Free Event: Art Exhibition & Hands-On Workshops (Card Making, Poetry, Documentary Making & More!)

🎨 FREE EVENT – Art Exhibition & Creative Workshops

Join us at Monksland Community Centre for a two-day celebration of creativity and community! Enjoy a free art exhibition showcasing the work of talented Roscommon artists, plus take part in free workshops in poetry, songwriting, radio documentary making, and card making.

🗓️ Event Dates & Times:

Thursday 24th July | 11:30 AM – 6 PM

Friday 25th July | 10 AM – 6 PM

📍 Location: Monksland Community Centre, Co. Roscommon
🎟️ Admission & Workshops: FREE
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome (see age guidelines below)
📻 Featuring a live Outside Broadcast with Athlone Community Radio on Thursday!

Event Schedule
📅 Thursday 24th July

11:30 AM – Exhibition Launch

12–2 PM – Live Outside Broadcast with Athlone Community Radio

2–3 PM – Art Exhibition Viewing Time

3–4 PM – 📝 Poetry Workshop with Amy Barry (Ages 16+)
Explore healing poems and learn how to transform your thoughts into writing.
👉 Book your free place: https://square.link/u/FswT7XLO
Max Participants: 12

4–6 PM – Art Exhibition Viewing Time

📅 Friday 25th July

10–11 AM – 🎶 Songwriting Workshop with Ciara Lawless (Ages 10+)
Learn song structure, write lyrics, and create your own song in a fun and supportive setting.
👉 Book your free place: https://square.link/u/KXqN6f2a
Max Participants: 20

11 AM–1 PM – Art Exhibition Viewing Time

1–2 PM – 🎙️ Radio Documentary Making Workshop with Catherine Ivers (Ages 12+)
Learn how to plan, record, and shape your own short radio documentary.
👉 Book your free place: https://square.link/u/1BgzGDFw
Max Participants: 12

2–4 PM – Art Exhibition Viewing Time

4–5 PM – ✂️ Card Making Workshop with Celtic Eye Art Group’s Nicola Bowes & Anne Hill (Ages 12+)
Create your own handmade cards with expert guidance and beautiful materials.
👉 Book your free place: https://square.link/u/ACxKYaqq
Max Participants: 12

5–6 PM – Art Exhibition Viewing Time


🖊️ Workshop places are free but limited – book now to avoid disappointment!

🎨 No booking required to attend the exhibition.

Let’s celebrate Roscommon’s rich artistic spirit together!

Funded by Coimisiún na Meán and Creative Roscommon
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