Events Calendar 2005

Clare County Library

County Clare Events Calendar

County Clare Events Calendar 2005
(see also Library Events)

DECEMBER:

Clare Craft Assocations Craft Fair
Sunday, 18th December at the Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis (11.00 am - 6.00 pm each day)
Thursday, December 15th, 2005 at 7.30 p.m.
Dr. Patrick J. Hillery Public Library, Miltown Malbay
Brian Lynch, poet, playwright, screenwriter, art critic and novelist will be reading as part of the Writers in Libraries programme.
12th December, Clare Museum, 8.30 pm
Clare Archaeological and Historical Society presents:
Professor Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha, National University of Ireland, Galway
“Muireadhach Albanach O Dálaigh: an outstanding thirteenth-century poet and his Clare connections”
Sunday, December 11th, 2-5 p.m.
Open Day at Tulla Stables Studios, Tulla, Co. Clare
Come meet the artists
- Tulla Pipe Band 2pm
- Face painting for children
For more information contact the Arts Office on 065 684 6267
Saturday, 10th December 2005 - 10th January 2006
Lahinch Art Gallery, At Kenny's Wollen Mills, Main Street, Lahinch
Christmas Exhibition of Small Works - A Special Event
Opening reception will be Saturday 10th from 7 - 9 p.m.
For more information contact Lahinch Art Gallery on 065-7081888 or visit their website www.lahinchartgallery.com
Friday 9th - Sunday 12th December 2005
Killaloe Winter Music Festival
The Friends of St Flannan's Cathedral in Killaloe are planning a wonderful weekend of music in the beautiful surrounding of
St Flannan's Cathedral, Killaloe from Friday 9th December to Sunday 11th
December 2005.
FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION:
Contact Brid Stanley on 061 376 378 or 087 627 1111
or email bridstanley@eircom.net
Tuesday December 6th at 7 p.m. until 23rd December 2005
Helena Ryan English Exhibition
Exhibition at DeValera Library, Ennis
Saturday, December 3rd, 2005 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Glor Irish Music Centre
Trad4Teens - an open session for teenage musicians organised by the County Arts Office and led by Clare Watts
Contact Clare: 065-7079865 for further information
Hidden Depths Art Exhibition
Trading Space Artists
November 24th - December 7th, 2005, Byrnes Restaurant (Cellar),
Main Street, Ennistymon
21st November – 3rd December
Isla Thielan, photography exhibition
In the gallery at the DeValera Library

NOVEMBER:

