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Oide Creativity
Dates: Junes 2025

Creative Ireland Programme and Oide Creativity have announced a series of professional development workshops for teachers to support engagement with the arts and learning.

Creative Workshops include:

Lights, Camera, Action! – a film production workshop presented in partnership with Young Irish Film Makers (YIFM)
Dates: Wednesday 4th, Thursday 5th and Friday 6th June 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (all three days)
Venue: Laois Education Support Centre, Block Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Book here: Join waiting list

Magic of Musicals – a musical theatre workshop presented in collaboration with Gaiety School of Acting and Charlene Gleeson
Dates: Thursday 5th and Friday 6th June 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (both days)
Venue: Gaiety School of Acting, Essex St., Temple Bar, Dublin 8, D08 T2V0
Book here: Application Form

Creative Moves – dance and gymnastics workshop presented by Oide Creativity and Oide Physical Education in collaboration with acrobat and
circus performer Danae Wollen and dance artist Aoibhinn O’Dea,
Dates: Thursday 12th and Friday 13th June 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (both days)
Venue: Irish Aerial Creation Centre, Gillogue Office Park, Corbally, Co. Clare
Book here: Application Form

Further information on Oide Creativity summer elective workshops 2025 here: www.creativity.oide.ie/

The Ark, Dublin
Dates: July, August 2025

The Ark, Dublin has announced details of Summer CPD Courses for Teachers to take place in July and August 2025.

The Magic of Everyday Materials in the Early Years Classroom
Artist: Dr. Lucy Hill
Dates: Tuesday 1st – Saturday 5th July, 10am-3pm (with breaks)
Note: This is an EPV approved Summer Course

Link for booking and more details: ark.ie/events/view/teachers-cpd-magic-of-everyday-materials-2025

Supported by Dublin West Education Centre

A Visual Arts Approach in the Classroom
Artist:
Jole Bortoli
Dates: Monday 11th – Friday 15th August, 10am-3pm (with breaks)
Note: This is an EPV approved Summer Course

Link for booking and more details: ark.ie/events/view/a-visual-arts-approach-2025

Supported by Dublin West Education Centre

 

TU Dublin Ballymun Music Programme and Dublin West Education Centre
Dates: 7 – 11 July 2025

TU Dublin Ballymun Music Programme and Dublin West Education Centre present Sing Yourself Happy – Teaching Singing in the Classroom from 7 – 11 July 2025.

Enjoy an inspiring week learning creative and accessible ideas for teaching singing in the classroom. This Department of Education approved summer course is suitable for all levels of experience including beginners.

The course aims to upskill teachers in teaching singing in their classrooms and in the wider school community and to promote singing as a practical tool to foster wellbeing.

The focus is on providing you with a variety of methodologies and techniques and an accessible repertoire which will encourage enjoyment and confidence in making music and broaden musical horizons.

Working with an outstanding tutor, your confidence and skills in music will be nurtured and developed through highly participative and inspiring course content. Teachers of all levels of experience will be able to fully engage in this rich and joyful week of professional development.

Led by tutor musician Norah Walsh

Venue: TU Dublin, East Quad, Grangegorman D07 XFF2
Date: Monday July 7th – Friday July 11th
Time: 10.00 am – 2.30 pm
Fee: €80 (plus Eventbrite booking fees)
Booking Link: eventbrite.ie
Closing date for registration is Wednesday 18th June 2025

More information or questions please email: aisling.ogorman@TUDublin.ie

 

Oide Creativity
Various Dates: February – April 2025

Creative Ireland Programme and Oide are delighted to present a series of professional development workshops for teachers to support engagement with the arts and learning.

