Halloween at Luan Gallery
Luan Gallery will host a series of events over the Halloween midterm from Friday 25th, to Thursday 31st of October. Set against the backdrop of the gallery’s current exhibition, Tuberclerosies, the event lineup offers arts and crafts workshops, pumpkin carving sessions, and a free film screening of the cult horror classic The Fog. These events will encourage audiences to explore the dark and eerie themes in Kevin Mooney’s Tuberclerosies paintings and sculptures and celebrate Halloween's magic at Luan Gallery.
Film Screening: The Fog
Date: Friday 25th October
Time: 7.00pm
Join us on the evening of Friday 25th October for a screening of 1980’s horror cult classic ‘The Fog’ set in the surroundings of Luan Gallery’s current exhibition Tuberclerosies, a solo exhibition by Kevin Mooney.
Halloween Pumpkin Lantern Workshops
Date: Saturday 26th October
Times: 11.00am-12.30pm (5-8 years)
2.00pm-3.30pm (9-12 years)
Luan Gallery is hosting Halloween Pumpkin Lantern workshops on Saturday 26th October. In this pumpkin carving workshop, participants will use artistic methods to design, craft, and carve their own Halloween pumpkin lanterns. Taking inspiration from the spooky themes and monstrous figures in Luan Gallery’s current exhibition, Tuberclerosies by Kevin Mooney, participants will be led in drawing and creating unique designs using various techniques and materials. These designs will then be carved into a pumpkin, using child-friendly tools.
Halloween Mask Making Workshops
Date: Tuesday 29th October
Times: 11.00am-12.30pm (5-8 years)
2.00pm-3.30pm (9-12 years)
Date: Wednesday 30th October
Times: 11.00am-12.30pm (5-8 years)
2.00pm-3.30pm (13-17 years)
Date: Thursday 31st October
Times: 11.00am-12.30pm (5-8 years)
2.00pm-3.30pm (9-12 years)
Luan Gallery hosts Halloween mask-making workshops for children with local artist Claire Guinan. Children will be encouraged to take inspiration from the spooky themes and monstrous figures in Kevin Mooney’s current exhibition, Tuberclerosies, design and create unique faces and characters using a variety of techniques and materials, and then wear their creations for Halloween!
Pre-booking is essential for all events. Please note that each workshop session is aimed at a specific age range, and parents must ensure they book a suitable session for their child’s age. You can book online at http://www.luangallery.ie or over the phone via Luan Gallery at 090 6442154.