Children's and Youth Events at Draiocht
There's art, poetry plays and more at Draiocht between now and the end of the year - don't miss out!
They've been off the listings and indulging in a little cosmetic reconstruction for the last few months! Now Draiocht Arts Centre is back and looking better than every - with a jam-packed program of shows,
special events and more
AND DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THEIR FANTASTIC LINE-UP OF STAND-UP, MUSIC, THEATRE and VISUAL ARTS
Family and Kids Events
Family Day: Love is in the air
Saturday 14th February 2009
Draíocht Galleries, 12-3pm
Our artists are standing by to help you draw and colour all of your favourite things … maybe it’s your mammy or daddy ... or your pet ... or where you live. You tell us and we’ll help you to draw it.
Family Day: Collage
Saturday 21st March 2009
Draíocht Galleries 12-3pm
Using Ross McDonnell’s exhibition as a starting point, our artists will help you create all kinds of collages, using colour to create pictures.
Family Day Notes:
No booking or fee necessary / Please wear old clothes/ These activities have been designed for children from 5-10 years, though younger and older siblings will be welcome to try their hand too / All children must be accompanied by an adult ... and all adults must be accompanied by a child.
Coolmine Panto Group
Family and Kids Events
Family Day: Love is in the air
Saturday 14th February 2009
Draíocht Galleries, 12-3pm
Our artists are standing by to help you draw and colour all of your favourite things … maybe it’s your mammy or daddy ... or your pet ... or where you live. You tell us and we’ll help you to draw it.
Family Day: Collage
Saturday 21st March 2009
Draíocht Galleries 12-3pm
Using Ross McDonnell’s exhibition as a starting point, our artists will help you create all kinds of collages, using colour to create pictures.
Family Day Notes:
No booking or fee necessary / Please wear old clothes/ These activities have been designed for children from 5-10 years, though younger and older siblings will be welcome to try their hand too / All children must be accompanied by an adult ... and all adults must be accompanied by a child.
Coolmine Panto Group
Dick Whittington & his Cat
Date: 3rd - 10th January
Time: 14.00 (3rd&4th/10th&11th only) / 19.30
Tickets: €20 / €15
Promising lavish sets and costumes, lively music and fun for all the family join Coolmine Panto for their production of the classic Pantomime 'Dick Whittington and his Cat'. This is the story of young Dick and his cat Tommy as they arrive in London town to improve their fortune!
Date: 3rd - 10th January
Time: 14.00 (3rd&4th/10th&11th only) / 19.30
Tickets: €20 / €15
Promising lavish sets and costumes, lively music and fun for all the family join Coolmine Panto for their production of the classic Pantomime 'Dick Whittington and his Cat'. This is the story of young Dick and his cat Tommy as they arrive in London town to improve their fortune!
Primary School Workshops
A facilitated visit to Ross McDonnell’s exhibition, ‘the new brilliant’ and accompanying workshop looking at colour through painting.
Primary School Workshops:
Age Range : 1st – 3rd class
Dates: Mon 2nd – Thurs 5th March
Times: 10.15am-11.45am or 12.30pm-2pm
Workshop notes: Limited to 1 class per school but other classes are welcome to be part of a waiting list. Cost of each class €45. Please get in touch with Draíocht if cost is an issue for your school. Booking is essential through Draíocht’s Box Office on tel: 01-8852622.
DraíochtThe Blanchardstown Centre
Dublin 15
Box Office: 
01 885 2622
01 885 2622Fax: 01 824 3434
Email: marketing@draiocht.ie
Bookings: 01 885 2622
01 885 2622Temporary Box Office now open in Draiocht's Foyer (Monday-Friday 10am-6pm). Renovations will be complete shortly and Draiocht will re-open fully on Monday 29 September, 10am.
