ISLAND Arts Centre - Jan 2017 programme

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January - June 2017

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Ticket Discounts and Free Transport

Constituted community groups across the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area can apply for discounted tickets at ISLAND Arts Centre where this symbol is displayed*.

Groups of ten or more can avail of free bus transport where this symbol is displayed*. *Subject to availability. Applies to constituted community groups of ten or more. Terms and conditions apply.

All courses and workshops are on general release from Tuesday 17 January at 9.30am.

See Pages 58 & 59 for full details and seating plans.

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£5

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*Offer applies to full-time students and is subject to event availability. Applies from 7pm and via Counter Sales only. Excludes Guest Hires and all other offers.

Evidence of Full-time Student status required.

A Unique and Special Event Deserves a Great Venue Warm, friendly and professional, your Arts Service Team is here to make your creative event or business meeting run smoothly.

We offer a number of flexible hire spaces which are suitable for everything from conferences, meetings and lectures to personal film screenings and live gigs.

The ISLAND has also been accredited for accessibility, has generous free parking, free Wi-Fi and on-site catering.

For further information or to arrange a tour of the facilities please contact Barry on T: 028 92 509506 or

E: barry.turkington@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

General Information

Priority Booking for ISLAND Members for ISLAND Engage and ISLAND Kids’ courses and workshops is available from Thursday 12 January at 9.30am.

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Mulligan Brothers An Americana Folk-Rock band from Alabama, The Mulligan Brothers, are related only by their music. Ross Newell (lead vocals, guitar, and songwriting); Melody Duncan (fiddle and vocals); Ben Leininger (bass and vocals) and Greg DeLuca (drums and vocals).

With a style that has been compared to The Lumineers, their honest songwriting and soaring harmonies have won them many fans and over two million plays on Spotify.

Their debut album, ‘Mulligan Brothers’, was followed up by ‘Via Portland’ which was listed in the ‘Alternate Root’ magazine’s Top 50 of 2015.

Box Office

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Date

Time

Sat 28 Jan

8pm

StudioTheatre

£12

Venue

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www.themulliganbrothers.com

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Moving On Music presents

Rayna Gellert Trio Old Time American fiddler and singer/songwriter, Rayna Gellert is a member of the acclaimed string band Uncle Earl. For most of her life Rayna has been immersed in the sounds of rural string band music, heartfelt gospel songs and old ballads. She has collaborated with many artists including Sara Watkins, Abigail Washburn, Robyn Hitchcock and Loudon Wainwright III. Rayna will be joined by Kai Welch (singer/instrumentalist) and Jamie Dick (percussionist from Rhiannon Giddens band) and will perform a mix of traditional string band music and original songs.

Date

‘I love Rayna’s musical personality, which is deep, funky and complex’ Béla Fleck

StudioTheatre

£12

Cost

www.raynagellert.com

Live

8pm

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Folk Radio UK

Time

Fri 3 Feb Venue

‘Her fiddle playing is peerless; her voice soft, warm and soothing; and her rapport with the audience as easy and sincere as if she was chatting with a neighbour.’

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ajtc and Nottingham Playhouse presents

The Underground Man A journey, with a Gothic twist, through the curious tunnels of a Victorian mind.

Adapted from Mick Jackson’s Booker shortlisted novel about the fifth Duke of Portland, an eccentric English aristocrat, this innovative performance features live music and a specially commissioned score.

Bizarre and frequently hilarious, the intriguing details of a complex life are richly explored through the vibrant imagination of a gentle soul.

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‘Soaked through with originality and expertly written: tragi-comic fiction with the most endearingly sympathetic of anti-heroes.’

The Times

‘A strong narrative drive, a Gothic twist and wonderful cast of secondary characters make this an entrancingly readable book.’

Sunday Telegraph

Time

Fri 10 Feb

8pm

StudioTheatre

£12 / £10 con

Venue

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Cost

www.ajtctheatre.co.uk

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Karen Egan’s Totally Secret Concert In a show filled with melody and mischief, singer and comedian Karen Egan offers a captivating cocktail of songs from the heart-breaking to the hilarious, including the hits of Nina Simone, Jacques Brel, Earth Kitt, Tom Waits, U2 and Stevie Wonder along with her own ballads.

With some ingenious costume changes, this former member of ‘The Nualas’ promises a night of passion, laughter and surprises.

Accompanied by pianist Cian Boylan and guitarist Dave Whyte, don’t miss this hot, chic chanteuse with a zippy line in laughs. But shhh, it’s a secret!

Date

StudioTheatre

£12

www.karenegan.com

‘Absolute unmissable magic!’

Hot Press

‘Egan is a born comedian.’

Irish Examiner

Cost

Live

8pm

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Irish Times

Time

Sat 11 Feb Venue

‘Egan strings her latest cabaret along a glittering line of witty riffs and self-deprecating one-liners.’

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Kevin McAleer ‘Saying Yes to Yes’ Join spiritual guru Kevin McAleer for a life-changing evening of living fully in the moment, with meditation, mindfulness, deep breathing, tai chi, yoga, bee venom therapy, psychic flower arranging, singing with dolphins and digital photography.

Universally acknowledged as Tyrone’s leading Zen Buddhist saint, he trained for thirty three years under the legendary Deepjoy Chakra in Peru, before founding the Institute of Light™ in Strabane in 1972. McAleer will be signing copies of his 37 bestselling self-help books, including ‘How to Turn your Negative Voices into Imaginary Friends’, which has been translated into more than 94,000 languages worldwide. Wear loose clothing.

Box Office

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Date

Time

Sat 18 Feb

8pm

StudioTheatre

£15

Venue

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www.kevinmcaleer.com

‘The most naturally funny person alive’ Stewart Lee

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Dyad Productions presents

Jane Eyre: An Autobiography From the creators of ‘Austen’s Women’, ‘I, Elizabeth’, ‘The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe’, ‘Female Gothic’ and ‘Dalloway’.

Struggling to think, live and love beyond the stifling expectations of duty, class and convention, governess Jane Eyre and Master Edward Rochester take a dark journey towards sensual and intellectual liberation.

Told through Jane’s eyes, English literature’s most celebrated autobiographical novel shocked the Victorians, and Charlotte Brontë’s gothic subversion of fairy-tale romance is now distilled for the stage – under its full title – by writer/director Elton Townend Jones. Performer Rebecca Vaughan embodies everywoman Jane – and several other characters – in this intimate study of love’s realities.

Date

Broadway Baby

***** ‘Truly extraordinary… one of the most exciting young performers on the British Stage’ Hot Press

‘A theatrical masterpiece’

Edinburgh Guide

StudioTheatre

£12

Cost

www.dyadproductions.com

Live

8pm

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best adaptation of Jane Eyre, in any medium.’

Time

Fri 24 Feb Venue

***** ‘Hands down the

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‘A master virtuoso of the six strings’

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The Pat McManus Band ‘Blues Train to Irish Town’ This rock/blues trio is headed up by former Mama’s Boys and Celtus guitarist, violinist and singer/ songwriter, Pat McManus, former ‘More Power to Your Elbow’ drummer Paul Faloon and session bass player Marty McDermott.

The ‘Blues Train to Irish Town’ Tour marks the release of a fifth studio album of the same name and live album ‘Live Along the Highways’.

Pat McManus grew up in a family steeped in music. With his brothers, John and Tommy, he was catapulted onto the world stage playing guitar with the rock band Mama’s Boys. The band gained a huge international fan base, attaining remarkable critical success and toured the world with acts such as Bon Jovi, Thin Lizzy, Rush, Gary Moore, Black Sabbath, Scorpions and Iron Maiden.

