Fusion of vibrant arts and crafts

Visiting artists introduced members and friends to a variety of cultural art and crafts from Africa, China, India and Eastern Europe. A vibrant diversity of skill was demonstrated and shared by those present through four workshops.

Art club president Freda Kemp welcomed visitors and guests and introduced the artists.

Indian artist, Pritam Sridhar demonstrated Rangoli Art – collages using various beads, seeds and coloured rice on board. He also demonstrates his art in some Belfast schools.

Chinese artist Stella Tsang made Chinese lanterns and demonstrated the art of Origami featuring baskets of roses with her group. Nisha Tandon showed her sari border art on silk. Her daughter Natalie explained and demonstrated Henna hand painting

Artist Rosetta Jallow demonstrated African painting, while Colombian artist Cony Ortiz made items in wool on felt. Some of the items made during the workshops will be on display at a later date.

John Nelson, chairman, thanked the artists for their stimulating and instructive demonstrations. Members and visitors enjoyed light refreshments afterwards supplied by Marty’s Catering.

Cultural Fusions is funded under the European Union’s PEACE 111 programme managed on behalf of the Special EU Programmes Body by the North East PEACE 111 Partnership. Cultural Fusions is delivered by the Cultural Fusions consortium which is comprised of Mid-Antrim Museums Service, Causeway Museum Service, Ballymena Borough Council, Ballymoney Borough Council, Coleraine Borough Council, Larne Borough Council, Limavady Borough Council and Moyle District Council.