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Millennium Court Arts Centre, William Street, Portadown, BT62 3NX. +44 (0)28 3835 0935, info@millenniumcourt.org, www.millenniumcourt.org SKETCHING! SKETCHING! ROSALIND HADDON OPENING: Thursday 31 May, 7:00-9:00pm CONTINUES: 1 June - 27 June ARTIST TALK: Friday 1 June, 11:00am
Emmeline Pankhurst, activist and leader of the British suffragette movement. Image courtesy of the Women s Library at LSE. Design by Grey. Processions 2018 Banner Exhibition Millennium Court Arts Centre, Portadown. Opening: Friday 6 July, 7:00-9:00pm
Millennium Court Arts Centre, William Street, Portadown, BT62 3NX. +44 (0)28 3835 0935, info@millenniumcourt.org, www.millenniumcourt.org Processions 2018 Banner Exhibition At Millennium Court Arts Centre, Portadown. This is an exhibition of all the banners produced for the Processions 2018 parade on the 10th June. Opening: Friday 6 July, 7:00-9:00pm Continues: 7 July - 25 July On Sunday 10th June, women* and girls across the UK will come together to create a vast participatory artwork taking place on one day only in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London. Processions will be a living portrait of UK women in the 21st century. This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in a mass participation artwork to celebrate one hundred years of votes for women. Visit processions.co.uk for information, inspirational stories, blogs and more Register (as an individual or group) to attend your nearest Processions event at: processions.co.uk/register Help us spread the word and invite your friends and family to join in! #processions2018 *those who identify as women or non-binary Sign up today at: processions.co.uk/register x @artichoketrust ba @processions2018 #processions2018 PROCESSIONS is produced by Artichoke and commissioned by 14-18 NOW: WW1 Centenary Art Commissions.Artichoke Trust is a registered charity no. 1112716. Proud Partner Artichoke Core Funders MCAC Support
Millennium Court Arts Centre, William Street, Portadown, BT62 3NX. +44 (0)28 3835 0935, info@millenniumcourt.org, www.millenniumcourt.org LINEN CHRISTINE MAUERSBERGER / MYLÈNE BOISVERT / SANDRA TURLEY / DAMIAN MAGEE / JILL PHILLIPS OPENING: Friday 3 August 7:00-9:00pm CONTINUES: 3 August - 29 August ARTIST TALK: Christine Mauersberger, 3 August 7:00pm This exhibition is part of the first Linen Biennale Northern Ireland, a celebration of the past, present and future of Europe s oldest textile. For further information please see linenbiennalenorthernireland.com.
Millennium Court Arts Centre, William Street, Portadown, BT62 3NX. +44 (0)28 3835 0935, info@millenniumcourt.org, www.millenniumcourt.org MILLENNIUM COURT ARTS CENTRE OFFERS A RANGE OF PUBLIC CLASSES & WORKSHOPS, SPECIALIST MASTER CLASSES, OPEN MIC NIGHTS, EXHIBITION TOURS & ARTIST TALKS. As numbers are limited for all workshops advance booking is essential. Many of the adult classes are suitable for Age: 16+. For more details and to book a place contact MCAC in person, by telephone, 028 3835 0935 or e-mail info@millenniumcourt.org. Unless otherwise stated all materials will be provided. To keep up to date with classes, events and exhibitions join our e-mailing list at millenniumcourt.org/contact
Crochet Dreamcatchers Saturday 9 June 2:00-4:00pm, 10.00 Create intricate and beautiful dream catchers using simple crochet techniques and mandala patterns for individual works of art. Moroccan Lanterns (4 weeks) Wednesdays from 6 June, 7:00-9:00pm, 25.00 Work alongside ceramicist Ciara Campbell using cutting techniques on stoneware clay to create simple but beautiful ceramic lanterns. Mixed Media (4 weeks) Thursdays from 7 June, 10:30-12:30pm, 20.00 A relaxed class for all levels of ability, participants encouraged to develop their chosen medium. (Bring your own materials). Life Drawing (Daylong Workshop) Saturday 2 June, 10:00-4:00pm, 25.00 per sess. An opportunity to draw from a life model under the guidance of an experienced tutor, perfect for portfolio building. Suitable for all levels. AUGUST CRAFT MONTH Throw-a-Pot (limited to 5 places) Wednesdays from 8 August, 7:00-9:00pm, 30.00 Learn the method and technique for throwing a pot under the guidance of experienced ceramicist Ciara Campbell then come back and personalise your creations ready for second firing.. Silversmithing (Daylong Workshop) Saturday 25 August, 10:00-4:00pm, 40.00 You will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, rolling, annealing and polishing, enabling you to design a necklace/earring. Class is led by designer, gold and silversmith Diane Lyness. ADULT MASTER CLASSES Helena Hamilton Listening to the everyday Saturday 12 May, 10:00-4:00pm, 20.00 In this master class the artist will introduce you to the different ways to listen to the everyday and how this can alter how an object/space is experienced. Helena invites you to bring an object with you to listen to. - During the masterclass you will record this object using different microphones. Christine Mauersberger - Mindful Hand-stitching Saturday 4 August, 10:00-4:00pm 20.00 We are drawn to stitch and can almost feel the vitality of the person who created the sewn marks. This one-day workshop will help you form a meditative and purposeful style of handstitching. Robin Price Oxford Island outreach project (TBC) MCAC Education team will work alongside sound artist Robin Price to deliver an integrated schools programme which will look at the World Around Us. Participants will be encouraged to experiment and investigate the natural environment introducing both simple techniques and new technologies. Willow - sill Baskets (Daylong Workshop) Saturday 4 August, 10:00-4:00pm, 30.00 This workshop is a great introduction to willow work, creating something sturdy, functional and attractive and perfect for the summer garden.
