Mature students and those finishing secondary school who need to prepare a college portfolio submission may be interested in a four-day residential course to be run at the Busherstown Creative Centre, Moneygall, Co Offaly, in July. This is an intensive, hands-on course and the emphasis will be on developing personal creativity using skill-based tasks. Individual advice will also be given concerning submissions to different colleges. The course will be taught by Mo McDevitt, who is an art teacher and former lecturer at the National College of Art and Design. The cost of the course is £295 including accommodation and materials. Numbers are restricted, so if you are interested contact Prue Rudd for more details at telephone (0505) 45206 or fax (0505) 45451.