As the season begins to soften, join us at Killruddery for their Last of the Summer Fling; a joyful end-of-Summer garden party set within their 17th-century heritage gardens.

Learn more and get your tickets via Killruddery.com

Construct Fun!

Cardboard construction workshops with Me and The Moon.

Using a variety of tools and a sprinkle of Imbas (inspiration), what will you make? Led by demonstration, children will be shown cardboard construction techniques before building on their own unique ideas. Children can make their own constructions or collaborate on larger pieces. Our living exhibition will evolve throughout the day. Join in the fun!

All materials will be supplied on the day. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in at this family-friendly workshop.

Timetabled workshops will take place throughout the day at The Stable Studio, Killruddery. Tickets are free but limited and booking is essential.

Funded with thanks to Wicklow County Council and Creative Ireland.

This event is now fully booked.

Canvas Painting Workshops Inspired by the Spring season

Join Me + The Moon for a painting workshop inspired by the colours of Spring! 

We'll brainstorm painting ideas and techniques, sketch in our mini sketchbooks followed by painting on canvas.

This event is now fully booked

Harvest-Inspired Printmaking Workshops at Killruddery

Monoprinting Workshops for families with Me and The Moon, celebrating the harvest season at Killruddery.

Create your own prints using both etching and mono-printing techniques. We will draw inspiration from the gifts of the harvest, from both the woods and fields, to create your own original prints that celebrate the land.

Suitable for children aged 5+. Younger children can get involved with the help of a parent/caregiver. Parents and children are welcome to the studio. Pre-booking is required via Eventbrite.

Child ticket: €15
Adults: free

Magic descends upon the heritage Gardens of Killruddery as all kinds of mythical creatures make their way to their woodlands, lawns, trees and ponds. This day is all about the senses. Families can expect to engage with earth, fire, water and air in a safe and playful environment, complete with plenty of play, music making and storytelling. You are invited to dress as your favourite fairy tale character, classic or contemporary hero, and join Me and The Moon for a host of creative activities.

This event is FREE for Killruddery Members. Purchase your ticket in advance

More info and booking via Killruddery’s website

Join Me and The Moon at The Fruit Room studio, within the walled gardens at Killruddery, for a fun day of free creativity.

Draw, blot, cut, paste and paint at Cruinniú na nÓg 2024 with Me and The Moon at Killruddery. We will look at the walled garden with our artists eye, then return to the studio and together create a mural using blot printing, collage, drawing and paint. We're very excited to have the Hot Dots joining us on the day and providing music; adding to the atmosphere with hot rags, intricate instrumental arrangements and close harmonies. Limited availability and pre-booking is required.

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.

With thanks to Wicklow County Council and Creative Ireland for their support.

Join us at Mermaid Arts Centre as we celebrate National Drawing Day, where children will make their own sketchbooks and explore the possibilities of drawing using a variety of tools. Children will be led by demonstration and will have lots of fun in the making.

Each workshop is 1 hour long. Suitable for 4-12 year olds. Pre-booking is required.

Workshop times:
11am - 12pm  
12:30pm - 1:30pm 

This event is now fully booked.

Join Me and The Moon at our brand new seasonal pop-up event at Killruddery, where we’ll throw open the doors of The Stable Studio for this very special family workshop.

Newcomers and veteran Me and The Mooners are welcome. These are parent-and-child workshops, where families can have fun getting creative together before having a potter around beautiful Killruddery. Sounds like a lovely Sunday morning, yes?

This weekend we’re celebrating Spring at Killruddery and creating our very own woodland animals using clay. Family will be led by demonstration with a fully qualified art teacher.

Suitable for primary school children of all ages. Younger children are welcome to join in with the help of a parent/guardian. Parent and child workshop. Pre-booking required.

Priced at €15 per child
Accompanying parents/guardians are free

Get your tickets here

Join us fat Mermaid Arts Centre for creative workshops with children where we celebrate the Easter season. Each workshop is 1 hour long. Suitable for 4-12 year olds. Pre-booking is required.