Metal France

Date

‘Mo-nu-men-tal’

Venue

Blues Magazine

‘Don’t miss him’ Image by Keery Irvine

Sensation Rock

Time

Sat 25 Feb

8pm

StudioTheatre

£11.50

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Cost

www.patmcmanus.co.uk

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C21 Theatre Company presents

Ardnaglass on the Air

A hilarious, farcical comedy of a lovelorn pig farmer and a feisty barmaid who help run a local radio show. Join Hugh Francis O’Connell and Margaret Mary-Rose for the latest in Ardnaglass… community news, gossip corner, and who’s ‘kicked the bucket’.

Life on the air can be tough and things aren’t always what they seem. With a high powered BBC executive due to pay a visit, could this be Hugh Francis and Margaret Mary-Rose’s big chance?

It’s an important day for ‘Ardnaglass on the Air’, what could possibly go wrong?

Hilarious, cheerful, surprising and tearful. A rural ‘rom-com’ with the sound of pigs in the air. Warning: contains colourful language and livestock – wellies may be required!

Age guidance:

Date

8pm

16+. Contains strong language. Venue Cost May contain StudioTheatre £12 / £10 con material that some people could Discover More find offensive. www.c21theatrecompany.com

Live

Fri 3 Mar

Time

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‘Her voice is clear and potently charged, one hundred percent believable; when her songs are bitter the acid burns your eyes, when they are sad you can taste the tears.’

Irish Music Magazine

McEvoy’s voice has a depth of expression born from living the songs rather than just singing them. It’s a genuine privilege to be on the outside looking in.’

Hot Press

‘Immaculately tuneful, lyrically potent tales of love and life’

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Eleanor McEvoy ‘Naked Music’ One of Ireland’s most accomplished female singer/songwriters, best known for her songs ‘Sophie’, ‘Harbour’, ‘The Secret of Living’ and of course ‘Only A Woman’s Heart’, Eleanor presents her new show ‘Naked…Live’. Her critically acclaimed work includes a host of songs covered by the likes of Emmylou Harris, Mary Black and Mary Coughlan, along with ten albums, the latest being ‘Naked Music’, released in 2016.

MOJO

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‘A fearsome night of music’ Irish Times

Date

Time

Sat 4 Mar

8pm

StudioTheatre

£15

Venue

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Cost

www.eleanormcevoy.com

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Terra Nova Theatre presents

Mi Mundo

Mi Mundo is a true immigration story of a Northern Irish girl who fell in love with a boy from Peru and what happened next.

Staged in a relaxed informal setting, you join an audience of thirty people.

Sit where you want, walk where you want, listen and watch the action as it unfolds. Terra Nova brings fresh, powerfully engaging theatre about Northern Ireland and the world.

The show last approximately one hour and an optional workshop follows each (except 7pm & 8pm shows), again for one hour, where you can engage with the story, have your say and make a creative prop.

Date

Time

Fri 10 Mar

6pm, 7pm, 8pm

Sat 11 Mar

10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm

Date

StudioTheatre Discover More

Cost

ÂŁ8

www.terranovaproductions.net

Live

Venue

Time

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Dana Masters Originally from the Deep South in the United States, Dana grew up with the sound of soul, rhythm and blues, and gospel music. Her love for music grew and she went on to study vocal performance at university.

After moving to Northern Ireland Dana met musician Linley Hamilton and the two, along with some of the best Jazz musicians playing in Ireland, began a weekly residency in McHugh’s bar in Belfast.

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From live work with BBC Radio 4 and Proms in the Park, to singing regularly with Van Morrison, Dana’s reputation continues to gain momentum. Dana is very excited to be writing original material again and can’t wait to share it!

Date

Time

Sat 25 Mar

8pm

StudioTheatre

£15

Venue

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Cost

www.danamastersmusic.com

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Merely Theatre in association with The Production Exchange presents

Romeo & Juliet

This energetic production of Shakespeare’s much loved work stays true to his text while presenting it in an exuberant and stripped back style.

Young love in all its raw and savage beauty. Exhilarating, sharp and hilarious - five actors create a stirring, visceral theatrical experience. The show moves from action-packed thrills and tender intimacy to crushing loss.

Merely Theatre’s shows, loved by audiences and acclaimed by critics, offer an authentic Shakespearean experience for the 21st century.

*****

‘poignant and moving, yet shockingly funny’ Everything Theatre

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‘wreaking havoc and inducing raucous laughter’ Edinburgh Guide

‘cracking theatre, and a triumph of resourcefulness and invention’ Eastbourne Herald

‘how can it be so clear? this can’t be right? is this really Shakespeare?’

Theatre South

Time

Venue

Cost

Thurs 30 Mar 8pm StudioTheatre Discover More

£12 / £10 con

www.merelytheatre.co.uk

Age guidance: 10+

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‘She has a powerful command of her diamond cut-glass voice’ Pure M Magazine

‘A versatile singer who combines maturity with innocence, sophistication with sincerity’ Sunday Independent

‘Bass is a class act...her voice possesses soul, swing and pizzazz’ All About Jazz

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Stella Sings Ella 2017 is the centenary of the birth of Ella Fitzgerald. Known as ‘The First Lady of Song’, she continues to be celebrated for her distinctive style and range that included singing ballads, jazz and pop. During her lifetime Ella won thirteen Grammys, sold over 40 million albums, and worked with all the jazz greats, from Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Nat King Cole, to Frank Sinatra, Dizzy Gillespie and Benny Goodman.

Jazz singer Stella Bass pays tribute to the life and times of Lady Ella, accompanied by internationally-acclaimed guitarist, Hugh Buckley.

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Date

Time

Sat 1 Apr

8pm

StudioTheatre

£12

Venue

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www.stellabass.com

Cost

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ISLAND Music Club

Jim Mullen & The Ronnie Greer Organ Band British jazz guitar legend Jim Mullen is unquestionably one of the all-time greats in the history of jazz music. A five times winner of Best Guitarist in the British Jazz Awards and recipient of a lifetime achievement award in 2015, Jim has worked with US jazz stars including Mose Allison, Jimmy Smith, Jimmy Witherspoon and Teddy Edwards. During the 70s and 80s he co-led the legendary jazz fusion band Morrissey Mullen.

With his original and visceral guitar style Jim will be joined by The Ronnie Greer Organ Band, featuring the complementary guitar playing of Ronnie, Scott Flanigan on Hammond organ, and Dominic Mullen on drums.

Date

Venue

StudioTheatre Discover More

8pm

Cost

ÂŁ14

www.ronniegreer.com

Live

Sat 8 Apr

Time

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Neil Delamere Handstand Following sold out shows last year, the master of mirth is back with his own unique brand of his irreverent humour. 2016 was another busy year for the perennially popular star of the Blame Game, which celebrates its 10th birthday on TV this year.

With that, a science comedy series for RTE2 and his radio show on Today FM under his belt, now he is back to where it all started, talking to strangers in rooms for money.

‘Simply put, Delamere is a master’ The Scotsman

Box Office

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Date

Time

Sat 22 Apr

8pm

ISLAND Hall

£18.50

Venue

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Cost

www.neildelamere.com

Age guidance:

16+. May contain material that some people could find offensive.

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The Playhouse Derry/ Londonderry presents

Bag for Life ‘Believable, near the knuckle in places, entertaining and disturbing…an exceptional piece of theatre’ Derry Journal

‘A raw, powerful and no-holdsbarred journey through the deepest, darkest emotions’ The Irish News

‘What are we to make of the men of violence whose time has been and gone, and who have settled into both civil and civilian life? Is there any reason at all to suppose that their capacity for murder has somehow drained away, or will it always be there, like a lining of grease and fat lurking in their mental plumbing?’

