Wishing all you maggots, non-maggots and maggots-in-the-making much health and happiness for the coming year. May you entertain and be entertained.
Happy New Year 2018
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Improv can change your life
Spotted a great article recently in the Guardian newspaper about the power of Improv to help fight anxiety and build confidence. Perhaps 2018 will be your year to move outside your comfort zone and try a beginner’s acting class. Our beginner’s acting class teaches you the rudiments of improvisation. We create a fun, supportive environment where participants can learn to truly act the maggot! No-one is judging and everyone spurs one another on. Here are some of the latest testimonials:
“Act the Maggot was a wonderful addition to my week. I enjoyed every class and learned a lot as I let my creative side free. Thank you.”
“I was very satisfied with the level 1 acting course. It had what I was hoping for – taking me outside of my comfort zone, meeting fun people and having the craic.”
“Enlightening”
“It was fantastic, really well spread out and the increase in difficulty each week was great as it really took me out of my comfort zone.”
“It was brilliant. Fun and learned lots.”
“Enjoyed the experience, meeting lovely people in a playful environment.”
There are still places available on our end of January course. Contact us with any queries – actthemaggot@gmail.com – If you don’t think acting is your bag you can always sign up for our fun creative writing or drawing courses. All of our six week courses take place in Dublin city centre on Middle Abbey Street.
Read fresh testimonials! Join us in 2018
“Act the Maggot was a wonderful addition to my week. I enjoyed every class and learned a lot as I let my creative side free. Thank you.”
“I was very satisfied with the level 1 acting course. It had what I was hoping for – taking me outside of my comfort zone, meeting fun people and having the craic.”
“Enlightening”
“It was fantastic, really well spread out and the increase in difficulty each week was great as it really took me out of my comfort zone.”
“It was brilliant. Fun and learned lots.”
“Enjoyed the experience, meeting lovely people in a playful environment.”
For more information on new beginners acting, drawing or creative writing classes in 2018, click on each hyperlink and drop us an email actthemaggot@gmail.com – Yes! There are places available. We will put on extra courses to satisfy demand. Happy Christmas one and all!
Creativity Through Connection for Autism Spectrum
We at Act The Maggot have no hesitation in recommending Carol Walsh and spreading the word ab
out her much needed creative support skills for families learning to cope with autism spectrum. She works one on one with children. You are not alone. They are really talented intuitive people like Carol who can help unlock the key to self expression and confidence. To read more and get in contact with Carol take a look at her website, Creativity Through Connection. Here is the information you may need if you would like your child to work with Carol.
ONE TO ONE SESSIONS
6 week one to one drama and art course for children in their own home.
These one to one sessions are designed to encourage creative expression; build confidence; facilitate positive interaction and connection; develop creative and practical skills; help children discover more about themselves & the world around them and bring a sense of joy, fun and well being. They offer a space for the child to be acknowledged and celebrated for who they are.
The sessions are suitable for children with autism and other special needs. They are also for any child, without additional needs, who might benefit from one to one attention perhaps to boost confidence or simply as a preference or alternative to group activities. They are aimed at children from 6 -10 years old approx.
Combining drama and art techniques and approaches, the sessions are designed to be playful, fun and interactive.
Topics covered include:
- Improvisation and play.
- Movement.
- Multi-sensory exploration.
- Basic visual art activities e.g. simple puppet & prop making, drawing and craft activities.
- Fun character development.
- Storytelling.
Sessions are specially tailored to each child’s ability and take into consideration their particular interests and predisposition. They aim to offer a supportive, structured and calm environment for every child to express their unique creativity.
Practical Info:
Duration: Each session is 45 mins long. I am currently offering 6 initial sessions once weekly*.
How does it work: Sessions take place in your home. You don’t need lots of room just an uninterrupted space to work e.g. sitting room rug/ dining room or kitchen table/ small table is fine. All materials will be provided.
Cost: Special offer for 6 week course commencing Jan/Feb 2018. €35 per session. Total cost = €210 for six weeks.
Where: South Dublin and some outskirts.
Contact: Carol Walsh
Email: carolwalshcreativity@gmail.com
Phone: 086 3553026
Draw your way into the New Year!
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- Life drawing #pencil
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- Life drawing #charcoal
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- More portraits #pencil
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- Imaginary plants!
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- Imaginary characters
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- Drawing from the imagination
Would you like to begin your new year in a fun, creative way? Have you ever wanted to get into drawing? Maybe you used to draw a lot and now everything is all done on computers and you feel removed? Want to get back to basics with pencil and paper? Do you want to develop a relaxing hobby? Do you need to develop storyboarding skills? Join our artist teacher and learn the rudiments of drawing in a chilled out group on Tuesday nights in Dublin city centre. This group will focus on line drawing, perspective, shading, still life and in true act the maggot vein will also have lots of fun drawing from the imagination. Click here if you want to read about our next beginners drawing course.
