Create - Winter/Spring 2016 by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Antrim & Newtownabbey

Create

Winter / Spring 2016

Cultural Life

applaud • engage • create • discover

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applaud engage create discover

Applaud our diverse range of exciting shows in one of our three stunning performing arts venues

Engage with a range of breathtaking exhibitions in one of our contemporary gallery spaces

Create your own cultural experience... make music, art or craft whilst learning a new skill

Discover one of our museums and visitor attractions and uncover the rich heritage of the Borough

4-10

Antrim Castle Gardens

11-14

Ballyearl Arts

15-22

Clotworthy House

23-27

Eyre Studio

28-37

Museum at The Mill

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Antrim Castle Gardens Adult Classes & Courses

Sat 16 Jan Cost: £10/£9 (concession) Time: 10am – 1pm Tutor: Keith Wright Age: 16 years+

Join Keith Wright, Director of Foyle Family History Centre, who will give you an insight into researching your own family history in Northern Ireland. Keith has been involved in Genealogy for over 11 years and has helped many people from across the world connect with their ancestors. Whether you are new to family history or an experienced researcher, this class is suitable for all levels of experience and will give many interesting tips on accessing information from a range of sources.

Spoon Carving

Sat 23 Jan Cost: £45/£40.50 (concession) Time: 10am – 4pm Tutor: Clive Lyttle Age: 18 years+

Learn how to make a traditional wooden eating spoon from native hardwood timber. Clive Lyttle from Welig Heritage Crafts will guide you on the safe use of small axes which are used to rough out the basic shape and then how to refine that shape with carving knives and gouges. A fantastic new workshop for 2016, there is a spoon in everyone. All tools and materials provided.

Planning Your Garden from Scratch

Sat 30 Jan Cost: £20/£18 (concession) Time: 10am – 4pm Tutor: Vanessa Drew Age: 18 years+

Do you have a patch of garden that looks a bit neglected? If you don’t know where to start, this is the workshop for you. Vanessa Drew has been designing gardens for over 15 years and she will give you ideas on choosing a layout and style to suit the site. We will look at getting the balance between hard landscaping products and plants in order to achieve colour, harmony and reduce maintenance. Please bring along photos and measurements of your garden and we will look at possible solutions to transform your garden.

Antrim Castle Gardens

Genealogy: Tracing Your Family History

Antrim Castle Gardens

Winter Bird Identification

Growing Your Own Vegetables, Salads and Herbs

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Make Your Own Garden Basket

Gardening for Wildlife

Sat 20 Feb + Sun 21 Feb Sat 6 Feb Cost: Free Time: 10am – 2pm Tutor: Park Rangers Recommended Age: Families

Join the Park Rangers as they lead you through a presentation and identification walk aimed at learning more about identifying our birds and their behaviour during the winter months. Special emphasis will be put on the migration of certain bird species and our often overlooked winter visitors.

Sat 6 Feb Cost: £10/£9 (concession) Time: 10am – 2pm Tutor: Frank McCooke Age: 16 years+

Back by popular demand, award-winning gardener Frank McCooke – from the Slemish Market Garden – will talk you through how to produce and harvest vegetables, salad crops and edible herbs. The talk will cover ground preparation, seed selection and pest control with tricks of the trade all delivered in his own down to earth, easy to understand manner.

Cost: £70/£63 (concession) Time: 10am – 4pm Tutor: Clive Lyttle Age: 18 years+

During this two day workshop you will be making a handled basket suitable for many jobs around the home and garden, Clive Lyttle, our resident basket maker and willow expert from Welig Heritage Crafts, will teach you the techniques from start to finish to enable you to construct your basket. All tools and materials are supplied and the workshop is suitable for beginners and improvers.

Sat 27 Feb Cost: £15/£13.50 (concession) Time: 10am – 2pm Tutor: Vanessa Drew Age: 18 years+

The progress of modern times means building and development work in towns is changing farming practices. Rural areas are shrinking and valuable hedgerows are disappearing. It is more important than ever that everyone does their bit for wildlife. No matter how small your garden – even an apartment balcony – can potentially help wildlife. Come along and see what you can do to help.