Award winning novelist and screenwriter Colin Bateman’s second stage play asks the question, can forgiveness overcome the want for revenge in 21st century Northern Ireland?

Directed by Kieran Griffiths, this powerful and captivating play is laced with the blackest of humour.

Date

Age guidance: Venue

16+. Contains strong language. May contain material that some people could find offensive.

StudioTheatre Discover More

Time

8pm

Cost

£12

www.derryplayhouse.co.uk

Live

Sat 29 Apr

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Anthony Toner Anthony Toner returns to the Island Arts Centre stage to celebrate the release of his seventh album.

This new collection, ‘Ink’, finds the Belfast-based songwriter in top form on a series of stripped back, acoustic-based songs dealing with the big themes of love, loss and happiness.

Almost a decade since ‘Sailortown’, Anthony’s songwriting has continued apace with favourites including ‘East of Louise’, ‘Well Well Well’, ‘The Road to Fivemiletown’ and ‘The Duke of Oklahoma’, along with the release of a string of albums.

As always, expect all of these songs with selections from the new album; some beautiful guitar playing and singing; and some great stories from the road.

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Date

Time

Fri 5 May

8pm

StudioTheatre

£12

Venue

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Cost

www.anthonytoner.net

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A Night in Nashville From Americana to Country, Blues to Soul, this will be an intimate evening with three singer/songwriters from Nashville, Tennessee.

Jenn Bostic, Sarah Darling and Michael Logen perform original songs in the round, as well as sharing the stories behind them.

Jenn Bostic, a soulful Blues/Gospel artist, is known for her emotive songwriting and powerful vocals. Her hit single ‘Jealous of the Angels’ was championed by BBC Radio 2 and since then Bostic has had a further four singles playlisted.

Sarah Darling, with several albums and half a million downloads, calls her sound ‘Dream Country’. Her biggest hit, ‘Home to Me’ led to performances on Conan O’Brien, Fox & friends, and opening for Carrie Underwood and Kacey Musgraves.

Americana/Folk artist, Michael Logen’s songs have appeared on the TV shows ‘Nashville’, ‘One Tree Hill’ and ‘Suits’. He tours extensively and his songs have been recorded by many artists including Kelly Clarkson.

Time

Venue

Cost

Fri 12 May StudioTheatre Discover More

8pm

£12

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www.jennbostic.com www.sarahdarling.com www.michaellogen.com

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Certain Dark Things Theatre presents

Melancholy

Spiral down the stairs to the world of the inventor.

Consumed by grief, he undertakes work on his biggest creation yet, his lost wife… but at what cost?

This heart-warming, moving piece of theatre, created by an award winning company, uses puppetry, physical theatre and animation to tell the story of one man as he treads the fine line between genius and insanity.

**** ‘Enchanting and imaginative’ The Stage

**** ‘A delightful and

complete show.’

Arts Award Voice

***** ‘An absolute joy to

watch… Certain Dark Things Theatre has triumphed with this performance.’

Broadway Baby

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Date

Time

Sat 13 May

8pm

Venue

Cost

StudioTheatre

£10 / £8 con

Discover More

www.certaindarkthings theatrecompany.com

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Big Telly Theatre Company presents

The Faerie Thorn A new production based on the book The Faerie Thorn & Other Stories by Jane Talbot, a collection of stories set around the North Coast of Ireland which uses fantasy to tell us something important about this world we live in, and what it really means to be human.

The Faerie Thorn will recreate Talbot’s dark, imaginative and bewitching tales of a complex fairy mafia including factions like the memory takers, the time keepers, the bad talkers and trolls, which humans tackle at their peril.

Over the years Big Telly has built a reputation for creating bold, risk taking theatre. The company celebrates its 30th Birthday with this new, contemporary work which includes masks, movement and illusion, and promises to be witty, dark and wickedly comedic.

‘A bewitching set of faerie tales for adults.

Intriguing, intelligent and highly readable.’

Irish Examiner

Time

Venue

Cost

Thurs 18 May 8pm StudioTheatre Discover More

www.big-telly.com

£12 / £10 con

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ISLAND Courses & Workshops Practical, creative sessions designed to be informative, challenging and fun, our classes and workshops are suitable for beginners, unless otherwise specified.

For courses, you bring your own materials and for workshops we provide them, unless otherwise stated.

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Please feel free to bring your own refreshments, particularly if you are attending an all day workshop. There are drinks and snacks vending machines at the centre and a choice of cafes and shops close to the ISLAND.

Letter Design & Carving in Stone

NEW!

This small class will allow for plenty of one to one tuition.

Demonstrations of techniques, guidance on health and safety at work and use of tools will be covered. You will be introduced to letter forms historical and contemporary, before composing and then transferring your own letter design onto your choice of stone or slate.

Learn to listen to the sound and feel the slow rhythm of the chisel tapping into the stone.

All materials and tools provided.

Tutor

Sheena Devitt Date

Time

Mon 27 Feb – 3 Apr

10.30am -12.30pm

6 weeks

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Duration

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Crochet

Explore and experiment with materials and techniques. A variety of media such as acrylic, watercolour, pastel, gouache, oils; and a range of techniques, including various types of brush work, and the use of other equipment such as palette knives, rags and sponges will be demonstrated.

Learn the basics of crochet, with guidance on how to hold the crochet hook, stitch techniques and shaping.

You will be crocheting flowers and the popular granny square in no time. All patterns and worksheets will be provided.

Tutor

Tutor

Dawn Allen

Naomi Whan Time

Date

Time

Duration

Cost

Duration

Cost

12 weeks

10.30am 12.30pm

Mon 6 Feb – 27 Mar

£68 / £58 con

8 weeks

and with advice on techniques, explore the potential of soft pastel in recreating landscapes, animals, still life and portraiture. Please bring soft pastels (not oil pastels) and an A3 pastel sketchbook.

Tutor

Date

Mon 23 Jan – 10 Apr

Pastel Painting Through tutor led demonstrations,

11am - 1pm 7.15 – 9.15pm £52 / £44 con

Dawn Allen Date

Time

Duration

Cost

Mon 23 Jan – 10 Apr 12 weeks

7 – 9pm £68 / £58 con

Adult Classes

Mixed Media

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Pottery Instruction will include throwing and use of the wheel, hand building and experimentation with glazes and forms. Classes run in 6 week sessions, can be booked from enrolment date onwards.

Intermediate / Advanced

Mon 23 Jan – 27 Feb Mon 6 Mar – 10 Apr Mon 24 Apr – 12 Jun (not 1 & 29 May) Time & Duration

7.30 – 9.30pm 6 week sessions Beginners Session

Tues 24 Jan – 28 Feb Tues 7 Mar – 11 Apr Time

7.30 – 9.30pm 6 week sessions Beginners / Intermediate Session

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Thurs 26 Jan – 2 Mar Thurs 9 Mar – 13 Apr Thurs 27 Apr – 1 Jun Time & Duration

10am – 12pm 6 week sessions Tutor

Andrea McCullough-Alderdice

Watercolour Tuition is demonstration based and will focus on choice of materials, planning and composition, mark making, colours, washes and masking.

Learn how to lay down washes, mix colours and use tone to bring depth to your paintings.

Tutor

Chris Dearden Date

Tues 24 Jan – 11 Apr Time & Duration

10.30am – 12.30pm 12 weeks Cost

£68 / £58 con Date

Tues 25 Apr – 23 May Time & Duration

10.30am – 12.30pm 5 weeks Cost

£32 / £26 con Date

Fri 27 Jan – 7 Apr (not 17 Mar)

Time & Duration

Cost

11am – 1pm 10 weeks

includes all materials and firings

£56 / £48 con

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Painting for Pleasure

written word, including prose and poetry, this course is designed to encourage freedom of thought and experimentation in writing styles.

