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LAOISCOUNTYCOUNCIL

for Children & Young People for Children & Young People 20192019

Laois County Council Arts Office & Music Generation Laois

Summer Camps and Workshops Summer Camps and Workshops

Workshop 1Circus Art Workshops with Maria CorcoranDate: Tues 9th to Thurs 11th JulyVenue: MDA Building, MountmellickTime: 2pm–4pmAge: 7 to 12 Yrs • Cost: €25Have you ever wanted to run away with the circus?! Here's your chance! Join Maria for an introduction to juggling, hula hoop, balance, acrobatics and more. Circus is where sports meet arts and creativity and individualism is celebrated. Each participant will get a chance to try something new and then focus on their favourite, in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere. Maria has been teaching youth circus for over 8 years around Ireland and internationally.

Workshop 2Art workshops with Artist Jen DonneryDate: Tues 16th to Thurs 18th JulyVenue: The Laois Arthouse, StradballyTime: 11am–1pmAge: 7 to 12 Yrs • Cost: €25

Workshop 3Art workshops with Artist Jen DonneryDate: Tues 16th to Thurs 18th JulyVenue: The Laois Arthouse, StradballyTime: 2pm-4pmAge: 7 to 12 Yrs • Cost: €25‘Art in our Environment’ Using the materials around us to create a work of art; finding new uses for things we already have, to reduce waste and protect the planet!

Workshop 4portfolio preparation Course with Mary BurkeDates: Mon 22th to Fri 26th JulyVenue: Laois Music Centre, Church Ave, PortlaoiseTime: 10am–4pmAge: 15 to 18 Yrs • Cost: €60Lunch 1–2pm (unsupervised)

Materials list available on request.

This 5-day course is designed to help students prepare a portfolio for submission for Art asnd Design courses at 3rd level colleges. The week will also benefit students preparing for the Leaving Certificate Art Coursework by introducing them to research and drawing skills that could be useful when preparing their course workbook in school next year. Through drawing, mixed media and colour studies students will be shown how to structure a comprehensive portfolio.

Workshop 5Dance Workshops with Marie Cashin Date: Tues 30th July to Thurs 1st AugustVenue: Laois Music Centre, Church Ave, PortlaoiseTime: 11am–1pm Age: 7 to 12 Yrs • Cost: €25

Workshop 6Dance Workshops with Marie CashinDate: Tues 30th July to Thurs 1st AugustVenue: Laois Music Centre, Church Ave, PortlaoiseTime: 2pm–4pm Age: 7 to 12 Yrs • Cost: €25Dance tutor Marie Cashin will host fun filled workshops in dance as an introduction to hip hop, jazz and free style.

Adult Art Workshops‘painting the portrait from life’ at Laois Arthouse and Library, Stradbally. Portraiture Workshops with artist Una Sealy RHA. Course A runs from June 4, 5 and Course B from June 6, 7. We are delighted to welcome Una Sealy RHA for the annual summer arts programme for adults. More info from [email protected]: +353 57 86 64033/13 please contact Muireann Ní Chonaill at [email protected] 057 8664109 (now fully Booked)

Drama for Young people Laois Youth Theatre workshops in Portlaoise, for ages 12-18yrs. Tutored by qualified youth drama facilitators from september to May annually.More info from T: 057 8664033/13 or E: [email protected] W: www.laois.ie

Cruinniú na nÓg Free EventsSaturday 15 June 12-6pm • Ages 0-18Free events in the county with Music, Dancing, Theatre, Coding, Readings, Performances, Culture, Magic Shows and much more……..Exciting events happening at the Dunamaise arts Centre, Portlaoise, the Playground Mountrath, the Canal, Vicarstown, Heritage House Abbeyleix, and in Portarlington.For details visit www.laois.ie or https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ieor contact [email protected] Organised by the Arts Office, Laois County Council and funded through the Creative Ireland programme 2018–2022.

