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The Ark Children Events

  • Venue Name: The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children
  • Address: 11a Eustace Street Temple Bar Dublin 2
  • Tel: +353.1.6707788
  • Email: boxoffice@ark.ie
  • Location: View The Ark Children Events on Google Maps

The Ark Children Events And Workshops

The Ark, Europe’s first custom-built Children’s Cultural Centre in Dublin, programmes, promotes and hosts high quality cultural work and workshops which are by children, for children and about children. They work with a diverse range of Irish and international artists to develop original, inspirational and playful programmes for children ( aged between 3- 14) so that they can extend their imaginations and horizons. 

Find Out More About ...  The Ark A Cultural Centre For Children

The Ark’s programmes are often interactive. There is making and doing as well as listening and viewing. Their staff members work closely with small groups of children to ensure high-quality and personally meaningful experiences.

Booking Online:- You can book on line here through our booking link directly to The Ark ticket sales - see 'Book Now' above.

Booking: Tel: 01 6707788 - Please mention Familyfun.ie when Booking

 

The Ark Children Events

 April Events

Special Events At The Ark

Telling Tall & Tiny Tales Literature Season

Visit the Telling Tall & Tiny Tales and explore the curious and creative world of books. Stroll through The Ark and discover how writers and illustrators tell their tales, make your own stories in pictures or words, solve our puzzles, sign up for our workshops or special events, or simply pick up a book and escape into another world.
 

  • Telling Tall and Tiny Tiny Tales Experience

 
Enter the world of books, illustrations and words. During Telling Tall & Tiny Tales all three floors of The Ark will offer a fun and engaging book experience for children. Simply pick up a map at reception and choose whatever path you want to take.
 

  • Storytelling  

 
In the theatre, watch a short DVD of our fantastic storytellers reading from children’s books. Let their words bring the books to life.
 

  • Book Building

Discover how picturebooks, illustrated books and novels are put together, and uncover interesting facts along the way. Check out the beautiful art-work from books on the walls, or take a close-up look at sketches, notebooks and drafts. Let your imagination run free and help the team at the Ark write a new tale every day by adding a sentence to our group story. 

  • Tell Your Tale

Try different ways of creating your own stories in words or pictures on our magnetic boards; piece together a puzzle; draw, colour and write; or simply pick up one of our many books available in our book lounge.

Classifion :-     Telling Tall & Tiny Tales is a Family Event 

Date / Time:- 

  • Tuesday 3rd April through to Sunday 15th April
  • Open Saturday 21st April, Sunday 22nd April, Saturday 28th April, Sunday 29th April
  • Closed Good Friday 6th April
  • Closed Easter Sunday 8th April

 

Time:- 10.00 - 17.00 (last admissions at 16.30)

Admission :- 

  • Tickets to the Telling Tall & Tiny Tales experience are €3 per child, adults accompanied by children are free of charge.
  • Advance booking is not essential but tickets are available on the door.

Booking Online:- You can book on line here through our booking link directly to The Ark ticket sales - see 'Book Now' above.

Booking: Tel: 01 6707788 - Please mention Familyfun.ie when Booking

 

Detective Comic Book Workshop

With author/graphic novelist Alan Nolan

In this exciting workshop, learn the tricks of writing a detective book in pictures and words. Alan will help get you started, but you get to decide how the mystery is solved.

Classifion :- Kids Workshop / 5 - 12 year olds

Date:- Sunday 7 April

Time:- 12.00 - 13.30 (Ages 5-7) 15.00 - 14.30 (Ages 8-12)

Admission :- Everyone attending a concert must purchase a ticket and adults must be accompanied by a child.

  • Children €10
  • Accompanying adults do not require tickets for workshops
  • Price includes access to the Telling Tall & Tiny Tales experience.
  • €8 for Students, senior citizens, the unwaged,those parenting alone and their accompanying children
  • No Booking Fee

 

Booking Online:- You can book on line here through our booking link directly to The Ark ticket sales - see 'Book Now' above. 

Booking: Tel: 01 6707788 - Please mention Familyfun.ie when Booking

 

Build a Book Workshop

With author/illustrator Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick
 
This fun workshop combines creative writing and crafts, where you will get a chance to make your own tiny books and help pass on the joy of reading and writing. You will be encouraged to share or ‘plant’ your books in your own communities and thereby inspire others to read more. 

Classifion :- Kids Workshop / 2 - 12 year olds

Date:- Saturday 21st April and Saturday 28th April

Time:- 10.30 -11.30 (Ages 2-4) 12.00 -13.30 (Ages 5-7) 15.00 - 14.30 (Ages 8-12)

Admission :- Everyone attending a concert must purchase a ticket and adults must be accompanied by a child.

  • Children €10
  • Accompanying adults do not require tickets for workshops
  • Price includes access to the Telling Tall & Tiny Tales experience.
  • €8 for Students, senior citizens, the unwaged,those parenting alone and their accompanying children
  • No Booking Fee
     

Booking Online:- You can book on line here through our booking link directly to The Ark ticket sales - see 'Book Now' above.

Booking: Tel: 01 6707788 - Please mention Familyfun.ie when Booking

 

The Tale of the Titanic

To mark the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic, this special storytelling event uses children’s books to explore the myth and mystery surrounding the famous ocean liner.

The Ark would like to thank ‘Titanic Belfast’ for their kind assistance on this event.

Classifion :- Suitable for all the family

Date/Time:- Saturday, 14th April / 15.00 -16.00

Admission :- Everyone attending a concert must purchase a ticket and adults must be accompanied by a child.

  • Children €10
  • Accompanying adults do not require tickets for workshops
  • Price includes access to the Telling Tall & Tiny Tales experience.
  • €8 for Students, senior citizens, the unwaged,those parenting alone and their accompanying children
  • No Booking Fee

 

Booking Online:- You can book on line here through our booking link directly to The Ark ticket sales - see 'Book Now' above. 

Booking: Tel: 01 6707788 - Please mention Familyfun.ie when Booking
 
 
 

 

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