What’s on in the Arts online
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As more and more artists and arts organisations from Northern Ireland go digital to connect with audiences at home, the Arts Council has rounded up just some of these fantastic cultural things to do online, much of it supported by the Department for Communities and National Lottery funding.
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Prime Cut Productions & The MAC: present, Father The Father, by Gilly Campbell, online from 8-17 April. It is 1973 and Daughter is born to an unwed single mother from Downpatrick but who was her father? 45 years later she begins the journey to find out and discovers that the Derry man is not at all what she expected. 'Father the Father' was born out of Gilly Campbell's need for catharsis in documenting her thoughts, feelings and questions surrounding the search and discovery of her father after 45 years of not knowing who he was, never mind meeting him.
At once sad and hopeful, this is just one story from the dark ages of secrecy that surrounded "illegitimate" children in Ireland. Giving a voice to those who are its legacy, this is a deeply personal tale of one woman's relationship to her father and the questions she has always wanted to ask him. Not an ode, but rather a woman taking ownership of the past, her identity and ultimately, her father.
Abigail McGibbon (Sadie, A Streetcar Named Desire, Everything Between Us (Irish Times Best Supporting Actress)) stars in this one-woman play brought to you by the award-winning Prime Cut Productions (Removed, Red, Scorch) and the MAC. Watch the digital world premiere online at 8pm on Thursday 8 April and on-demand until 11:59pm on Saturday 17 April. Tickets start at £8 and are available from www.themaclive.com
World Book Night: The Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the MAC and Libraries NI have come together to encourage bona fide bookworms, families and occasional readers, to settle down, curl up and enjoy this year’s World Book Night celebrations; the annual celebration of reading campaign by The Reading Agency on Friday 23rd April 2021.
To mark the occasion, the Arts Council and the MAC will be gifting 160 free copies of East Belfast-author Glenn Patterson’s latest novel, Where Are We Now? to community groups, book clubs and members of the public. In addition Libraries NI will have copies of the book available in its branches across Northern Ireland for readers to borrow through its Book and Collect service.
One of 22 books chosen to be part of this year’s official UK World Book Night reading list, Where Are we Now? is a moving, funny and topical story about lost love and growing older, set against a backdrop of modern day Belfast. Members of the public will also be able to borrow a copy of Where Are We Now? from their local library, with ebooks and audio book versions also available.
For more information go to www.worldbooknight.org and follow the Arts Council online on Twitter @ArtsCouncilNI and Facebook facebook.com/ArtsCouncilNI. To borrow a copy of Glenn Patterson’s Where Are We Now?, contact your local library or visit www.librariesni.org.uk
Dylan Quinn Dance Theatre: has launched an exciting new health and well-being programme that will start on the 29th March and run for 8 weeks. It has been created and will be facilitated by Nutritional Therapist Hannah Quinn and Community Dance Artist, Anna Treanor.
This programme will support positive mental health and well-being habits for young people, adults and older people.
Classes will include:
- Adults and Older People Dance
- Partner Dancing
-Children's Dance
- Morning Stretch
- Dance and Play
- Zumba and STRONG
Alongside the classes there will be nutrition & well-being information and advice to support you on a journey to feeling healthier. To find out more info about individual classes and to book a space please visit www.dylanquindance.com
Lyric Theatre and Irish Arts Center New York: present, In the Pause Between Now and Next, a filmed monologue written by Jan Carson and presented in partnership with the Irish Arts Center, New York as part of their Grásta initiative. Directed by Rhiann Jeffrey, performed by Nicky Harley, and filmed and edited by Ross McClean. Premiering April 6. Tickets can be registered for free through the Irish Arts Center at https://tickets.irishartscenter.org/498/499
SADIE at the Lyric: The Lyric Theatre is partnering with the BBC for another exciting initiative – SADIE. 10.30pm 31 March | BBC Four and 1.30pm 1 April | BBC Two Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer
Sadie is presented as part of BBC Lights Up; a major festival of UK theatre adapted for TV and radio at a time when theatres throughout the UK are closed. Continuing its Culture in Quarantine initiative – bringing arts and culture into the nation’s homes – BBC Arts has partnered with theatres across the country to produce this unprecedented season of 18 plays for audiences at home.
