Opportunity for Schools: Creative February
Marino College Creative February artwork. Image courtesy of the Arts Council
The Arts Council Creative Schools: Creative February
Dates: 1 – 28 February
The Arts Council invites schools to save the date for Creative February / Fuadar Feabhra, a national celebration of creativity, as part of Creative Schools, which returns in February 2026.
Creative February is open to every school and educational setting in the country. School communities are invited to make their mark and for every student to connect to their own creativity.
The theme of the upcoming celebration is Connect with Nature / Nasc le Nadúr.
You will find lots of resources and ideas on this page to help you to celebrate Creative February.
The Arts Council would love to hear how you celebrate Creative February! Share your activities, moments, and highlights with them by using #CreativeFebruary or email creativeschools@artscouncil.ie.
Online Workshops for Primary Schools
There is a full and varied programme of online webinars for classes running throughout the month.
Some highlights include:
- Rooted in Creativity: Drawing With Nature | Tuesday 3 February, 10 – 11am |1st class to 6th class
- Mandalas in Nature | Tuesday 10 February, 10 – 11am | all ages
- Drawing From Nature: Hedgerows and Habitat | Tuesday 24 February, 10 – 11am | 2nd class to 6th class
See full workshop programme and book your place here.
Download the Creative Arts Team (CAT) Guide and start planning your Creative February!
Artist Juliette Saumande has collaborated with students from Clogher Road Community College to create a brand-new guide designed especially for teachers and students who want to celebrate Creative February together. Download the CAT Guide here.
Students have helped trial and test a wide range of creative activities, resulting in a practical and inspiring collection of:
- Classroom-ready creative ideas
- Student-friendly templates
- Tips and tricks to spark imagination
Creative February Podcast
This Creative February, post-primary students are invited to create a 4–5 minute podcast exploring anything creative that inspires them — from art and music to storytelling, ideas, or creative life at school.
To support you, artist Helen Flanagan has created a step-by-step video and PDF guide that walks students and teachers through the podcast-making process, from planning ideas to recording and sharing. Find out more here