It is suitable for beginners and also more experienced writers.

Oils & Acrylics

Experiment with ways of applying paint, glaze, texture and colour. Learn about the differences between oil and acrylic, how best to apply both; drying times; mixing possibilities; what techniques to employ – impasto, use of a palette knife, etc.

Tutor

Tutor

Anushiya Sundaralingam

Dawn Allen

Tues 24 Jan – 11 Apr

10.30am – 12.30pm / 1 - 3pm

Wed 25 Jan – 12 Apr

10.30am – 12.30pm

12 weeks

£68 / £58 con

12 weeks

£68 / £58 con

Date

Time

Date

Time

Date

Cost

Duration

Cost

Duration

Date

Duration

Tues 25 Apr – 23 May Duration

5 weeks

Date

Time Cost

10.30am - 12.30pm £32 / £26 con

Duration

Tutor

Dr Shelley Tracey Wed 25 Jan – 12 Apr 12 weeks

10am – 12pm £68 / £58 con

Time Cost

Time

Wed 26 Apr – 24 May

10.30am – 12.30pm

5 weeks

£32 / £26 con

Cost

Adult Classes

A relaxed, sociable class for all abilities with the attention on drawing and painting the subject matter of your choice, whether from memory/ imagination or perhaps photographs, books or still life.

Creative Writing

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Fantastic Flowers

Woodcarving

Drawing

Learn how to make contemporary flower arrangements. Participants need to bring flowers from week 2 onwards.

This intermediate level course has been designed for those who have completed the Woodcarving for Beginners or Introduction to Woodcarving workshop, and would like to further their skills.

You will improve your skills while producing a woodcarving of your own to take home. Bring along designs to work from or choose from plenty on offer. All materials and tools will be provided.

Draw more accurately what you see.

Through guided tuition and exercises explore line, shape and the illusion of space. You can also choose to pursue your own projects by bringing in still-life objects or photographs to work from.

Tutor

Tutor

Tutor

Fiona Harvey Date

Time

Date

Time

Wed 8 Feb – 5 Apr Thurs 9 Feb – 6 Apr Date

7 - 9pm 10.30am – 12.30pm

Time

Box Office

Fri 10 Feb – 21 Apr 10.30am – (not 17 Mar & 14 Apr) 12.30pm Duration

9 weeks

Cost

£72 / £62 con

Stephen Ryan

Ashley Holmes

Wed 1 Feb – 22 Mar

Thurs 26 Jan – 10am - 12pm 13 Apr

Date

Time

Duration

Cost

8 weeks

7 - 9pm £82

Date

Time

Duration

Cost

12 weeks

£68 / £58 con

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Dressmaking from Patterns

iPhone / iPad Photography

Through demonstrations you will be guided in the art of capturing a likeness. In a stimulating and encouraging environment try a variety of media such as oils, charcoal, pastels to create portraits from photographs or life.

Working from a pattern, you will make a lined dress. Guidance includes how to make darts, pockets, long sleeves, insert zips and buttons, as well as explanations of symbols and instructions on dressmaking patterns.

Improve your photography and maximise the potential of the camera and apps available on your iPhone or iPad. Learn tips to capture, edit, save and share your photos.

Topics will include how to capture landscape, urban, portrait and macro photography on your device and then how to edit them creatively.

Tutor

Catherine Quinn

Tutor

Dawn Allen

Date

Date

Time

7 – 9pm

Thurs 2 Feb – 16 Mar

Duration

Cost

7 weeks

Thurs 26 Jan – 13 Apr 12 weeks

£68 / £58 con

Duration

Time

7 - 9pm

Cost

£62

(pattern provided)

Tutor

Janine Mayes Date

Time

Duration

Cost

Fri 24 Feb – 3 Apr (not 17 Mar) 6 weeks

10am - 12pm

£35 / £30 con

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Woodcarving

Handmade Paper

Letter Carving in Stone

Woodcarving is creative, fun and accessible. This introduction will teach you the skills needed to produce a woodcarving of your own to take home. Suitable for beginners and those wanting to enhance existing woodwork skills.

All tools and materials supplied.

Handmade papers are very versatile and can be used in a variety of practices including printmaking, mixed media, card making and collage. You will make a selection of papers; learning how to add texture and colour, and tips on how to incorporate finished papers into artworks.

Learn how to transfer a word or a design of individual letterforms onto a block of sandstone. Following demonstrations of hand carving techniques using mallet and chisel you will create your own design. The small class size will allow for one to one tuition.

Tutor

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Tutor

Stephen Ryan Date

Sat 28 Jan Cost

£30

Time

10am - 4pm

Anushiya Sundaralingam Date

Sat 4 Feb Cost

£22

Time

10am – 1pm

Sheena Devitt Date

Sat 11 Feb Cost

£38

Time

10am - 4pm

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Mosaic

Handmade Soap

Make a sun catcher using the Tiffany technique, the traditional craft of joining pieces of coloured glass together with copper foil. Choose from one of three designs. You will learn how to cut glass accurately, fit, assemble and solder to complete the work before taking it home.

An introduction to mosaics using modern tools, techniques and materials. Suitable for beginners and more advanced level. Both ‘direct’ (as in Gaudi’s Parc Guell) and ‘indirect’ (Pompeii) methods of mosaic making will be taught, you will gain a good understanding of processes, and create your own small mosaic.

This introduction to soap-making is a practical session that involves mixing, cutting, curing and the storing of soap. Using natural ingredients you will formulate a basic soap recipe, selecting colour and fragrance to add to your handmade soap.

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Roberta Larkin Date

Sat 18 Feb Cost

£65

Time

10am - 4pm

Dawn Aston Date

Sat 25 Feb Cost

£38

Time

10am - 4pm

Eileen Rice Date

Sat 4 Mar Cost

£22

Time

1.30 - 4.30pm

Adult Workshops

Tiffany Stained Glass

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Silver Beaded Jewellery

Vintage Necklace

Mono Printing

Design and make a bracelet and earring set using high quality materials including Swarovski crystals, pearls and sterling silver.

You will learn a number of skills including wiring, threading and crimping, and explore colour combinations and proportions to achieve your unique design.

Create a bespoke pendant inspired

by Victorian keepsakes and cabinets of curiosities. Starting with a watch fob you will build up a tiny arrangement to display behind the glass. Use pieces from Sue’s collection including lace, silk, jewels, charms and buttons, or bring items of special significance to incorporate in your design.

This versatile form of printmaking suits a beginner as well as the more accomplished artist. You will be encouraged to experiment with colour and texture to create monotypes. Using a printing press, other equipment such as rollers and brushes, and a selection of materials, the impressions you make will be unique.

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Deborah K Date

Sat 11 Mar Cost

£40

Time

10am - 4pm

Sue Cathcart Date

Sat 25 Mar Cost

£22

Time

10am – 1pm

Anushiya Sundaralingam Date

Sat 1 Apr Cost

£22

Time

10am - 4pm

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Taking influence from Ann Marie’s designs you will be encouraged to create a statement teapot. Day one will focus on the hand-building element and, then after firing, the second day will be all about glazing and bringing colour, gold lustre and decorative flair to your work.

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Cathedral Window Patchwork This patchwork technique looks complicated and intricate but it is very simple to construct, and is perfect for mixing patterns and fabrics. Learn how to fold and stitch fabric to create three-dimensional ‘window’ designs and begin to construct a small wall hanging. Hand and machine sewing will be used.