Antrim Castle Gardens

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Container Growing

The Essential Medicine Chest

Sat 5 Mar Cost: Free Time: 10am – 2pm Tutor: Park Rangers Recommended Age: Families

Join the Antrim Castle Gardens Park Rangers for an informative workshop and tour focusing on some of our mammal, bird and insect species and how they overcome the difficulties associated with having to survive over/through the harsh winter months.

Sat 19 Mar Sat 12 Mar Cost: £10/£9 (concession) Time: 10am – 2pm Tutor: Frank McCooke Age: 16 years+

Award winning gardener Frank McCooke – from the Slemish Market Garden – will demonstrate the many advantages of growing in containers. Especially useful in small spaces, container gardening is a fun and exciting way to explore horticulture. With Franks advice you can grow just about anything, providing you have the right sized pot, the right plant and the right soil. The tricks of the trade will all delivered in Franks’ own down to earth, easy to understand manner.

Cost: £15/£13.50 (concession) Time: 11am – 1pm Tutor: Marian Partridge Age: 16 years+

Let’s take a look at ten easy to grow herbs which create a garden medicine resource. How do these herbs provide you with an all-round medicine kit, food, beauty and scent? We’ll look at garden design as well, especially in Antrim Castle Gardens, and discuss easy ways to design your own decorative herb garden.

What Now? April in the Garden Sat 2 Apr Cost: £20/£18 (concession) Time: 10am – 4pm Tutor: Vanessa Drew Age: 16 years+

April is the perfect month to get started in your garden! Learn how to enrich your soil, make plant choices, grow annuals from seed and shrubs from cuttings, plan your fruit and veg garden for year round harvest and preserving. The best garden offers colour, fragrance and food throughout the year. This workshop will provide practical demonstrations of activities to do now.

Antrim Castle Gardens

Winter Wildlife

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Antrim Castle Gardens

Create Your Own Botanical Stamp

Antrim Castle Gardens Guided Group Tours

Sat 9 Apr Cost: £25/£22.50 (concession) Time: 10am – 4pm Tutor: Sinead Laverty Age: 16 years+

Taking inspiration from the beautiful botanical surroundings of the Castle Grounds, learn how to create a stylized rubber stamp. Discover the process of taking first hand observations into stamp designs, which can be printed onto a range of surfaces. Experiment with printing on paper, paper collage and fabric. Why not take your design further and create your own bespoke wrapping paper, tea towel, or a fine art print.

Requires advance booking (minimum number 8 people) Cost: Free

Join one of our knowledgeable tour guides and explore the history of Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House. You will take a walk into history in a complex living museum exploring four centuries of heritage and culture where you will learn about the evolution of the gardens and the fated history of the Massereene family dynasty.

Life around the Gardens

Environmental Learning Tours Requires advance booking (minimum number 8 people) Cost: Free

Antrim Castle Gardens offers much more than history and heritage and is the home to many living species from animals to insects to trees. With such a beautiful natural habitat the gardens are thriving with life waiting to be explored, so why not arrange a special Life Around the Gardens Tour and join our experienced tour guides as they lead your group through the gardens and identify all the natural species and habitats found within the gardens.

Ballyearl Arts Adult Classes & Courses

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Patchwork & Applique

Tapestry, Embroidery Soft Furnishings & Crochet

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Bobbin Lace & Crochet

Sugarcraft

Mon 4 Jan (for 10 weeks) Time: 10am - 12noon

Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Ballyearl Arts

Thurs 7 Jan (for 10 weeks)

Time: 10am - 12noon or 7pm - 9pm

Mon 4 Jan (for 10 weeks)

Cost: £41.70/£37.50 (concession) Tutor: Ann Scott Age: 16 years+

Cost: £41.70/£37.50 (concession) Time: 2pm - 4pm Tutor: Dorothy Kerr Age: 16 years+

This class caters for both the beginner and the experienced sewer. It is necessary that you bring your own sewing machine and fabrics to the class. The tutor will have samples of work and provide help with various projects.

This class welcomes both the experienced and the beginner. Traditional and creative crafts including tapestry, embroidery and crochet will all be covered throughout the course.

