Stradbally Summer Workshop for Laois Culture Night for children and teens

A specially curated evening of events is scheduled to take place in the Malt House in Stradbally for this year's Culture Night on Friday, September 22. 

Artist Caroline Conway, Sculptor Evgany Chubatyy and Circus Performer Maria Corcoran are the lead artists for the event. 

Entitled ‘Night Creatures’, the town is encouraged to participate in this celebration of nocturnal creatures. A parade including dancing, music and illuminations is planned for Stradbally.

In preparation for this exciting event, the Arts Office is hosting a series of Summer Art Workshops to prepare costumes and objects to be used in the parade. Children and young people are invited to attend the workshops.

Participants at the workshops are also welcome to take part in the parade on the 22nd of September.

The workshops take place in the Malt House, Main Street, Stradbally on Monday and Tuesday August 21st and 22nd from 11am- 4pm for the age groups of 13-18/ 

Come and work with sculptor Evgany Chubatyy and artist Caroline Conway to make large scale animal and geometric sculpture lanterns that will be a focal point of the Culture Night event.

The workshop on for 7-12 year olds takes place on Wednesday and Thursday August 23rd and 24th from 2pm- 4pm

Glowing owls and other creatures of the night will be made by younger children with artist Caroline Conway.

The workshops are €5 for the two days and booking is essential through the Cash Office, Laois County Council, 057-8674308.