West Cork Arts Centre is a resource for adults who are interested in the arts. The Programme for Adults includes opportunities for interested adults, art students and artists to further their education and experience of the arts and to network through projects like Open Studio, Life Drawing, Creative Writing and Explore Painting and Drawing Courses.
Developed in partnership with the Back to Education Initiative, Explore Painting and Drawing Courses provide a series of structured group work sessions through which individuals develop their own approaches to drawing and painting. Working with an artist, the participants explore a range of materials and processes from experimentation and invention, to observation and investigation. The participants may choose to submit their work for FETAC Accreditation. See FETAC for further information.
Artists’ Talks, Seminars, Events and Workshops provide opportunities for interaction, discussion and exchange for exhibiting, local and visiting artists and schools, art students and communities.
Autumn Programme
We are delighted to publish details of our exciting and comprehensive Autumn programme of activities and workshops for adults. There are many opportunities for taking on and trying out new interests at the Arts Centre in Skibbereen.
Explore Art
13 September 2010 – 31 May 2011
Monday’s 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Tuesday’s 11.00am – 1.00pm
13 weeks (first term) min 10 max 14 places
Fee first term € 130 second term € 100
Explore Art takes participants on a journey of key skills exploring form and space along with other fundamental visual art skills. Using a variety of materials, follow a process of making and drawing in both 3 and 2 dimensions to try and reinforce our understanding of interpreting and expressing what we see. The aim is to give participants the opportunity to develop more confidence in their ability and more diversity in expressing their own ideas in visual terms.
Some basic materials and equipment is provided, however participants are encouraged to purchase their own specialist equipment and materials. Course handouts will be made available where appropriate and participants may submit their work for accreditation via FETAC module in May 2011. All levels of participants are catered for, although a little experience is beneficial.
This course is delivered by John Simpson over 29 x 2 hour session recommencing on Monday 17 or Tuesday 18 January 2011
Monthly Life Draw
25 September, 23 October & 27 November
Last Saturday of each month
Min 8 max 12
€ 20
This is a series of once-off, day-long life drawing sessions, offers artists the time to explore this fundamental discipline and develop their practice. The life model is female and may vary from session to session.
Basic equipment; easels and drawing boards are provided and tea/coffee facilities are available.
These sessions are not facilitated and participants are expected to cater for themselves. These sessions are not for beginners, some experience is required.
Explore Drama
9 September – 14 October
Thursdays, 7.15pm – 8.45pm, West Cork Arts Centre, workspace
min 8 max 14 places
Fee € 60
This new basic introductory course offers an opportunity to explore acting and improvisation. The course leader will facilitate participants through a number of primary acting skills including movement and voice work. The facilitator will take a social approach to this course however commitment is required.
No experience is necessary to participate. Concessions are available for adults in receipt of social welfare payments.
This course is delivered by YT Director, Karen Minihan
Open Studio
The WCAC workspace is available during certain times of the week for artist members and students to use as a studio to explore dance, painting, drawing, sculpture or other art related studies. Facilitators and materials are not provided.
Cost €10 for up to 3 hours. Booking essential and subject to availability of workspace.
