Westside Arts Festival 2023 - Programme of Events




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Table of Events

Monday 3rd July

Time

Event Name

Artist or Facilitator

Venue

Notes
10:00am to 12:00pmFelted Moonbeams - Felting WorkshopWestside Craft GroupWestside Resource CentreChildren must be supervised by an adult. No booking required
10:45am to 11:45pmIntroduction to LegoBriks 4 KidzWestside Public LibraryAges 7 to 9 years. Please book on Galway Autism Partnership website
12:00pm to 1:00pmIntroduction to LegoBriks 4 KidzWestside Public LibraryAges 9 to 12 years. Please book on Galway Autism Partnership website
12:00pm to 3:00pmConfidence Building WorkshopWestside Youth ProjectCurrach Bui CentreAges 10 to 16 years. Booking essential. Contact Lisa on 086-1072019
6:30pm to 8:30pmFestival Launch EventWestside Resource CentreWestside Resource CentreNo booking required. Light refreshments.
6:30pm to 8:30pmPhotography ExhibitionWestside Women's ClubWestside Resource CentreNo booking required.

Tuesday 4th July

Time

Event Name

Artist or Facilitator

Venue

Notes
11:00am to 12:15pmCoding WorkshopWestside Youth ProjectCurrach Bui CentreAges 10 to 13 years. Booking essential. Contact 087-9141522
11:00am to 12:00pmCreative Drawing Art for KidsUkrainian Response TeamWestside Public LibraryBooking essential. Contact 085-2881107
12:00pm to 1:00pmUkrainian Craft Making for AdultsUkrainian Response TeamWestside Public LibraryBooking essential. Contact 085-2881107
1:00pm to 2:15pmCoding WorkshopWestside Youth ProjectCurrach Bui CentreAges 10 to 13 years. Booking essential. Contact 087-9141522
1:00pm to 2:00pmLego Technic WorkshopWestside Public LibraryWestside Public LibraryAges 6 to 12 years. Booking essential. In person or email westside@galwaycoco.ie
3:00pm to 5:00pmFun BingoYouth Work IrelandWestside Public LibraryNo booking required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
7:00pm to 9:00pmBUKA Drama GroupBUKA Drama GroupWestside Resource CentreAll welcome.

Wednesday 5th July

Time

Event Name

Artist or Facilitator

Venue

Notes
11:00am to 1:00pmFestival Flowers WorkshopGalway Flower ClubWestside Resource CentreInter-generational. Booking essential. Contact 091-528325
11:00am to 11:50amStorytelling: Myth and MagicWayne O'ConnorWestside Public LibraryAges 5+
12:00pm to 12:35pmStorytelling: Wondrous Tales Spontaneous TheatreWestside Public LibraryAges 5 to 10 years
12:00pm to 3:00pmArt WorkshopYouth Work IrelandCurrach Bui CentreBooking essential. Contact Lisa on 086-1072019
2:00pm to 2:35pmStorytelling: Wondrous Tales Spontaneous TheatreWestside Public LibraryAges 5 to 10 years
2:30pm to 4:30pmFestival Flowers WorkshopGalway Flower ClubWestside Resource CentreAdults only. Booking essential. Contact 091-528325
3:00pm to 3:50pmStorytelling: Myth and MagicWayne O'ConnorWestside Public LibraryAges 5+
4:00pm to 4:45pmLego DUPLO WorkshopWestside Public LibraryWestside Public LibraryAges 3 to 5 years. Booking essential. In person or email westside@galwaycoco.ie

Thursday 6th July

Time

Event Name

Artist or Facilitator

Venue

Notes
10:00am to 12:00pmPatchwork Stars WorkshopWestside Patchwork GroupWestside Resource CentreWill involve needlework. Ages 8+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
11:00am to 12:00pmKids Yoga and Wellness WorkshopSharonWestside Public LibraryAges 10 to 12 years. Booking essential. In person or email westside@galwaycoco.ie
11:00am to 12:00pmDesign Your Own Dream Catcher WorkshopAnnaWestside Public LibraryAges 4 to 6 years. Booking essential. In person or email westside@galwaycoco.ie
1:30pm to 2:30pmDesign Your Own Dream Catcher WorkshopAnnaWestside Public LibraryAges 7 to 10 years. Booking essential. In person or email westside@galwaycoco.ie
2:00pm to 3:00pmTeens Yoga and Wellness WorkshopSharonWestside Public LibraryAges 13 to 16 years. Booking essential. In person or email westside@galwaycoco.ie
2:00pm to 4:00pmSoccer ThursdaysYouth Work Ireland GalwayCurrach BuiAges 10+. Booking essential. Contact Lisa: 086-1072019

Friday 7th July

Time

Event Name

Artist or Facilitator

Venue

Notes
11:00am to 11:45amBilingual Story TimeCarmel Ui CheallaighWestside Public LibraryAges 4 to 7 years.
11:30am to 1:30pmWestside Cultural CafeUnited Women GalwayWestside Resource CentreAll welcome. Sample food from around the world
2:00pm to 2:50pmA Dream Come True Drama WorkshopWestside Public LibraryWestside Public LibraryAges 4 to 6 years. Booking essential. In person or email westside@galwaycoco.ie
3:00pm to 3:45pmBilingual Story TimeCarmel Ui CheallaighWestside Public LibraryAges 4 to 7 years.
3:00pm to 3:50pmA Dream Come True Drama WorkshopWestside Public LibraryWestside Public LibraryAges 7 to 9 years. Booking essential. In person or email westside@galwaycoco.ie
3:00pm to 5:00pmCooking Demo With Westside Garden VeggiesGalway City PartnershipWestside Resource CentreBooking essential. Contact Ciara: ciara@gcp.ie or 083-0234390
4:00pm to 4:45pmKinetic Sand WorkshopWestside Public LibraryWestside Public LibraryChildren under 5 years. Booking essential. In person or email westside@galwaycoco.ie

Saturday 8th July

Time

Event Name

Artist or Facilitator

Venue

Notes
10:30am to 1:30pmFace PaintingGiselleWestside Public LibraryNo booking required
11:00am to 12:00pmDesign Your Own SuperheroAlan NolanWestside Public LibraryAges 8+. Booking essential. In person or email westside@galwaycoco.ie
11:00am to 1:00pmSmartphone Film MakingWestside Resource CentreWestside Resource CentreInter-generational. Booking essential. Contact 091-528325
11:00am to 1:00pmWestside Community Organic Garden Open DayGarden VolunteersWestside Community GardenMud Kitchen, Butterfly & Bee Walk 'n' Talk, Seed Sowing
12:30pm to 1:15pmStorytellingNiall de BurcaWestside Public LibraryNo booking required. Suitable for all ages. Family event.
1:00pm to 3:30pmLive Music and Dance SessionsVarious ArtistsOutside Westside Public Library
2:00pm to 3:00pmDesign Your Own SuperheroAlan NolanWestside Public LibraryAges 8+. Booking essential. In person or email westside@galwaycoco.ie
2:30pm to 4:30pmFace PaintingGiselleWestside Public LibraryNo booking required
2:30pm to 4:30pmSmartphone Film MakingWestside Resource CentreWestside Resource CentreFor Adults. Booking essential. Contact 091-528325
2:30pm to 4:30pmUnder-12s DiscoDJ GigiWestside Community CentreFor under-12s. Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
3:30pm to 4:15pmStorytellingNiall de BurcaWestside Public LibraryNo booking required. Suitable for all ages. Family event.