31st October - 27th November 2005
Earthen Banks and Broken Walls Exhibition
Foyer of the County Museum, Ennis
Clare Craft Assocations Craft Fair
Saturday & Sunday, 26th - 27th November at the Lady Gregory Hotel, Gort (11.00 am - 6.00 pm each day)
Wednesday, 30th November
Clare Women's Network Free Coffee Morning
From 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. at their Centre in Clonroad Business Park, Ennis
They would like to highlight the issue of Violence Against Women during the '16 Days of Action' which is a Global Campaign for Women's Human Rights. They would like you to join them for Art & Singing Workshops, Refreshments & Support.
All are welcome.
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th November, 2005
The Creative Writer's Workshop with Irene Graham (Advanced)
Holywell, Ballyvaughan
Cost: €125
Email: irene@indigo.ie
Mobile: 086-2523428
Saturday 26th November at 7.30 p.m. (preview from 3.00 p.m.)
Clare Printmakers exhibition opening at The Russell Gallery
Guest speaker Timothy Emlyn Jones (Dean of Burren College of Art)
For more information please contact Stefania Russell at the Russell Gallery, New Quay, Burrin, Co. Clare or phone 065-7078185
Thursday, 24th November
Kilfinaghty Public Library, Sixmilebridge at 7:30p.m.
Writers in Libraries Programme - Reading by Micheal O'Siadhail, poet
Wednesday, 23rd November
Burren College of Art, lecture hall
Amy O'Riordan, Limerick based photographic artist gives an illustrated talk on her work.
Contact Burren College of Art, Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
Telephone: 065-7077200.
Website: www.burrencollege.ie
Public are welcome free of charge
21st November – 3rd December
Isla Thielan, photography exhibition
In the gallery at the DeValera Library
Clare Craft Assocations Craft Fair
Sunday, 20th November at the Lakeside Hotel, Killaloe (11.00 am - 6.00 pm)
17th - 19th November, 2005
St. Tola's N.S., Shannon, Co. Clare
Drama League of Ireland One Act Festival
Adjudicator - Scott Marshall
Contact: Joe Walsh, 9 Tullyglass Hill, Shannon, Co. Clare.
Telephone: 061-364970/086-0798477
14th – 19th November
Eimear Hawes exhibition
In the gallery at the DeValera Library
14th November, Clare Museum, 8.30 pm
Clare Archaeological and Historical Society presents:
John Sheehan, Archaeologist, University College Cork
“The Vikings in County Clare”
Saturday, 12th November
Glór Irish Music Centre, Ennis
Trad 4 Teens official launch by Cllr. Pat Keane, Mayor of Clare and Dr. Liz Doherty, Arts Council.
An extra session will also be held. Official launch runs from 2.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.
For more information contact the Shannon Arts Office on 061-364062 or email shannonarts@clarelibrary.ie
Clare Craft Assocations Craft Fair
Friday - Sunday, 11th - 13th November at the Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis (11.00 am - 6.00 pm each day)
Weekend courses in Traditional Music, Dance & Song
November 11th - 13th, In Miltown Malbay
Oidhreacht An Chláir offers three weekend courses, which chart the development of traditional music, dance and song from the era of the country house dance to the contemporary musical environment. This weekend is the first of three and covers 'The Heritage of the Country-House Dance'. For more information on these courses see www.oac.ie
November 10th - 14th, 2005
Various locations in Ennis
Ennis Trad Festival
See: http://www.ennistradfestival.com
31st October – 12th November
Astrid Adler exhibition
In the gallery at the DeValera Library
Wednesday, 9th November
Burren College of Art, lecture hall
Sally Timmons, Dublin based video artist gives an illustrated talk on her work.
Contact Burren College of Art, Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
Telephone: 065-7077200.
Website: www.burrencollege.ie
Public are welcome free of charge
Septmber 8th - November 8th, 2005
Miller Gallery, Sixmilebridge, Co.Clare
Autumn Exhibition featuring the following artists from Clare
Mark Douglas-Smith, Will Gilchrist, Jim Furlong, Rena Casey-Lewis, Marie Conole, Joe Stewart, Ann Stewart, Mike Stewart
Leonard Graham, Sonia Schorman, Judy O'Sullivan, Leueen Hill, Astrid Adler, Roberto Grilli, Barbara Roeder
7th November - 18th November
The Gallery at the Burren College of Art
4 x 2 - an exhibition by Sally Timmons and Timothy Emlyn Jones.
Saturday, November 5th, 2005 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Glor Irish Music Centre
Trad4Teens - an open session for teenage musicians organised by the County Arts Office and led by Clare Watts
Contact Clare: 065-7079865 for further information
Wednesday, November 2nd to Friday, November 4th
Public Libraries & Innovation
Public Libraries’ Section/County & City Librarians’ Section, Library Association of Ireland,
Joint Conference 2005 in association with Clare County Library
24th October - 4th November
The Gallery at the Burren College of Art
4 x 2 - an exhibition by Áine Phillips and Sally Timmons
Wednesday, 2nd November:
Burren College of Art, lecture hall
Timothy Emlyn Jones, Clare based drawing artist gives an illustrated talk on his work.
Contact Burren College of Art, Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
Telephone: 065-7077200.
Website: www.burrencollege.ie
Public are welcome free of charge
Astrid Adler's "Forbidden Bonfires and Divine Beings" Exhibition
November 1st - 12th, 2005, de Valera Library Ennis

OCTOBER:

