February 2019
WORKSHOP: Patchwork Magic – workshop with Aideen Cross
This workshop will give children an opportunity to work with fabrics (new & recycled) to make bunting that’s creative, colourful and fun. Designer Aideen Cross, based in Rathangan, is renowned for her dress design and also her creative sewing classes for young people. In this workshop, Aideen will encourage children to explore the lifeskill of sewing (hand and machine) and use their imagination to create fabulous festive bunting. This Patchwork Magic sewing workshop is connected to the quilt exhibition running…
Find out more »WORKSHOP: Artzone Mid-Term Camp
An Artzone camp is a great way for your child to spend their school break-working on cool art projects, developing their core artistic skills, exercising their creative side in a fun, dynamic environment..with plenty of time for fun and games. Artzone camps are planned and delivered by qualified and experienced art teachers. Monday 18th - Friday 22nd February 10am-2pm. Ages 5-7/8-12 Please bring a packed lunch.
Find out more »WORKSHOP: Teens Writing Camp with Oisín McGann
This course is suitable for teenagers aged 14-17 and will provide an introduction to the basics of storytelling. Led by writer Oisín McGann, this workshop will explore how to develop characters, create settings and structure plots, how to pace your story, create suspense and work with different themes. There will be short exercises, with a view to writing a full story towards the end. This course is suitable for any young people who have an enthusiasm for writing, even those…
Find out more »March 2019
WORKSHOP: The Science of Seeing- Science-art workshops with Future Makers Collective
Join the Future Makers Collective for a STEAM science – art workshop exploring perception. We will experiment with optical sciences and explore vision as we craft an environment and tools to help us look at the world from the perspectives of your favourite animals. This workshop will run on the 9th March 2019 for two groups: 10:30-12:00 (7-9 year olds) 1:00-3:00 (10-13 year olds)
Find out more »WORKSHOP: Dabbledoo Music Workshop
DabbledooMusic (Shane McKenna and Killian Redmond) make music more accessible, engaging and fun for all the family, regardless of previous experience or ability. In this workshop you will be provided with instruments and play along to Igor The Octopus (the world's greatest drummer!), learn melody with Jazz Cat and even play an Irish Polka. DabbledooMusic use a system of animated, colour-coded notation that anyone can understand to get everybody making music together in no time! 10:30am (4-7 years) 12pm (8-12…
Find out more »WORKSHOP: Dabbledoo Music Workshop
DabbledooMusic (Shane McKenna and Killian Redmond) make music more accessible, engaging and fun for all the family, regardless of previous experience or ability. In this workshop you will be provided with instruments and play along to Igor The Octopus (the world's greatest drummer!), learn melody with Jazz Cat and even play an Irish Polka. DabbledooMusic use a system of animated, colour-coded notation that anyone can understand to get everybody making music together in no time! 10:30am (4-7 years) 12pm (8-12…
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