Get Creative at the Alley with New Workshops Coming This Autumn
24 August 2023
Now is the time for all ages to get creative with an exciting arts development programme at the Alley Theatre from September to December. Facilitated by renowned artists, the programme will cover everything from painting to ceramics to creative writing, singing, fun for the little ones and much more.
For adults, starting in September, Shelia Byrne will be holding a four-week workshop in landscape painting. Whether you are hoping to learn from scratch or just improve your technique, this course will provide all materials and teach you the skills to paint with acrylics.
For plant lovers, make the most gorgeous animal themed planters under the direction of Leona Devine in October. This will involve moulding the basic pot shape and building the animals features and finished textures. Each stage is demonstrated, costs include materials and kiln firing.
A two part singing programme will be on offer Supported by ACNI Arts and Older Peoples programme and funded by The Hearts of the Sperrins Programme. The first element will be taster sessions running from 20th September - 25th October and will offer the opportunity of Carers 55yrs+ to enjoy a little social time together and test those vocal cords too! If you enjoyed the taster workshops there is an opportunity to continue and tone your vocal skills under Aideen’s Davis tuition from 8th November to 15th December– learning songs a new and those that resonate with memories! This will be an open workshop without age restrictions.
Intergenerational workshops offer an excellent opportunity for all ages to have fun and learn and create something new together. The autumn season will feature two intergenerational workshops – Creative Journaling with Bernie Wilson will run for 6 weeks starting on 12th September. This project is designed to open your inner creativity by making a personal journal reflecting on feelings or trigger words using drawing & writing, using simple technics to express yourself. No drawing skills required. Free Funded Places by Heart of the Sperrins for 55yrs +.
The second intergenerational workshop will be perfect to create something special for Christmas. Make lovely fused glass Christmas tree decorations under the guidance of Natasha Duddy. Learn glass cutting and explore colour combinations through overlapping of glass colours, frits and stringers. A popular family bonding time with all safety wear and materials supplied. Suitable for age 8yrs to 80yrs.
Also for children will be the ever popular ‘Monstrous’ workshops at Halloween. Come in your scariest costume and take part in some fun arts and crafts. Then at the start of November a workshop for primary school aged children led by Leona Devine will allow them to design their own mug. Using multi-coloured underglaze paints, the young people will create their individual piece of art painting patterns or pictorial images to personalise their pieces. Each piece will be glazed to provide a smooth finish and the children will have created something which will brighten their mornings!
Spaces are limited for all workshops so early booking is advised. Details of all workshops are available on the Alley Theatre website www.alley-theatre.com
or call the Alley Theatre Box Office on 028 71 384444 for more information or to book your place.