Workshop times:
11am - 12pm  
12:30pm - 1:30pm 

This event is now fully booked.

Christmas Card Making Workshop at Bray’s Mermaid Arts Centre At this workshop we will be playing with different techniques; Printmaking, Collage, Mixed-Media. Our workshops are inclusive and process based, encouraging children to be creative and get lost in the making.

Workshop 1: 11am – 12pm
Workshop 2: 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Admission is free but pre-booking is required.

Bookings through Mermaid’s box office on (01) 272 4030.

Make drawings and paintings inspired by the music of Liam O'Flynn and the words of Seamus Heaney for this year's theme of Living Heritage, looking at 'The Poet and The Piper'.

Workshop 1: 11am – 12pm
Workshop 2: 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Suitable for 4–8 years. Admission is free but pre-booking is required.

Bookings through Mermaid’s box office on (01) 272 4030.

It's Easter weekend, which means two things; it's family time and Killruddery gardens are back open for the season! To celebrate, we've created a very special pop-up event.

To honour the Spring season, we will be creating flowers, animals, trees, plants, wildlife and even fairies. Together, we will collaborate on a large mural which reflects the different areas of Killruddery's walled garden, namely;

• 'The Wilderness' woods

• The farm

• The 17th century formal gardens

Suitable for children aged 5–12 years, however younger children are welcome to participate with the help of an adult. Pre-booking essential.

The workshops will take place throughout the day at the Fruit Room Studio (see map for directions). 1-hour workshop times are:

• 10–11am

• 11.30am–12.30pm

• 1.30–2.30pm

• 3–4pm

Ticket price: €15 per child*

*Your ticket includes access to Killruddery Gardens for one child (attending the workshop) and one accompanying adult. Eventbrite may add an additional service fee.

Tickets via Eventbrite here

We’re so excited to be taking part in Bray’s St Patrick’s Day parade 2023!

Children will create their very own Bray Christmas scene using pictures of local landmarks. There will be plenty of cutting, pasting. We'll also use watercolour paints to add colour, maybe some christmas (eco-friendly) glitter too. We'll bring everything you need – you just bring your imagination!

TIMETABLE

4 – 8 yrs: 11.00am – 12.00pm
9 – 12 yrs:  12.30 – 13.30pm

This event is now fully booked.

Join Me and The Moon at Russborough and make memories this Christmas.

Each participant will create individual ornaments from clay. From table top to tree ornaments, we will explore different techniques. To compliment the clay we will use pine cones and other natural materials to imprint pattern and design.

Learn more and book here

This Event is SOLD OUT

Design your own unique mask to take with you trick-or-treating this Halloween. Explore different materials to make it extra spooky, sparkly, cute, fearsome or funny. What will your mask say about you? We'll experiment with a range of materials including paints and recycled materials. We'll bring everything you need – you just bring your imagination!

Workshops are free but pre-booking is essential. Limited availability. Book via The Mermaid Arts Centre BOX OFFICE - 01 2724030

TIMETABLE

4 – 8 yrs: 11.00am – 12.00pm
9 – 12 yrs:  12.30 – 13.30pm

Create mono-prints and celebrate Heritage Week at Mermaid Arts Centre!

To celebrate Heritage Week 2022, these very special mono-print workshops will be inspired by our local buildings and landmarks in and around Bray. Explore printing materials, discover techniques and create something new!

Workshops are free but pre-booking is essential. Limited availability. Book via The Mermaid Arts Centre BOX OFFICE - 01 2724030

TIMETABLE

4 – 8 yrs: 11.00am – 12.00pm
9 – 12 yrs: 12.30 – 13.30pm

ABOUT NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK

National Heritage Week will take place from Saturday, 13th August to Sunday, 21st August 2022. An initiative by the Heritage Council, it celebrates all things heritage. It brings together communities, families, organisations, cultural institutions, academics and enthusiasts, to build awareness about the value of heritage and support its conservation.

More info and events at heritageweek.ie