The international premiere of an unflinching new play from David Ireland centres on a Belfast woman reflecting on her turbulent life amidst the troubled past. Sharp-tongued cleaner, Sadie, develops an intense, dysfunctional yet passionate relationship with a much younger man triggering a psychological showdown with the remnant demons of her past. She confronts these ghosts, calling out their contribution to the path life took her down. Expect challenging scenes through painful and harrowing subjects and shocking consequences.
Directed for stage and screen by Conleth Hill, Sadie is the first production on the main stage of the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, for a full year due to Covid-19 lockdown. The cast rehearsed in isolation, following Government guidelines, and features award-winning actress Abigail McGibbon, David Pearse, Patrick Jenkins, Santino Smith and Andrea Irvine. It was filmed for television without an audience, giving viewers at home an exclusive first look at David Ireland’s new work.
Sadie is a Lyric Theatre Production in association with Field Day Theatre Company and is broadcast for BBC Arts’ Lights Up festival as part of Culture in Quarantine.
Please note, this production contains strong language throughout and scenes that some viewers may find disturbing. Visit www.lyrictheatre.co.uk
Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival: presented a series concerts online this year in response to the pandemic restrictions. You can watch the concert series, which features Brian, Kennedy, Owen Denvir, Robb Murphy, Mundy and Benita Hill, at the Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVBB-_aMzavHK76YPLt1Mg
Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich: will present Clár Imbolc, a virtual festival to celebrate the beginning of Spring. They have a range of virtual events you can enjoy from the comfort of your home, including their Coirnéal an Cheoil music sessions, the reading circle or art tutorials for young people. Time to put those resolutions into practice, whether that’s returning to Irish classes after a long absence or beginning something new like yoga. Whether young or old, there is something for everyone. With a varied and multi-art form programme of events, Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich is proud to celebrate the Celtic calendar here. For full details visit https://www.culturlann.ie/en
UTV Life Music Special: On 30th March at 8pm, UTV Life will present a music special showcasing a range of talent from Northern Ireland including:
- Gareth Dunlop - singer songwriter
- Roe - Roisin Donald - singer songwriter from Derry / Londonderry and BBC/Arts Council Young Musicians’ Platform Awardee
- Dea Matrona - Belfast rock trio
- Dom Martin - singer songwriter from Belfast
- Lisa McHugh - Irish pop and country singer
- Jordan Adetunji - Hip Hop rapper from Belfast
- Sasha Samara (winner of the last NI Music Awards) - singer songwriter
- Ronnie Greer - veteran blues and jazz guitarist
- Minnows - indie - rock band
Visit https://www.itv.com/utvprogrammes/tags/utv-life for details or to watch back if you miss the broadcast on UTV.
Ulster Orchestra: In support of 'Mindful March', the Ulster Orchestra wanted to give you a little chill-out moment with a specially selected piece of music, introduced by Kathy Clugston. Visit the links https://youtu.be/NibKS_BvUgc and https://youtu.be/uUWsXtA5xKA to enjoy.
Upcoming music concerts to enjoy includes:
2nd April 2021: Fanfare for Spring! Celebrate Spring and the arrival of the Easter weekend with this lovely concert, featuring Orchestra Leader Tamás Kocsis as soloist. The programme of music include:
Stravinsky Dumbarton Oaks
Mozart Concerto No.5 for Violin Turkish
Haydn Symphony No. 85 La Reine
Esteemed Irish Conductor Sinead Hayes makes a welcome return to the Ulster Orchestra for this beautiful Easter programme. This concert will be available for streaming for 30 days after the initial event. Tickets costs £10 and are available at https://www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk/whats-on/fanfare-for-spring/
3rd April 2021: tune into BBC Two NI at 9pm on 3rd April when you can watch highlights from the Ulster Orchestra’s 2019 Lush Classical gig.