Ann-Marie Robinson

Tutor

Sat 1 & Sat 8 Apr

Date

Date Cost

£36

Time

1.30pm – 4.30pm

Naomi Whan Sat 8 Apr Cost

£22

Sampler Making Spend a day hand stitching in this contemporary take on the traditional craft of sampler making. For centuries mark making with thread has been a pastime enjoyed and explored by many. You will learn simple stitches and techniques to be able to design and make your own decorative sampler.

Tutor Time

10am – 3pm

Carolyn MacDougall Date

Sat 6 May Cost

£22

Time

10am – 4pm

Adult Workshops

Teapot Making

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Pre-School Workshops

A parent/carer must accompany children. Adult goes free.

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Family Workshops

Interactive, creative fun for all the family.

Pots for Tots

Go potty for these creative clay workshops. Pieces will be fired and ready for collection the following week.

Valentiles

Design and make a unique Valentine tile. Handmade with love it could be a heartfelt present for someone special or a family keepsake for the home.

Easter Eggcup

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Get coiling and wrapping in clay to make your own cup to keep your chocolate egg in. Will your design look like the Easter Bunny or maybe an Easter bonnet?

Creative Storytime Build confidence in your little ones through storytelling and drama.

Communication skills will be encouraged and their imaginations ignited as they listen to a story and then bring it to life through drama and play.

Tutor Tutor

Andrea McCullough-Alderdice Cost

£14

Date

Time

2 - 4pm

Valentiles Sat 4 Feb Easter Eggcup Sat 1 Apr

Sheena Bleakney Cost

£4

Date

Time

2-3pm

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Sat 11 Feb Room on the Broom Sat 4 Mar Where the Wild Things Are Sat 8 Apr

Family Plaque

All the family will work together in the pottery studio to create a family crest in clay that can take pride of place at home or in the garden.

Family Felting

A wonderfully woolly workshop learning how to make felt and then turn it into a family work of art to take home and hang on the wall or put in a frame.

Tutor

Andrea McCullough-Alderdice Cost

£25

Time

2 - 4pm

(for 3 people, additional places £7) Date

Family Plaque Sat 25 Feb Family Felting Sat 6 May

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Primary School Courses & Workshops

Friday Fun Club

The Clay Club

Mini Masters

Weekends kick start with an imagination immersion. A host of arty activities are on offer, including sculpture, drawing, painting, printmaking and craft.

There’s something about getting messy at the potter’s wheel that really appeals! Get to grips with slips, glazes, decorating, and perhaps best of all – firing, as you get to see the magic that can emerge from the kiln.

Mark the birthdays of some of the world’s greatest artists by learning about their work and creating your own artist inspired masterpiece to take home. Art History was never so much fun!

Tutor

Anushiya Sundaralingam

Tutor Tutor

Sarah Thomson Date

Fri 27 Jan – 7 Apr 5 - 11 years

4 - 5.30pm

10 weeks

£45

Duration

Cost

Time

Jackson Pollock Sat 4 Feb Vincent Van Gogh Sat 25 Mar Joan Miro Sat 29 Apr Georges Braque Sat 13 May

Cost

6 - 11 years

(all materials included)

£7 or £24 for all 4 workshops

Date

Sat 4 Feb – Sat 4 Mar Sat 11 Mar – Sat 8 Apr Ages

6 - 13 years Duration

5 weeks

Date

11am - 1pm

Ages

£39

Cost

Time

2 - 4pm

Kids

(no class on 17 Mar) Time Ages

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School’s Out - Mid-Term & Easter Holidays Workshops

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Battle of the Books

The Cat in the Hat

Stick Man

With World Book Day fast approaching (2 March) we are all about the wonder of books for this series of School’s Out workshops. Do you have a favourite writer and/or illustrator - perhaps Donaldson, Wilson, Walliams, Jeffers or Scheffler?

Dr Seuss has prescribed fun! Let’s delve into his wacky world of characters and stories in this topsyturvy treat where you will make a sculpture inspired by Seuss’ whimsical creations.

‘Why fit in when you were born to stand out?’

‘Stick Man lives in the family tree. With his Stick Lady love and their stick children three.’ Have more fun than you can shake a stick at in this ‘family tree’ making workshop.

Date

Date

Each day is different so pick one or more and know you will be challenged, engaged and most of all have fun!

Ages

5 - 11 years Cost

Time

10am - 4pm

£18 or £24 for the pottery days

Wed 15 Feb

Thurs 16 Feb

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Learn new skills, have fun, make new friends and create some cool things!

Alice in Wonderland

Gangsta Granny

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Spend the day in the pottery studio on the Island and make a mini ceramic treasure chest to keep your little treasures safe and away from prying eyes!

We descend into the rabbit hole for a day inspired by the antics of Alice and her flamboyant friends.

We will recreate the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, so don’t be late for this very important date!

Do you love Quentin Blake’s drawings in David Walliams books? Or perhaps manga, Marvel or graphic novels are more your thing? You decide your theme and style for your comic creation, and spend the day designing a unique storyboard.

It wouldn’t be Easter without chocolate, but just in case you’ve had too much, today we will make a selection box that’s too good to eat! A day in the pottery studio will have you making a sweet feast with a difference.

Date

Date

Date

Date

Fri 17 Feb

Wed 19 Apr

Thurs 20 Apr

Fri 21 Apr

Kids

Treasure Island

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Arts Zone

ISLAND Youth Theatre

FREE Kids’ Arts Zone to Learn, Engage and Play!

ISLAND Youth Theatre is a place for young people to explore their creativity through the performing arts. Young people will be encouraged to build confidence, make new friends and gain a feeling that they belong to something really rather special. This season IYT will showcase their talents at the Mayor’s Carnival Parade and at their summer production ‘A Lemonade Bottle for Clabberin’.

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Enjoy spending time discovering new, inspiring ideas and resources in our drop–in anytime Arts Zone. Dress up, twirl and play with our props box and costumes. Dive into your own digital art world on the iPad or simply curl up in our armchair and enjoy a good read together. This Drop–in Zone is suitable for children aged 2–12 years old when accompanied by an adult. Normal opening hours apply.

Date

Sat 28 Jan – 1 Apr (Term 1) Sat 22 Apr – 24 Jun (Term 2)

(plus Mayor’s Carnival Parade Sat 20 May, 10am - 3pm) Time Ages

8 – 18 years Cost

2.30 – 4.30pm

Term 1 £50 / Term 2 £50 (instalment plans negotiable)

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ISLAND Youth Theatre (IYT) presents

‘A Lemonade Bottle for Clabberin’ by Dan Gordon Enjoy this lively, heartwarming story of the Belfast Blitz, through the eyes of a child and presented by ISLAND’s resident Youth Theatre, IYT. Set in Belfast 1939, war has been announced.

Children continue going to school and playing games in the street while everyone learns to cope with blackouts, sirens, gas masks and rations. Then, in 1941, the city is devastated as the threat of attack becomes reality.

Date

Time

Thurs 29 Jun 8pm Venue

ISLAND Hall

Cost

£5 / £3 con

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Children’s

l a iv t s e F s t Ar 2017

Global Footprints For Kids 18mths - 16 years and their families.

Jul-Sat Aug 2224 July – 2612 Aug

Making Your Mark Mon 24 - Fri 28 Jul

Week 2 Your Space. Our Space.

Mon 31 Jul - Fri 4 Aug

Arts Weeks Ages 4 – 16 years.

9.30am – 4.30pm daily.

Cost: £65 per child per week (multiple week & child discounts available).

Week 3 Planet People Mon 7 - Fri 11 Aug

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Week 1

FREE Children’s Interactive Exhibition for families to explore, create and play together.

