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Drop-in Arts & Crafts

Date(s): Saturday 11th - Saturday 25th May 2013

Saturday Drop-In Arts and Crafts is back in 2013! Start your Saturday mornings creatively with a different set of projects each week. €2 for 1 project, €3 for two! Advance booking is not necessary.

AIB Collection on Show

Date(s): Tuesday 14th May - Sunday 11th August 2013

Exhibition of AIB’s Corporate art Collection which now forms part of the National Collection. On loan from the Crawford Gallery, Cork.

UL Self Portrait Collection: Elements

Date(s): Saturday 25th May - Wednesday 31st July 2013

A selection of works from the National Collection of Self Portraits in University of Limerick.

Portrait Drawing Workshop

Date(s): Saturday 25th May 2013 10:30 - 12:30

Fascinated by faces? Interested in drawing people? This 4 week class will deal with issues specific to portrait drawing including basic anatomy, facial expression, and achieving a likeness. Basic drawing fundamentals will also be covered. We'll be drawing from the beautiful painting and sculpture collection of the museum as well as the model. No prior experience necessary, beginners welcome. Basic materials provided Pay as you go per session: €18 Prepaid for all 4 sessions: €50 Tutor: Mark Heng, Limerick Figure Drawing Society. Prior Booking Recommended. Book Online Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. meeting in The Captain's Room 11th, 18th, 25th May and 1st June

Limerick Classical Busking

Date(s): Saturday 25th May 2013 11:00 - 14:00

For Classical Busking Day, enjoy a selection of classical music with your Saturday morning coffee; our buskers will be performing in the courtyard and the café.

Book Club

Date(s): Wednesday 29th May 2013 15:45 - 16:45

Free but booking required. Book on friends@huntmuseum.com .

AIB Collection on Show Guided Tour

Date(s): Friday 31st May 2013 13:00 - 14:00

Guided tour of AIB Collection on Show.

Portrait Drawing Workshop

Date(s): Saturday 01st June 2013 10:30 - 12:30

The Hunt Museum Lecture Series

Date(s): Tuesday 04th June 2013 13:00 - 14:00

Roderic O'Connor and Paul Gauguin: Two Artists in search of the 'Primitive', David McBurnie.

Irish Music at Lunchtime

Date(s): Wednesday 05th June 2013 13:00 - 14:00

Each Wednesday in June The Hunt Museum will showcase Irish music.Featuring students and staff of the Irish World Academy of Music and Comhaltas, Castletroy.

AIB Collection on Show Guided Tour

Date(s): Friday 07th June 2013 13:00 - 14:00

Guided tour of AIB Collection on Show.

Day trip to Glasnevin Museum and Cemetery

Date(s): Wednesday 12th June 2013 00:00 - 00:00

Join the day trip to Glasnevin Museum and Cemetery.

Irish Music at Lunchtime

Date(s): Wednesday 12th June 2013 13:00 - 14:00

Each Wednesday in June The Hunt Museum will showcase Irish music.Featuring students and staff of the Irish World Academy of Music and Comhaltas, Castletroy.

Global Wind Day Kite-Making Workshop

Date(s): Saturday 15th June 2013 13:30 - 14:29

For Global Wind and Kite-Flying Day, participants will make a fun kite and try flying it in the Museum garden. Advance booking required. To book email education@huntmuseum.com or call 061-312833 Book Online

Father's Day Makeshop

Date(s): Sunday 16th June 2013 14:30 - 16:00

DIY workshop for parents and kids with both ancient and modern make! Enjoy learning about the lost wax casting technique and how to make a Viking Fibula! Advance booking required. To book email education@huntmuseum.com or call 061-312833 Book Online

Irish Music at Lunchtime

Date(s): Wednesday 19th June 2013 13:00 - 14:00

Each Wednesday in June The Hunt Museum will showcase Irish music.Featuring students and staff of the Irish World Academy of Music and Comhaltas, Castletroy.

Evie Hone 'Landscape, Wicklow 1947' and others

Date(s): Friday 21st June 2013 13:00 - 14:00

Niamh A. O'Sullivan will give her talk on Evie Hone; an overview of her work with reference to the cartoons in the Hunt's collection as well as 'Landscape, Wicklow 1947', part of the AIB collection on display.

Love Live Music Day Concert

Date(s): Friday 21st June 2013 16:00 - 17:00

Music from the Movies Enjoy your favourite movie scores and soundtracks performed by the Croagh School of Music's Classical Guitar Ensemble.

Stop Motion Animation Workshop

Date(s): Saturday 22nd June 2013 10:00 - 16:00

Participants will create a stop motion animated film and learn the techniques, tricks and ‘magic’ behind film-making. The Hunt is delighted to welcome back local artist and film-maker Amanda Milne to lead participants in the creative exploration of anticipation, wonder and excitement triggered by the magic of animated film! Saturdays 22 & 29 June, 10.00am - 4.00pm €35 per person. Advance booking essential. To book contact education@huntmuseum.com or call 061-312833 Book Online

Irish Music at Lunchtime

Date(s): Wednesday 26th June 2013 13:00 - 14:00

Each Wednesday in June The Hunt Museum will showcase Irish music.Featuring students and staff of the Irish World Academy of Music and Comhaltas, Castletroy.

Book Club

Date(s): Wednesday 26th June 2013 15:45 - 16:45

Free but booking required. Book on friends@huntmuseum.com

AIB Collection on Show Guided Tour

Date(s): Friday 28th June 2013 13:00 - 14:00

Guided tour of AIB Collection on Show.

Stop Motion Animation Workshop

Date(s): Saturday 29th June 2013 10:00 - 16:00

Participants will create a stop motion animated film and learn the techniques, tricks and 'magic' behind film-making. The Hunt is delighted to welcome back local artist and film-maker Amanda Milne to lead participants in the creative exploration of anticipation, wonder and excitement trigerred by the magic of animated film! Saturdays 22 and 29 June, 10.00am - 4.00pm €35 per person. Advance booking essential. To book email education@huntmuseum.com or call 061-312 833. Book Online

Summer Camps

Date(s): Monday 29th July - Friday 23rd August 2013

The award-winning Hunt Museum Camp team will return for more fun-filled Summer Camps! 10.00am-4.00pm each day. Camp 1: 29 July - 2 August; €75 per child Book Online Camp 2: 6 - 9 August; €60 per child Book Online Camp 3: 12 - 16 August; €75 per child Book Online Camp 4: 19 - 23 August; €75 per child Book Online Booking essential.

Henry Moore in the Arts Council Collection

Date(s): Saturday 24th August - Sunday 03rd November 2013

A major exhibition on the small sculpture works and works on paper of the English sculptor and artist Henry Moore, selected by the artist for the Arts Council of England. On loan from the Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, UK.

The Hunt Museum Autumn Study Tour to Florence

Date(s): Tuesday 01st - Saturday 05th October 2013

The study tour includes: Return flights Dublin/ Bologna with scheduled Aer Lingus flights. Depart: Dublin 1 October 2013 at 12.10; Arrive Bologna 15.50 Return: Bologna 5 October 2013 at 16.30; Arrive Dublin 18.10 Coach transfer from / to Bologna and Florence Hotel 4 nights (bed & breakfast) at centrally located Hotel San Giorgio*** near Santa Maria Novella. Daily walking tours of historic art and architecture of 15th & 16th century Florence led by tour leader, and Museum director, Dr Hugh Maguire. Tour price: €750.00. Prices based on per person sharing. Single room supplement applies. To confirm place deposit of €200.00 required immediately: Contact: Marin Callanan at Group Travel International Tel: 01 - 8085200 Email: martin@gti-ireland.com