Mon 4 Jan (for 10 weeks)

Tues 5 Jan (for 10weeks)

Cost: £41.70/£37.50 (concession) Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm Tutor: Val Johnston Age: 16 years+

Cost: £41.70/£37.50 (concession) Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm Tutor: Unagh McCullough Age: 16 years+

These classes will offer you a step by step guidance to making soft furnishings. You will be able to use your own fabric to make furnishings for your home. These can include curtains, pelmets, tiebacks, blinds, cushions, bedding and loose covers.

Bobbin lace making is a craft which dates back centuries. This course will provide detailed tuition in the basics of bobbin lace making and for the more experienced lace maker there will be the opportunity to try out advanced techniques including design.

Tues 5 Jan (for 10 weeks) Cost: £41.70/£37.50 (concession) Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm Tutor: Shirley Kernohan Age: 16 years+

You will be introduced to cake decoration using marzipan and icing along with basic piping, and then to the making of flowers and foliage, assembling these into sprays. Suitable for both beginners and intermediate level.

Ballyearl Arts

Tues 5 Jan (for 10 weeks)

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Scrapbooking

Beadmaking & Crochet

Wed 6 Jan (for 10 weeks)

Ballyearl Arts

Wed 6 Jan (for 10 weeks)

Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm or 7pm - 9pm

Thurs 7 Jan (for 10 weeks) Time: 7pm - 9pm

Cost: £41.70/£37.50 (concession) Tutor: Jacqui Milliken Age: 16 years+

Scrapbooking is a creative way of displaying cherished photographs enhanced with colour, fibres, journalising 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.

Cost: £41.70/£37.50 (concession) Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm Tutor: Unagh McCullough Age: 16 years+

Make your own piece of jewellery using a range of beads and thread. Several sample pieces will be available so that you can choose the method you want to use. Material packs will be available and the only equipment necessary is a small pair of sharp scissors.

Clotworthy House Adults & Kids Classes & Courses

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Digital Photography: Intermediate Level

Painting Techniques

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Furniture Upcycling

Scrapbooking

Sat 30 Jan

Tues 2 Feb (for 6 weeks)

Cost: £40/£36 (concession) Time: 10am – 4pm Tutor: Salvage NI Age: 16 years+

Cost: £30/£27 (concession) Time: 2pm – 4pm OR 7pm – 9pm Tutor: Jacqui Milliken Age: 16 years+

Bring along an unloved piece of furniture and learn how to make your own “chalk paint” to transform it into something new! Participants will be shown how to mix paints, apply paints and finish in various styles. Participants will learn decorative techniques to completely transform what was once an unwanted piece of furniture, into a unique and stylish statement piece.

If you’re looking for something to reflect your life that can be shared with family and friends, then experienced scrapbooking tutor Jacqui Milliken will help turn your favourite photos into pages of memories and creative works of art. Scrapbooking is a creative way of enhancing photographs using keepsakes, ribbons, buttons and more. This is a chance to celebrate both past and present and create a legacy for future generations. This class welcomes both the experienced and the beginner.

Ceramic Wall Hangings

Make a Knot Ring

Tues 19 Jan (for 6 weeks)

This class is perfect for people who have a Digital SLR camera and a bit more experience behind the lens. Carrie Davenport from Shoot Positive will get you shooting using the fully manual mode and ask what you want to learn so you can really take control of your digital photography. Learn to use RAW files, long exposures, backing up and editing in a variety of software. As this class will take place in low light a tripod will be necessary for the long exposure sessions and you will be amazed just how much you can get out of your camera when you start to really improve your skills. This in depth class will really help bring your digital photography up to the next level.

Thurs 21 Jan (for 6 weeks) Cost: £35/£31.50 (concession) Time: 7pm – 9pm Tutor: Emma Andrews Age: 16 years+

Are you interested in trying out different styles of painting without committing to one medium? Why not come along to this relaxed class with Emma Andrews where you can explore new painting styles and techniques to see what suits you best. Paint at your own pace but with expert guidance and great company!

All materials are provided and the furniture is then yours to take home and inspire you to continue up-cycling!

Choose from an afternoon or evening class.