The Ulster Orchestra is also delighted to release of a new recording, Our Songs, Our Place, which features nine songs by local songwriters developed through the Orchestra’s Your Song Now project. Our Songs, Our Place is available for purchase digitally from all major online retailers and in CD format from www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk/oursongsourplace at a cost of £10 plus package and postage.
Northern Ireland Opera: Watch Northern Ireland Opera’s film for 'Creating the Anthem' about the collaborative project they’ve been working on to highlight the #WhiteRibbonCampaign to end male violence against women, with Women's Aid-ABCLN and the Ulster Orchestra.
This short film features interviews with Ruth and Jolene O’Hara and Northern Ireland Opera’s General Manager, Cliona Donnelly, talking about the project and the White Ribbon Charter. Co-written by Ruth McGinley and Duke Special and drawing on the experiences of women who've experienced domestic abuse, 'White Ribbon' is performed in this film by Jolene O’Hara and Ruth McGinley. You will be able to download the fuller version of 'White Ribbon' performed by Jolene, Ruth the Ulster Orchestra and Northern Ireland Opera’s Associate Artists from 9th April with proceeds going to Women’s Aid-ABCLN. To view the film visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O7aG79lDOk
All Points North: is a new series of online music videos promoting local, emerging and established musical talent against the backdrop of venues of historical and cultural significance across Belfast City. All Points: North is an artist-led collaborative project managed by BEAMA (Belfast Electronic Arts & Music Academy). The team is made up of digital artists and creative arts managers from Northern Ireland; featuring singer songwriter Anthony Toner; electronic producer, DJ and label owner Timmy Stewart and creative arts director John Walls, joined by videographers including Ross McClean and Paul McParland.
For further details visit: https://www.instagram.com/beama.arts/, https://vimeo.com/beama, https://www.facebook.com/beama.arts, https://twitter.com/BelfastElecArts
Outside The Box: is a new arts and music magazine show which showcases talent from Northern Ireland to the world. It premieres on YouTube at 7pm every Thursday where it remains for watch afterwards and is presented by Ibe Sesay. All shows can be viewed at:
Programme 4: https://youtu.be/XwieAe_CzJk
Programme 3: https://youtu.be/eaN9blKJqM8
Programme 2: https://youtu.be/7-TXK_WAi_k
Programme 1: https://youtu.be/i9kHoWqfgqs
Live from New York’s The Dead Rabbit on St Patrick’s Day https://youtu.be/Iiq8q7r6qw4
Armagh Pipers: the Armagh Pipers marked its 55th anniversary with a concert the which remains on their website to view for a few weeks to view and enjoy. Performers include their pupils, teachers and parents who have videoed solo and group performances of music, song and dance. This will be a very much cross-generational concert with performers of all ages from the youngest at six years of age up to the oldest at 81 years of age! Visit www.armaghpipers.com
Ulster Youth Orchestra: released a lockdown recording of Brian Boru’s March to mark St Patrick's Day. The recording features 71 of Northern Ireland's most talented young musicians! To watch the recording back visit https://youtu.be/SAVU-ZpOUQg
Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich: presents Music Corner, the best of traditional music with great traditional musicians which is streamed live on their Facebook page every Saturday. Visit https://www.facebook.com/AnChulturlann
Open House: presents The Court House Sessions featuring music and words by local artists. The recorded sessions can be viewed on their website and social media in the coming weeks. Some of the upcoming artists include Moyra Donaldson, Colin Bateman, AEON, The Darkling Air, King Cedar and Ken Haddock. To view all artists taking part visit chttps://youtu.be/SAVU-ZpOUQg
Beat Carnival: has released a new video documentary, Beat Carnival Creating St Patrick’s Day Parade which takes a look behind the scenes at Beat Carnival Centre, community workshops and some of the past Parade events. It will be featured on the Home page of their new website www.beatcarnival.com and is on the Beat Carnival Youtube channel https://youtu.be/IqFLfPqkRIE
Open Arts: presents ZoomFest! 17 workshops between 22nd March and 1st April! Everything from yoga to visual arts! Workshops are FREE for anyone over 18, who has a disability and is not currently engaged in Open Arts core weekly programme! Event details can be found on the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/336096437605650 Or the programme, in either PDF or plain text version, is available to download from: shorturl.at/xIJM0 Visit openartsni.eventbrite.co.uk to register for all workshops.
