Visual Arts CPD for Teachers at the Ark

Visual Arts CPD for Teachers at the Ark, Dublin
Date: 21 March 2026

The Ark in Dublin has announced details of Visual Arts CPD for Teachers this March. Join exhibition curator and artist Jole Bortoli for a fun and engaging workshop inspired by The Ark’s newest exhibition – Under The Big Oak!

Under The Big Oak is a visual art/illustration programme designed for children aged 8 to 12. Children worked with artist Jole Bortoli to create a body of work aimed at illustrating the Under The Big Oak story. The artwork produced during this programme has transformed The Ark’s gallery for its newest, child-led exhibition.

Now, teachers are invited to join in the fun! During this CPD workshop, teachers will have a preview tour of the exhibition and join Jole on a special journey through the most loved illustrated children’s stories. Learning a variety of illustration styles and testing out some illustration mediums, teachers will walk away with ideas to replicate illustration in the classroom.

In this CPD workshop for teachers, you will;

• Learn about illustration, exploring different styles and mediums
• Experiment with their own illustrations, creating stories inspired by the Under The Big Oak exhibition
• Create new ideas for lesson plans to bring back to the classroom
• Discover ways to engage with The Ark’s spring exhibition, Under The Big Oak, and continue the experience of visiting the gallery in the classroom!

Date and time: Saturday 21 March, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Tickets: €20/€18 (for ArkEd Members)

Find out more and book tickets here