Sculpture Weekend
As part of the Preacher in Stone
exhibition, Riverbank Arts Centre is hosting a Sculpture Weekend,
which will include workshops, lectures and masterclasses. Included
will be events of interest to the professional sculptor, the amateur,
and the interested public. The events will take place over the weekend
of Saturday the 18th and Sunday 19th of May. For more information
contact Catriona Fallon at the number below.
Saturday 18th May
Masterclass 10.00a.m. - 1.00p.m.
Toolmaking and maintenance given by Seamus
Dunbar of Leitrim Sculpture Centre, Manorhamilton.
This masterclass will cover the disappearing skills and practical
knowledge involved in making your own tools and how to best maintain
them. Suitable for experienced sculptors, particularly those working
in the medium of stone.
Entry Fee: €12.00
Lecture 2.30p.m. -
4.00p.m.
Public Art Commissions and the Professional Sculptor by Jenny Haughton
of Artworking.
A lecture covering the complex area of public art commissions,
particularly with regard to the percent for art schemes in operation
throughout the country. Jenny Haughton will be giving practical advice
to sculptors wishing to understand how to best submit proposals for
these commissions, and discussing the opportunities and difficulties
involved.
Entry Fee: Admission
Free
Sunday 19th May
Sculpture for beginners 10.00 - 1.00 by Deboragh Ní Chaoimhe
A sculpture workshop for beginners, dealing with some of
the basic techniques of working in clay. Suitable for adults with
an interest in developing their modelling skills and those with some
basic understanding of the medium.
Entry Fee: €10.00
Lecture 2.30p.m. -
4.00p.m.
Public Sculpture -Why Is It So Often Controversial? by Judith Hill
Public Sculpture, often a subject of controversy particularly
over the last decade, is discussed in this lecture by Judith hill,
author of the book Irish Public Sculpture. Judith will examine these
works of art and public reaction to them, illustrating the talk with
slides.
Entry Fee: Admission
Free
Tickets can be booked in person at the Riverbank,
by calling (045) 448333, or by e-mail
at boxoffice@riverbank.ie
For further information, please contact Catriona
Fallon on (045) 448314