FREE EVENTS & OPENING LISTINGS Open Mic Nights (FREE) Last Wednesday of Every Month, 7-10PM Calling all singer-songwriters, musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians and entertainers, come along for an evening of music, poetry and song. This is an opportunity for you to express your talents and showcase your work. Contact Johnny@millenniumcourt.org. May Family Open Art Day & Movie Saturday 12 May 11:30-3:00pm Dreamcatchers Semblance and Event: Helena Hamilton Last Day of Exhibition Wednesday 23 May Exhibition Opening Thursday 31 May, 7:00-9:00pm Sketching!: Rosalind Haddon Last Day of Exhibition 27 June Exhibition Opening Thursday 31 May, 7:00-9:00pm Southern Regional College Student Show Last Day of Exhibition 27 June Open Mic Night Wednesday 30 May, 7:00-10:00pm June Artist talk Friday 1 June 7:00pm Sketching! Rosalind Hadden PROCESSIONS 2018 Parade Sunday 10 June A Free bus runs to Belfast from MCAC for more details please contact MCAC or follow us on facebook Open Mic Night Wednesday 27 June, 7:00-10:00pm July Exhibition Opening Friday 6 July, 7:00-9:00pm Processions 2018 Banner Exhibition Last day of exhibition 25 July Open Mic Night Wednesday 25 July, 7:00-10:00pm August Exhibition Opening Friday 3 August 7:00-9:00pm Linen: Christine Mauersberger, Mylène Boisvert, Sandra Turley, Damian Magee & Jill Phillips Part of the Linen Biennale Northern Ireland Artist Talk by Christine Mauersberger 7:00pm Last Day of Exhibition 29 August Family Open Art Day & Movie Saturday 11 August 11:30-3:00pm Bannerettes Open Mic Night Wednesday 29 August, 7:00-10:00pm Family Open Art Day & movie Saturday 9 June, 11:30-3:00pm Wish you were here
Join us at MCAC this Summer for classes, workshops and free events for children and young adults. Art for Tots (Age: 2-4 years) Drop in Fridays from 01 June 11:00-12noon 4 weeks, 20.00 or 5.00 per session. An hour of creative messy play for all your ickle budding artists! Messy Mitts (Age: 4-8 years) Saturdays from 9 June, 10:30-11:30am 4 weeks, 20.00 Experiment, design and make amazing fun creations. Lego Animation I pad (Age: 10-14 years) Saturday 30 June, 10:30-12:30pm, 10.00 Take a journey into the colourful world of Lego animation with this mini animation masterclass, which will teach participants how to make a complete animated film on an ipad, including sound effects visual effects, and planning your film. Drawing Skills for kids (8-12 years) Saturdays from 9 June 2:00-3:30pm 4 weeks - 20.00 Learn to draw everything. Beginners lesson on how to draw absolutely everything from buildings, people in motion, cars and animals including perspective and 3D work. All the tools to create exciting drawings. Throw-a-Pot (Age: 10-16 years) Parent & child Week 1: Saturday 16 June 10:00-12:30pm 20.00 (limited to 5 double places) Week 2: Paint & Glaze Saturday 23 June 10:00-12:00noon Learn the method and technique for throwing a pot under the guidance of experienced ceramicist Ciara Campbell then come back and personalise your creations ready for second firing. SUMMERS COOL ART SCHOOL Messy Mitts (4-8 years) Monday 13 - Friday 17 August 10:30-12noon, 30.00 A weeklong extravaganza of art experimentation and creative fun. Monsters V Aliens (6-10 years) Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 August 2-4pm, 15.00 Manipulate clay to design and create fictional monster and aliens and take home to paint and decorate (kiln fired).
