Le Cheile Intercultural Childrens Festival
July 15th, 2010Amazing line up of children’s activities -lots to do for all age groups. Join our Lantern Making Workshop on Sat 17th July. Wonderful scuptural lanterns made from willow and paper. Dont miss it!
Changing Art & Minds
Exhibition by Supports For Women, Leitrim 22nd to the 31stJuly 2010 Golden Thread Gallery Project Space Changing Art & Minds
is an exploration of the creative journey of the Supports for Women project. Supports for Women is a creative learning experiment for women living in Leitrim and the project was set up to encourage women to share their personal stories by using the arts, crafts, creative journaling and conflict resolution tools. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, the project took the participants on a year long journey of self discovery and personal growth while also challenging the old negative beliefs that have been inherited in the border county as a result of the conflict. Changing Art & Minds showcases the work created during the year and hopefully changes minds through the arts in the process.
After all this time, there is still a fear of crossing the border. So many women who have lived in Leitrim all their lives have little experience of travelling to North Ireland .Here in Leitrim we are so close yet there is a sort of invisible divide. Through this project the women examined these issues and also their own experiences of conflict on a more general level and this was carried out creatively through their art work, said Anna-Marie O’Rourke Programme Manager.The exhibition include work in textiles, glass, painting and drawing and mixed media made by the women during workshops with Jewellery designer Erika Marks, visual artists Laura Gallagher and mari aymone d’jeribi, glass artist Louise Rice and textile artist Brigitta Varadi.This project has been funded by the Peace III Programme through the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund which is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. This project also connects with August Craft Month: a month long craft extravaganza that takes the principles of “Slow” as the overall theme. In the words of Mae West ” anything worth doing is worth doing slowly”. Supports for Women and a selection of women’s groups from Belfast will participate in a Sampler Culture Clash workshop to experiment with new media in a slow environment. Sampler Culture Clash Workshop Thursday 29th July Sampler-Culture Clash will deliver a half-day workshop with women from Leitrim and Belfast to explore the connections between craft and the written and spoken word. Over the day the group will work together to create a collective sound stitched piece based on the spoken and written words they will create in the morning session with performance poet Yusra Warsama.Sampler culture clash, curated by David Littler is a collective of dj’s, embroiderers, sound artists, dancers, graffiti artists, curators and textile designers exploring the connections between textiles and sound and the cultures of embroidery and dj ing using the common word sampler as the starting point for investigation.www.sampler-cultureclash.blogspot.com. Supports for Women is a creative learning programme for women living in Leitrim organised by Leitrim Design House and funded by the Peace III Programme through the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund which is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. www.intoleitrim.com. “Draw Down the Walls”is a unique project that uses art and language to examine Belfasts controversial interface walls, organised by Golden Thread Gallery in partnership with North Belfast Interface Network, Lower Shankill Community Association, Deanby Youth Club and Ardoyne Youth Club. Draw Down the Walls is funded through Belfast City Council’s Development and Outreach and Good Relations Departments. http://www.goldenthreadgallery.co.uk.
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Leitrim Design House welcomes you to an afternoon of fun and activity- A Taste of world Culture; an explosion of colour, sound and music. Celebrating culture and creativity, A Taste of World Culture, will display the sights, smells and sounds of ethnic origins, showcasing music, dance, arts and food from over ten nations across the globe. Crowds expected are in for a variety of treats as the event is jam packed with a show stopping schedule, all taking place in the Dock Arts Centre.
On our doorstep we have a rich and diverse cultural mix and to highlight this Leitrim Design House have designed a taste of world culture day which will include Indian and Chinese cookery demonstrations, dance performances from India, Latin America and China as part of the Carrick Water Music Festival. Enjoy song, dance, music and food from Armenia, China, India, Ireland, Kurdistan Latvia, Lithuania, Nigeria, Poland, Zimbabwe and more. This is very much a family event and all activities are free. Come along to the Leitrim Design House @ the Dock on Sunday the 11th July and sample a selection of food prepared by these countries. Food will be available from 12 noon and the performances start at 1pm.Many of the performances, workshops and demonstrations are being provided in partnership with the Belfast-based group, ArtsEkta - Northern Ireland’s leading ethnic arts organisation. There will also be samples of Indian, Libyan, Japanese and Chinese food available for visitors to sample and the day will “bring a whole new experience to people with attractions for all ages,”according to Artsekta Project Director, Nisha Tandon. She said “we are delighted to be collaborating with Leitrim Design House on their fabulous cultural diversity programme and this is a great opportunity for us to build on our cross-border links.We look forward to meeting lots of new people and to contributing to the vibrancy and diversity of this excellent event”.
