Easter at The Ark

To celebrate the 1,000 anniversary of The Battle of Clontarf, The Ark in Temple Bar is offering an exciting family programme of music performances and crafts, stage and music workshops for all ages over the Easter break.

 

There will be a stage combat workshop run by Ciaran O'Grady who will show you the tricks of the trade including slow motion principles, play fighting and basic stage combat moves and methods.

 

For those interested in design, the Ark will also have a creative warrior shield craft workshop and an exciting crown making workshop. Artist Deirdre Rogers will show you how to make a life size drawing of yourself impersonating your favourite character from the era of Brian Boru.

 

Deirdre will also show you how to create your own mini book in a workshop where you will learn block printing, calligraphy style drawing and writing techniques.

 

Caroline Flynn will host an event that will allow little ones create their own mini battle banner, featuring your own unique crest taking inspiration from the banners that Irish tribes would have brought into the Battle of Clontarf.

 

Not forgetting the tiny tots, musician Thomas Johnston has designed an interactive music workshop. Events will run from Saturday, 19^th to Saturday, 26^th April. Tickets are on sale now.