The Arthouse and Library would like to thank Vera McEvoy for presenting her exhibition “Shine” and for giving valuable insight into an artists life to the students of Abbeyleix FEC’s Portfolio Classes (fetac level 5 and 6) and St. Colmans National School. We hope you all had a great time and learned a lot! Thanks for coming and see you all again soon.
“ A Project In Two Parts”
The Arthouse Gallery, Stradbally, Co Laois are delighted to host an exhibition of paintings entitled “A Project in Two Parts”, by Martina O’Brien. Opening on Friday 11th January 2013 the exhibition will run until Friday 8th February.
Born in England and brought up in Co. Kildare, upon finishing school Martina went on the study fine art and mixed media in Ballyfermot College of Further Education and then partook in Core Studies in NCAD. Whilst in NCAD she found that her interest in the technical side of Photography could not be furthered there so she continued her studies in Dun Laoghaire College of Art and Design in Commercial Photography where she was awarded a distinction on completion. After working in the field of Photography for several years, she returned to her first love – art making and since then has exhibited extensively both in Ireland and Internationally including New York[2008 and 2009], Beijing[2012] and London[2012]. She is currently enrolled on a MA in Visual Arts Practice MAVIS at IADT, a two year post graduate degree course, which is due to be completed in 2013.
Martina O’Brien’s work is held in many National and International collections. Some Irish collections include An Bord Altranais, OPW – Templemore Training Centre, Leitrim National School, KN Energy ltd, Dublin and Hartnett Photography, Dublin.
For further information please contact: Vernon Mc Nicholas, Arts Co-ordinator and Administrator, The Arthouse and Library, Stradbally, Co. Laois. 05786 41740 or e-mail www.vmcnicholas@laoiscoco.ie
A six week Oil Painting Workshops for Adults with Artist Gemma Guihan will commence on:
Wednesday 13th February, 2013 at the Arthouse, Stradbally.
Morning Course: 11am to 1pm
Evening Course: 7pm to 9pm
Fee: €120
(payable at first workshop). Materials not included. Each course limited to 10 places.
To book: Contact Vernon McNicholas, Arts Co-ordinator at the Arthouse & Library.
Phone: 057 8641740 (Tuesday to Thursday between 10am and 4pm) or email: vmcnicholas@laoiscoco.ie
Or contact: Arts Office, Laois County Council at 057 8674342/3 or email: artsoff@laoiscoco.ie
At the Arthouse this Saturday 20th October from 10am to 4pm Still some places available. Booking Tel: 057 8663355. This course is designed to give learners the opportunity to develop skills in both technique and conceptual thought to allow development of self- expression and personal statement, through the production of digital photographic works. The course is a practical guide to photographic techniques in a broad range of subjects – portrait, landscape, product, art works and architecture.
Special Requirements: access to a digital camera (preferably DSLR) and suitable method of digitally manipulating images (ideally, Adobe Photoshop or GIMP). However, beginners and novice photographers are most welcome. Fee €30 To Book Tel: 057 8663355 www.dunamaise.ie
Brian Flanagan has worked professionally as a photographer since 1982, specialising in architectural and industrial photography. He has been teaching photography since 1990 at primary, post-primary, further education and third level schools. He has had several photographic exhibitions (group and solo) and works in both digital and film photography.