ArtsEkta is Northern Ireland’s leading ethnic arts organisation and organises the Belfast Mela- Northern Ireland’s largest multi-cultural festival which takes place this year in Botanic Gardens on 28th & 29th August. The organisation works to address to address racism faced by people from ethnic minority backgrounds by developing festivals and innovative outreach programmes using the arts and cultures of ethnic minority communities.
The programme of events will include entertainment from a rich variety of traditions. Celtic Rythms who will join us for the afternoon are specialists in the very best of modern and traditional Irish Dancing. In fact they have proved to be one of the most successful dance troupes in their field, with performances from weddings to Broadway shows. Celtic Rhythm are renowned for extremely fast shows. A typical performance last approximately 35 minutes and consists of a medley of Irish Dances performed by 5 dancers. Based primarily on the hard shoe of Irish Dancing the show focuses on Speed, Rhythms, Formations and the raw sound from the floor. The show will include an a capella ( a dance performed without music), an audience participation and a tribute to Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.Celtic Rhythm employ 88 of Irelands finest dancers with troupes based in Dublin, Leitrim, Galway and Belfast. Many of their dancers perform with Riverdance.
There is something for all ages; cultural workshops for adults where for example you can try your hand at calligraphy; craft demonstrations and henna handpainting. Leitrim Design House artists, Brigitta Varadi, Niall Millar and Niamh Dempsy will run creative workshops for children of all ages which allow them to express their creativity through a wide range of stimulating, hands-on activities. A Taste of World Culture is delivered under the Leitrim Design House Raising Awareness of Different Cultures Programme and forms part of an exciting series of events planned by the organisation. The programme aims to raise awareness of our cultural mix through sharing traditions and trading skills and throughout the programme, the Leitrim Design House celebrates cultural diversity with an exciting calendar of events: intercultural events & cultural exchange; creative mornings for mother and toddlers; a creative club-sharing & trading skills; a book club-offering translations and exchanges; pot luck lunches-sharing food and stories; craft tasters; English conversation classes; discovery tours visiting our local attractions; children’s festival plus much more.
The Raising Awareness of Different Cultures Programme has been developed with the support of European Peace 111 funding.To find out more about the programme visit the 2 o Clock club hosted by the Leitrim Design House any Wednesday in the Dock Coffee Shop.To date Ireland, America, Poland, Latvia, India and our very own Kurdish community have been represented at the 2 o Clock club. Everyone is welcome –it’s an opportunity to chat and share experiences. Come along any Wednesday to the coffee shop at the Dock and find out more!
Also don’t miss our Craft Tasters-a great way to explore your creativity. You don’t need to have any experience. Come along and try your hand at a variety of crafts over the summer; Peg Loom Weaving with Niamh Dempsy; Toys from Tins with Nara Stephanyan; fun with felt with Brigitta Varadi; restyle your handbag from Alena Gurn and Millinary with Wendy Knight are just some of the craft tasters on offer. All activities are free but it is advisable to book.
Craft, design & art disciplines by their very nature allow people to explore each other’s culture, language and traditions. As a non-profit, organisation Leitrim Design House has been nurturing craft, culture and community in Leitrim for more than 14 years working in partnership with local, regional and national organisations to support the creation of traditional and contemporary crafts in the region.The Raising Awareness of Different Cultures project has been funded by the PEACE 111 Programme through the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund which is managed by the special EU Programmes Body.
For further information please contact Leitrim Design House on 071 96 50550/50533 or email info@leitrimdesignhouse.ie or visit www.leitrimdesignhouse.ie or join us on facebook.
The Nigeria in Leitrim day took place on Saturday 26th June and it was a massive success. From the beautiful aroma of authentic Nigerian food, the fabulous array of colourful costume and music that made the spirit dance!!
