Clare Museum Sketch Hunters: Discover, Observe, Draw at Clare Museum
Children aged 8-12 years are invited to visit Clare Museum where they will enjoy a morning of exploration and sketching with visual artist, Leigh O’Connell. The children will explore the objects in the museum, choose their favourite one and create sketches inspired by that object. They can then choose their own favourite sketch to leave at the museum, where it will be used in a temporary exhibition before being returned to them.
Visual Artist, Leigh O’Connell, works with various mediums and enjoys community work, which equips her to work with whatever medium is needed for the particular project at hand. The form and function of art pieces are an intricate part of Leigh’s practice; she is a strong believer in recycling materials where possible, in bringing new life to old things – be that a plastic bottle or a disused wall.
As a youth Volleyball coach of over 20 years and a previous life as an administrator in a Youth Mental Health Service, Leigh has a particular interest in youth engagement, especially in rural communities where, very often, they are the forgotten element within our community.
- Venue: Clare Museum
- Date: Saturday 7th June 2025
- Time: 11am – 1pm
- Age: 8-12 years
This is a free event as part of Creative Ireland’s Cruinniú na nÓg initiative.
Places are limited and must be booked.
To book, please email claremuseum@clarecoco.ie