Beyond Skin: is asking women to get involved in the Peace In Mind: 100 Project, a one-of-a-kind project in Northern Ireland, focused on sharing the stories from 100 women. The plan for this project is to create 100 pages, with 100 pieces of art from 100 women. This artwork will then be bound into a beautiful book, hand crafted with sustainable & ethical materials by Wilhelmina Peace. This book will travel, and a temporary digital version will be made available online. This book will then be placed in a time capsule to be opened in, you guessed it...100 years! To sign up visit https://sites.google.com/view/peace-in-mind-the-100/home?fbclid=IwAR2CcR7jXTLyllRDJLdcDItdPfCevRmWDVYzpim-yOeOmsALWHVyZdENUaU
Terra Nova Productions: Northern Ireland’s intercultural theatre company creating culturally diverse, professional and community led projects for over 13 years, has been working with some of Northern Ireland’s most exciting freelance artists, from diverse backgrounds, throughout the lockdowns. The company is delighted to announce that the first set of work developed by the artists is ready to view and will be released weekly online (www.terranovaproductions.net) from 26th Feb to 31st March. Supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Organisations Emergency Programme, this project provides a platform to showcase artists who, through various art forms, explore and highlight a range of current issues including the impact of the pandemic, family separation and loss, social justice and #BlackLivesMatter. Visit www.terranovaproductions.net
Roe Valley & Cultural Centre: has a wonderful range of online activities including craft workshops for children, art workshops for adults, art competitions, storytelling, talks and tours. For more information visit www.roevalleyarts.com (Please note, these activities are not funded by the Arts Council).
In Your Space Circus: has a series of workshops and classes available online. Current projects include:
Project 1: Circus Together. Circus Together an opportunity for groups in the Derry area to come together (via zoom initially) to learn about trust, respect, difference and commonality, all through the medium of circus!
Project 2: Every Day Circus. IYSC are hosting daily Youth Circus classes in specific skills so participants can pick and choose which disciplines they want to skill up in! This project is also open to new participants.
Project 3: Seedlings Circus Online! The gang at IYSC have designed a new series of digital classes for your little ones (aged 4-8) to get them up and moving in the morning, and to focus on unwinding and mental wellbeing in the afternoon. New participants welcome!
Visit www.inyourspaceni.org and https://www.facebook.com/inyourspacecircus for further details on all of the above and more.
Island Arts Centre: in Lisburn is encouraging young people to send a little sunshine by creating and sending a postcard to brighten someone’s day. All the instructions to make a postcard can be found at https://islandartscentre.com/news/discover-little-posties-and-stay-connected-in-lockdown
Streetwise: Fancy learning how to juggle and other circus skills?! In response to Covid 19 Streetwise Community Circus has developed a team of tutors who are now working via Zoom to reach out to those who can no longer participate in workshops. Following the latest round of restrictions we are now offering free zoom coaching to anyone who feels isolated or would just like to use the opportunity to learn something new under the guidance of some of Northern Ireland's most experienced circus street entertainers. To take advantage of this opportunity all you have to do is email Streetwise on streetwiseathome@gmail.com. Suitable for participants who range in age from 8 to 80 plus.
Wheelworks: is offering a jam-packed programme of online arts and craft activities to keep you entertained at home. Visit www.wheelworksarts.com
Arts Care: has a wonderful range of arts activities available online on their Arts Care 4U Premium +, their online arts delivery channel that everyone can access. Arts Care’s new dedicated online arts and well-being workshop resource, ‘Break-Time’, accessed via their website to support the mental, emotional and physical well-being of children and young people through the Arts. All the videos are built on the ‘5 Steps to Well-being’ themes and key funders include Children in Need at the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
This new online programme aims to support parents/teachers/play specialists/carers to engage children and young people in the Arts to support their well-being during Covid-19. New art, music, dance & exercise, drama, creative writing and clown doctor’s CDTV videos will be uploaded regularly and it’s all FREE and will give additional much needed creative support for parents, teachers, healthcare staff, play specialists and carers during this difficult time. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ85xLA2BlQQdrnWBhKw1hw
CCA: presents, URGENCIES (2021), opens offsite across Derry~Londonderry and online.
