Design Den

The Playhouse is proud to announce the return of the Saturday Art Club - 'Design Den'!

Our famous Saturday Art Club will feature a series of art workshops exploring different art themes, art history and teach budding artists an array of unique art skills from Batik to 3D modelling. Workshops will run for ten weeks from 27th April 2013. Workshop 1: 11am - 1pm 7- 11 years. Workshop 2: 2pm - 4pm 12 - 15 years. Places are limited and booking is essential. Cost per child is £50.

For further information and booking please contact the box office on 028 71 268027.

Calling all budding young actors and actresses!

Get ready for City of Culture 2013!

Are you aged 16-25? Are you free Mondays and Thursdays - 6.30pm - 8.30pm?
Starting in September 2011. More information to follow.

For further information please contact Sharon McLennan at The Playhouse on 02871 268027
or email sharon@derryplayhouse.co.uk

PLAYBOX THEATRE COMPANY Drama classes for children and young people aged 5 - 15. Workshops every Wednesday: 5 - 10 year olds, 3.45 pm - 4.45 pm, £3.50 per session; 11 - 15 year olds, 4.45 pm - 6.15pm, £4.50 per session. Contact the Playhouse on 028 7126 8027

DERRY PLAYHOUSE WRITERS meet at The Playhouse every Wednesday from 1pm - 4pm and offer a series of workshops, drop-in classes and masterclasses. Contact: www.derryplayhousewriters.org

MARY HILL SCHOOL OF BALLET holds regular classes every Friday (3pm - 8pm) and Saturday (9am - 1pm).
Contact 028 7132 9005 or email victoria@maryhillschoolofballet.co.uk

SCOIL RINCE CATHAIR NA MBALLAI: THE WALLED CITY SCHOOL OF DANCE meets every Tuesday from 5.30pm - 7.30pm under the instruction of Michaela Temple TCRDM. Irish dancing for fun and exercise as well as competition. Contact 028 7135 1895 / 07749 967 841 or email michaela1@hotmail.com.

TAI CHI A gentle way to get fit and into shape without the ‘burn' Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese art designed to improve co-ordination, relieve stress and strengthen joints and muscles. Classes taught by Frances O'Kane every Monday from 7- 8.30pm and run from 6th May 2013. Cost £3. Contact: 028 7126 8027.

HATHA YOGA CLASSES Ease yourself into the day with a morning or lunchtime yoga class. These relaxing drop-in classes will introduce yoga postures, meditation and positive affirmations to alleviate stress and promote wellbeing. Suitable for everyone. Thursdays 10.30am to 12pm. Cost £6 per class. Contact Ursula McHugh: mchugh.ursula78@gmail.com

ADULT EVENING PAINTING CLASSES In a great room with lots of natural light. Term is for six weeks from Wednesday 22nd May to 26th June 2013. Workshop runs from 7-9pm each Wednesday night and the cost is £30 per term which is payable on the first night. This covers materials - two canvases, paints acrylics/oils and brushes. The class is for all levels of painters and everybody is welcome. Contact: Emma Logue mail@creativeenergy.org.uk / 07821410616.

LIFE DRAWING CLASSES Running Saturday 11th and 25th May and Saturday 8th & 22nd June 2013 from 2- 4pm. Cost £6 per session. Easels and conté pastels etc provided but please bring your own paper. Booking is essential. All levels welcome. Contact: Emma Logue mail@creativeenergy.org.uk / 07821410616.

CLASS ACT SCHOOL OF SPEECH AND DRAMA Every Friday 4.30pm - 6pm. Feis work, Grade examinations, boost your confidence and have lots of fun! Contact: Loretta 0791 999 2662 / Brenda 0775 326 7982.

ACTORS GYMNASIUM A working actor's studio which offers drop in classes covering various areas within a working actor's life. More information can be sourced at www.facebook.com/ActorsGymnasium

SINGING FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS Discover your voice and the fun and the joy of singing in harmony with others. Learn songs to uplift you, heart and soul with these workshops, led by Valerie Whitworth, whose easy and enthusiastic style is infectious. 10 weeks starting Wednesday 9th January, 7pm-9pm Cost £8 per session. Contact: Valerie Whitworth 07526534183 or visit www.valeriewhitworth.co.uk

PLAYHOUSE PAINTERS based around the Alily Foyle ethos - Active learning in later years, this group is targeted towards retired people interested in shared creativity. There is a therapeutic element to the creative process and it provides the opportunity for individuals to meet and share ideas and experiences. Every Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4pm. Contact: 028 71 268027.