon 10 Sept

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PATCHWORK & APPLIQUE

FOR BOOKINGS: Enrolment will open on Sat 26 Aug, 10am.

Classes can be booked in person at the Box Office, Theatre at The Mill or online theatreatthemill.com

Tutor: Anne Scott Mon 3 Sept for 10 weeks // 10am - 12pm Tue 4 Sept for 10 weeks // 1.30pm - 3.30pm Thurs 6 Sept for 10 weeks // 10am - 12pm Thurs 6 Sept for 10 weeks // 7.30pm - 9.30pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+ This class offers you an introduction to soft furnishings and patchwork for beginners. You will learn the basics to help you create something for your home. It is necessary that you bring your own sewing machine and fabric for the class. The tutor will contact you before the class to discuss your options.

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SCRAPBOOKING Tutor: Jacqui Milliken Wed 5 Sept for 10 weeks // 1.30pm - 3.30pm Wed 5 Sept for 10 weeks // 7pm - 9pm Thur 6 Sept for 10 week // 7pm - 9pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+ Scrapbooking is a creative way of displaying cherished photographs and enhancing them with colour, fibres, journaling keepsakes, ribbon, buttons and much more.

Scrapbooking captures a moment in time telling the story of a photograph and keeping memories alive with creativity and imagination.

By enrolling on this course participants recognise their responsibility for ensuring they are fully conversant with the safe handling of any equipment and materials used on the course, and where in doubt to enquire and take instruction from their course tutor.

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SOFT FURNISHINGS Tutor: Valerie Johnston Mon 3 Sept for 10 weeks // 7.30pm - 9.30pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+ These classes will offer you a step by step guide to making your own soft furnishings. You will be able to use your own fabric to make furnishing for you home. It is necessary that you bring your own sewing machine and fabric for the class.

The tutor will have samples of work and will provide help with various projects.

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PATCHWORK FOR BEGINNERS Tutor: Valerie Johnston Monday 3 Sept for 10 weeks // 5.15pm - 7.15pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+ This class offers you an introduction to soft furnishings and patchwork for beginners. You will learn the basics to help you create something for your home. It is necessary that you bring your own sewing machine and fabric for the class.

Introduction to Digital Photography

Sat 6 Oct

Festive Flower Arranging

Thurs 15 Nov

Recreational Art

Thurs 20 Sept

Little Bright Stars

Friday 7 Sept Friday 5 Oct Friday 2 Nov Friday 7 Dec

Ballroom Dancing

Tue 11 Sept

Caretaker Tour

Tues 9 Oct

Christmas Jive!

Tues 6 Nov

Ballyclare Christmas Ceilidh!

Sat 8th Dec

Sensory Christmas Storytelling

Sat 15 Dec

FOR BOOKINGS: T. 028 9034 0202 or online theatreeatthemill.com

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TAPESTRY, EMBROIDERY & CROCHET Tutor: Dorothy Kerr Mon 10 Sept for 10 weeks (1 extra class 14 Nov) // 2pm - 4pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+ This class welcomes both the experienced and beginner.

Traditional and creative crafts are covered throughout the course including tapestry, embroidery and crochet.

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INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY ONE DAY WORKSHOP

Tutor: Carrie Davenport Sat 6 Oct // 10am - 4pm Cost: £35 & £31.50 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+ Come along and find out the basics of using your camera!

This practical one day workshop covers the essentials for taking better photos no matter what camera you have.

Starting with the basics on setting your camera and getting to grips with the menus and modes, we’ll build up to framing better photographs and improving your photography skills to create great photos. Please bring a packed lunch and your camera.

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FESTIVE FLOWER Tutor: Ross McGookin Thurs 15 Nov for 5 weeks // 7pm - 9pm Cost: £49 & £44 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+ Relax and enjoy a practical demonstration each week which will enable you to create designs for your home and special occasions; including table decorations, wreath ring, contemporary and traditional styles. Suitable for all levels of experience. Materials included for first week only.

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Tutor: Emma Hanna Fri 7 Sept 1 hour sessions // 10am - 11am Fri 5 Oct 1 hour sessions // 10am - 11am Fri 2 Nov 1 hour sessions // 10am - 11am Fri 7 Dec 1 hour sessions // 10am - 11am Cost: £3 // Age: Babies & Toddlers This is a fun introduction to drama and art for little ones aged from 18 months to 4 years old. The sessions are designed to help develop creativity, imagination, selfconfidence and social skills. Sessions are themed and involve action songs, simple games, role play, stories, painting and craft, parachute games and dressing up box!

Everyone gets to take their work of art home with them.

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RECREATIONAL ART Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Thurs 20 Sept for 6 weeks // 9.45am - 11.45am Cost: £60 & £54 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+ A fun and relaxed short course for both complete beginners and those with experience. Enjoy a series of Thursday mornings working with a range of materials.

Bring a cup of tea or coffee and try sketching and painting for the first time or improve your existing skills and techniques! Materials are included.

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BALLROOM DANCING Tutor: Robert Lyndsay Tue 11 Sept for 8 weeks // 7.30pm - 8.30pm Cost: £40 & £36 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+ Our sell out Ballroom course last year is back by popular demand and extended to 8 weeks! Learn to Ballroom dance at Ballyclare Town Hall. This is your chance to join in with the new ‘Strictly’ season! This recreational course will culminate in a fun ‘Strictly’ style dance off!

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BALLYCLARE CHRISTMAS CEILIDH!

Tue 9 Oct // 10am // Cost: Free // Age: 16 years+ Join our caretaker and explore Ballyclare Town Hall and find out more about this fascinating public building.

Hear about the origins of the Hall, the old market house and the clock tower and its workings. This is a small group tour and booking in advance is required.

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Tutor: Victoria Barkley Tue 6 Nov for 6 weeks // 7.30pm - 8.30pm Cost: £30 & £27 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+ Let your hair down and get ready for the Christmas party season with our Christmas Jive course at Ballyclare Town Hall!

A fun course designed to teach the basics of Jive dancing.

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Join the Alastair Scott Ceilidh band for our big Ballyclare Christmas Ceilidh night! Admission includes mince pie, shortbread and non-alcoholic mulled wine. Participants are welcome to bring their own soft drinks. Adults may bring their own wine or beer. No previous dancing experience necessary!

Booking in advance is required.

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Tutor: Alastair Scott Ceilidh Band Sat 8 Dec // 7.30pm - 10pm Cost: £10 & £9 (Concession) // Age: 16 years+

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SENSORY CHRISTMAS STORYTELLING Tutor: Vicky McFarland Sat 15 Dec 30 minutes per session // 10am, 11am or 12pm // Cost: £3 per child // Age: Primarily 3 - 6yrs (also suitable for other family members - babies and older brothers/sisters who may want to join in too).

This Christmas, storyteller Vicky McFarland will be bringing her Sensory Storytelling into the festive season celebrating the magic and wonder of Christmas. Expect music, participation, bubbles, fairy lights and sensory play for children and their parents to enjoy together!

Sun 23 Sept

WEDDING FAIR

Tickets: Free Admission Time: 1pm – 5pm

Every love has a story.

The Creative Wedding Fair is one of Northern Ireland’s newest and most exciting bridal events, which brings couples and creatives together to help you craft the perfect wedding day.

Artisan craftspeople and gourmet food producers as well as exceptional wedding specialists and entertainers from across the country will be on hand, ready to help you plan your next chapter.

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COMEDY

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