May 8th, 15th, 22nd | 11am-1pm | Tour, Talk and Craft Workshop | The Arthouse and Library invites people to engage their curiosity and creativity by visiting The Arthouse and Library, formally the old courthouse. There will be a tour of the gallery and studios, where you will meet our resident artists. The artists will give a talk about the work they do and give you a chance to create art in a relaxing a creative atmosphere. This workshop will be free of charge | www.thearthouseandlibrary.wordpress.com

10th May 2012 | 11am-1pm | Mosaic Workshop | Cost: E 5.00 | Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn a new skill and produce something creative and memorable with Susan Boland at The Arthouse and Library at her Mosaic Workshop. Susan trained in the Crafts Council of Ireland’s for 5 years which is world renowned for its pottery skills course. Susan Boland Ceramics was established in 2008, opening a new workshop and retail outlet at Castlecomer Estate Yard.

19th May 2012 | 11am-1pm | National Drawing Day 2012 | All ages welcome to a fun and creative morning with participating artists. This is time to embrace your creative side. Drawing is a universal language understood by everyone regardless of age, language or nationality. Participants will try out different ways of drawing which will be both a learning experience. This is a free workshop but participants are asked to bring a sketch pad and pencils/pens/charcoal etc. (Some supplies will be provided) Resident artist Lorraine Walsh will also be running a fun drawing workshop in her studio on National Drawing Day. Make a drawing with your child, your niece, nephew, your cousin or your Granny and Granddad. See that drawing come to life in a short animated film. This is a free workshop all supplies will be provided.