CRUINNIÚ na nÓg – the day of free creativity for children and young people takes place this Saturday, June 15, and there’s a host of free events in Tralee.
While some of the events are booked out, there’s still a few you can head to if you book the free places on time. ‘Around the Musical in 80 minutes’ takes place in the Tralee Educate Together school at Collis Sandes at 10am, 1pm or 4pm.
This event is an interactive Musical Theatre experience for children giving them chance to immerse themselves into the world of Musical Theatre performance.
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Children will work with a choreographer, voice and drama coach along with a director to work on a new musical over 80 minutes which will be presented to the public for eight minutes with the entire workshop lasting two hours. Click here to book.
Staying at Collis Wood, there’s an Art and Meditation Workshop. This workshop will guide children on how to develop their art skills through drawing and painting roses.
It will also provide them with techniques to boost their self confidence through meditation and wellbeing activities.
All materials will be provided and children will be in a covered over area in the woods for an outdoor art studio. Children will be split into two groups for the activities. Booking via text to Tricia 085 1144700.
Cyanotype and Monotype Print Workshops also take place at Collis Sandes House at various times during the morning and afternoon.
Join ‘Me and The Moon’ to explore the possibilities of cyanotype and monotype printing techniques. Children will have lots of fun experimenting with their own ideas before being guided through the printing process and learning lots of new skills along the way.
Best suited for children aged 5-12 years. Pre-booking is required via meandthemoon.ie
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Ceol le hAoife – Tin Whistle & traditional Irish singing, will take place at the Na Gaeil GAA Clubhouse.
Immerse your child in an hour of Irish culture focusing on tin whistle skills and improvement, with traditional Irish singing. Children must have prior experience playing tin whistle, not suitable for beginners. Please book by emailing Aoife at mrsodonoghuemusic@yahoo.com
Circus Explored with ISACS at Tralee Library invites children and teenagers to experience the thrill of juggling, master the art of hula hooping, or experience the excitement of plate spinning.
No experience necessary, tutors will be on hand to help you along. Ages 5—8 and 9–12 can attend between 2.15pm and 3.15pm while teenager between 13—15 and 16—18 can attend between 3.30pm and 4.30pm. Contact the Library to book email tralee@kerrylibrary.ie phone (066) 7121200
Jam/Subh Milis takes place at the Tralee International Resource Centre where children will learn about the importance of using local and seasonal ingredients and also have the satisfaction of making their own delicious jam.
The workshop, taking place from 12noon to 2pm, also includes printing labels and block printing on fabric. It’s suitable for 13 to 18 year olds and can be booked by emailing Magda at education@tirc.ie
Marble Run STEAM Workshop takes place at Siamsa Tíre. Create a run and try to get your marble to go as far as you can.
Use all types of materials, think creatively and test how far your marble runs. Bring your own materials or use what they have – hot glue; blutak; tape; staples and more to hold the track together. This is an all day (11am to 5pm) workshop open to all ages with no booking required.
Staying at Siamsa Tíre, young people aged 13 to 18 can enjoy Youth Dance Workshops from 2pm to 5pm. Explore contemporary dance techniques including floor work, partnering skills, improvisation, choreography.
Led by Dancer Eilise Sullivan, there is no prior dance experience required for this workshop, just a curiosity to try something new. Please bring water and wear comfortable clothes. Booking essential through Siamsa Tíre .
Mini Music Movers takes place at the KDYS on Denny Street. Sing, dance and make music with Sorcha in a fun and relaxed environment.
Children will find out lots of cool things about music, learn some great songs and also do some excellent dance moves!
Workshop 1: 12:15 – 13:00 (4 to 5 Year Olds) Workshop 2; 13:00 – 13:45 6 & 7 year olds. No prior experience needed – children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
Finally, Kerry County Museum is hosting A Sock Puppet Workshop and A Rod Puppet Workshop, from 12.30pm to 1.30pm will see participants make their very own sock puppet and learn the basic principles of puppetry performance from puppeteer and puppet maker, Alex Hindmarsh.
Colourful socks, googly eyes and tons of decorations. You’ll be talking to your hand in no time. Booking through the museum email: education@kerrymuseum.ie
For the full list of events going on in Kerry, go to the Cruinniú na nÓg website by clicking here.
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