Events Archive

Help the animals get ready for fun and play when the sun finally shines in this creative Early Years workshop full of art making and storytelling with Duffy Mooney-Sheppard.

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.

Discover animals who like to move around at different speeds with Joanna Parkes in this fun Early Years drama workshop for little ones aged 2-4 and their grown-ups.

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.

As part of Cruinniú na nÓg at The Ark this year, we are delighted to welcome Bríd Ní Ghruagáin back to deliver tailored touch tours of The Beautiful Beasts designed for children aged 4-12 with additional sensory needs or access requirements.

Celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg at The Ark this year by discovering the ancient craft of felting with artist Gabi McGrath in this workshop designed for children aged 6-12 with additional sensory needs or access requirements.

Students in Junior Infants to 6th class will dream and create entirely new animals in this fun visual art workshop with artist Róisín White.

Free Entry! Visit the weird and wonderful collection of animal sculptures at The Beautiful Beasts exhibition. Amongst the quirky, lovable animals you will find a flying horse, a tortoise with a secret story and a toucan in disguise!

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.