It is actually a lovely article that touches on many real crises and campaigns that helped make Artzone what it is today.

Many Thanks!!!!!!

We have had a surge in Art Party bookings since the launch of The Party Box.But it isn’t all about The Party Box we are also getting record Home Party bookings and a number of bookings for our new Party Zone here at Artzone Studios!

To come through the 26,000 entries and be chosen as one of the winners is such a huge achievement.

Thankfully Liam (Teacher) had the foresight to take a photo of the entry for our Facebook page before sending it off to Texaco.

We would also like to congratulate our Certificate of Commendation winners:-

- Mark Nyland – Artzone Mount Merrion

- Daniel O’Boyle – Artzone Firhouse

- Emma Byrne – Artzone The Red Stables

- Lola Clark – Artzone Kilbride

These awards are not given lightly.  They are awarded only to those who make the very final stages of judging.  The judging panel is a real who’s, who of the Visual Arts World.  This is real recognition of great talent and vision.

You have made your Artzone Teachers very proud!!!!

See below what one of the Teen Groups produced in 5 action packed hours. Actually 50% of content was sacraficed in an attempt to achieve an 18s rating:-)

To celebrate the launch of the brand new range of Artzone Party Boxes we are offering existing Artzone Customers and Facebook Followers the opportunity to win a Party Box.

Just like us on Facebook  at www.facebook.com/artzone.ie and leave a comment on our timeline.

Entries accepted up to close of business 30th of June 2012.

Best of Luck.  In the meantime you can check out the party boxes at http://www.artzone.ie/parties/the-party-box/

The Party Box is a new service created by Artzone, building on  their successful  Art Party at Home Service.  Artzone organises parties in children’s homes supplying a teacher and all materials needed for a fun, cool party where children  create their own artwork.  Over the past few years Artzone have had a huge amount of requests from parents outside the Dublin region wishing to hold an art party but were too far away to avail of Artzone’s services. The Party Box has been created exactly for this, for people who want to hold an Artzone party themselves in their own home.

The Party Box contains everything you need to run a party for a minimum of 10 children from 8 years upwards – all of the equipment and a step-by-step graphical guide written by qualified art teachers, tested by parents.  Customers can choose from three initial themes: ‘CARNIVAL’ – a Venetian mask making party, ‘POP’ – based on pop art, is a fabric bag painting party and ‘FASHION’ – a fashion collage design party.  Every child leaves the party with their unique piece of artwork.

“Art parties are extremely popular, especially for 8+ year olds as it can be challenging to find suitable party entertainment options for this age group.  We created The Party Box to enable anyone , anywhere in the country to run their own art party. They don’t need to be creative, we provide them with simple, easy to follow instructions and all of the equipment they need. We have been doing this for almost ten years so we know what works.  The parties are great fun, the children learn a new creative skill and they all proudly leave with their completed artwork” says Gillian Blaney-Shorte, founder of Artzone.

The Party Box costs from €99 and can be delivered to any address nationwide.

Artzone recently moved to new premises which has enabled them to establish a permanent art school and launch The Party Zone for private parties.  With a capacity of up to 30 children, The Party Zone in Rathfarnham offers three very different party options – a Clay Party, Kids on CanvasParty and a Fashion Design Party.

“The Party Zone allows us to offer the opportunity to make art pieces with equipment you wouldn’t have at home.  We have all the materials of an art room – wheels for clay making, easels for painting and sewing machines for fashion . It’s a brilliant opportunity for the children to immerse themselves in something different, learn a new skill and create a unique piece of artwork” says Gillian.

Artzone was founded 10 years ago by Dublin art teacher Gillian Blaney-Shorte.

The company’s mission is to bring high quality visual art education to the nation.  Artzone offers art classes in schools, parish and community centres in Dublin, Wicklow, Meath and Kildare throughout the year as well as Art Camps during school holidays.

www.artzone.ie

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For further information please contact:

Ger Hennessy

Resident PR

T: 087 2872249

E: residentpr@gmail.com

From base concept development, drawing, design and illustration principals Paddy will lead the group in the design of a new Comic Book and the production of Issue 1. 

Weekly Class Programme:

First up are two five week courses starting Wednesday 18th April (Term 2 Wed 23rd May).

Tweens (9 – 13 years) – 3.30 – 4.30
Teens ( 12+ years) – 4.45 – 5.45

Fees: €55 (2nd sibling €50, 3rd €45)
Location: Artzone Studios, VFI House, Castleside Drive, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Comic Book Illustration Camps:

5 days immersed in comic book concept/ plot/ character development, illustration and production.  There is simply no cooler way to spend a week this summer! 

Artzone Studios, Rathfarnham
- Tweens (8 – 12 years) – 13th - 17th August
- Teens (12+ years) – 20th – 24th August

Fees 1st Student – €140; 2nd Student – €120; 3rd and more – €100

Prices cover ALL the art equipment and an Artzone t-shirt

Please go to http://www.google.ie/doodle4google/2012/vote.html#d=d4-5 before the 6th February and vote for Amy.  A vote for Amy is also a vote for Dublin as there is only one shortlisted entry per county in each category.

Amy, and her family, are long standing supporters of Artzone in Blackrock. 

Well done and best wishes from all the Teachers @ Artzone.

Peter is a long standing student of the Artzone Teen Art Group in Ballyroan, and now works with Liam as an Art Assistant for some of the younger groups!