It is the second iteration of CCA Derry~Londonderry’s biennial group exhibition. The artwork selected for the exhibition comes from an open call that seeks to take the temperature of what emerging artists working today with a connection to our region consider to be urgent.
Two key themes of identity and environment thread throughout the off-site exhibition as well as many other topics encompassing both deeply personal experiences and global political events. The artists explore questions of care and labour (Siobhán Kelly), mental health (Brian Farrell, Lucie McLaughlin), borders, technology and nature (Bryony Dunne, Christopher Steenson), home and self-expression (Kathryn Graham, Michael Hanna, Patrick Hickey), pollution and the effects of global crises (Martin Boyle, Edy Fung) and the role of the artist and communication (Frank Wasser).
URGENCIES (2021) was selected by artist Locky Morris and CCA Director Catherine Hemelryk and features new and recent work ranging in media from print, film, photography, sound, painting, manifestations online and in daily life.
URGENCIES (2021) would usually be held within CCA’s galleries at 10–12 Artillery Street, however due to the ongoing pandemic, the project is taking place offsite and online. Artworks are visible across our city through the windows of landmark buildings, commercial spaces, homes and arts organisations also currently closed to the public. Visit the interactive map for locations here URGENCIES (2021) - Google My Maps
Also at CCA is, nothing (but windows), by Janie Doherty and Locky Morris in the CCA Project Space until Saturday 24 April 2021.
Nothing (but windows) is a new body of work by Janie Doherty and Locky Morris commissioned for CCA Derry~Londonderry’s Project Space. Largely improvised, the videos respond in part to the environment it seems to play with, imbuing them with the atmosphere of the now, and giving them painterly qualities. The Project Space is visible at all hours through CCA's windows on Artillery Street and more excerpts will appear on their social media platforms.
Available online now is: Tricks of the Trade by Jan McCullough. Explore the gallery space and read Instructions on the Assembly of Workspace, a publication made in collaboration with writer, Wendy Erskine. To see the show visit http://cca-derry-londonderry.org/exhibitions/tricks-of-the-trade/
R-Space: in Lisburn presents an online exhibition, The Life of Objects, by Lucy Turner, from 6th March until 2 April 2021. To view visit https://www.rspacelisburn.com/
Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich: present an online art exhibition, Submerged in Echoes, by Emma Berkery from 1st April 2021. Submerged in Echoes is a new virtual exhibition by artist Emma Berkery. Associate artist with Cultúrlann for the last number of years, Emma presents an exhibition of new work developed and created in An Chultúrlann itself. Emersed within the life and language of the building, the artist produced works in a variety of media reflecting her experiences during this time. Works include abstract paintings, and text based screen prints. Challenging both artist and viewer, many of the paintings are produced with a limited palette and suggest both physical and psychological spaces. Visit https://www.culturlann.ie/en/visual-arts
VOID: has a series of crafting workshops to keep you and the kids entertained. Once uploaded, all the workshops are available for free on their website at www.derryvoid.com, social media @derryvoid on Facebook and Instagram IGTV, as well as their Vimeo channel @derryvoid. You can go back and forth to view them as many times as you’d like. Some of the recent workshops includes:
Bunny Bag Workshop with Sinead Crumlish: artist facilitator Sinead Crumlish will guide you through creating your own Easter egg hunt bag.
Art Packs - make your own pencil case! Available while stocks last
Void’s art packs have been overwhelmingly popular and they are delighted to announce the latest activity - create your own pencil case! As usual, it is first come first serve so email hello@derryvoid.com now to reserve your pack. * Suitable for ages 8+.
Void Offsites
Slowtime - David Beattie
Void Offsites continues with a new project Slowtime by artist David Beattie, generously funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They are inviting the community to get involved by recording audio in and around the River Foyle. Why not grab the kids and your smartphone, take a wander around the Foyle, recording the sounds you hear along your way and send them in to them?
