Solas Workshops

When Solas was launched in the Butler Gallery in March 2000, it was hoped that it would encourage children and their families to visit the gallery and respond to a wide variety of exhibitions. Eight years on and Solas has become incredibly popular with a dedicated following of young budding artists.

Solas 2008
Solas will take place from 11am – 12.30pm in the Butler Gallery on:

Sunday May 11th
Sunday May 25th
Sunday June 8th
Sunday June 29th
Sunday July 13th
Sunday July 27th
Sunday August 24th

Solas is open to children of 5 - 12 years.
A maximum of fifteen children can partake in Solas. For Solas workshops places must be booked in advance by phoning Butler Gallery on 056 7761106.

ADMISSION FREE
Butler Gallery, The Castle, Kilkenny, Ireland
t + 353 56 7761106 f +353 56 7770031
e: info@butlergallery.com
Solas
Solas
Chasing Ostonato

Glue Factory was a live art project formed in 2004 by composer George Higgs and artist Sarah Lincoln. Glue Factory devises musical and visual performances inspired by the spaces they fill: derelict buildings, old factories, farms, houses and city streets.

In 'Chasing Ostinato' Glue Factory led audiences through the workhouse in Callan, exploring the space through instruments and installations fashioned out of buckets, piano wire, car alternators and a sewing machine.

Glue Factory performed Chasing Ostinato in Callan Workhouse, Kilkenny on 21 June.

Glue Factory was comissioned by Butler Gallery and Kilkenny County Councils Arts Office.

Walking the Line
Artist Brian Fay led two workshops at the Butler Gallery in June 2007.

Workshop participants will be instructed in the use and exploration of materials; pencil, charcoal, oil and chalk pastels. A pool of images and reference material will be supplied. Brian Fay will give a 15 minute presentation about his current exhibition and working methods and encourage participants to consider line, tone, composition and colour in the creative environment of the Butler Gallery.

No prior experience is necessary, there is no fee for participation Maximum number of participants: 15.