Laois school of Music, Laois Music Centre, Church Avenue, portlaoise NoW ENroLLiNg for September classes in a wide range of instruments. For more info contact Jason Richie, Laois School of Music, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co Laois T: 057 8664127

Laois Music Centre open EveningCome and try the instruments and meet the tutors from Music Generation Laois and Laois School of Music on Tuesday 3 of Sept 2019 in Laois Music Centre, Church Avenue, Portlaoise from 6pm–8pm.

Application Form 2019

Arts programme Workshops

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Complete and return the application with payment by cheque/Postal Order made out to ‘Laois County Council’ and post to the Arts Office, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co Laois or, in Person, at the Cash Office, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae Portlaoise, Co Laois or by telephone, to The Arts Office 057 8664013/33.

For Cash Office: Art Workshop Fee payable to Code AR003

Application Form 2019

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Your email or mobile number will only be used to inform you of future programmes and will not be passed on to others. If you do not want any contact please tick the box

Photography/Video/Sound recording may be used for publicity and documentation purposes. Please tick this box if you DO NOT want your child to take part in photography/video/sound recording for publicity and documentation purposes

Complete and return the application with payment by cheque/Postal Order made out to ‘Laois County Council’ and post to Music Generation Laois, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co Laois. Or, in person, at the Cash Office, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae Portlaoise, Co Laois or by telephone, to Music Generation Laois on 057 8664078.

Use the code AR022 when making payment. For further information, contact Music Generation Laois on 057 8664176 or [email protected]

summer school of rock and pop1 – 5 July Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise, Co Laois Age 10-18. Fee €70 Time: Mon–Thurs 11am–3:30pm;

Fri 1–3pm & 4–7pm

Develop confidence and stage presence in a weeklong camp culminating with a concert in the Dunamaise on the final day. A team of tutors from the Music Generation Laois School of Rock and Pop including James O’Connor, Terry Byrne, Ros O Meara and Denise Boyle will work with musicians and singers – all instruments welcome! Participants must already play an instrument or sing to participate. New this year is a very exciting option to study Jazz with Paul McIntyre (keys)

and Dave Redmond (bass).

Tradsummer school17 – 19 July Portlaoise Further Ed Centre, Tower Hill, Portlaoise Age: 8 years upwards • Cost: €60 Time: 11am–3pm (Wed, Thurs)

11am-4:30pm (Fri)

Tutors include: Máire Ní Chathasaigh, Siobhan Buckley (HARP), Denise Boyle & Jesse Smith (FIDDLE), Tommy Fitzharris & Sean Gavin (FLUTE), Paul Finn and Derek Hickey (BUTTON ACCORDION), Joseph Byrne, Fionnán MacGabhann and David Power (UILLEANN PIPES), Micheál O’Raghallaigh (CONCERTINA)Dale McKay (BODHRÁN), Aine McQuaid (Mixed Juniors)…and many more to be announced.A mixed juniors class is available for recent beginners.

Required Standard:◊ Some experience required. Students will be placed with tutors as per Summer School tutor recommendations. Harps are available ◊

See musicgenerationlaois.ie or contact [email protected] or call 057 8664176

Music generation Laois Summer Programmes 2019

opening gala Concert featuring tutors from the summer schoolWednesday 17 July, Dunamaise Arts Centre, 8pm €5 – book directly through the Dunamaise Arts Centre on 057 8663355 / Dunamaise.ie Free admission for students of the Summer School.

student Concertportlaoise Further Education and Training Centre, Tower hill, Portlaoise, Fri 19 July, 3pm. Finale Concert showcasing students from the Summer School. Free admission, donations welcome.

Music generation Laois, Laois Music Centre, Church Avenue, Portlaoise Programmes available: Stampede Drumming, Brass, School of Rock & Pop, Guitar, Drums, Harp, Uilleann Pipes, Orchestral Percussion, Oboe, Keyboard, Ukulele, Flute, Concertina. Schools programmes: Early years, Harp, Singing, Stampede Drumming, Strings,

Recorder, Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet, Ukulele, Tin whistle, Flute, Concertina, Brass and The Music Box (A music programme for children and young people with special needs)

For further information or to enroll for September, contact Music Generation Laois, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise T: 057-8664176E: [email protected]

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