‘Art is for everyone’, says owner of new studio at Crookedwood
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Caithriona Devine with one of her pieces.Image 2 of 13
Millie Walsh cut the ribbon at the new art studio.Image 3 of 13
Margaret Tighe, Rachel Wyms, Eilis Orme and Rita Monaghan at the opening night.Image 4 of 13
Paddy Corcoran from Westmeath Community Development with Paul Westwater and Mary O’Farrell.Image 5 of 13
RIGHT: Ériu and Rían Devine from Crookedwood.Image 6 of 13
Anita and Sheila McGrath.Image 7 of 13
Anna McKeon and Rosaria Rabbitte at the official opening night.Image 8 of 13
Katie Savage, Niall Brennan and Shauna Savage from Multyfarnham.Image 9 of 13
Mary Brennan from Ballinafid, Sarah Orme from Delvin and Mary Savage from Multyfarnham.Image 10 of 13
Cllr Emily Wallace and Sylvia McCarthy at the official opening of Devine Art Studios.Image 11 of 13
Deputy Robert Troy and Ollie Devine.Image 12 of 13
Bartle Garry and Joe Savage with James Bourke from the Mullingar Chamber.Image 13 of 13
Majella Boyhan (Westmeath Community Development) and Andrea Corroon (Westmeath Community Development LEADER programme).‘Mr Mullingar’ – Millie Walsh – had the honour of opening Westmeath newest art space, Devine Art Studio in Crookedwood.
A large group joined owners Caithriona and Ollie Devine for the opening of the studio on Saturday week last, September 21. A unique space, the facility consists of three large studio rooms, a kitchen, and disability toilet. A large selection of original paintings adorn the walls.
In his speech before he cut the ribbon, Millie entertained the guests with his witty comments. A fan of Caithriona’s artwork, the recently retired businessman spoke about how he used to sell her cards in his shop at the Dublin Bridge in Mullingar. Other speakers at the event included Andrea Corroon from Westmeath Community Development, Deputy Robert Troy and Cllr Emily Wallace.
Addressing the large crowd of well wishers, Caithriona thanked them for coming and “making the evening a memorable one”. She also outlined the array of workshops, camps and classes that the studios provides, such as painting, mosaics, floral arrangement, chocolate making and creative writing.
She emphasised that “art is for everyone and no experience is needed”.
“Trained tutors will ensure that your day will be an unforgettable one, you will bring home your very own masterpiece,” she said.
The Devine Art Studio also specialises in corporate team building days, private parties and social club events. Artisan lunch, dessert, nibbles and refreshments are included in the workshops. In spring the team will also run wellbeing retreats of yoga, Tai chi and mindfulness.