March 2023
WORKSHOP: Wet Felting a Funky Feline with Tamzen Lundy
In this full day course, participants will learn the basics of wet-felting, the world's oldest form of textile making. This is a fabulous introduction to a very sensory craft, suitable for complete beginners and/or intermediate felt-makers who wish to explore 3D felting around a resist template. Tamzen (former chairperson Felt-makers Ireland and textile professional of 20yrs+ experience) will introduce the group to the basics of wet-felting, then move on to felting around a resist to produce a 3D item, you will…
Find out more »April 2023
WORKSHOP: Easter Art Camp with Marta Golubowska
Join us for an adventure with Arts this Easter! In this camp children will have a chance to experience working with artists and art educators from County Kildare. Under the lead of visual artist Marta Golubowska we will get creative with drawing, designing, clay, paper, painting and more. Each day a guest artist will join us to inspire participants to get creative! Marta will be joined by a different artist on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Monday 3 April - Friday…
Find out more »WORKSHOP: Digi-Creators Camp
Welcome to a world of storytelling using technology! During this 4 day Digi-Creators Camp you will get lots of hands-on experience making your own movies, podcasts and stop motion animations. Create stories, build worlds and tell them in different ways. VIDEO: Lights, camera, action!. Think of an idea, build a story and script a short film. Learn how to film, create & edit footage on mobile devices, add credits & music and how to share & showcase their film. PODCAST:…
Find out more »WORKSHOP: Design Manga Characters with Amy Louise O’ Callaghan
Seen in Pokémon, Studio Ghibli films and much more, Japanese manga and anime is well-known for its particular style, including big, expressive eyes, creative hairstyles and playful character design. In this introductory workshop, participants will be shown how to draw “anime” style, including heads and faces, different expressions and colouring tips. In the end, they will be able to draw themselves as an anime character. Duration: 60 minutes, suitable for 7-9 years
Find out more »WORKSHOP: Manga Comic Book Workshop with Amy Louise O’Callaghan
Comics and manga are a fun and creative way to tell a story, exercising your skills in both drawing and writing. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the world of comics, including character design, idea generation and storytelling, as well as how to use panels, sound effects and other useful tips for telling your story, with the aim to create a simple 1-2-page comic. Duration: 90 mins, suitable for 10-12 years.
Find out more »May 2023
WORKSHOP: Sean-Nós Workshop with Inni-K
Join Eithne Ní Chatháin (Inni-K) for this interactive, fun 1.5 hour workshop in sean-nós and traditional singing, where Eithne will teach two songs - one in Irish and one in English in her characteristic informal, welcoming and informative manner. No previous experience required. Lyrics will be provided. Fáilte roimh gach éinne / Everyone welcome. Note: Ní gá Gaeilge líofa a bheith agat le páirt a ghlacadh, ach suim a bheith agat sa teanga agus in amhrán a fhoghlaim / Fluency in Irish…
Find out more »WORKSHOP: 4-Panel Comic Workshop with Kate Escolin
There are hidden storytellers among us! But many kids have the same dilemma that professional writers face when confronted by a blank sheet of paper- “I don’t know what to write!” Encouraging kids to write is no easy feat. What makes comics a great fit for young storytellers is that they require only a few simple things to get started: a pencil, paper, and a basic understanding of important comic elements. A four panel comic strip is like a fun…
Find out more »WORKSHOP: Zines are Cool! with Kate Escolin
A whizz-bang introduction into zines, the little booklets that could. In this 90 minute workshop you’ll be learning to make your own 8 page folded zine, bringing your own idea to life. Discover the world of zine making. Zine (like magazine) is a handmade publication or mini book that you make yourself with a focus on being low cost to make, produce and can be about almost anything. If you know about it, you can make a zine about it.…
Find out more »July 2023
SUMMER CAMP: Song-Writing Summer Camp with Megan O’Neill
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Chart topping and multi-award winning singer- songwriter Megan O’Neill returns to Riverbank to host a week long musical workshop for young people aged 9-12 years exploring song-writing, lyric writing, collaborating and performance. Each student will write at least one full song in these four days (although some will write more) and there will be the option to design your own artwork and record your song towards the end of the workshop. The week will explore the…
Find out more »SUMMER CAMP: BrickFlicks Stop Motion Animation Workshop
In this special BrickFlicks Stop Motion Animation Camp, learn all the basics of how to animate in stop motion using your favourite LEGO character. Shoot spells, fight superheroes, blast rockets or fall through portals, use your imagination to make your very own movies. With plenty of hands-on learning and simple demonstrations, Createschool will take you on a journey from having a cool idea to making it into an awesome movie. You will learn the different elements of stop motion animation as…
Find out more »WORKSHOP: Creative Writing Summer Camp with Emma-Jane Leeson
Join the author of the popular The Adventures of Johnny Magory series, Emma-Jane Leeson for a Creative Writing Summer Camp for 7-13 year olds. Learn how to write your own book in this 5 day camp. The camp will help students to develop their writing skills and to explore their love of writing in a fun, creative, encouraging environment.
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