Kids ‘think out of the box’ with Jimmy Symonds

Provided by Clotworthy Arts Centre, the all day ‘Lexicon’ workshop running from 10.00am-4.00pm will take 8-10 year olds on a dynamic creative journey of creative writing and visual arts under the masterly tuition of Jimmy. Children will participate in amusing and stimulating ‘word games’ revealing the power of words and language through the use of sculptural objects, poems and stories.

Jimmy Symonds has exhibited throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. Based in Oxford, Jimmy studied at the Royal College of Art, London and exhibitions include ‘Water, water everywhere’ at the Andrea Meislin Gallery, New York (2004); ‘Stealing Beauty’ at the Beardsmore Gallery, London (2003) and ‘Perspectives’ at the Ormeau Baths Gallery, Belfast (2005).

Having begun his career in teaching, Jimmy is also an Educational Consultant for cultural organisations including the British Council and has facilitated workshops for established galleries including Tate Britain as well as publishing several books for children.

The children’s arts workshop coincides with Jimmy’s ‘Lexicon’ art exhibition hosted at Clotworthy Arts Centre from 3 October to 3 November. ‘Lexicon’ is an imaginative and fascinating photographic exhibition exploring the significance of the modern dictionary and depicting common word associations that illustrate everyday life and are both humorous and intriguing.

During his short stay in the borough, Jimmy will also be conducting educational arts workshops with some lucky local primary schools on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 October. Selected works created by children in all workshops will be collectively displayed in the ‘Local Lexicon’ Exhibition in Randalstown, Antrim and Greystone libraries from 6-30 November.

So why not encourage your child to ‘think out of the box’ and book your place through Clotworthy Arts Centre on 028 9448 1338 now! Places are limited to only 10 and cost £4 per child.

Community Arts Officer Desima Connolly comments ‘this is a unique opportunity for local kids to engage with such a renowned artist and respected educator. Jimmy has a packed schedule travelling the world on such projects, and Clotworthy is delighted to offer this chance to local people’.

‘..children loved the way he ran the workshops which made them enjoy writing…they created wonderful stories.’

‘Children find his technique stimulating which makes them love to write’

British Council

For further information contact Desima Connolly, Community Arts Outreach Officer, Clotworthy Arts Centre on:

028 9448 1338
clotworthyarts@antrim.gov.uk.