Interesting things to do in Sligo during week??

Jabby

Are there any interesting things to do in Sligo during the week other than going to the pub etc. I would be interested in some creative activities such as Art, Ceramics, Writers Clubs or Debating Societies. Any suggestions folks?

bobcar61

I know you can go to pottery classes out in Drumcliffe/Rathcormac I think.Its on the left hand side as you drive out the N15 towards Donegal.I'm not sure if you have to book for lessons or how they operate.
As for Debating Socities,Writers Club or anyything else along those lines,I'm not sure if anything like that goes on in Sligo,but I'm sure I'm wrong.

Xiney

Jabby wrote: »

Are there any interesting things to do in Sligo during the week other than going to the pub etc. I would be interested in some creative activities such as Art, Ceramics, Writers Clubs or Debating Societies. Any suggestions folks?

There's a photography club that meets twice a month.

If you find any of that other stuff though, let us know. I've always wanted to learn to paint (properly) with oil or acrylics.

Jabby

Xiney wrote: »

There's a photography club that meets twice a month.

If you find any of that other stuff though, let us know. I've always wanted to learn to paint (properly) with oil or acrylics.

I'd love to find some good oil painting classes. I used to do oils years ago when I was working nights in Cork. We had a great weekly class once a week with a brilliant tutor. She took a genuine interest in all of her students which reflected on the works they produced. Great place for meeting people I would imagine.
I will let you know if I find anything.

TequilaMockingBird

Hi Jabby
Keep an eye on the Sligo Champion, I can't think of the name of the page, but its where they have lots of small adds for classes, events etc.

Xiney

sueme wrote: »

Hi Jabby
Keep an eye on the Sligo Champion, I can't think of the name of the page, but its where they have lots of small adds for classes, events etc.

It's in the classifieds section - social and personal. Just ignore all the hypnotists!

TequilaMockingBird

Xiney wrote: »

Just ignore all the hypnotists!

I dunno... he could get hypnotised to believe he can paint beautifully in oils and is just not appreciated yet, he can feel at one with all the greats gone before him...

Its a fine plan.

CountingCrows

There's a film society in town, think its every Monday night. Not your usual Hollywood muck either, foreign films etc that have won awards.

tulipandthistle

Jabby wrote: »

I'd love to find some good oil painting classes. I used to do oils years ago when I was working nights in Cork. We had a great weekly class once a week with a brilliant tutor. She took a genuine interest in all of her students which reflected on the works they produced. Great place for meeting people I would imagine.
I will let you know if I find anything.

My friend teaches art! I'm not sure if she still teaches adults, might just be kids? I'll find out for you, if she doesn't do it, maybe she'll know someone.
Otherwise I'll just rent out my mother in law when she's over - give her something to do when she's here...

Madge

Hey guys, I too would be interested in drawing / painting classes. If anyone knows of any, could they post details up
thanks

hupyago

theres oil classes in carrick (leitrim) http://www.thedock.ie/
theres the mobile cinema http://www.cinemanorthwest.co/html/calendar.html
the camera club http://www.sligocameraclub.org/
and theres the osta cafe sessions for christmas (free) www.myspace.com/ostasessions
or some of us could set up something through this (walking,music,art etc.)
the weekender entertainment section does good coverage on whats on
also I think this sort of thing would be great for sligo
http://www.galwayspace.org
good luck

Culchie

Check out Rula Bula on JFK Parade. http://www.rulabula.ie/

Stephanie is really nice and welcomes groups, hens etc....

RobbieF

Its not debating but Public Speaking. Great fun, see:

http://innisfree.freetoasthost.ws/