Saturday, 29th October 2005 at 9 pm
West Clare Arts Network is launching their forthcoming events starting with Mick Hanley.
In the basement of the Stella Maris Hotel, Kilkee
€10 Admission
Wednesday, 26th October
Burren College of Art, lecture hall
Mick O'Dea, Clare based painter gives an illustrated talk on his work.
Contact Burren College of Art, Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
Telephone: 065-7077200.
Website: www.burrencollege.ie
Public are welcome free of charge
German choir in Ballyvaughan
A Fundraising Concert
Event: 25th October 2005, 8.00 pm at St. John the Baptist Church, Ballyvaughan. Adm. €12.
Booking ph. 065-7077377 or buy tickets locally.
24th October - 4th November
The Gallery at the Burren College of Art
4 x 2 - an exhibition by Áine Phillips and Sally Timmons
Wednesday, 19th October
Burren College of Art, lecture hall
Tom Molloy, well known conceptual artist gives an illustrated talk on his work.
Contact Burren College of Art, Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
Telephone: 065-7077200.
Website: www.burrencollege.ie
Public are welcome free of charge
15th October - 12th November, 2005
Russell Gallery, New Quay
'Selected Paintings' by Christopher Banahan
Wednesday, 12th October
Burren College of Art 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Suzanne Mooney, Dublin based video artist gives an illustrated talk on her work
Contact Burren College of Art, Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
Telephone: 065-7077200.
Website: www.burrencollege.ie
Public are welcome free of charge
10th – 29th October
Inside Out - A variety of new work by Sara Foust
In the gallery at the DeValera Library
10th October - 21st October
The Gallery at the Burren College of Art
4 x 2 - an exhibition by Tom Molloy and Áine Phillips
10th October, Clare Museum, 8.30 pm
Clare Archaeological and Historical Society presents:
Connie Kelleher, Underwater Archaeologist, Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
“The Work of the Underwater Archaeological Unit”
Friday, 7th October
Kilrush Public Library at 7:30p.m.
Writers in Libraries Programme - Reading by Macdara Woods, poet and translator
26th September - 7th October
The Gallery at the Burren College of Art
4 x 2 - an exhibition by Timothy Emlyn Jones and Tom Molloy
Wednesday, 5th October
Burren College of Art, 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Candida Alvarez, Chicago based painter gives an illustrated talk on her work.
Contact Burren College of Art, Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
Telephone: 065-7077200.
Website: www.burrencollege.ie
Public are welcome free of charge
October 3rd - 15th
Foyer of the County Musuem, Ennis
Maeve O'Reilly - New Paintings
3rd – 8th October
Artist in School Scheme exhibition
In the gallery at the DeValera Library
You are warmly invited to the opening of the Artist in Schools Scheme Exhibition in the Gallery at the DeValera Library, Ennis
on Tuesday, October 4th at 3.30p.m.
Frances Shanahan will perform the official opening. Exhibition features work created during this years residencies.
Saturday October 1st, 2005 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Glor Irish Music Centre
Trad4Teens - an open session for teenage musicians organised by the County Arts Office and led by Clare Watts
Contact Clare: 065-7079865 for further information
Septmber 8th - November 8th, 2005
Miller Gallery, Sixmilebridge, Co.Clare
Autumn Exhibition featuring the following artists from Clare
Mark Douglas-Smith, Will Gilchrist, Jim Furlong, Rena Casey-Lewis, Marie Conole, Joe Stewart, Ann Stewart, Mike Stewart
Leonard Graham, Sonia Schorman, Judy O'Sullivan, Leueen Hill, Astrid Adler, Roberto Grilli, Barbara Roeder

SEPTEMBER:

Wednesday, 28th September
Burren College of Art, 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Josephine Kelliher, Director of the Rubicon Gallery, Dublin gives an illustrated talk on her work.
Contact Burren College of Art, Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
Telephone: 065-7077200.
Website: www.burrencollege.ie
Public are welcome free of charge
September 27th, 2005 7.30 p.m.
Fachnan's Catherdral, Kilfenora
Eileen's Lament for Art O'Laoire presented by Théatre Lumiere
26th September - 7th October
The Gallery at the Burren College of Art
4 x 2 - an exhibition by Timothy Emlyn Jones and Tom Molloy
September 26th, 2005 7.30 p.m.
Brothers of Charity, Kilrush
Eileen's Lament for Art O'Laoire presented by Théatre Lumiere
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September 2005
The Creative Writer's Workshop with Irene Graham (Advanced)
Auburn Lodge Hotel, Ennis
Cost: €135 Email: irene@indigo.ie Mobile 086-2523428
Friday 23rd September, 2005 at 8:00p.m.
St. Senan's Church, Kilkee
The Irish chamber Orchestra under the direction of Katherine Hunka, director/violin
Tickets: 1890 923 543 - EUR15, EUR12 concession
September 22nd, 2005 7.30 p.m.
Tulla Courthouse
Eileen's Lament for Art O'Laoire presented by Théatre Lumiere
10th - 24th September 2005
Opening by Traditional Singer and Presenter, Tim Dennehy on 10th September from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
A showcase of paintings by Irish Artists of the North
Kenny Gallery Lahinch
5th – 17th September
Shelagh Honan and John Hanrahan exhibition (Common Ground)
In the gallery at the de Valera Library
Wednesday, 14th September
Kildysart Public Library at 7:30p.m.
Writers in Libraries Programme - Reading by Mary O'Donnell, poet
Septmber 8th - November 8th, 2005
Miller Gallery, Sixmilebridge, Co.Clare
Autumn Exhibition featuring the following artists from Clare
Mark Douglas-Smith, Will Gilchrist, Jim Furlong, Rena Casey-Lewis, Marie Conole, Joe Stewart, Ann Stewart, Mike Stewart
Leonard Graham, Sonia Schorman, Judy O'Sullivan, Leueen Hill, Astrid Adler, Roberto Grilli, Barbara Roeder
September 3rd - 25th, 2005
Russell Gallery, New Quay
'From the outside, From the inside'
An exhibition of paintings by Musa Christo Engelbrecht
Saturday September 3rd, 2005 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Glor Irish Music Centre
Trad4Teens - an open session for teenage musicians organised by the County Arts Office and led by Clare Watts
Contact Clare: 065-7079865 for further information
15th August – 3rd September
Eamon Doyle exhibition
In the gallery at the DeValera Library

