Children and young people are invited to take part in a range of activities and workshops around the region.
Cruinniú na nÓg, a day celebrating creativity in children, will take place nationwide tomorrow.
Children and young people are invited to take part in a range of activities and workshops around the country, which are running free of charge.
Now in its fifth year, the day is an initiative of the 'Creative Ireland Programme' and is supported by the Local Authorities and RTE.
Such a cute video from @Fingalcoco for their Cruinniú na nÓg programme this Saturday 😍
— Creative Ireland (@creativeirl) June 9, 2022
Like all local authorities, Fingal's got a fab range of free creative events for young people and families.
Find out what's on near you: https://t.co/6s5BJz6FFR#CreativeIreland pic.twitter.com/VVrmr7hAQ9
In the midlands, there are many events taking place.
Laois:
11th June 2022
- 10.00AM - 2.00PM: Paint for a Day: Acrylic Painting Workshop
- 10.00AM - 6.00PM: Laois Series: Sense of Place Art Competition & Exhibition
- 10.00AM - 6.00PM: Laois Series: Sense of Place Art Competition & Exhibition
- 12.00PM - 12.45PM: Lúminaria
- 12.00PM - 1.20PM: Virtual Reality & Podcast Tasters at Makerspace ages 8-12
- 1.30PM - 2.50PM: Virtual Reality & Podcast Tasters at Makerspace for ages 13-18
- 1.00PM - 4.30PM: Family Fun Day with Knockmay Community
- 1.00PM - 4.30PM: Dance Ireland Pop Up Dances with Laois Youth Dance Ensemble
Offaly
9th June 2022
- 7.00PM - 8.00PM: Drama Taster Workshops – Banagher Library
- 3.00PM - 4.00PM: Drama Taster Workshop in Ferbane Library
- 3.30PM - 4.30PM: Puffling and Friends – Storytime and Drawing Session with Gerry Daly
10th June 2022
- 2.00PM - 3.00PM: Birds of a Feather – Exhibition Launch
11th June 2022
- 9.00AM-9.10AM: Song and Sound Session with Noel O’Farrell (Pre-recorded)
- 10.00AM - 11.00AM: Comic Workshop – From Script to Page with David Butler
- 10.00AM - 11.00AM: Create a Comic Cover: Art Workshop with Marta Boniakowska
- 10.00AM - 12.00PM: Raven Haven Aviaries at Daingean Library.
- 10.00AM - 1.00PM: Create Your Own Story with Maeve Devoy
- 10.00AM - 1.00PM: Lego Masterclass – Exhibition Launch
- 10.20AM - 3.00PM: Historic Houses Ireland Heritage Habitats – Fun, creative activities at Birr Castle
- 10.30AM - 11.30AM: ‘A Celebration of our Individuality’ Art Workshops with Nasrin Golden in Clara Library
- 11.00AM - 12.00PM: Create Your Own Treasure Chest with Artist Rosemarie Langtry
- 11.00AM - 12.00PM: Create a Comic Cover with Marta Boniakowska – English/Ukrainian workshop
- 11.00AM - 12.00PM: Create a Comic Cover Competition
- 11.30AM - 12.15PM: Song and Sound Session Family event with Noel O’Farrell
- 12.15PM - 12.45PM: Needle Art by St. Francis Boys’ School and Beth Carroll – Exhibition Launch
- 12.15PM - 1.00PM: Launch of Treasured Tales with Eve McDonnell – Kilcormac Library
- 12.15PM - 1.15PM: Launch of the Comic Strip Walk
- 1.30PM - 2.00PM: Celebration of Seir Kieran Cyclist J.J.Kinahan – Exhibition Launch
- 2.00PM - 3.15PM: A Celebration of Our Individuality: Art Workshops with Nasrin Golden
- 3.30PM - 5.00PM: A Celebration of Our Individuality: Art Workshop with Nasrin Golden
- All Day: Go Fly Your Kite with Offaly Libraries
- TBA: Music Generation Concert – Tullamore
- TBA: The Fun of Cross-Stitch! with Sarah Corcoran
- TBA:The Importance of Creativity with Puppet Master Simone Schuemmelfeder
Westmeath:
11th June 2022
- 1.00PM - 3.45PM: Medieval Dance Workshop at Athlone Castle
- 11.00AM - 1.00PM: Collage Workshop in Abbey Road Studios, Athlone
- 1.00PM - 3.00PM: ‘Link me in’ outdoor workshop for children facilitated by Mimi Seery
- 2.00PM - 4.00PM: Collage Workshop in Abbey Road Studios, Athlone
- 11.15AM - 11.45AM: Ukulele workshop in Belvedere House and Gardens with Music Generation
- 11.00AM - 2.45PM: The Jester’s Crown – Athlone Castle
- 11.50AM - 12.20PM: Sensory Music Making Workshop with Frank in Belvedere
- 10.00AM - 1.30PM: Mullingar Library – Monster Doodle & Storytelling
- 10.00AM - 1.00PM: Monster Doodle at Athlone Library
- 10.30AM - 3.00PM: Cruinniú na nÓg with Music Generation Offaly Westmeath
- 10.00AM - 1.00PM: Get Arty at Mullingar Library
A list of all events can be found at https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie/events/
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