Sat 13 Feb Cost: £20/£18 (concession) Time: 10am – 3pm Tutor: Mairead Robb Age: 16 years+

Join experienced tutor Mairead Robb in this fun and practical class where participants will create their own decorative ceramic wall hanging. Take inspiration from Antrim Castle Gardens, or create something to match your interior décor – these lovely pieces, created with flowers and foliage are perfect for a gift or for your own home.

Sat 20 Feb Cost: £45/£40.50 (concession) Time: 10am – 4pm Tutor: Diane Lyness Age: 16 years+

Spend a creative day in the workshop with jeweller Diane Lyness and create your very own knot ring. Participants will be taught the techniques of jewellery making, including piercing, soldering, rolling and polishing to enable you to create a unique and beautiful piece of jewellery. No previous experience is required and all materials are supplied.

Clotworthy House

Cost: £60/£54 (concession) Time: 7pm – 9pm Tutor: Carrie Davenport from Shoot Positive Age: 16 years+

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An Introduction To Dressmaking

Easter Trees

The Craft of Bookbinding

Clotworthy House

Got a digital camera but not sure how to get the best out of it? This course is perfect if you’re looking to get started in digital photography or improve your skills. Carrie Davenport from Shoot Positive will cover the basics of setting up your camera quality settings and then look at shooting with scene modes to get the best photos from your camera. Throughout the course we will focus on framing up great photos, techniques to improve your images, and shooting scenery, macro, black and white and portraits. We will also include a session on editing using the free software picasa and storing and backing up your images. A must for anyone new to digital photography who wants to get great family pics or wants a new creative hobby.

Clotworthy House Kids classes and courses

Tues 1 Mar (for 6 weeks) Cost: £60/£54 (concession) Time: 7pm – 9pm Tutor: Carrie Davenport from Shoot Positive Age: 16 years+

Thurs 3 Mar (for 8 weeks) Cost: £60/£54 (concession) Time: 7pm – 9pm Tutor: Angela Turkington Age: 16 years+

Have you ever wanted to make your own clothes? Join experienced designer Angela Turkington from The Front Room in Whitehead in this relaxed and fun introduction to dressmaking. Over the eight weeks you will learn the skills of dressmaking, from measuring to inserting a zip and you will complete a project where you will design, fit and sew a skirt for spring/summer. Participants must bring their own sewing machine and have basic sewing kit and sewing skills. A full course timetable is available from Clotworthy reception on request.

Sat 12 Mar Cost: £25/£22.50 (concession) Time: 11am – 3pm Tutor: Maeve Henry Age: 16 years+

Easter Trees are becoming a very popular way to decorate your home at this special time of year. Popular in Germany and Sweden, the Easter Tree is a tradition where decorative ornament eggs are hung on twigs to symbolise new life. Join Maeve Henry in this one day course where you will create your very own Easter Tree to take home and enjoy in the run up to the Easter season.

Sat 19 March Cost: £25/£22.50 (concession) Time: 10am – 4pm Tutor: Lucy Turner Age: 16 years+

In conjunction with her exhibition in the Oriel Gallery, artist Lucy Turner will take this one day course in the art of Bookbinding. Learn how to make your own accordion book. When opened, you can read an accordion book from the front or the back. When closed, you can turn the pages like a traditional book, which changes the sequence to include both front and back panels. The finished books can be used as photo albums, for sketching or for journaling and the techniques learned on this one day course are easily replicated so you can create your own unique range of books for gifts or your own photo collection! All materials will be provided.

Clotworthy House

Introduction to Digital Photography

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Messy Monsters is Back!

Creative Keepsakes

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Get Cartooning!

Gifts for Mums!

Sat 23 Jan Wed 20 Jan (for 6 weeks) Cost: £25 per parent/carer and child Time: 10.45am – 11.30am Tutor: Clair & Catherine Regan Age: 2 - 4 years, accompanied by parent/carer

The incredibly popular Messy Monsters returns this season for six weeks of fun and art. Join Clair & Catherine in the relaxed space of the Eyre Studio and get making, playing and having fun with your little one!

Cost: £15 per parent/carer and child Time: 2pm – 4pm Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Recommended Age: Under 5 years, accompanied by parent/carer

This workshop is a perfect way for children of nursery age and younger to get creative with their parent/carer. Working together, you will create a precious keepsake to treasure. It will be a relaxed and fun class, but it will also be hands on so come dressed for mess!