AUGUST:

Friday August 26th, 2005 at 9:00 p.m.
Lazy Tom's Fanore
Heartbeat Percussion (from Singapore)
7 piece percussion group using Chinese, Indian and Malay Percussion
Presented by Project Avid Burren
Information: 065-7076969 or 086-8117072
Friday August 26th, 2005 at 8:00 p.m.
Kilkee Church
Brian Kennedy and Micheal O'Suilleabhain in concert
Tickets: €20 - Available at the door or from Nolan's Supermarket, Kilkee
Contact 086-2301404 for further information
Saturday August 20th, 2005 from 3 - 5 p.m.
Glor Irish Music Centre
The County Arts Office introduces Trad4Teens - an open session for teenage musicians led by Clare Watts.
Contact: 065-7079865 for further information
15th August – 3rd September
Eamon Doyle exhibition
In the gallery at the DeValera Library
Saturday August 6th - September 16th
The 2nd Burren Annual Exhibition
Burren College of Art
Thursday, August 4th at 3:00 p.m
Newmarket on Fergus Public Library
Writers in Libraries Programme - Reading by GABRIEL ROSENSTOCK
1st – 13th August
Inis Artists exhibition
In the gallery at the DeValera Library
Cinemobile: Kilrush, Co. Clare
Tuesday 2nd August and Wednesday 3rd August

JULY:

Saturday July 30th
Tides Gallery, Liscannor
Exhibition of Paintings by Sara Foust
Friday July 29th
Coastal Gallery, Ennistymon
Exhibition of Paintings by Sara Foust
Cinemobile: Kilkee, Co. Clare
28th and 29th July
12pm, 3pm, and 8pm
25th – 30th July
Lindsey Power exhibition
In the gallery at the DeValera Library
Cinemobile: Lahinch, Co. Clare
25th - 27th July
12pm, 3pm, and 8pm
Wednesday, July 20th to Sunday July 24th, 2005.
Ceili at the crossroads, Clarecastle, Co. Clare.
Saturday July 23rd, 2005 from 3 - 5 p.m.
Glor Irish Music Centre
The County Arts Office introduces Trad4Teens - an open session for teenage musicians led by Clare Watts.
Contact: 065-7079865 for further information.
18th - 23rd July
Youth Theatre Programme for Teenagers
Glor, Ennis in association with the County Arts Office
18th – 23rd July
Maeve O’Reilly exhibition
In the gallery at the DeValera Library
14th - 17th July
Ennistymon
The Ennistymon Family Festival
Activities include drama and dance workshops, adult and childrens busking competitions, traditional games, mural painting, organic gardening, a nature trail, market stalls, visual art in shop windows, an outdoor cinema and live music each night in the town square.
Contact: 087-9440850
Wednesday, July 6th, at 7:00 pm
Sweeney Memorial Public Library, Kilkee
Writers in Libraries Programme - Reading by Anthony Cronin
2nd - 24th July 2005
Art Exhibition by Maria Hamilton
Vandeleur Walled Garden, Kilrush, Co. Clare.
2nd - 10th July 2005
33rd Willie Clancy Summer School
Miltown Malbay, Co.Clare
13th June – 2nd July
Caitriona Sheedy exhibition
In the gallery at the DeValera Library

