Mountshannon Arts Festival Workshops 2024
“It's the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge” Albert Einstein
Kizomba
Friday 30 May - 5pm
Free with wristband - Cois Na hAbhna
Join experienced international dance teacher Claire O'Meara in a Kizomba beginners workshop followed by social dancing. She will teach simple passada steps to give dancers the confidence to try Kizomba, a family dance originating in Angola, West Africa. Kizomba in kimbundu language means 'a get together or gathering of family and friends', a perfect way to dance your way into the festival weekend.
Poetry Workshop with
Molly Twomey
Saturday 1 June - 10am to 1pm
An Cupán Café
€22/ €20 with wristband
In this generative poetry workshop, participants will explore ground-breaking and innovative poems. They will be given a series of prompts and encouraged to write with a sense of ease and playfulness. Participants will leave with a collection of first drafts which they can use to construct entirely new and exciting poems.
Smartphone Photography Workshop
Saturday 1 June - 3 to 5pm
Barge 52M
Free with wristband
Unlock Your Smartphone's Potential!
Join our 120-Minute Smartphone Photography Workshop!
Ready to elevate your photography game? In just 120 minutes, master the art of capturing stunning photos with your smartphone. Learn essential techniques, from composition principles to editing tricks, that will transform your snapshots into works of art. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this Workshop with Visual Artist CE Kraemer offers practical tips and hands-on exercises to unleash your creativity.
Short Fiction Workshop with Mia Gallagher
Sunday 2 June - 3 to 5pm
Aistear Gallery
€22/ €20 with wristband
Photo Credit Robbie Fry
Join Mia Gallagher for a two-hour unpacking of the craft of the short story. Participants are invited to bring their own stories - and the challenges they may be experiencing with them - for an engaging exploration around this most potent artform. What makes a story good? What makes it better? When is it enough? Bring questions too – and be prepared to play!
Needle Felting Workshop
Sunday 2 june
Morning workshop : 11am to 1pm or afternoon workshop : 3 to 5pm
An Cupán Café
€15 and €12 with wristband
Join Irish Fibre Crafters Sandra King and Sandra Marschall in a 2-hour Needle Felting Workshop to create your own 3D felted piece to take home. All material provided, not suitable for children due to sharp needles