“Creativity Thirst”, Free Taster Sessions

The WEA in partnership with Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart is currently offering free taster sessions to anyone interested in earning a living or adding to their income with skills in the Creative Industries and are aged sixteen and over. 

Taster One

Date: Monday, 26th April 2010
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart
Introduced by: Participants on "Making It" programme by CRAFT NI, Flowerfield Arts Centre and WEA.

Rachel O'Neill
Designer

Northern Irish artist and designer Rachel O'Neill works at the interface between art and design using a variety of tactile materials to create wonderfully playful one-off installations and limited edition pieces for corporate and private interiors and special events. In keeping with the deep-rooted crafts heritage of a rural society Rachel O'Neill loves working with her hands enjoying the challenge of transforming heavy-duty industrial textiles and fabrics into magically beautiful commissioned works of art or affordable design products.

Taster Two

Date: Monday, 10th May 2010
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart
Introduced by: Anthony Toner, Flowerfield Arts Centre and WEA.

Arthur Ward
Photographer/Visual Artist

Arthur has worked for 25 years in community development for a local authority while at the same time pursuing a creative path through photography and the visual arts. He left his "day job" and in 2004, started his own business based on photography, website and graphic design. His work currently consists of commissions, business clients and website design.At the same time Arthur continues to develop his own personal creativity as a visual artist with the ultimate objective of living from his visual art alone.

Bookings for the sessions can be made by contacting Carole Kane

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