Cost: £15 Time: 11am – 3pm Tutor: Andy Hamilton Age: 8 – 11 years

For over 25 years, artist and illustrator Andy Hamilton has been illustrating for books and drawing cartoon strips. His creations will be familiar to children all over the world in books, websites and magazines as varied as the Beano and RSPB’s Wingbeat. This workshop will be jam-packed with fun exercises to help aspiring cartoonists bring their stories to life!

Sat 27 Feb Cost: £20 Time: 11am – 3pm Tutor: Maeve Henry Recommended Age: 5 – 8 years

Do you want to give your Mum a very personal gift on Mother’s Day? Come along and join Maeve as she helps you make a Mother’s Day card, decoration and gift to say a big thank you to your Mum!

Clotworthy House

Sat 6 Feb

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Fantastic Fairy Doors

The Art Gang!

Eyre Studio Classes & Workshops

Clotworthy House

Sat 2 Apr (for 6 weeks) Sat 5 Mar Cost: £20 Time: 10am – 3pm Tutor: Mairead Robb Age: 8 – 11 years

Have you always wanted to spot a fairy at the bottom of your garden, or in your bedroom? Why not help the magic along by making your very own ceramic Fairy Door. You can choose your own design and customise your door, which can take pride of place in your room or garden! All materials are provided.

Cost: £35 Time: 10.30am – 12noon Tutor: Emma Andrews Recommended Age: 5 – 8 years

The coolest club in town is back as Emma Andrews leads this fun and messy Saturday afternoon art workshop to fill your weekend with arty style! With different activities every week, you will have great fun, make new friends and create some cool art! There will be no class on 7 May.

CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF MUSIC MAKING AT MADD!

For an upbeat start to 2016, sign up for one of our courses or clubs at the Eyre Studio.

Drum Kit Lessons

Eyre Studio

Mon 11 Jan (for 12 weeks) Cost: £48 per 4 week block Time: 3.00-8.00pm (30 min sessions) Tutor: David Clulow Recommended Age: 7 years+

For beginner to advanced players. Lessons are designed specifically for your goals and our qualified teacher can get your jamming to any style, any song or any grade! (Rockschool, Trinity Rock and Pop or Trinity Guildhall available).

Find Your Voice Individual singing lessons

Zero to Guitar Hero Group guitar classes

Mon 11 Jan (for 10 weeks) Cost: £120 per term Time: 4.30-8.30pm (40 min sessions) Tutor: Niamh Kavanagh Recommended Age: 12 years+

A music class with a difference, Eurovision Winner Niamh will help you find and develop your singing voice. Whether you are getting ready to sing at a special event or looking for some help hitting those high notes, Niamh will guide you on your way!

Thurs 14 Jan (for 10 weeks) Cost: £50 per term Time: 4.00-5.00pm Beginner 8-11 years 5.30-6.30pm Beginner Adults

In this ten week course, find out how to play guitar along to your favorite songs by learning in a supportive and friendly environment. No music reading skills are necessary but bring your guitar along and learn the basics of playing.

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CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF MUSIC MAKING AT MADD!

We are planning some exciting events and new workshops to celebrate our 20th year so if you would like more information or would like to get involved please visit www.maddmusic.co.uk To register your interest in the any of our sessions, please email madd@ antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or call 028 9448 1338 with your name, contact number and one of our tutors will get back to you to discuss your needs. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Find Your Voice Ensemble for Adults

Jam Club for Adults

Tues 12 Jan (for 10 weeks)

Thurs 14 Jan (for 10 weeks)

Cost: £50 Time: 7pm – 8.30pm Tutor: Niamh Kavanagh & Paul Megahey Age: 16 years+

Cost: £30 Time: 7pm – 9pm Tutor: Tommy McMeekin & Brendan Popplestone Age: 16 years+

Want to sing for fun? Find your voice again at this relaxed and friendly class. Singing songs from pop, rock and soul genres with Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh and guitarist Paul Megahey.

This popular music club for adults returns for a second term. Playing new songs and re-styling popular classics our tutors will have you playing in no time.