Workshops include:

STE(A)M Workshop – Sustainable Design and Creativity with The Rediscovery Centre
Dates & times: 11th March, 7pm – 8.15pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Wool and Wonder with artist Gabi McGrath
Dates & times: 8th March, 10.15am – 3.45pm
Location: Portlaoise, Co Laois

Sketch It with artist Jim O’Farrell
Dates & locations:
1 March, 10am – 3.30pm | Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin
22 March, 10am – 3.30pm | Castlebar, Co Mayo
5 April, 10am – 3,30pm | Enniscorthy, Co Wexford

Get your World Turning with woodturner Willie Creighton
Dates & locations:
28 February & 1 March | Roscrea, Co Tipperary
7 & 8 March | Sligo
28 & 29 March | Blarney, Co Cork
4 & 5 April | Naas, Co Kildare

Poetry Perspectives with Poetry Ireland and writers Pat Boran and Kevin McDermott
Dates & times:
11, 25 February & 4, 11 March, 7.30pm – 8.45pm
18, 25 March & 1, 8 April, 7.30pm – 8.45pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Crafting Connections with poet and writer Colm Keegan
Dates & times:
5 April, 10.30am – 4pm
Location: Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI), Dublin

Shaping Ideas in Clay with artist Susan Herlihy
Dates: times:
22 & 29 March, 10am – 3.30pm
Location: Portlaoise, Co Laois

See creativity.oide.ie/ for full list of available workshops and information on how to register.

The Ark, Dublin
Date: 1 March 2025

Join musician Dafe Orugbo for a practical CPD workshop for teachers at the Ark, Dublin where you’ll explore how music can strengthen cultural bonds and help students feel more in control of their learning.

In this hands-on session, teachers and educators will pick up a variety of practical skills to connect with their students through the creation and listening of new music. By using music as a tool for class participation, you’ll learn how to tap into the cultural touchstones that matter most to your students, helping them feel seen and heard. Plus, it gives students the chance to take the lead in the classroom, which can be empowering—especially when they might otherwise feel out of their comfort zone. This approach lets kids engage in an experience that resonates with their interests, while giving teachers a chance to connect with their students in a shared way.

It’s an opportunity to rethink how we use music as a tool for creativity, connection, and agency in the classroom. Suitable for all levels of experience.

In this CPD workshop for teachers, you will;

Dates & Times: 
1 March, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Tickets: 
€25 / €20(for ArkEd Members)

For more information, see ark.ie/events/view/teachers-music-to-my-ears


!!!! Opportunity for Teachers: Oide Creativity Summer Workshops 2025

Oide Creativity
Dates: Junes 2025

Creative Ireland Programme and Oide Creativity have announced a series of professional development workshops for teachers to support engagement with the arts and learning.

Creative Workshops include:

Lights, Camera, Action! – a film production workshop presented in partnership with Young Irish Film Makers (YIFM)
Dates: Wednesday 4th, Thursday 5th and Friday 6th June 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (all three days)
Venue: Laois Education Support Centre, Block Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Book here: Join waiting list

Magic of Musicals – a musical theatre workshop presented in collaboration with Gaiety School of Acting and Charlene Gleeson
Dates: Thursday 5th and Friday 6th June 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (both days)
Venue: Gaiety School of Acting, Essex St., Temple Bar, Dublin 8, D08 T2V0
Book here: Application Form

Creative Moves – dance and gymnastics workshop presented by Oide Creativity and Oide Physical Education in collaboration with acrobat and
circus performer Danae Wollen and dance artist Aoibhinn O’Dea,
Dates: Thursday 12th and Friday 13th June 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (both days)
Venue: Irish Aerial Creation Centre, Gillogue Office Park, Corbally, Co. Clare
Book here: Application Form

Further information on Oide Creativity summer elective workshops 2025 here: www.creativity.oide.ie/

!!!! Summer Courses for Teachers at the Ark, Dublin

The Ark, Dublin
Dates: July, August 2025

The Ark, Dublin has announced details of Summer CPD Courses for Teachers to take place in July and August 2025.

The Magic of Everyday Materials in the Early Years Classroom
Artist: Dr. Lucy Hill
Dates: Tuesday 1st – Saturday 5th July, 10am-3pm (with breaks)
Note: This is an EPV approved Summer Course

Link for booking and more details: ark.ie/events/view/teachers-cpd-magic-of-everyday-materials-2025

Supported by Dublin West Education Centre

A Visual Arts Approach in the Classroom
Artist:
Jole Bortoli
Dates: Monday 11th – Friday 15th August, 10am-3pm (with breaks)
Note: This is an EPV approved Summer Course

Link for booking and more details: ark.ie/events/view/a-visual-arts-approach-2025

Supported by Dublin West Education Centre

 

!!!! Sing Yourself Happy: Teaching Singing in the Classroom

TU Dublin Ballymun Music Programme and Dublin West Education Centre
Dates: 7 – 11 July 2025

TU Dublin Ballymun Music Programme and Dublin West Education Centre present Sing Yourself Happy – Teaching Singing in the Classroom from 7 – 11 July 2025.