Five Good Reasons to take a drawing class.
1. Making art may reduce stress and anxiety.
2. Creating visual art improves connections in the brain.
3. Art making can help us get over sadness.
4. Mindless sketching can help focus.
5. Turning our problems into narratives can help us work through them.
If you want to read the full article on this subject click here
Act The Maggot to begin a new chapter!
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Act The Maggot is thrilled to be starting a new chapter in our ever developing story! That’s right, we have found a brand new home at Chapterhouse on Middle Abbey Street, right in the heart of Dublin city centre. We look forward to opening the doors of No. 73 for our signature beginner courses in Acting, Creative Writing and Drawing all kicking off the last week of January 2018. We also plan to offer some new courses and one off workshops throughout the year. We will launch a 12-week course called The Artist’s Way and a 6-week course in Public Speaking. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and feel free to contact is at anytime with your queries. Until then, have a great festive season and a very happy new year.
‘Tis the season! What’s new with those maggots?
CHRIMPROV: It’s all go here at Act The Maggot. The Christmas Party this year has been dubbed the ChrIMPROV!! We will host a free Improv session on Dec 7th followed by a few seasonal drinks. This is open to maggots from over the years. Come back! Say hi! Whip out your wackiest character and come have the craic with your old classmates – or meet some new maggots. There is no doubt you have all got something in common! Maggotology? Maggotiness? Maggotanaeity? Maggotificence? Whatever. Join us.
OTHER NEWS: Our current beginners’ acting class is in full swing. I hear this week they were massaging their vocal chords and rolling all over the floor in their Temple bar studio. The things you do of Thursday, wha! SHOWCASE: Elsewhere in city centre, our Level 3 maggots are up to ninety putting the finishing touches to their scenes. They have all been working really hard. Fourteen actors will star in seven different scenes in the Act The Maggot showcase on November 30th. Break a leg guys! That is sure to be a highly entertaining evening. And no doubt a few drinks will be had after to celebrate. CASTING INFO: There is an interesting Q&A session happening over in Smithfield on Monday night, Nov 27th with top dog casting director, Priscilla John. It’s free, so if you want to know more about the business from her point of view, get thee to eventbrite and sign up for it here. NEW COURSES: Booking has already begun on our 2018 courses, so get cracking if you want to try your hand at beginners acting, creative writing or drawing. New Year, New You? Go for it guys. You won’t regret it. We are delivering another of our regular introduction to Mindfulness workshops in Rathmines this weekend and Act The Maggot is thrilled to announce it’s new venture with Elavon Financial Services – bringing Mindfulness to the corporate sector to their offices in Cherrywood, Dublin and Arklow. That’s all for now folks! Looking forward to a calm December!!!
Drawing is so much fun!
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All sorts of wonderful drawing came out of our recent Beginner’s Drawing class in Rathmines. It’s so much fun learning to make art using just pencils, charcoal and the odd coloured pencil or marker! Such a relaxing way to spend a … Continue reading
See latest testimonials for Beginner Acting classes
“From start to finish, this course was absolutely fantastic. It totally pushed me outside of my comfort zone and had me doing things I never envisaged myself doing. It really opened my mind to new experiences, the course content and the course leader were fab. Would recommend to anyone!”
“It was fantastic, really well spread out and the increase in difficulty each week was great as it really took me out of my comfort zone.”
“I was very satisfied with the level 1 acting course. It had what I was hoping for – taking me outside of my comfort zone, meeting fun people and having the craic.”
“Really fun, energetic and challenging. Very encouraging and supportive environment. I would highly recommend it.”
“Enjoyed the experience, meeting lovely people in a playful environment.”
“I would recommend the course to anyone who wants to challenge themselves in a fun safe environment.”
Participant feedback from Sept 2017 course. Thanks guys!
If you’d like to know more about the next class starting at the end of January 2018 take a look at this page which will give you all the details. Contact us if you have any questions. actthemaggot@gmail.com
Last Beginners Acting class of now 2017 SOLD OUT!
There are lots of people in Dublin who want to act the maggot!! Many sign up for different reasons.To learn how to act, how to improvise, have fun, meet new people, develop confidence or to just get off that couch! Thanks for all your queries and especially to all our previous maggots who support us by great word of mouth. Thanks to all of you, the Nov 2 to Dec 7 class is now completely sold out. Sorry to disappoint. Drop us a line at actthemaggot@gmail.com to book your place on our next six-week Beginners’ Acting class which will kick off on January 25, 2018. We look forward to AkinDaMagga with ya in the New Year!