Fable Art Workshop

WORKSHOPS

CELEBRATE OUR HEROES THROUGH ART WITH ARTIST “KIKI NA ART”

Age 6+

November 3rd

2.30pm-3pm

The James Joyce Centre, North Great George's Street.

What are legends without heroes? Those characters that have gone before us but are eternal.

Heroes are made through their deeds but live on through the tales we tell.

Join us on Sundaythe 3rd November at 2.30pm in the James Joyce Centre with acclaimed Dublin based artist Kiki Na Art as she hosts a Legendary Workshop for children.

As her own handcrafted jewellery and artwork has demonstrated Kiki is all about being proud of our heroes, so who better than to invite children to tell stories and use their imagination to create their own artworks based upon inspirational people in their lives.

Be they the characters of old in Irish Folklore or family members and friends which have changed the world for the better- heroes, young and old, past and present will be celebrated in a kaleidoscope of colour of the page.

All art materials will be supplied.

Suitable for ages 6 + One ticket includes entry for one child and one adult.

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WHAT'S YOUR TALL TALE WITH STORYTELLER “ALAN NOLAN ”

Age 8+

1pm – 2pm

The James Joyce Centre, North Great George's Street.

Do you have a story you want to bring to life?

This workshop aims to re-connect children with their storytelling roots inspire the next generation of seanchaí by teaching them about the Irish tradition of storytelling and working to bring tall tales to life with little legends.

Children's Author Alan Nolan takes children on a magical journey through the art of storytelling using imagery and words as ancient mythology is given a contemporary new twist.

ALAN NOLAN was awarded the 2024 Children’s Books Ireland Annual Award for his outstanding contribution to children’s books. Alan grew up in Windy Arbour, Dublin and now lives in Bray, Co. Wicklow with his wife and three children. Alan is the author of the Molly Malone and Bram Stoker series. He is also the author and illustrator of Fintan’s Fifteen, Conor’s Caveman and the Sam Hannigan series, and is the illustrator of Animal Crackers: Fantastic Facts About Your Favourite Animals, written by Sarah Webb. Alan runs illustration and writing workshops for children, and you may see him lugging his drawing board and pencils around your school or local library.

Suitable for ages 8 + One ticket includes entry for one child and one adult.

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