Programme
Sophie Mak-Schram
Longing - a Language 13 May 25—27 May 25
National Drawing Day 2025: Drawing the Walls
17 May 25
Artists
Sinéad Smyth
Info
CCA Derry~Londonderry is delighted to welcome artist Sinéad Smyth to deliver Drawing the Walls, a drawing workshop for National Drawing Day 2025, on Saturday 17 May 2025, 2–4.30pm.
Participants will meet in CCA at 2pm for introductions, an outline of what you will do and to briefly discuss drawing techniques using materials including pens, pencils and charcoal. At 2.30pm you will venture onto the walls to draw. Sinéad says, "You will have one and a half hours of free, individual expression to experience your own creative styles." Returning to CCA at 4pm to share and photograph your work over refreshments, before ending the event at 4.30pm. If the weather is not looking good, Sinéad will provide an indoor alternative! Materials are provided, and participants are welcome to bring their own.
You can book your free place for this drawing workshop via our online shop here. This activity is for those 16+. Local youth groups and students are invited to take part under supervision from their own group leaders, teachers or parents. Local artists of all abilities and levels are welcome to participate. Beginners to advanced are welcome. Participants under 18 (individual or group) must have specified adult supervision. The CCA staff are not responsible for the supervision of participants under 18. We will be operating a 'leave no trace' policy so no rubbish to be left behind please.
Image credit: Pupil, Ardnashee School, Derry~Londonderry & Ammie Farrell, St. Mary's
Sinéad Smyth is an artist from Inishowen - the most northerly peninsula in Donegal, Ireland. Her paintings explore landscapes and seascapes as places of memory, connection and a nurturing influence on being human.
Sinéad has also transformed a run-down 200 year old cottage into her studio and an artists’ residency, where she now runs regular painting and creative development courses.
Sinéad is self-taught, painting and drawing since she was very young. She has spent time studying and working with several professional artists and art bodies through artist development courses and events with the RUA, the North-West College, the Regional Cultural Centre and Artlink. She is an invited member of The Drawing Box International and a professional member of Visual Artists Ireland. She took over CCA's Project Space, as part of Testing Ground in September 2024.
