WORKSHOPS
From creating your own monster to shadow puppetry,
join us in EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum on October 22nd.
October 22nd
Immerse yourself in an authentic Halloween experience this October with a range of workshops, celebrating Samhain and its traditions.
10:00-11:00 Create Your Own Monster workshop with artist KIKI
11:00-12:00 Pimpin’ Pumpkins and Transforming Turnips Workshop
11:00-12:00 The Story of Samhain Shadow Puppet Show and Workshop SOLD OUT
12:00-13:00 Animal Spirits Mask Making Workshop
13:00-14:00 The Story of Samhain Shadow Puppet Show and Workshop SOLD OUT
14:00-15:00 Illustrate an Irish Vampire Story Workshop
MAKE YOUR OWN MONSTER WITH ARTISTS “KIKI NA ART”
Age 5+
10am – 11am
Have you ever wanted your very own monster?
Well in this workshop specially curated by Dublin based artists “KIKI NA ART” you are in for a treat as all manner of monster come alive, sprung from your child’s imagination onto the page in a kaleidoscope of magical colours. Using paints, paper, feathers and even slime- watch as creatures great and small come alive this Samhain at EPIC.
Materials will be supplied and all the monsters get to go home to their new families once they have been created.
Suitable for ages 5 plus. One ticket includes entry for one child and one adult.
PIMPIN’ PUMPKINS AND TRANSFORMIN’ TURNIPS WORKSHOP
Age 6-12
11am – 12pm
Join EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum to explore how today’s tradition of carving pumpkins evolved through emigration. Swap stories with the ancient Celtic Druids as they harvest their turnips to collect the New Year’s light, and discover the story of Jack O’Lantern, the Irish spirit who made pumpkins popular in the USA.
Then, create your very own pumpkin and turnip paper craft garland to take home and display in your windows to ward of the spirits on Halloween night!
Suitable for ages 6 – 12, all materials provided. One ticket includes entry for one child and one adult.
SOLD OUTTHE STORY OF SAMHAIN SHADOW PUPPET SHOW AND WORKSHOP
Age 5+
11am – 12 noon & 1pm – 2pm
Learn all about the ancient art of shadow puppetry and create your own Samhain tale in this workshop suitable for ages 5+.
Discover how Halloween of old was celebrated in Ireland in this fun and creative workshop. Facilitated by puppeteer Carmel Balfe from Little Gem Puppets, first watch a special shadow puppet show, before creating some spooky puppets of your very own to bring your Samhain story to life before your very eyes.
One ticket includes entry for one child and one adult.
About the facilitator:
Little Gem Puppets want to share the art of puppetry and invite others to enjoy it too! They specialise in family-friendly workshops with elements of participation and co-creation, and have a particular affinity for creating works which activate the curiosity of children of all ages.
ANIMAL SPIRITS MASK MAKING WORKSHOP
Age 4-8
12pm – 12.45pm
Did you know that the practice of dressing up for Halloween harks back to the ancient Celts? Every Samhain, Celtic Druids would dress in animal skins to confuse and ward of the returning spirits when the veil was thin on Halloween. Now’s your chance to reignite this ancient tradition by creating your very own animal spirit mask!
Suitable for ages 4 – 8 years old, in this workshop you will hear the stories of the ancient Druids, create your mask, and join them to cast a very special Samhain spell to make your wishes for the new year come true! All materials provided, although you might want to bring along any materials you want to use to make your mask extra-special or unique like particular colour feathers or jewels!
One ticket includes entry for one child and one adult.
ILLUSTRATE AN IRISH VAMPIRE STORY WORKSHOP
Age 9-13
2pm – 3pm
You may have heard of Dracula, but what do you know about the Abhartach and the Dearg Due?
It’s no coincidence that two Irish men Sheridan Le Fanu and Bram Stoker created two of the very first vampire stories. And now it’s your turn to join their ranks, right around the corner from Bram Stoker’s house!
In this workshop suitable for ages 9 – 13 years old, you’ll meet the ancient Celtic Druids and gather round to hear tales about Irish creatures that stalk the night. Learn the tropes of the genre, and then, using the tales you’ve heard as inspiration, create and illustrate your very own ghoulish blood-sucking story.
All materials provided. One ticket includes entry for one child and up to one adult, although parents do not have to accompany children to this workshop.
Brought to you in association with EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum with thanks to the Arts Council of Ireland.
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