Exciting workshops throughout April in Carrick-on-Shannon

The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon is delighted to host a number of exciting workshops throughout the month of April. Keep reading to find out more!
You will find additional information on www.thedock.ie or by calling the box office on 071 96 50 828.

Having already started on Saturday, April 15 and running until Saturday, July 15‘Writers at The Dock’ is a weekly gathering of writers, facilitated by locally based wordsmith, Gerry Boland, and is open to anyone interested in developing their writing.
The writer and poet realised that many talented writers in the locality felt that they needed support and some guidance, and so, in order to meet the needs of those wanting to develop their skills, these on-going workshops were conceived.
Every Saturday from 11am – 12.30pm, writers gather in a room at The Dock to read, write and to exchange ideas about what makes good literature.
There is reading and analysis of texts, there are writing exercises, and there are wide-ranging discussions about writing and all things related.
If you would like to find out more about ‘Writers at The Dock’ you can call or email Gerry directly at 087-6397557 or gerry.boland@gmail.com 

Book binding Masterclass
Saturday, April 22 with An Gee Chan and Justin Larkin, 11am-4pm, €55/€50.
Following the success of the sold out Book Binding Masterclass in February, there has been a huge demand to run the workshop a second time.
Facilitated by master printers, book binders and paper conservators, An Gee Chan and Justin Larkin, this workshop is suitable for both professional artists and creative practitioners.
Participants will be introduced to two types of traditional Japanese book making methods; the accordion book and Japanese four-hole binding.
Participants will learn the thorough process of making these books from understanding the book structure, the materials involved, preparation of paper, folding, binding, making the book cover and stitching/ assembling the books.
If this is something that appeals to you, be sure to contact The Dock box office on 071 96 50 828 to find out more.

Still Life Painting Masterclass with Ann Quinn
Date - May 12 and 13, 11-4pm, Cost €80.
Ann Quinn has been a regular, welcome and returning visitor to The Dock, since she first exhibited there a decade ago.
This time, rather than landscapes, the masterclass is devoted to the observation of still life, specifically May flowers. The workshop will take place over two days and is suitable for both professional artists and creative practitioners looking to develop their practice.
Ann Quinn has exhibited extensively including locally at the Boyle Arts Festival as well as internationally. She has won numerous awards and was elected as an Associate Member of the Royal Hibernian Academy in 2022. She is represented by Taylor Galleries, Dublin.
Places at Ann’s workshops sell out quickly, so if you are interested please contact The Dock on 071 96 50 828 right away. Read about Ann's practise, her 
influences, and her journeys in art at her website http://www.annquinn.org