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Eye on the ISLAND

Gallery Tours Enhance your experience of current exhibitions or explore the architecture and history of the ISLAND with a FREE tour led by Amanda Croft. Lasting approximately one hour, tours can be tailored to suit groups.

A minimum of six people are required.

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The Port and Docks of Belfast 1850 – 2016 Imagined through Textiles This exhibition features four narrative panels designed and stitched by a range of participants from different communities and ethnic backgrounds living in Northern Ireland. The panels tell the story of life in and around the port and docks of Belfast focusing on a woman’s perspective.

‘Sailortown’ has changed over the years from when it was a vibrant working class community of mixed Protestant and Catholic families. The two wars changed women’s lives, and urban redevelopment in the 1960s resulted in Sailortown being demolished. Now a new Maritime area has and is still emerging.

Date

Thurs 5 Jan – Thurs 9 Feb Venue

ISLAND Arts Centre welcomes applications for exhbitions so please email submissions to: christina.hurson@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

Gallery 2 Preview

Wed 4 Jan, 7.30 - 9pm

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‘Heaven’s Above’ An exhibition of photographs of the sky taken by members of the Irish Astronomical Association, including category winners of the International Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition and the recent winner of Amateur Astrophotography Ezine’s ‘Milky Way’ competition.

Date

Thurs 5 Jan – Thurs 9 Feb Venue

Gallery 1 Preview

Wed 4 Jan, 7.30 - 9pm

Exhibitions

From the Milky Way to romantic moonscapes to the electric colours of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), ‘Heaven’s Above’ showcases the mystery, infinity and beauty of the universe. It also demonstrates how the rapid advance of technology enables photographs of better quality than those taken by the most advanced professional telescopes before the digital era.

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Dawn Aston ‘Opus’ ‘Opus - a creative piece of work in any field of the arts. In mosaic art opus refers to the technique of positioning the tesserae.

I have worked for many years on my own practice, specialising in mosaics, portraits, painting and drawing. This exhibition will be an eclectic mix of work, some old some new.

The natural world inspires me and this interest led to qualifications and experience in horticulture and garden design. I am a multiple award winning garden designer, and my art, which is inspired by people, nature and geometric patterns, is reflected in my designs.’

Thurs 16 Feb – Thurs 16 Mar Venue

Gallery 1 Preview

Preview Wed 15 Feb, 7.30 – 9pm Discover More

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John Price

Works on Paper `The root of everything is drawing’ Van Gogh `One can go more quickly from drawing to painting than the other way around’ Van Gogh

Date

Thurs 16 Feb – Thurs 16 Mar Venue

Gallery 2 Preview

Preview Wed 15 Feb, 7.30 - 9pm Discover More

www.johnpriceartist.com

Exhibitions

‘This exhibition focuses on a series of vantage-points and the variations that occur from a slight shift in vantage-point. Although drawing and pastel painting are used to explore newly discovered motifs essentially the two remain distinct. The changes between the two media represents a separate recording.’

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Raymond Henshaw My current work incorporates ink on paper, digital photography and screenprinting. For me these mediums are the most accessible, democratic and ubiquitous processes available. Using a stencil layering process, building layers of colour and shapes, my aim is to create an optical effect that the viewer will engage with, unscrambling the associations, tensions and separations implied in the works and their own realisation of it.

Raymond has exhibited widely in Ireland and internationally, recent projects have included the curation of ‘Watershed’ featuring ten artists from Ireland and Hong Kong, and the setting up of Strule Print Workshop in Omagh.

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Date

Sat 25 Mar – Sat 29 Apr (closed 14-18 Apr) Venue

Gallery 1 & 2 Preview

Preview Fri 24 Mar, 7.30 - 9pm Discover More

www.raymondhenshaw.com

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Jill Hull ‘My landscape paintings are a response to the astonishing qualities of light and space brought about by being an island where the coast is never far away – always changing and always a source of enrichment, and with the ability to calm and to heal.

A garden is by nature a more controlled environment, but, like paint, needs to be allowed to live its own life – surprising in its juxtaposition of colours, shapes and textures.

I hope to convey the richness and significance of these ‘landscapes’ in a personal way but without sentimentality.’

Thurs 4 May – Sat 27 May Venue

Gallery 1 Preview

Preview Wed 3 May, 7.30 - 9pm

Exhibitions

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Lisnagarvey Art Society

HIRE EVENT

Annual Exhibition Lisnagarvey Art Society aims to encourage anyone interested in developing their drawing and painting skills. With demonstrations and tuition from visiting professional artists, members can explore a range of techniques. The programme includes still life, portraiture and landscape painting in a variety of media.

As well as social events and gallery visits there is an opportunity to show work in the society’s exhibitions.

Harmony Hill Craft Group ‘Carnival’

The annual exhibition from Harmony Hill Craft Group is a favourite of many a crafter and craft admirer.

In previous years, a visual treat of techniques, including silk painting, quilting, tapestry, lace and creative embroidery, has been displayed.

Harmony Hill Craft Group was established back in 1984 and it continues to flourish with a membership of thirty. The group meets each week, on Thursdays, at ISLAND Arts Centre.

New members, beginners and the experienced, are always welcome.

Box Office

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Date

Date

Venue

(closed 20 May) Venue

Sat 6 May – Fri 12 May Gallery 2

Discover More

028 92 670305 www.lisnagarveyartsociety.co.uk

Tues 16 May – Sat 27 May Gallery 2

Discover More

harmonyhillcraftgroup.blogspot.co.uk

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The Irish Patchwork Society & The NI Patchwork Guild

‘Hands Across The Border’ The Northern Ireland Patchwork Guild (set up in 1979) and the Irish Patchwork Society (established 1981) joined forces for their first joint exhibition in 1991. ‘The Hands Across the Border’ exhibition has continued every two years, this year the theme is ‘Aurora’.

The two organisations meet monthly in their respective locations, and consist of a diverse group of members, with a common interest in fabric, traditional/modern patchwork and quilting.

Date

Thurs 1 Jun – Sat 1 Jul Venue

Gallery 1 & 2 Discover More

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Exhibitions

The patchworks exhibited will reflect a wide range of interpretations, including various colours, techniques, fibres and fabric.

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Art, it’s all about coming together

Increasing health and wellbeing and providing a sense of place for everyone.

We believe it’s all about participation too, so whether you want to take part in an arts activity, get your school or community group involved in an arts programme - or even if you fancy volunteering – there really is something for everyone!

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We offer funding to training opportunities, information on local grants and bursaries for amateur and professional artists and arts organisations, to develop their skills and explore ways of transferring those skills. We promote collaborative creative processes at grassroots level which enhance access and participation and strengthen the community’s sense of authorship and ownership.

To take advantage of our Community Ticketing and Transport Schemes and keep up to date with Community Arts activities, sign up to our Community E-Zine. Please contact Lynda.

Mayor’s Carnival Parade 2017 ‘Ecotastic’ Let’s ‘Go Green’ in 2017

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Lesley Wilson

Join His Worshipful the Mayor, Cllr Brian Bloomfield MBE for the City’s largest community arts street party.

T: 028 92 509507 caroline.reid@ lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

Come and join the fun of the Mayor’s Carnival Parade with a whole host of international carnival performers, musicians and dancers – as well as hundreds of participants from local schools and community groups. Watch as the streets of Lisburn City come alive with fantasy characters created from upcycled waste. Let your imagination go wild while you experience a display of all things magical.

Lynda McCord

Date

Community Arts Officer

Contact Details

T: 028 92 509512 lesley.wilson@ lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

Caroline Reid

Community Arts & Outreach Officer

Contact Details

Arts Administration Assistant

Contact Details

T: 028 92 509503 lynda.mccord@ lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

Sat 20 May Time

Leaving ISLAND Arts Centre at 1pm (approx.)