As part of our Multicultural Programme, The Leitrim Design House is happy to annouce the 2oclock will be running every wednesday in the coffee shop at the Dock. This is a fantastic opportunity to come along and meet a colourful array of different people from a multitude of different backgrounds. From Polish, Irish, Kurdish, Lithuanian, Indian, Hungarian, Russian and many more. This is a great opportunity to exchange stories, share life experiences and get to know your neighbour that bit better…see you there!
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NIGERIA IN LEITRIM - 26th June 2010.
The Leitrim Design House are proud to be involved NIGERIA IN LEITRIM taking place on Saturday 26th June at the Market Yard in Carrick-on-Shannon. This will be a fantasical, colourful event with everything from making percussion instruments, mask making, carnival head dress making and then the grand finale - where you will get to wear all your wonderful creations!
Making percussion instruments: Time 1.00pm-2.40pm
Carnival dress making: 2.00pm-2.40pm
Carnival mask making: Time 3.00pm-3.40pm
Workshop Ages: 6-12years
Carnival Parade 5pm
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BURZA KOLOROW BY EDYTA SZYMANSKA & KRZYSTOF PIEKARZ
Date: 25th June 2010 @ 5.00pm
Storm of Colours/ Burza kolorow: is an exhibition by Polish couples Artist Edyta Szymanska and Krzystof Piekarz.This exhibition presents sculptured ceramics mainly women, which are characterized by a style called ceramic ktorenajbardziej.Burza Kolorow / Storm of Colours to wystawa pary Artystow polskich - Edyty Szymanskiej I Krzysztofa Piekarza majacych studio ceramiczne w Irlandii przez ostatnie 3 lata. Wystawa ta przedstawia rzezby ceramiczne glownie kobiece, ktorenajbardziej charakteryzuja styl ceramikow
Venue: The Leitrim Design House. Date: Friday 25th June 2010
Refreshments and Entertainment on the evening. Starting at 5pm. everyone welcome
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HEADS TOGETHER MILLINERY WORKSHOP WITH WENDY KNIGHT
Special thanks goes to Wendy Knight and her colleague Eileen who facilitated, the heads together Millinery Workshop held on the 12th June. The workshop was a fantastic success and was enjoyed by all who attended. Everyone went home with a stunning head piece to wear!
Dont miss out on our next course with Wendy Knight, being held on Saturday 18th September.Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
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Learn how to make a beautiful Japanese box. Create a treasure to take home using simple materials- milk cartons, pen, ruler,scissors, glue and sellotape.
Japanese paper will be supplied (or you may use your own gift wrapping paper if you prefer) Our Paper Craft Workshop will be taught by Naomi Fleury who is greatly experienced in Origami, Card Making and Decoration. Naomi is originally from Japan and has now settled in Donegal.
Craft Packages Leitrim Design House
Enjoy our one day creative workshops starting April 2010. All workshops are available with or without accommodation. Treat yourself to two nights B & B plus evening meal and explore your creative side.
-HAVE FUN! celebrate that which is created by hand. Learn a new skill. Relax in a fun, friendly atmosphere. This is a unique opportunity to meet our artists and makers; hear their stories and share the process involved in producing each piece of craft. The Leitrim Design House offers a variety of courses and workshops for both adults and children. We specialise in pottery, art, feltmaking and millinery. There are a range of options available including daytime classes and weekend workshops. We also offer tailor-made workshops for corporate groups and private parties and can help plan your hen party, birthday party or other group gathering!Our craft Packages include accommodation in The Bush Hotel in Carrick-on- Shannon, winner of the 2010 GCGuides Green Ireland Hospitality Award and the first Hotel in Ireland to receive the EU Eco-label award. Dinner comprises one evening meal in the locally renowned Bush Hotel Restaurant. Offer excludes Bank Holidays. All are subject to availability.
Revamp your wardrobe with Eileen Abbott, Choose from, 6th May or 10th June.
Restyle and recycle your wardrobe and become your own fashion designer.
Take part in a Millinery Masterclass with Wendy Louise on 15th May and get some amazing tips
Create with clay along with Alan McCluney from Leitrim Pottery. Choose from 22nd April, 20th May, 24th June
Photography tutorial with Mike Bunn. Learn at the hands of an expert on the 9th and 10th June
Contact info@leitrimdesignhouse.ie for further information.