JUNE:

May 25 – June 29, 2005
Riches of Clare Series
Free Lunchtime Concerts
Contact: Tara Connaghan, Shannon Arts Office
Tel: 061-364062
June 29th, 2005
Riches of Clare Concert with Garry Shannon, Anthony Quigney, Padraig O'Reilly and Tim Collins
County Museum, Ennis, Co. Clare
June 22nd, 2005 at 1:00 p.m.
Riches of Clare Concert with John Kelly, Padraig Rynne, Pat Marsh
County Museum, Ennis, Co. Clare
Friday, 17th June at 9.00 p.m
Spanish classical guitarist Agustin Maruri
In the Stella Maris Hotel, Kilkee
May 27th - June 16th, 2005
Second Glance - an exhibition by Phillip Morrison
Tides Gallery, Liscannor, Co.Clare
June 15th, 2005
Riches of Clare Concert with Eoin O'Neill (Bouzouki), Yvonne Casey (Fiddle), Quentin Cooper
(Guitar and mandolin), Christy Barry (Flute and tin Whistle).
County Museum, Ennis, Co. Clare.
13th June – 2nd July
Caitriona Sheedy exhibition
In the gallery at the DeValera Library
30th May – 11th June
Brian Holroyd exhibition
In the gallery at the DeValera Library
Thursday, 9th June, 2005
Brian Boru re-enactment and exhibition launch
June 8th, 2005 at 1:00 p.m.
Riches of Clare Concert with Siobhan Peoples, Murty Ryan, Cyril O'Donoghue and John Maloney
County Museum, Ennis, Co. Clare
Iniscealtra Festival of Arts
May 27th - June 6th, 2005
Mountshannon, Co.Clare
June 1st, 2005 at 1:00 p.m.
Riches of Clare Concert with Sinead Heagney, Damien O' Reilly, Liam Ryan and Jack Talty
County Museum, Ennis, Co. Clare
Wednesday, June 1st
Corofin Public Library 7:00 p.m.
Writers in Libraries Programme - Reading by Anne Haverty

MAY:

May 1st - 31st, 2005
Bealtaine Festival - Celebrating Creativity in Older Age.
Various events throughout the county suppported by the County Arts Office
30th May – 11th June
Brian Holroyd exhibition
In the gallery at the DeValera Library
May 27th - June 16th, 2005
Second Glance - an exhibition by Phillip Morrison
Tides Gallery, Liscannor, Co.Clare
May 25 – June 29, 2005
Riches of Clare Series
Free Lunchtime Concerts
Contact: Tara Connaghan, Shannon Arts Office
Tel: 061-364062
May 25th, 2005 at 1:00 p.m.
Riches of Clare Concert with Hugh and Colm Healy, Sean McGrath and Paul O Driscoll
County Museum, Ennis, Co. Clare
May 22nd - 30th, 2005.
Fleadh Nua, Ennis, Co. Clare.
Iniscealtra Festival of Arts
May 27th - June 6th, 2005
Mountshannon, Co.Clare
Friday, May 20th, 7.30 p.m.
Sean Lemass Library, Shannon
Writers in Libraries Programme - Reading by Jennifer Johnston
May 18th, 2005 at 8.15 p.m.
St. Senan's Church, Kilrush
Summer Concert with Cantare Chamber Choir with guests Sonia Carrig and Edel O'Brien, Michael Hennessy (Accompanist).
In aid of Vandaleur Walled Garden Glasshouse Fund.
May 12th, 2005 at 7.30 p.m.
DeValera Public Library, Ennis
Audio Visual Presentation on the life and work of photographer Dorothea Lange
by her son Daniel Dixon
April 30th, 2005 - May 22nd, 2005
Russell Gallery, New Quay
'Cor Daite' paintings by Anne Harkin Petersen
"Education, Empowerment and the Law" A Contemporary and Brehon Perspective
The Burren Law School 2005
Friday, 29th April - Monday, 2nd May, 2005
Newtown Castle/Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare

APRIL:

