DRAÍOCHT AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Suitable for 4th to 6th Class

Derek Landy, author of the book of the decade, ‘Skulduggery Pleasant’ will be taking to our stage again this autumn. While here Derek will talk about the wise cracking, sharp talking, well dressed detective and his supernaturally thrilling exploits. Just like his 5^th book ‘Mortal Coil’ this meeting promises to contain 40% humor, 50% action and 100% thrills.

This event is free but booking is essential through Draíocht’s Box Office on 01-8852622. The Author will be available to sign books after the event.

Transition year students from Hartstown Community School will explore the world of professional theatre with us once again this Autumn by attending key productions to develop their critical eye, meeting professional theatre people, learning about costume and set design, budgets, lights, rehearsing scenes and learning lines, before getting the opportunity to take to the stage themselves.

Using our exhibition of colourful Abbey Theatre Posters as a starting point, our artists will help you create a graphic master piece to adorn your bedroom wall.

Family Day Notes: No booking necessary - just drop in at any stage / Please wear old clothes / These activities are 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 … all adults must be accompanied by a child / Please be aware that Draíocht’s Family Days are not designed for groups.

DRAÍOCHT AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Suitable for 2^nd to 4^th Class

Steve Cole is one of the UK’s most prolific children’s writers. This year alone he will publish over 25 titles including a picture book, a teen action thriller, several new titles in his best-selling ‘Astrosaurs’ series, a couple of ‘Cows in Action’ books and launch his brand new series ‘Slime Squad’ - phew! A slightly crazy, highly frantic, non-stop hour of book-themed fun is in store when Steve visits Draíocht this October as part of the Children’s Book Festival 2010.

This event is free but booking is essential through Draíocht’s Box Office on 01-8852622. The Author will be available to sign books after the event.

For 13-16 year olds

Garvan Gallagher invites you to take part in a workshop that explores photography by making your own pinhole camera, learning how an image is formed and developing your own pinhole image in Draíocht’s Darkroom.

Place are limited so early booking is advised on tel: 01-8852622

For 4-6 year olds

With dreaded clay fangs, bright button eyes and wild wool for hair these puppet monsters are sure to give a fright! Join us for some petrifying puppet making over the midterm.

Place are limited so early booking is advised on tel: 01-8852622

For 7-9 year olds

Book in for some frightful fun with Artist Michelle Hall and create your own spooky models and frightening sets from modeling clay and learn to animate them in your very own bloodcurdling film!

Place are limited so early booking is advised on tel: 01-8852622

November & December 2010

This project gives 3^rd and 4th primary class students the opportunity to explore and respond to two of Draíocht’s exhibitions.
Through facilitated visits to Home, a collection of new print works in association with The Graphic Studio Dublin and Playboys, Paycocks and Playbills an exhibition of poster designs from The Abbey Theatre, followed by a series of hands on workshops, students will learn about the history and practical elements of print and poster design and produce work of their own.

If you would like your class to participate please contact Sarah Beirne on 01-8098029 or sarah@draiocht.ie by Friday 15 October (limited to 3 classes).

During this innovative and interactive event Director Liam Halligan, a team of actors and a box of costume pieces and props will replicate a rehearsal room for Shakespeare's plays. Secondary school students will be introduced to language structure, character interpretation and scene work, to circumstances and motivations, as well as the challenges of the text for present day actors. Students will then be invited to ask questions and make suggestions. The actors will take these questions and suggestions on board and replay the scene accordingly, to sometimes powerful and sometimes comic effect.

This Winter Draíocht will begin a consultation process with people in Dublin 15 with an interest in the establishment of a Youth Theatre in the area. If you are a young person interested in theatre, a youth/community worker, a teacher, parent or facilitator, or someone interested in volunteering your time, knowledge or expertise to theatre for young people we would like to hear from you.
Please contact Sarah Beirne on 01 8098029 or sarah@draiocht.ie.

Age range: 1^st to 2^nd Class
During these workshops students will look at and explore the exhibition Home with a facilitated visit with our print makers before responding to what they have seen by experimenting themselves with some print making techniques.

Workshop Notes: Limited to 1 class per school but other classes are welcome to be part of a waiting list. Cost per class €45.00; please get in touch with Sarah Beirne -01-8098029 if cost is an issue for your school. Booking is essential through Draíocht’s Box Office on 01-8852622.

We’ll have scissors, glitter and cardboard, come and learn how to make Christmas decorations including snowflakes and bunting to hang on your Christmas tree and maybe you’ll leave some for our tree too!

Family Day Notes: No booking necessary - just drop in at any stage / Please wear old clothes / These activities are 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 … all adults must be accompanied by a child / Please be aware that Draíocht’s Family Days are not designed for groups.