Eyre Studio

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Uke Troop For Adults Carnival Club for Kids

Eyre Studio

Cost: £3 pay as you go Time: 7pm - 7.30pm Beginner chord study 7.30pm - 8.30pm Playing session for all Tutor: Tommy McMeekin Recommended Age: 16 Years+

The Ukulele is the instrument of the moment. Easier to play than the guitar, we will have you playing several chords and well known songs after just one session. Singing along is encouraged but not essential if you are shy!

Rock Club for Teens

Mid-term Music Academy

Hop Little Bunnies

Sound Bath

Sat 16 Jan (for 10 weeks)

Tues 16 Feb – Thurs 18 Feb

Wed 30 March

Cost: £3 Pay as you go Time: 1pm - 3pm Tutor: Donna Higgins Recommended Age: 12 – 17 years

Cost: £30 Time: 10.30pm - 3pm Tutor: MADD Tutors Recommended Age: 12 – 17 years

Cost: £5 Time: 11am - 12noon Tutor: MADD Tutors Recommended Age: Under 5s with one parent/carer

Sun 10 Jan, Sun 21 Feb & Sun 13 Mar

Looking for somewhere to rehearse, write and record your own music? Drop in to the Eyre studio every Saturday and hang out with other musicians like yourself. All equipment provided but you may wish to bring your own instruments.

Develop your skills in songwriting, singing, performance, production, instruments and much more in this three day series of workshops. All instruments and musicians with some music experience welcome.

Sat 16 Jan (for 10 weeks) Cost: £3 Pay as you go Time: 10.30am-12noon Tutor: Donna Higgins Recommended Age: 6-11 years

Allow your little ones to get creative at these fully supervised drop in music and art workshops. You can catch up on your shopping, have a coffee with friends or enjoy a leisurely stroll around Antrim Castle Gardens while they play! No session Sat 27 Feb 2016

No session Sat 27 Feb 2016

Hop along to our ‘little Bunnies’ interactive workshop this Easter. A lively experience for parents and toddlers to enjoy together with music, movement and a little bit of art thrown in, you will be guaranteed to have an egg-stra special time this Easter!

Cost: £10 per session Time: 12noon-1.15pm Tutor: Tessa Greer Recommended Age: 16 years+

A perfect way to chill out on a Sunday. You will be surrounded by beautiful sounds as your tutor plays a range of Tibetan bowls, gongs and drums whilst enjoying a wonderful experience of sound and oneness.

Eyre Studio

Fri 5 Feb & Fri 4 Mar

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Adults & Kids Classes & Courses

General Art

Painting with Water-based Media

Mon 4 Jan (for 12 weeks)

Wed 6 Jan (for 12 weeks)

Cost: £40/£36 (concession) Time: 10.15am - 12.15pm Tutor: Anne Colwell Age: 16 years+

Cost: £40/£36 (concession) Time: 10am - 12noon or 2pm - 4pm Tutor: Anne Colwell 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.

Adults classes and courses

Museum at The Mill

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Card Making

Furniture Upcycling

Adventurous Acrylics

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Digital Photography Intermediate Level

Papermaking

Mon 18 Jan (for 6 weeks) Cost: £60/£54 (concession) Time: 7pm - 9pm Tutor: Carrie Davenport of Shoot Positive Age: 16 years+

Tues 19 Jan (for 6 weeks)

Wed 6 Jan (for 12 weeks)

Thurs 7 Jan (for 6 weeks)

Cost: £40/£36 (concession) Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm Tutor: Rhonda McKeown Age: 16 years+

Cost: £70/£63 (concession) Time: 7pm - 9pm Tutor: Salvage NI Age: 16 years+

This course will show you a range of techniques to make your own cards - heat embossing, stamping, glass painting, paper pricking and tag cards. You will be able to make up to two cards per night. A weekly materials cost of £5 is payable on the night.

Bring along an unloved piece of furniture and learn how to make your own ‘chalk’ paint to transform it into something new! Participants will learn decorative techniques to completely transform the furniture into a unique and stylish statement piece.