Get there early to get the best view

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FREE Carnival Upcycling Workshops

No experience necessary. We are looking for young people aged 12–18 to take part in a 3 day Stilt Walking Training Programme. The training will equip you with the skills required to walk the Mayor’s Carnival Parade route from a grand height.

Date

Fri 5 May Time

5 -7pm (beginners) 7-9pm (advanced) Date

Sat 6 May & Sun 7 May Time

11am -3pm Venue

ISLAND Arts Centre Discover More To register a place, please contact Lynda. Places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Book now!

Please note all participants on this course must take part in the Mayor’s Carnival Parade on Sat 20 May, 11am - 3pm.

Community Arts

Why Not Join In? Schools, youth groups, community and voluntary groups of all sizes can avail of the opportunity to work with carnival artists to create carnival costumes and props, all from upcycled waste products to showcase on the day and all for FREE!

Free Stilt Walking Course

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Arts Encounters

Community Visits Feel the Buzz!

If you would you like to bring the Arts into the heart of your community, ISLAND Community Arts is offering tailored community arts projects, delivered by professional artists to groups in the Lisburn & Castlereagh area - for FREE!

If your group is new to ISLAND Arts Centre or if you would like to run a taster arts session then sign up for one of our very special Community Buzz Visits for community/voluntary groups in the Lisburn & Castlereagh area.

These projects are available in any art form and designed according to community needs so whether you want to try your hand at pottery, create some crafts or get moving with a dance class, we have something to suit your needs. We can even contribute to additional costs such as materials and transport!

A prime opportunity to participate and get involved, for every participating group we will offer a hands-on taster arts workshop, as well as free minibus transport to and from ISLAND Arts Centre.

Places on the programme are limited so give us a call and register today.

Discover More For more information on either programme above, please contact Lynda.

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Community Arts Training Scheme C.A.T.S. Looking for Inspiration?

Aimed at beginners, these workshops are free and are just the thing to enable community leaders, staff and volunteers to gain the skills to deliver arts-based workshops to their own groups. To book, please contact Lynda.

Pottery for Beginners

Learn blending, sponging, coverage, fine brush work, sourcing materials hygiene and health and safety. Prepare to have your own faces painted by fellow participants. A good fun and informative session covering topical themes such as Easter, Hallowe’en and Christmas.

Simple yet effective exploration of techniques and textures to gain confidence working with air drying clay. Themes support curriculum themes or project ideas.

Date

Date

Time

Tues 7 Feb 7-9pm Venue

ISLAND Arts Centre

Time

Upcycling Mosaics Madness

Eco Schools Crafts for Young People

Create mosaics with paper, found objects, broken crockery, domestic tiles and glass tesserae.

(2 week course.)

Twilight session specifically aimed at Extended Schools providers. Places offered on a first come, first served basis. To book contact Lynda.

Date

Time

Thurs 9 Mar 7-9pm

Thurs 30 Mar 7-9pm &Thurs 6 Apr

Date

ISLAND Arts Centre

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Venue

Venue

Time

Thurs 11 May 5-7pm Venue

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Face Painting for Beginners

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Young Artist of the Year Award 2017

Wendy Ward, 2016

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council invites applications for the Young Artist of the Year Award 2017.

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This award, now in its tenth year, takes the form of a financial award of up to £1000, to one local artist aged 16–25, to support arts projects, residencies or approved study, over and above full–time second or third level education. The award may also cover the purchase of specialised equipment/materials or to cover travel and attendance at arts events outside of Northern Ireland.

All art forms are eligible and past recipients have included a dancer, jewellery designer, and sculptor.

Application deadline

Fri 3 Mar, 4pm

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The Anna Cheyne Visual Arts Award 2017 Funded by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, the Anna Cheyne Visual Art Award is a biennial competition established in memory of the outstanding achievements of local Artist Anna Cheyne (1926 - 2002), which aims to support the development of contemporary local artists through the purchase of new public artworks for an art collection housed at ISLAND Arts Centre.

Application deadline

Fri 7 Jul, 4pm

Discover More If you are interested in applying for any of these awards please contact Lynda.

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LCCC Funding Information and Advice Professional Development for Artists!

Applications for arts grants to assist arts events, projects or related activities up to ÂŁ3,000 are now welcomed from individual artists either born or residing in the LCCC area and LCCC based constituted arts organisations.

The John Hewitt International Summer School Residency Award

All activities must be not for profit therefore commercial organisations may not apply.

The Tyrone Guthrie Centre Bursary This bursary allows a successful Artist to spend two all-inclusive weeks at the prestigious Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Annaghmakerrig, Co Monaghan. This idyllic artists’ retreat plays host to artists from around the world working in a variety of art forms.

Grant-aid applications will not be considered retrospectively, nor will any group/ society be assisted with day to day running costs.

Organisations/Individuals must also apply for funding at least 3 months in advance of the proposed event, project or activity taking place.

This award enables a local writer to spend a week at the popular Summer School in Armagh enjoying a varied programme of talks, readings and workshops led by a host of internationally renowned writers and speakers. (Food and accommodation are included).

Application deadlines

Application deadlines

Fri 28 Apr, 4pm

(For projects taking place Aug - Oct 2017 and beyond)

Fri 26 May, 4pm

Discover More Please contact Lynda for further information and advice.

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LCCC Arts Grants Scheme

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Community Arts Walkway ISLAND Arts Centre

Art on the Rails

FREE Promotional Opportunities to show off communities talents. Community Arts has its own dedicated exhibition space at ISLAND Arts Centre to showcase local community groups talent so why not become part of our creative scene and sign up for an exhibition today!

Dromara and District Community Arts Group Preview

Thurs 2 Feb, 7.30pm - 9.00pm Dates

Lisburn Camera Club Preview

Thurs 6 Apr, 7.30pm - 9.00pm Dates

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Fri 3 Feb - Fri 24 Feb A collection of oils, watercolours and acrylics.

Fri 7 Apr - Fri 19 May Annual exhibition featuring portfolio of combined work.

Ballybeen Women’s Group

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Schools’ Arts Competition

Preview

Thurs 2 Mar, 7.30pm - 9.00pm Dates

Fri 3 Mar - Fri 31 Mar A mixed media collection.

Dates

Wed 7 June - Fri 7 Jul A showcase of winning entries.

Discover More If your group is interested in exhibiting in the Community Arts Walkway contact Caroline.

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Lisburn Historic Quarter Arts Group Innovative Urban Regeneration Lisburn Historic Quarter Arts Group (LHQAG) devises and coordinates the cultural and arts activities within Lisburn’s Historic Quarter.

(LHQAG) very much welcomes new members so if you are interested make a calendar date for the Group’s AGM on Tues 6 Jun at 5pm in ISLAND Arts Centre.

Art on the Rails is held once a week on a Saturday from April- Sept, bringing the ornate railings of Castle Gardens to life and providing the public with an opportunity not only for the public to purchase new and original artwork, but a chance to meet the artists.

LHQAG are always looking for new artists form a range of backgrounds. So, if you are a musician, performance artist or visual artist interested in taking part why register to take part.

Art on the Rails will launch at Castle Gardens on Sat 8 April. It will run every Saturday from 11am-3pm until the end of September 2017.

Discover More For more information or to register please contact Lynda.

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Magical Movie Moments

Do you belong to an Older Person’s Community Group?

Booking

NB. Places are reserved on a first come, first served basis.