"Education, Empowerment and the Law" A Contemporary and Brehon Perspective
The Burren Law School 2005
Friday 29th April-Monday 2nd May, 2005
Newtown Castle/Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare
"Education, Empowerment and the Law" A Contemporary and Brehon Perspective
The Burren Law School 2005
Friday, 29th April - Monday, 2nd May, 2005
Newtown Castle/Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare
Surface - Paintings by Laura Vecchi Ford,
Russell Gallery, New Quay.
March 26th - April 23rd, 2005
Cinemobile
Friday, 22nd and Saturday, 23rd April 2005
Kilkee - located in the town car park.
The Magic Roundabout (Gen) - Animated film for children of all ages.
Spongebob Squarepants The Movie (Gen) - Film version of the popular children's cartoon
Racing Stripes (PG) - Enjoyable childrens film.
Hide and Seek (16) - Thriller staring Robert DeNiro and Dakota Fanning.
Meeting the Fockers (12A) - Comedy sequel starting Dustin Hoffman and Ben Stiller.
Cinemobile
Monday, 18th April 2005
Lahinch - located in the Seaworld Car Park.
The Magic Roundabout (Gen) - Animated film for children of all ages.
Spongebob Squarepants The Movie (Gen) - Film version of the popular children's cartoon
Racing Stripes (PG) - Enjoyable childrens film.
Hide and Seek (16) - Thriller staring Robert DeNiro and Dakota Fanning.
Meeting the Fockers (12A) - Comedy sequel starting Dustin Hoffman and Ben Stiller.
ART AT THE PARK
Sat, 30th April and Sun, 1st May and
Sa,t 16th and Sun, 17th April
Killanena, Caher, Co. Clare.
Baskets in the flower bed: one and two-day courses with Peter Sheahan. Spend the day(s) making beautiful plant support OEwig-wams¹ for your garden, which look fantastic even before the plants start growing. You will also make a bread basket and if time allows, a fruit basket too. All materials provided. Early booking essential as these classes are very small. Cost: One day 75 euros, two consectutive days 135 euros.
Art Alternator: an exhibition of contemporary sculpture, photograph, video and drawing by Ivan Twohig, Marie - Justine Keena, Darren McGough, Sonja Rost, Diarmuid Quaid.
Venue: Gallery at the DeValera Library, Ennis
April 12th - 20th, 2005
ART AT THE PARK
Saturday, 9th April 10.30 a.m - 3.30 p.m.
Killanena, Caher, Co. Clare.
Botanical Painting: Suitable for beginners and improvers. . Spend the day studying, drawing and painting spring bulbs and flowers irises, tulips, hyacinths, etc. Using careful observation to produce beautiful paintings. Cost 50 euros
Botanical Painting: As above. An extra day due to the huge demand.
Sunday, 10th April, 10.30 a.m. 3.30 p.m.
ART AT THE PARK
Sunday 3rd April 2:00 p.m.- 6.15 p.m.
Killanena, Caher, Co. Clare.
Life Drawing: improvers/experienced students. Observing the nude figure from life. An excellent model, in a relaxed environment. Long and short poses, studying form and light, and some moving studies. Using pencil, charcoal and, if you wish, watercolours. You may also use the studio space after the class finishes, up to 8p.m. Cost 50 euros.
Killanena, Caher Co.Clare
ART AT THE PARK
Sunday 3rd April 10.30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Killanena, Caher, Co. Clare.
Life Drawing for beginners: An introduction to drawing the nude figure, using pencil and charcoal. Cost 25 euros
ART AT THE PARK
Saturday 2nd April 10.30 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.
Killanena, Caher, Co. Clare.
Portraiture: Suitable for students with some drawing or painting experience, rather than complete beginners. Saturday 2nd April 10.30a.m. - 3.30 p.m.Studying the face, from a live model and from photographs. Drawing first then moving on to paint when students feel comfortable. Spaces are restricted in this class, to make the most of the model.
Cost 60 euros

ART AT THE PARK Booking: Numbers are limited on all the courses, particularly the portrait class. Places must be booked and paid for in advance. Tea/coffee and biscuits is provided, but please bring a sandwich , etc. for your own lunch. A list of materials required will be sent to you upon booking. Courses are held in a purpose-built studio surrounded by picturesque views of Lough Graney and the Killanena countryside. Julie Douglas, Killanena House, Killanena, Caher, Co. Clare.
Please call: 061 925975 or 0871330040 for booking and information.
email:artatthepark@eircom.net Courses for May include OEwetter watercolours¹, painting trees (on location), a walk-in-the-woods drawing and preparing reference to work up a painting back in the studio, portraits in pastels, willow basket-weaving. Please call for more details.

