Image: The psycholemon serie, color pencil drawing © Julia Pallone
Presented by West Cork Arts Centre and West Cork Development Partnership
Are you unemployed and looking for ideas…?
1 – 22 October 2010
Friday’s 2.00pm – 4.00pm, West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen
Friday’s 11.00am – 1.00pm, ALC, Casement Park, Clonakilty
Programme details below
West Cork Arts Centre, North Street, Skibbereen, Co. Cork.
Tel: 028-22090 Email: justine@westcorkartscentre.com Web: www.westcorkartscentre.com
What is Discover Arts ?
A four week course delivered by artists offered only to unemployed people with no previous art experience
What will I learn?
Some basic art skills in printmaking and painting, ways of thinking creatively,
generating ideas and inspiring the imagination. Participants will be encouraged to collect ideas in a journal and follow them through to create an artwork. The course will also offer a social opportunity and a space to share and discuss creative ideas. Invitations to a film screening and an art exhibtion opening are included.
Who are the Artists?
The course will be delivered by visual artists John Simpson in Skibbereen and Julia Pallone in Clonakility. John is a painter living on Sherkin Island. His work is influenced by the ever changing elements of sea, sky, earth and light. He has exhibited widely and has work in public and private collections. Julia is originally from the West of France and lives in Kinsale. She explores a poetic vision of the world through drawing, photography and installations. She has exhibited extensively in France and Ireland and has been awarded several residencies.
Do I need to bring anything?
All arts materials will be provided and some course handouts will be made available. Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided also.
Is there a cost?
There is a single fee of €10 at enrolment.
When is it on?
1 – 22 October 2010
Skibbereen – Fridays, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
West Cork Arts Centre, North Street, Skibbereen, Co Cork
Clonakilty – Fridays, 11.00am – 1.00pm
Adult Learning Centre, Casement Park, Clonakilty, Co Cork
How do I apply?
Applicants will need to be unemployed and in receipt of Social Welfare payment for a minimum of six months. For more information or an application form please contact West Cork Arts Centre, North Street, Skibbereen, Co Cork. Tel: 028 22090 or email: justine@westcorkartscentre.com
