Parade Workshops: 5yrs – 14yrs

This year’s Children’s Parade Workshops invite young creators to play a key role in the magic of opening night.
Sensory-Friendly Visual Movement Workshops

These workshops are designed to support children who may benefit from a calmer, more supported introduction to the parade experience.
RoboThink Workshop: 6-8yrs

Attendees will get the chance to build their own robot car, experiment and take part in guided challenges that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
RoboThink Workshop: 6-8yrs

Attendees will get the chance to build their own robot car, experiment and take part in guided challenges that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
RoboThink Workshop: 9-12yrs

Attendees will get the chance to build their own robot car, experiment and take part in guided challenges that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
RoboThink Workshop: 9-12yrs

Attendees will get the chance to build their own robot car, experiment and take part in guided challenges that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Kränzltstadt – a Sound Installation

Immerse yourself in Kränzlstadt! A city under the shadow of authoritarian control.
FELT FLOWER WORKSHOP WITH LISA CANNON

Join artist Lisa Cannon for a fun and colourful felt flower workshop suitable for adults and children aged 10+.
RESPONSE THROUGH DRAWING WORKSHOP WITH CONOR O’CONNELL

This workshop will be a response through drawing to the material in Conor O’Connell’s Lough Gara exhibition.
A DIVE INTO COMICS WITH WAYNE O’CONNOR

Join artist Wayne O Connor for an action-packed adventure in character design and illustration for comic drawing.
Maia Purposeful Play Workshop (10am)

Maia Purposeful Play experiences are designed to spark curiosity, foster creativity, and promote the developmental benefits of play, all while creating a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone involved.
Maia Purposeful Play Workshop (11.15am)

Maia Purposeful Play experiences are designed to spark curiosity, foster creativity, and promote the developmental benefits of play, all while creating a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone involved.
Workshop: Live Music Recording with Daithí & Death Milkshake

Join acclaimed Irish musicians Daithí and Death Milkshake for an exciting workshop on how to create and record your own music using Ableton Live software.
Parade Workshops: 6yrs – 14yrs

Get ready to move, make, and celebrate! In the lead-up to the Boyle Arts Festival Opening Ceremony, this year’s Children’s Parade Workshops invite young creators to play a key role in the magic of opening night.
Kids’ Yoga, Mindfulness & SoundPlay with Tanja (5-10 years)

In this combination of kids’ yoga, mindfulness practices and sound play with singing bowls and other instruments your kids will breathe together, sing together, do yoga poses together and learn and play with therapeutic instruments.
Joan Dempsey Choir Workshop

Open to all ages, this heartwarming community choir workshop will be led by Joan Dempsey, a versatile choir leader, musician, and educator with a prestigious background that spans a BA from Trinity College Dublin and diplomas from UCD and the London College of Music.
Drama workshops with Isabel Claffey (3 – 5yrs)

Isabel works throughout the North West devising & directing with community groups while maintaining a strong link with the Hawk’s Well Theatre in Sligo.
Drama workshops with Isabel Claffey (18mths -3yrs)

Isabel Claffey is a Sligo based Theatre Practitioner who performs & writes for the stage as well as enjoying teaching Drama to all age groups and backgrounds.
Writing workshop with Jane Gilheaney

Jane Gilheaney is an author and writing coach from Co. Leitrim. A creativity and PR expert with over 20 years experience, she has built an engaged online community of 15,000+ without ad spend or following trends and helped numerous writers with her coaching, workshops and retreats.
Creating Connections – Adult Dance Workshop

Join us for “Creating Connections,” a transformative dance workshop that utilises mindful movement and conscious dance to foster a deeper connection with our bodies, environment, and community. This event is geared towards enriching your presence in life, making it easier to fully engage with each moment.
