Filmed this year following a successful run of in-person shows at The Ark, The Making of Mollie by Anna Carey is available to stream on-demand into your classroom, home, community centre, and more this Culture Night – no matter where you live – as part of our Live From The Ark programme.
This Summer, for participating Broadband Connection Points, The Ark is streaming TWO of our critically acclaimed shows created especially for children.
In this lively music and spoken word workshops, hip-hop musician Dafe Orugbo will provide 4th to 6th class children with the tools to write original music about the creatures they love in fun and inventive ways.
After a visit to The Beautiful Beasts Exhibition viewing the mighty creatures, travel to a sensory jungle with dance artist Mónica Muñoz in this playful dance and movement workshop for younger class groups.
Students in Junior Infants to 6th class will dream and create entirely new animals in this fun visual art workshop with artist Róisín White.
After a visit to The Beautiful Beasts exhibition, viewing the mighty creatures and using nature as an inspiration, you will create characters and stories, learn about animals and the environment, and connect with the world around you.
Inspired by The Ark's collection of loveable animal sculptures, The Beautiful Beasts, we have created a series of free video workshops and accompanying activity sheets for you and your class to enjoy in the classroom.
The Ark and Dublin Dance Festival present a joyful and captivating cosmic adventure for children by Roser López Espinosa.
Bring 1912 Dublin straight to your classroom as you stream The Making of Mollie for FREE this term! The Ark presents a bold new adaption for children aged 8+ by author Anna Carey of her first historical novel.
Following a visit to The Ark's gallery space to see displays and materials inspired by the novel The Adventures of Pinocchio, this visual arts workshop with Jole Bortoli invites your class to try their hand at their own illustrations inspired by the classic story of the puppet who longed to be a real boy.