Enjoy an inspiring week learning creative and accessible ideas for teaching singing in the classroom. This Department of Education approved summer course is suitable for all levels of experience including beginners.

The course aims to upskill teachers in teaching singing in their classrooms and in the wider school community and to promote singing as a practical tool to foster wellbeing.

The focus is on providing you with a variety of methodologies and techniques and an accessible repertoire which will encourage enjoyment and confidence in making music and broaden musical horizons.

Working with an outstanding tutor, your confidence and skills in music will be nurtured and developed through highly participative and inspiring course content. Teachers of all levels of experience will be able to fully engage in this rich and joyful week of professional development.

Led by tutor musician Norah Walsh

Venue: TU Dublin, East Quad, Grangegorman D07 XFF2
Date: Monday July 7th – Friday July 11th
Time: 10.00 am – 2.30 pm
Fee: €80 (plus Eventbrite booking fees)
Booking Link: eventbrite.ie
Closing date for registration is Wednesday 18th June 2025

More information or questions please email: aisling.ogorman@TUDublin.ie

 

!!!! Opportunity for Teachers: Oide Creativity 2025 Workshops

Oide Creativity
Various Dates: February – April 2025

Creative Ireland Programme and Oide are delighted to present a series of professional development workshops for teachers to support engagement with the arts and learning.

Workshops include:

STE(A)M Workshop – Sustainable Design and Creativity with The Rediscovery Centre
Dates & times: 11th March, 7pm – 8.15pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Wool and Wonder with artist Gabi McGrath
Dates & times: 8th March, 10.15am – 3.45pm
Location: Portlaoise, Co Laois

Sketch It with artist Jim O’Farrell
Dates & locations:
1 March, 10am – 3.30pm | Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin
22 March, 10am – 3.30pm | Castlebar, Co Mayo
5 April, 10am – 3,30pm | Enniscorthy, Co Wexford

Get your World Turning with woodturner Willie Creighton
Dates & locations:
28 February & 1 March | Roscrea, Co Tipperary
7 & 8 March | Sligo
28 & 29 March | Blarney, Co Cork
4 & 5 April | Naas, Co Kildare

Poetry Perspectives with Poetry Ireland and writers Pat Boran and Kevin McDermott
Dates & times:
11, 25 February & 4, 11 March, 7.30pm – 8.45pm
18, 25 March & 1, 8 April, 7.30pm – 8.45pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Crafting Connections with poet and writer Colm Keegan
Dates & times:
5 April, 10.30am – 4pm
Location: Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI), Dublin

Shaping Ideas in Clay with artist Susan Herlihy
Dates: times:
22 & 29 March, 10am – 3.30pm
Location: Portlaoise, Co Laois

See creativity.oide.ie/ for full list of available workshops and information on how to register.

!!!! CPD for Teachers at The Ark: Music to My Ears

The Ark, Dublin
Date: 1 March 2025

Join musician Dafe Orugbo for a practical CPD workshop for teachers at the Ark, Dublin where you’ll explore how music can strengthen cultural bonds and help students feel more in control of their learning.

In this hands-on session, teachers and educators will pick up a variety of practical skills to connect with their students through the creation and listening of new music. By using music as a tool for class participation, you’ll learn how to tap into the cultural touchstones that matter most to your students, helping them feel seen and heard. Plus, it gives students the chance to take the lead in the classroom, which can be empowering—especially when they might otherwise feel out of their comfort zone. This approach lets kids engage in an experience that resonates with their interests, while giving teachers a chance to connect with their students in a shared way.

It’s an opportunity to rethink how we use music as a tool for creativity, connection, and agency in the classroom. Suitable for all levels of experience.

In this CPD workshop for teachers, you will;

Dates & Times: 
1 March, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Tickets: 
€25 / €20(for ArkEd Members)

For more information, see ark.ie/events/view/teachers-music-to-my-ears