Cost: £70/£63 (concession) Time: 10am – 12noon Tutor: Belinda Larmour Age: 16 years+

Explore the creative process of painting in acrylic from finding subjects and recording them with your sketches and photos to the variety of possible approaches to painting in this most adaptable medium. You will be encouraged to experiment with different techniques as a way of finding your own style. Suitable for both experienced and new painters in acrylics, a suggested list of basic materials is available on request.

Cost: £50/£45 (concession) Time: 7pm - 9pm Tutor: Bill McBride Age: 16 years+

This wonderful course will explore the fascinating craft of making paper by hand using traditional methods. Following a brief outline of the history of papermaking and the relevance of papering in the Antrim and Newtownabbey area, the course will guide you through the simple processes involved in the craft using traditional hand equipment. Paper will be made from rags of linen, cotton and wool, dried and pressed flowers and herbs and even an old pair of denim jeans. All of the paper you make can be taken home. A must for all card makers, decoupage enthusiasts or for anyone interested in handmade paper. All materials provided.

Museum at The Mill

Thurs 14 Jan (for 8 weeks)

This class is perfect for people who have a Digital SLR camera and a bit more experience behind the lens. Carrie Davenport from Shoot Positive will get you shooting using the fully manual mode and ask what you want to learn so you can really take control of your digital photography. Throughout the six weeks we’ll cover shooting in fully manual mode, using RAW files to get the best possible images, long exposures and work on some creative projects. As this class will take place in low light a tripod will be necessary for the long exposure sessions and you will be amazed just how much you can get out of your camera when you start to really improve your skills. We’ll also cover backing up and sharing your images and basic edits using a variety of software. This in depth class will really help bring your digital photography up to the next level.

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Making a Terrarium

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An Introduction to Mosaic

Sat 23 Jan

Stacking Rings Jewellery Workshop

Cost: £20/£18 (concession) Time: 11am – 3pm Tutor: Linda O’Kane Age: 16 years+

In this class we will be making an arrangement with living succulent plants, they look fantastic and are easy to look after. You will need to bring your own glass vase, roughly 5-6” (13-15cm) in diameter and 6-10” (15-25cm) tall, it can be round or square, and the opening can be at the top or front. All other materials are provided.

Sat 6 Feb

Sat 3o Jan Cost: £50/£45 (concession) Time: 10am - 4pm Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Age: 16 years+

Create colourful and original mosaics from your own designs in this fun one day workshop aimed at those wishing to try mosaic techniques for the first time. Participants will be shown how to create a basic mosaic without tile cutting firstly learning how to design a pattern and then learning how to prepare a surface, apply tiles, grout and finally finish the artworks. Everyone will have finished colourful creations to take home. All materials are supplied.

Cost: £40/£36 (concession) Time: 10am – 4pm Tutor: Diane Lyness Age: 16 years+

Spend a day of fun in the workshop and create a pair of silver stacking rings, set with semiprecious stones. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, rolling, annealing and polishing, enabling you to design and make a beautiful piece of jewellery to take home. No previous experience is required and all you need is an apron and bundles of enthusiasm!

Museum at The Mill

Terrariums are glass containers with either living or artificial plants, arranged in attractive and decorative layers which benefit the plants.

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Upcycling Clothing

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Make a Tiffany Style Mirror

Button Art

Sat 20 Feb

Sat 27 Feb

Cost: £35/£31.50 (concession) Time: 10am - 4pm Tutor: Irene McBride of Discovery Glass Age: 16 years+

Cost: £20/£18 (concession) Time: 11am – 3pm Tutor: Linda O’Kane Age: 16 years+

Learn the techniques and acquire the skills to create your own Tiffany style glass mirror. Suitable for beginners and those with some knowledge of the craft. Please bring your own apron or old shirt and sensible footwear. All materials provided.

Buttons can be attached to virtually any surface, transforming it into something pretty and fun. Learn how to make a brooch or pendant and decorate the cover of a book and picture frame. All materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your button stash with you.

Thurs 18 Feb (6 weeks)

We all have clothes that we don’t wear for one reason or another. Learn how to transform them with some clever needlework into something more desirable. In this series of classes we will be embellishing a jumper or cardigan, using darning as a decorative finish, changing the look of a skirt with trimming, decoupaging a handbag or shoes and lots of other nifty tips and tricks. Basic hand sewing skills are needed. There will be a weekly charge of £5.00 to cover the cost of materials.

