Walk and TourSaturday 3 February, 1.30-2pm GalleryDrop in, no booking required To mark the opening of Double Vision, Diana and Shirley will give a short tour of the artworks.
Artist in Conversation Wednesday 21 February, 6.45-7.45pmProject Room
Join Diana Copperwhite in conversation with TCD Professor in Art History and Director of TRIAC Yvonne Scott; they will talk about the themes and concepts in Diana’s work.
Children’s Workshops
Feathered FriendsSaturday 17 February, 11am-12.30pmAge 8-11 Project RoomExplore birds, their patterns and pattern making with exhibiting designer Shirley Copperwhite in this creative workshop.
Felt MakingSaturday 3 March Project Room Age 5-7, 10.30am-12pmAge 8-11, 1-2.30pmTry some traditional wet felting techniques using pure Merino Wool with artist Tunde Toth, inspired by the exhibition.
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For more information contact dlr Arts Office (01) 236 2759 or www.dlrcoco.ie/arts
Exhibition Learning Programme 3 February – 25 March
Colour, Surface, Pattern, Print
Saturday 24 FebruaryDesign events for all ages exploring textiles, illustration and creative families, inspired by the work of Shirley and Diana Copperwhite. Adult Screen Printing Workshop10.30am-1pm Project Room Cost f8 Join designer Aoife Challis of Print Block for a hands on introduction to textile screen printing with a focus on colour and pattern. Family Screen Printing Workshop 2-3.30pm Project RoomSuitable for children age 5 + Try your hand at screen-printing. Have lots of fun with colour and pattern, designing your own tote bag or tea towel with designer Aoife Challis. Design as a Family Business Talk2.15-3.30pm StudioFind out about design, creative enterprises and 21st century family businesses with quick fire talks from the creators of the Irelandopedia book series, Izzy Wheels, Leko & Leko Jewellery and Maven design store, Belfast. Film Screening Eames: The Architect and The Painter4.15-5.45pm StudioA 2011 documentary about legendary American design duo Charles and Ray Eames. Directed by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey.
Exploring with ColourThursday 8 March, 5.30-8pm Project RoomAdult workshop, beginners welcome. Cost f5Join artist Ida Mitrani for a workshop designed to explore the theory of colour. Examine how colours interact with each other while experimenting with various exercises on mixing colours. A series of colour charts will also be prepared including a black and white tonal strip.
Azure Tours Monday 12 February 11.30am-1pm Tuesday 20 February 2.30-4pm Would you like to try something different with your loved one, living with dementia?Facilitators, trained to support people with dementia, will explore and discuss a selection of artworks in these tours. There will also be time to enjoy a cup of tea at the end of the tour. The person living with dementia must be accompanied by a family member or carer. To book please ring Pia on (01) 236 2759
Open StudiosAdults: Every Friday 11am-1pmKids: Tuesdays: 13 Feb & 13 March from 11am-1pmSaturdays: 10 Feb & 10 March from 2.30-4.30pmCome along and try out our new Open Studios for adults and kids. Make use of our free space with artists on hand to help and encourage your artistic projects!
BookingPlease book unless otherwise stated as places are limited. To book go to www.eventbrite.ie and search for dlr LexIcon Gallery.Gallery events are free unless otherwise stated.
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