You can send your recordings to slowtimevoid@gmail.com. For more information visit the website where you can find a Zoom recording of the first workshop which went ahead on Saturday 6th March. www.derryvoid.com
Void Youth Programme
Void held the first two sessions for Void's new Youth Programme online recently and were delighted to hear what you want from it. There is still time to get involved so if you are aged between 14-20, email Zoe on intern@derryvoid.com
Belfast Exposed: working with Translink, local Belfast Photographic Gallery, Belfast Exposed will this week launch a competition to capture the 'Natural Connections’' which have sustained, surrounded, supported and encouraged people and communities since 23 March 2020, the first day of lockdown last year. The competition will run from 1 March – 22 April (Earth Day) and can be entered online.
To get involved in the photographic competition, participants can send images taken since 23 March 2020 until Earth Day on 22 April 2021, capturing ‘Natural Connections’ using the hashtag #NaturalConnections2021 on social media. Entries can also be emailed to naturalconnections@belfastexposed.org
ArtisAnn: presents an online exhibition, Creative Undoing, by Carol Graham RUA from Wed 31st March to Sat 1st May. Carol Graham is a well-established and critically acclaimed artist whose work is held in many important collections. This includes the permanent collections of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Ulster Museum. Her work is also held in private collections, public institutions, businesses and galleries across the UK, Ireland, USA, South Africa and Australia.
Stemming from her work with art therapy groups, this new development in Carol’s work derives from collages using photocopied fragments that are then ‘filled in’ using acrylic, oil, and other mixed media. Over time, the space between the fragmented photographed assumed a greater importance and became the focal point of these exciting new works.
All artworks are available to buy, and can be delivered free of charge. You can also buy art from this exhibition through the Arts Council supported, Own Art scheme, which gives you an interest-free loan over 10 months (and you still get to take the art home immediately the exhibition ends). Visit www.artisann.org
Catalyst Arts: https://www.catalystarts.org.uk/whatson for more details of upcoming talks and events.
Craft NI: Visit http://www.craftni.org/ for updates.
The MAC Art at Home: Unlock your imagination with The MAC’s Art at Home activity pack. The MAC has teamed up with six local artists to create their Art at Home activity pack to help lift your spirits and spark some creativity. Free to download, these sheets are for anyone to enjoy, whether you are looking for inspiration for home-schooling, would enjoy time out to yourself, or some fun with your family or maybe even your pet. Designed to enjoy at home, or in a place you call home for now, tucked up in bed or maybe in the great outdoors. Some of the sheets you can work on straightaway, others like the colouring-in are best printed. Visit www.themaclive.com for updates.
The MAC also presents, HOME - Noli Timere, a series of short films as a collective artistic response to our lives in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. As announced in the summer, HOME - Noli Timere, has worked to collate the photos, videos, lyrics and literature which have inspired hope in lockdown life. Translated as, ‘don’t be afraid’, Noli Timere was the final text sent by Seamus Heaney to his wife, Marie. The sentiment is equally powerful and appropriate in the context of the current pandemic. Submitted to the project by members of the public and artists alike, these artistic responses to the ongoing pandemic have been transformed into a series of short films that we have released as Facebook and YouTube premieres. For links to the films visit www.themaclive.com
Golden Thread Gallery: is offering a series of fun workshops online which can be accessed at www.goldenthreadgallery.co.uk
Belfast Print Workshop: present a series of workshops as part of Belfast Learning City's Festival of Learning. In 2020 Belfast City's Festival of Learning did not go ahead as planned, and instead took the form of an online festival. Five Belfast Print Workshop artists, Danielle, Helen, Josephine, Jonathan and Coby have been hard at work and prepared online workshops for you to try at home.