Museum at The Mill

Cost: £54/£48 (concession) Time: 7pm – 9pm Tutor: Linda O’Kane Age: 16 years+

www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk | 028 9034 0129

Flower Arranging Bloom in a Teacup

Introduction to Digital Photography

Introduction to Printmaking

www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk | 028 9034 0129

Museum at The Mill

Making Memories

The Art Gang!

Kids workshops

Mon 7 Mar (for 6 weeks) Cost: £60/£54 (concession) Time: 7pm – 9pm Tutor: Carrie Davenport from Shoot Positive Age: 16 years+

Saturday 19 March

Cost: £20/£18 (concession) Time: 11am – 3pm Tutor: Linda O’Kane Age: 16 years+

Just in time for Mother’s Day – learn how to make a lovely arrangement with fresh flowers. Bring your own favourite teacup or sugar bowl. It will need to be a fairly large cup around 5-6” (13-15cm) in diameter. All flowers and oasis are provided. You will need to bring scissors and a box of some kind to transfer your arrangement home in. Flowers may vary slightly from those in the photograph depending on what’s in season.

Got a digital camera but not sure how to get the best out of it? This course is perfect if you’re looking to get started in digital photography or improve your skills. Carrie Davenport from Shoot Positive will cover the basics of setting up your camera quality settings and then look at shooting with scene modes to get the best photos your camera can do. Throughout the course we will focus on framing up great photos, techniques to improve your images and shooting scenery, macro, black and white and portraits. We will also include a session on editing using the free software picasa and storing and backing up your images. A must for anyone new to digital photography who wants to get great family pics or wants a new creative hobby.

Cost: £35/£31.50 (concession) Time: 10am – 4pm Tutor: Helen Lavery Age: 16 years+

This workshop covers monoprint, drypoint, and chine-colle, using professional quality linseed inks and handmade papers. Throughout we explore various methods of drawing, painting on, and printing from, the metal plate. Printmaking marks range from very painterly to very graphic imagery - and we will find a style to suit you. Past participants have created various editions, taking home multiple prints to give away as presents for friends and family.

Tues 5 Jan (8 weeks) Cost: £40 Time: 10am – 12pm Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Age: 4 years and under with Parent/Carer

The children and parents/carers will work together to create a new keepsake each week. These will range from finger print trees, canvas artwork and clay foot imprints to drawings of each other. A fun interaction between the adults and children will produce a precious keepsake to treasure. Come dressed for mess!

Sat 16 Jan, 13 Feb & 12 Mar Cost: £4.50 per session Time: 10.30am – 12noon Tutor: Emma Andrews Age: 5 years – 8 years

A fun and messy Saturday morning art workshop to kick off your weekend in arty style. With different activities each week, you will have great fun, make new friends and create some cool art! Come dressed for mess.

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Please contact the individual venue to book your chosen course or class.

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Lunch will not be provided for all day classes.

Pogues Entry Church Street, Antrim BT41 4BA Tel: 028 9448 1338 clotworthy.reception@antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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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.

Individuals interested in becoming members must be over the age of 18 and all tools, equipment and training induction will be provided. The group is open to all abilities so whether you are an experienced gardener or have some spare time, then come along and join us in this horticultural endeavour.

Ballyearl Arts & Leisure Centre

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

Museum at The Mill Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey BT36 5QA Tel: 028 9034 0129 museums@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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

Now firmly established as an important partner in leading with the horticultural activities in our community gardens, our Friends are actively seeking new members to assist with developments during 2015 and 2016.

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Enrolment will not be refunded other than for a medically certified illness or at the Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discretion.

Ballyearl Arts Ballyearl Leisure Centre 585 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey BT36 5RZ Tel. 028 9084 8287 ballyearl@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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

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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.

THE FRIENDS OF ANTRIM CASTLE GARDENS

Advance booking is essential for all courses and classes.

Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House (including Eyre Studio) Randalstown Road, Antrim BT41 4LH Tel: 028 9448 1338 clotworthy.reception@antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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