Please contact 028 92 509512

Date

Mon 20 Feb Venue

Time

2pm

ISLAND Studio Theatre

Date

Thurs 9 Feb Venue

Time

Time

2pm

Ballyoran Community Centre

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Date

Film Noir: Crimes and Misdemeanours

Date

Time

Mon 13 Mar 2pm

Thurs 16 Mar 2pm

ISLAND Studio Theatre

Ballyoran Community Centre

Venue

The Seven Year Itch Date

Mon 3 Apr Venue

Time

2pm

ISLAND Studio Theatre

Venue

Date

Thurs 6 Apr Venue

Time

2pm

Ballyoran Community Centre

The Postman Always Rings Twice Date

Mon 15 May Venue

Time

2pm

ISLAND Studio Theatre

Sunset Boulevard Date

Mon 12 Jun Venue

Time

2pm

ISLAND Studio Theatre

Double Indemnity Date

Mon 19 Jun Venue

Time

2pm

ISLAND Studio Theatre

Date

Time

Thurs 11 May 2pm Venue

Ballyoran Community Centre Date

Time

Thurs 25 May 2pm Venue

Ballyoran Community Centre Date

Thurs 8 Jun Venue

Time

2pm

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Community Arts

Marilyn Season: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Some Like it Hot

Then why not sign up to our Seniors’ Movie Matinees when you can sit back in the glow of the silver screen and enjoy a film in the intimate surroundings.

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Arts Education ISLAND’s Arts Education programme provides schools in the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area with fantastic opportunities to engage in a range of curriculum linked arts activities that complement and support classroom learning whilst stimulating creativity.

Storytelling Workshops with writer Dr Patrick Ryan KS2 and KS3 pupils will develop their creative writing skills, based on traditional folk fairy tales, myths and legends from across the globe.

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World Book Day Based on ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ and ‘Mog the Forgetful Cat’ by writer Judith Kerr, these fun, interactive storytelling workshops are perfect for younger children.

Box Office

028 92 509254

To keep up to date with Arts Education activities and workshops, you can sign up to our School E-News.

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For more info contact Susannah on: E :susannah.mckenna@ lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk T : 028 92 509526

To book please contact Susannah on: E: susannah.mckenna@ lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or T: 028 92 509526

Thurs 2 Mar Time

10 – 11am & 11.30am – 12.30pm Cost

FREE

(Max 33 pupils)

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Eco Warriors

Date

Date: Tues 21 & Tues 28 Mar, Tues 4 & Tues 11 Apr Time

10am – 12pm Venue

ISLAND Arts Centre

Cost

FREE

(Max 33 pupils)

Delve into the magical world of stories with resident ceramicist, Andrea McCullough-Alderdice and bring your favourite character to life in these classroom based workshops for KS2. One workshop booking per school.

Date

May – Jun

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Cost

FREE

To book please contact Susannah on: E: susannah.mckenna@ lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or T: 028 92 509526

Schools are encouraged to take part in this annual competition that culminates with a gala award ceremony on Thurs 8 Jun 2017.

The categories are Visual Art, Poetry, Short Story, Musical Performance and Drama.

This year, all schools who submit a minimum of ten entries to the competition qualify for a FREE workshop of their choice and in their school, from any of the above categories.

Deadline for receipt of entries

Fri 28 Apr 2017 Discover More

For further information or an entry form please contact Lynda on T: 028 92 509503 E: lynda.mccord@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

Arts Education

Working with artist Sarah Thomson, pupils will explore the topic of Recycle, Reuse & Reduce through the use of junk modelling techniques to produce individual pieces of art.

Topics include: Robots, Oceans, Castles/Homes and Weather.

One workshop booking per school.

What A Character!

Ceramics Workshops

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council’s 37th Annual Schools’ Arts Competition

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Booking

By Phone:

T: 028 92 509509 (Option 1) T: 028 92 509254 Online:

www.ISLANDArtsCentre.com Priority Booking for ISLAND Members for ISLAND Engage and ISLAND Kids’ courses and workshops is available at the Box Office from Thurs 12 Jan 2017 at 9.30am.

All courses and workshops are on general release from Tues 17 Jan 2017 at 9.30am.

Online Bookings Helpline Contact Lynda T: 028 92 509503

Box Office

028 92 509254

N.B. Phone calls on first morning of booking may be taken by voicemail due to excessive demand. Phone and email bookings will be processed promptly in order of receipt. With all bookings we cannot guarantee a place on your chosen activity.

Box Office Opening

Mon – Fri: 9.30am - 9.30pm Sat: 10am - 4.30pm Closed Sunday

ISLAND Arts Centre Holiday Closures

Mon 2 Jan, Fri 17 Mar, Fri 14 to Tues 18 Apr (inclusive) and Mon 1 & Mon 29 May

Booking Fees

There is NO fee for online bookings. There is a charge per transaction of £1 for telephone bookings and 50p for over the counter bookings, regardless of the number of tickets booked. If you have any access requirements, this charge will be waived.

Ticket Collection

Print your tickets at home or collect at the Box Office for FREE. 50p per booking for tickets forwarded by post.

Concessions, Discounts and Group Incentives Where available these are detailed alongside individual events. Please discuss applicable concessions with Box Office at the time of booking.

Terms and Conditions

Refunds and Exchanges only apply if an event is cancelled.

For ticketing terms and conditions log onto www.laganvalleyisland.co.uk/ event_terms

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Planning Your Visit

The ISLAND is within easy reach of Lisburn City Centre, whatever mode of transport you use and is within ten minutes’ walk of Lisburn Train and Bus Stations.

FREE onsite parking is available including Blue Badge holder and Parent & Toddler bays. Bike racks are also located at the entrance of ISLAND Arts Centre.

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Access Information

ISLAND Hall Seating Plan The ISLAND Hall – 402 seats, for mid to large-scale productions including drama, dance, comedy, music, talks and cinema screenings.

Your details are held securely at all times. When you sign up to ISLAND’s email and/or the ISLAND Mailing list you will be the first to know about new programmes, enjoy exclusive previews, competitions and offers.

We will NEVER sell your information to third parties.

We will only use your details to send you information with your permission and to improve our services to you.

At times we have to use carefully selected suppliers, who are bound by our Terms and Conditions and which require them to conform to the 1998 Data Protection Act.

Facilities

For further information log onto laganvalleyisland.co.uk/ disabledfacilities

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Key: WC = Wheel Chair Accessible seating. For ISLAND Hall, Row A is reserved for wheelchair users. To book please contact the Box Office on 02892 509254. We would advise that patrons with mobility issues and/or those who have difficulty climbing steps should select seats in Row B or C. Row N is suitable for those who require extra leg room and are able to use the staircase to evacuate in the event of an emergency.

Studio Theatre Seating Plan

The Studio Theatre – 110 seats, for small scale productions. This small but classy venue, much loved by performers, offers audiences a more intimate experience in the best that the Arts provides. Patrons with mobility issues are recommended to sit in Row F.

Your details can be added or removed at any time by unsubscribing from our emails, or contacting our Box Office on T: 028 92 509254 E: arts.information@ lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

All events are correct at the time of print. Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council reserves the right to alter the programme without notice and to make special offers throughout the season. Offers cannot be claimed retrospectively on tickets already purchased. In exceptional circumstances we may have to make changes to the planned programme of events. We avoid this wherever possible but reserve the right to do so. Images throughout the brochure are for representation only.

General Information

The ISLAND aims to be a welcoming and inclusive venue.

If you are a wheelchair user or have difficulty climbing stairs, please let us know when you book your tickets and we will reserve seating for you. We hope to make your visit easy and enjoyable. If we’ve missed something please tell us, so we can keep improving our service.

T: 028 92 509254 or T: 028 92 509509.

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Box Office: 028 92 509254 Arts Information: 028 92 509509 Textphone: 028 92 509508 E:arts.information@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

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