They have posted these projects on our social media channels during January and March 2021, and they remain available for you whenever you feel the urge to print at home! Some equipment or materials may be necessary for part of the work demonstrated, we've included that information whenever possible. Check out the projects below:
PRINTED PAPERS: MAKING DECORATIVE PAPER (NEW) available here: vimeo.com/522795919
Let's explore colour and shapes to make decorative papers. Danielle Morgan demonstrates basic printmaking techniques using a soft rubber block and tub of funky foam to make bespoke stamps. This video explores, tinting paper, carving a rubber stamp, making a stamp with funky foam shapes and printing with a gelli plate and stencils. A fun easy project which can be enjoyed with young children. There's no age restriction on creativity, but supervision may be required for using a carving tool.
TURKISH FOLD: ADHESIVE BOOKMAKING TUTORIAL (NEW), available here: bit.do/BPW-FOL-5
This “how to” tutorial by Helen Lavery tutorial will take a beginner about 30 minutes to complete. Once practiced, a book can be completed in 5 - 10 minutes, plus drying time. Today, the Turkish fold can commonly be found to store traditionally large maps for convenience. This folding technique has since become popular with artists, creating an interesting collapsing structure that unfurls pages at surprising angles, resulting in an interesting variation on the classic concertina.
Enjoy creating these out of finished artworks to give a new lease of life, or create with blank pages for future use. Once you have the basics, there are so many variations that can be discovered, adding a wealth of playtime and creativity. These small books will delight at any age, and can be used for a variety of journaling and notebook purposes and as gifts.
PRINTING FROM A SUITCASE AND HAND MONOPRINTING, available here: vimeo.com/498318473
Join Artist and Printmaker Josephine McCormick at Belfast Print Workshop, as she demonstrates some enjoyable and creative printmaking techniques that you can undertake at home with some equipment bought in advance. The video covers drypoint, collograph, and monoprinting with cut stencils (you can make monoprints without a home press). This video is suitable for the complete beginner 15+ or someone that would like to expand their printmaking skills.
PRINTING WITH CARD AND A VARIETY OF HOUSEHOLD MATERIALS, available here: bit.do/BPW-FOL2
You don't need a print press or ink to make a print at home! With this photographed workshop by artist Coby Moore learn how to print at home using acrylic paints or watercolour and materials you have in the house. Use a CD, card, or cartridge paper to make great prints. This workshop is suitable for adults or for kids, with help of an adult. People who have visual impairments might also give this a try using textured objects like a CD or a flat stone.
CYANOTYPE PRINT TUTORIAL, available here: vimeo.com/498704048
This workshop, by Jonathan Brennan, looks at the cyanotype process, also called blueprints or sun prints, a process almost as old as photography itself. Choose your level of difficulty: printing with paper and A & B solutions is easy and suitable for all ages, all you need is daylight and tap water. If you choose to create the solutions from chemicals, the level of difficulty rises. A sunny day is best, but even overcast days can produce images. Let yourself experiment and have fun!
For full details visit https://www.bpw.org.uk/
Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre: launches new virtual arpillera exhibition on Children’s Rights
Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre is hosting a powerful new virtual exhibition until 30th May charting global progress on the journey to realising children’s rights. ‘Arpillera Voices for #ChildrensRights’ is a collaboration between Conflict Textiles, Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre and Fundació Ateneu Sant Roc and builds on previous collaborations over the past 10 years.
Through the medium of brightly colored patchwork pictures known as arpilleras, the exhibition highlights the path to recognising children’s rights, particularly relating to family life, play, education, health and protection from violence. Asking the vital question, ‘How can we embrace a culture of children's rights?’, the two phase exhibition opened at Fundació Ateneu Sant Roc in Badalona, Spain on November 10th 2020, marking the 30th anniversary of the UN General Assembly adoption of both the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, and the Convention on the Rights of the child. The second phase sees the exhibition moving to Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre to coincide with spring, which traditionally heralds the return of outdoor play for children.
The exhibition will also inspire the creativity of primary pupils thanks to a partnership with Balnamore Primary School and teacher Catherine Martin. This project focusing on the right of children to play will start on April 19th and will culminate in a virtual exhibition of the artwork created by the pupils. The Arpillera Voices for #Childrens Rights exhibition will run online at www.roevalleyarts.com. It’s also part of the live archive of Conflict Textiles where it will be available to view at https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/conflicttextiles/search-quilts2/fullevent1/?id=225
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