MARCH:

ID PROJECTS - Identifying Your Community - Open Evenings
De Valera Library, Ennis, Co. Clare - Tuesday, March 29th from 7p.m. to 8p.m.
Arts Office, Ennistymon Library, Co. Clare - Wednesday, March 30th from 7p.m. to 8p.m.
Saturday 26th March - 23rd April
'Surfaces' an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Laura Vecchi-Ford at the Russell Gallery, New Quay, Burrin, Co. Clare
9th March 2005 at 8.15
Ennistymon Branch Library, Poetry Reading with John F. Deane, Writers in Libraries Programme
8th March 2005
Poetry Reading with Ruth Marshall at the Gallery, DeValera Library, Ennis, Marking International Women's Day.
8th March 2005
Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis. International Women's Day
3rd - 7th March
Corofin Traditional Festival
1st - 12th March 2005
Stitched Up - An exhibition of contemporary paintings and drawings by Martina Hynan at the Gallery, DeValera Library, Ennis.
1st March 2005
Clare Education Centre, Ennis.
Artist in Schools Scheme: An exhibition of work celebrating Clare County Council's Artist in Schools Scheme. Various Schools and Artists.

FEBRUARY:

25th - 27th Feb
Micho Russell Memorial Weekend 2005, Doolin, Co.Clare
www.michorussellweekend.ie
info@michorussellweekend.ie
+353 (0)65 - 7074595, 7074168, 7074328, 7074133
The Micho Russell Memorial Weekend Committee acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council, and Smithwicks in making the Micho Russell Memorial Weekend 2005 possible.
Contacts: John Doorty (065-7072685), Helen Browne (065-7074230)
Sunday, February 20th at 5:00 p.m.
Concert with Limerick School of Music Orchestra. Kilrush R.C. Church.
The orchestra will consist of over 60 musicians and promise to present a varied and entertaining programme. Promoted by the Kirush Arts Network. This Project has been co-funded under the EU LEADER Initiative for Rural Development, administered in this area by the Rural Resource Development Ltd. The support of the Arts Office of Clare County Council is also acknowledged.
Saturday, 12th February from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Arts and Crafts Day. Community Hall, Doonbeg.
This free event will provide young and old with the opportunity of trying out a selection of arts and crafts including different types of Visual Art, Patchwork making, Flower arranging, Basketry, Pottery, Wool crafts, childrens arts etc. It is hoped that this day will generate enough interest to justify running a series of classes in some of the arts and crafts. Further workshops are welcome so contact Conor at (087) 9048095 if you are interested in participating. Promoted by the Kirush Arts Network. This Project has been co-funded under the EU LEADER Initiative for Rural Development, administered in this area by the Rural Resource Development Ltd. The support of the Arts Office of Clare County Council is also acknowledged
Saturday, February 5th, 12 noon
Killaloe Branch Library
Writers in Libraries - reading by Carlo Gebler
4th - 6th
Burren Spring Conference 'Building a new Burren'
January 31st - February 26th
Foyer of the County Museum, Ennis
Artist in Schools Scheme: An exhibition of work celebrating Clare County Council's Artist in Schools Scheme. Various Schools and Artists.

JANUARY:

28th - 30th
Bun Raite, Co. an Chláir
Cumann Merriman: Scoil Gheimhridh 2005
Thursday 13th - Monday 31st
Glor
Embrace - An exhibition of 75 paintings from some of County Clare's disabled artists. The Clare Arts Office 'Embrace' scheme helps people with disabilities take part in all aspects of the arts and has assisted in providing classes for these students from the Brothers of Charity, Enable Ireland and the Irish Wheelchair Association. This exhibition is kindly supported by the Mid Western Health Board and the Arts Council of Ireland.
17th - 29th
De Valera Library, Ennis
Artist in Schools Scheme: An exhibition of work celebrating Clare County Council's Artist in Schools Scheme
Various Schools and Artists
4th - 25th
De Valera Library, Ennis
Horizon Exhibition: Paintings of the human horizon of grief and deprivation by Ozturk Unek

See http://www.glor.ie for events at Glór Irish Music Centre, Ennis
See http://www.burrencollege.ie/ for events at the Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan
See http://www.burrenpaintingcentre.com for courses at O'Neill's Burren Painting Centre, Lisdoonvarna

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