Manga Illustration (10-16 years) Monday 13 - Friday 17 August 2:00-3:30pm, 30.00 Learn the art of Japanese Manga Illustration comic book design and drawing skills and techniques. Lego Animation I pad (Age: 10-14 years) Friday 17 August, 10:30-12:30pm, 10.00 Take a journey into the colourful world of Lego animation with this mini animation masterclass, which will teach participants how to make a complete animated film on an ipad, including sound effects visual effects, and planning your film. FILM & WORKSHOPS Free Open Art Days for all ages A themed children s film at 11:30am followed by an innovative art and craft workshop combining traditional craft and design with a contemporary twist! Intrigued? THEN JOIN US. These are FREE drop in events open to a range of ages from children to adults. All Children must be accompanied by an adult. Open Art Day: DREAM CATCHERS Saturday 12 May, 11:30-3:00pm 11.30am - 1.10pm FILM: Charlottes Web (2007) U 1:10pm - 3:00pm WORKSHOP join us to create some spectacular dream catchers using a wools, fabrics and embellishments. Open Art Day: WISH YOU WERE HERE... Saturday 9 June: 11:30-3:00pm 11:30-1:45 pm FILM: Around the World in 80 Days (1956) U 1:45-3:00pm WORKSHOP paint picture perfect postcards of your world travels and pin them on our mini exhibition summer line. Open Art Day: BANNERETTES Saturday 11 August: 11:30-3 pm 11:30-1:45pm FILM: Mary Poppins (2013) U 1:45 3:00pm WORKSHOP Design you own bannerette of dreams, using an array coloured fabrics, paints and stencils.
EXHIBITION TOURS & WORKSHOPS Nursery, Primary & Secondary Schools, Colleges & Higher Education, Universities, Special Education Centres, Community Groups & Clubs. We offer a range of tours, workshops and activities based on our current exhibition. Our Education and Exhibition teams are happy to discuss and tailor tours & workshops to meet the requirements of your group. Tour at MCAC: FREE Tour + Workshop at MCAC: 3 PP Workshop at your venue: 4 PP For further information on any of our classes or activities, please contact Hazel on 028 3835 0935 or e-mail hazel@millenniumcourt.org. Millennium Court Arts Centre, William Street, Portadown, BT62 3NX. T. 028 3835 0935 E. info@millenniumcourt.org, www.millenniumcourt.org
ART ON THE MOVE MCAC s travelling Art service for summer schemes and community groups. Available from Tuesday 17 July to Tuesday 28 August (dates and times to suit your group) DO YOU RUN A SUMMER SCHEME, YOUTH OR COMMUNITY GROUP? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOME UNIQUE ART ACTIVITIES? Calling all summer schools and youth groups or those who simply need some art injected into their summer scheme! This year we bring a fun mix of thaumatropes, recycled flower chains, sun catchers and organic/ recycled wind chimes. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Education Department, Millennium Court Arts Centre, William Street, Portadown, BT62 3NX 028 3835 0935 hazel@millenniumcourt.org millenniumcourt.org
Millennium Court Arts Centre, William Street, Portadown, BT62 3NX. +44 (0)28 3835 0935, info@millenniumcourt.org, www.millenniumcourt.org HOW TO FIND US MCAC is located in the Town Centre of Portadown on William Street, just off Market Street. Off the M1, take exit 11 to the M12 and the Northway towards Armagh. Take the first exit to Portadown town centre and follow the map. We are accessible by train and bus. PARKING There is street parking at the front of the Centre for a maximum of an hour and a car park at the end of William Street, with disabled parking. ACCESS All areas at MCAC are accessible through lifts and ramps for wheelchairs. An induction loop system assists visitors with hearing disabilities. For a large print version of this brochure text, please contact us. All details in the Events Programme are correct at the time of going to print. MCAC reserves the right to alter the programme in the event of any unforeseen circumstances. For updates and information about exhibition openings and special events, talks and one-off film screenings throughout the year please contact info@millenniumcourt.org and we will add you to our e-mailing list. Details of rolling events can also be found on MCAC s facebook page and www.millenniumcourt.org MAILING LIST Please contact MCAC if you would like to receive more information about our exhibitions and events. info@millenniumcourt.org. Alternatively, sign up for updates online at www.millenniumcourt.org/contact BECOME A VOLUNTEER For more information about volunteering opportunities at MCAC please contact: Lisa@millenniumcourt.org or call +44 (0)28 3835 0935 ROOM HIRE Millennium Court Arts Centre has flexible spaces available for corporate and private room hire. For more information contact: lisa@millenniumcourt.org BOOK PUBLISHING PROGRAMME Publishing is an integral part of Millennium Court Arts Centre s artistic programme. A range of exhibition catalogues are available for sale at MCAC or by mail/ dispatch service. Contact info@millenniumcourt.org for further details. FREE ADMISSION Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm & by appointment. Closed on bank holidays. DESIGN BY Timothy Farrell (www.timothyfarrell.co.uk)