Imagining an Island

Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre is a hub of arts activity right in the heart of Skibbereen. Its two main galleries house contemporary art exhibitions that intrigue and inspire, presenting artwork by local, national and international artists and a programme of guided tours, gallery talks and free gallery resources such as the Discovery Box for families and Children's Activity Sheets.The three Artists' Studios provide space for Irish and international artists to work on site and to meet the public and the Dance Residency brings top-class contemporary dancers, choreographers, performers and musicians to Uillinn to develop new work and present it to the public throughout the year.The vibrant and diverse education programme enriches the visitor experience through workshops, masterclasses, dance and discussion platforms and encourages equality of access for people of all ages and cultures through its long-term programmes and projects.Many of the programmes and events are free of charge.Perfect for rainy day activities, or to relax and enjoy a delicious coffee and cake in the sunny, sheltered courtyard courtesy of The Coffee Shop at Uillinn, West Cork Arts Centre has something for everyone.With an average of 20 programmes and events every week, keep up to date on all that Uillinn has to offer by following on facebook and twitter and check outwww.westcorkartscentre.comRegistration Charity Number (RCN) 20026035

Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre

Collaborative drawing workshop exploring how to create imagined landscapes for ages 9 to 12 years

West Cork Arts Centre

Imagining an Island

Collaborative Drawing Workshop with Robyn Deasy

Thursday 27 July⋅from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

With a break for lunch (bring a packed lunch)

For children aged 9 to 12 years

Cost: €10 (Concessions available – contact info@westcorkartscentre.com)

Booking essential on Eventbrite

This collaborative drawing workshop will explore how to create imagined landscapes through experimental and imaginative drawing while focusing on the mythical island of Hy Brasil.



Artist in Residence, Robyn Deasy will lead the workshop where she will share the story of Hy Brasil, look at artists that create imagined landscapes, explore different drawing approaches and facilitate the creation of a large-scale collaborative drawing that depicts this Island.



Hy Brasil has a strong presence in Irish myth and folklore and is described as a place of intense natural beauty where imagination and reality merge. Curiously, the island was represented on a number of maps, dating from the 12th century right up to the 1870s. While there are very few accounts of people reaching it, the question of its existence was accepted, until advances in technology deemed it unreal, or as others theorise, before it sank beneath the waves. It has captured the minds of many Irish creatives who have tried to reconstruct what cannot be reached by boat.



Robyn’s own practice is driven by her interest in history, myth and nature, during her residency at Uillinn she is focusing on drawing the island by examining its story that encapsulates each of these themes.

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