Schools Workshop: Magical Mystical Monster 10 - 12 Jun 2026
Join award-winning illustrator Ashwin Chacko for an engaging, interactive workshop where you will create your own Magical Mystical Monster.
Drawing inspiration from the world of the My Father’s Dragon exhibition and the curious, quirky creatures of Wild Island, Ashwin will lead a fun-filled creative adventure!
Together, you will dream up ideas, and let your imaginations run wild as you invent a magical, mystical monster like no other. Will it have wings, scales, or glowing eyes?

About Ashwin
Ashwin Chacko is a positively playful award winning, author-Illustrator and motivational speaker. His work combines humour, heart and expressive characters, Known for bold, playful artwork and character-driven storytelling, his stories celebrate kindness, curiosity and the small moments that bring joy, encouraging communities together.
Book include: Everybody Feels Fear, A Little Book About Justice, What Wondrous Shapes We Are, Wild City (Irish Book Award shortlist 23) & I Am The Wind (Winner Irish Book Awards 23), You Can Do Anything (Shortlist Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Award), Let’s Play Rugby, Let’s Play Football and The Good Neighbourhood.
