creativity Thirst taster sessions

Creativity Thirst
Taster Sessions
A partnership between the Workers’ Educational Association and the Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart, this project is made possible by the Creative Industries Innovation Fund which is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Department of Culture Arts and Leisure.

Creativity Thirst is a project designed for those considering setting up their own business in the Creative Industries or looking to make some extra income with their creative skills. The programme has been developed by the WEA in response to specific needs identified in the Creative Industries and follows on from the highly successful pilot scheme which took place last year.


As part of this project, two Taster Sessions are being delivered in Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart. They will be presented by professionals who work both locally and internationally in the Creative Industries. These role models will give some background to their work and explain how they approach commercialising their business ideas. The sessions are FREE to attend.

Who’s it for?
Anyone who would like to know more about working in the Creative Industries represented at the sessions but you must be over 16.



For further information on each of the sessions go to www.wea-ni.com or contact Carole Kane on (028) 9032 9718 or email carole.kane@wea-ni.com to register.


















• Taster One


Date: Monday, 26th April 2010
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart
Introduced by: Participants on “Making It” programme by CRAFT NI, Flowerfield Arts Centre and WEA.

Rachel O’Neill
Designer

Biog
Northern Irish artist and designer Rachel O’Neill works at the interface between art and design using a variety of tactile materials to create wonderfully playful one-off installations and limited edition pieces for corporate and private interiors and special events.
In keeping with the deep-rooted crafts heritage of a rural society Rachel O’Neill loves working with her hands enjoying the challenge of transforming heavy-duty industrial textiles and fabrics into magically beautiful commissioned works of art or affordable design products.

• Taster Two

Date: Monday, 10th May 2010
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart
Introduced by: Anthony Toner, Flowerfield Arts Centre and WEA.
Arthur Ward
Photographer/Visual Artist
Arthur has worked for 25 years in community development for a local authority while at the same time pursuing a creative path through photography and the visual arts. He left his “day job” and in 2004, started his business based on photography, website and graphic design. His work currently consists of commissions, business clients and website design. At the same time Arthur continues to develop his own personal creativity as a visual artist with the ultimate objective of living from his visual art alone.


Parlour Productions
Elaine Hill
Photographer

Jan Lowry
Art Director

Elaine and Jan began their Company ‘Parlour Productions’ as a result of much brainstorming and research. Combining both their skills and strengths they carved a niche for themselves targeting Independent Retailers by providing a service which helps get them on the map.

By taking references from many different areas, they create individual powerful concepts for each new business by incorporating photography, art direction, location scouting, propping, styling, post production, etc. They can also take the work to print and often are involved in the installation.

They are very passionate about what they can achieve in their business and find this energy certainly rubs off onto their customers.