ARTS | D ICK I N STIT U T E
ARTS | D ICK I N STIT U T E
DO ART at the DI!
Children’s Art Classes
Opened in 1901, the Dick Institute is one of the
most important cultural venues in the south-
west of Scotland, featuring the largest museum
and galleries in Ayrshire, and East Ayrshire’s
central library.
Featuring a programme of often nationally
important exhibitions, permanent displays
of the museum’s diverse collections and
innovative work by contemporary artists,
makers and young people from the area, the
Dick Institute has a growing reputation for the
quality and scope of its exhibitions and events.
DICK INSTITUTE
ELMBANK AVENUE,
KILMARNOCK KA1 3BU
T: 01563 554343 - GALLERIES/MUSEUM
T: 01563 554300 - LIBRARY
TUE & WED: 10AM-6PM
THU: 1PM-8PM
FRI & SAT: 10AM-4PM
CLOSED FRI 15 & SAT 16 SEP
The Dick Institute is a fully accessible venue
with limited allocated parking to the rear
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Little Explorers
EVERY THU 24 AUG - THU 14 DEC
(EXCLUDING 19 OCT)
1.30-2.15PM
3–5 YRS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Ignite the curiosity of your children with
our weekly Little Explorers programme.
This is designed especially for children aged
between three and five years where they
can enjoy an interactive experience that
immerses them in the stories, objects and
spaces of the Dick Institute.
Experienced facilitators will use play and
drama to engage the senses, incorporating
story, song, movement, rhyme, observation,
explorations, communication, and tactile
sensations in each session.
Sessions are free and will run for 45 minutes.
These will be strictly limited to 15 children
plus an accompanying parent/guardian
and we advise early booking to avoid
disappointment.
For booking and further information please
contact [email protected]
or phone the gallery on 01563 554343.
eastayrshireleisure.com
BLOCK 1. THU 24 AUG - THU 12 OCT
BLOCK 2. THU 26 OCT - THU 14 DEC
4PM-5.30PM · AGE 7+
£40 PER BLOCK (8 WEEKS)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Come and get creative at the Dick Institute’s
children’s art club! Be inspired by our visual
art exhibitions in the galleries and create
your own works of art using a range of
mediums such as paint, print and ceramics!
All materials included.
Art Classes for Adults
and Young People
BLOCK 1. THU 24 AUG - THU 12 OCT
BLOCK 2. THU 26 OCT - THU 14 DEC
6PM-7.30PM · AGE 14+
£48 PER BLOCK (8 WEEKS)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Taking inspiration from the art exhibitions
and displays at the Dick Institute,
professional artist Fiona Fleming will guide
you through a variety of techniques to
help you develop your drawing skills in this
relaxed, fun and informal art class. Exploring
disciplined techniques and also delving
into the more experimental, participants
will exp lore a range of art mediums and
materials to help improve drawing skills.
Suitable for complete beginners to the
more experienced. All materials included.
Book online or in person at the Dick
Institute T: 01563 554300
Seiseanan Ealain Lèirsin-
neach ann an Gàidhlig
21 SULTAIN, 26 DÀMHAIR, 23 SAMHAIN
6F-7.30F · AOIS 14+
FEUMAIDH SIBH ÀITE A GHLEIDHEADH
RO-LÀIMH.
Tha Institiùd Dick air leth toilichte a bhith
a’ cur air bhonn a’ chiad phrògram a-riamh
de bhùithtean-obrach ealain lèirsinneach
is thachartasan ann an Gàidhlig. Tha na
clasaichean a’ ruith uair sa mhìos gu an
Dùbhlachd, bidh na seiseanan a’ dèiligeadh
le cuspairean an taobh a-staigh prògram nan
taisbeanaidhean caochlaideach.
Airson àite a ghleidheadh, cuiribh fios gu
Gailearaidh Institiùd Dick air 01563 554343 no
air post-d gu: john.mckissock@east-ayrshire.
gov.uk
Maoinichte le Bòrd Na Gàidhlig agus Roinn
Chur-seachadan Siorrachd Inbhir Àir an Ear.
Gaelic Visual Art
Programme (translation)
21 SEP, 26 OCT, 23 NOV
6PM-7.30PM · AGE 14+
FREE BOOKING ESSENTIAL
The Dick Institute is delighted to be hosting
their very first programme of Gaelic
speaking visual art workshops and events.
The class will run once per month until
December, with sessions covering themes
within the changing exhibition programme.
For further information please call the DI
gallery on 01563 554343 or email:
[email protected]
Funded by Bòrd Na Gaidhlig and East
Ayrshire Leisure.
eastayrshireleisure.com
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