!!!! Autumn CPD for Teachers at the Ark
The Ark, Dublin
Date: 18 October
Teachers CPD at the Ark – Raise Your Voice
Join singer and actor Wren Dennehy for a fun and engaging workshop focused on voice.
Exploring the fundamentals of how the voice works in a fun and relaxed environment, this workshop prioritises process over performance. Wren’s philosophy is that singing is for everyone, and their aim is to help you feel confident when teaching singing in the classroom as well as providing techniques for maintaining a healthy voice as a teacher. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or you feel you haven’t got a note in your head, this workshop will provide space to explore the power of raising your voice.
In this CPD workshop for teachers, you will;
- Explore vocal range, pitch, timbre and volume.
- Become familiar with how the voice works/how we make sound.
- Improve your technique for supporting your speaking and singing voice.
Curricular Links: This workshop explores the various strands of the Music curriculum – listening and responding, performing and composing.
Tickets: €25/€20* per person (20% off for Ark members)
Early bird: €20 if booked by 29 Aug
Dates & Times: 18 Oct 10.30am – 12.30pm
Learn more about Raise Your Voice – Teachers CPD at the Ark and book tickets online here: ark.ie/events/view/teachers-cpd-raise-your-voice
!!!! Opportunity: Apply to join the Ark’s Children’s Council 2025/26
The Ark, Dublin
Closing date: 1 September
Interested in joining The Ark Children’s Council?
Are you a creative young person who loves drama, music, dance or art? If you are going into 4th or 5th Class in September 2025 then this could be right up your street!
What is The Ark’s Children’s Council?
The Ark Children’s Council is a fun and dynamic year-long experience for a group of children in 4th & 5th class, you will go to events, give your thoughts on the Ark’s programmes & shows, and have a say in decision making at The Ark.
The Ark Children’s Council is facilitated by Shaun Dunne, a playwright and expert facilitator and Engagement & Participation Coordinator Estibaliz Errazquin.
The Children’s Council will attend The Ark for key events, once or twice a month from October 2025 to July 2026, on Saturday mornings usually 10am-1pm.
How To Get Involved?
If you are interest in The Ark Children’s Council, just complete the booking form by Monday 1 September at 12 noon.
Learn more about The Ark Children’s Council and apply online here: ark.ie/news/post/want-to-join-the-ark-childrens-council
!!!! Voyages – Summer Exhibition at The Ark, Dublin
The Ark, Dublin
7 June – 23 August
Step into Voyages, a unique exhibition curated by children, for children. A joyful, accessible experience where young voices take the lead in the world of art.
To celebrate The Ark’s 30th birthday, twelve young people aged 10 to 17 years, representing current members of the Ark’s Children’s Council and alumni from seven previous councils, took part in seven creative workshops to explore The Ark’s visual art collection, learn about curation, and shape the final exhibition, led by artist and collaborator Róisín White.
The Ark has been on many voyages since opening in 1995 and they have selected diverse artworks spanning across multiple collections to reflect this. Voyages features hand-picked ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, screenprint and mixed media sculptures that were commissioned, purchased by, or donated to The Ark over the last three decades.
Voyages is a playful, inclusive exhibition curated by children, for children (and the young at heart!). It’s a celebration of imagination, curiosity, and what happens when young minds take the wheel.
Tickets:
Free Entry. No pre-booking required.
Dates & Times:
July and August: Open Wednesday – Saturday
10.30am – 1pm & 2.30pm – 5pm
(last entry 12.30pm or 4.30pm)
Age Range & Duration
For all the family
Enjoy at your own pace.
For more information see ark.ie/events/view/summer-exhibition-voyages
!!!! Teachers’s CPD: Úlla Buaille – New Songs for the Classroom in Irish at The Ark
The Ark
Date: Saturday 21 Oct at 10.30am – 12.30pm
In this CPD workshop for teachers, you will enjoy: Learning some of these new songs which are simple and fun to sing. It can be difficult to find songs in Irish in genres other than traditional; these songs are new and in a variety of music styles.
Join musician Ríona Sally Hartman in discovering music in the classroom anew in this morning CPD workshop for teachers presented through Irish and English. Ríona has created a new collection of original bilingual songs written specifically for use in primary school classrooms with accompanying class activities.
Exploring links to recordings and work-pages to accompany the songs that you can photocopy for use in the classroom. Trying out sample activities to cover all three areas of the music curriculum: listening and responding, performing and composing. Discovering songs for use outside music time, such an “attention grabber” in Irish (a very short call and response song to use when you want to get the class’s attention). Ríona will also bring some examples of other books and CDs that she finds useful in the classroom. There’ll be time to look at these and time for discussion and questions also.
Overall, this fun and inspiring workshop will build your confidence in both your Irish and your singing voice. It is suitable for all levels of experience and the resources shared will work for all primary classes.
Cost: €20 (€18 for ArkEd Members)
Book your ticket here: https://ark.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873639444