We warmly invite you to Make Your Mark this February. You will find lots of resources and ideas on this page to help you to celebrate Creative February.
If you would like to share activities in your school please use #creativefebruary or email us at creativeschools@artscouncil.ie
Creative February posters
Artist Jeannine Storan has created this beautiful poster in consultation with students in Presentation School in Listowel and Scoil Chríost an Rí Primary School Causeway, Co. Kerry.
The poster is designed to inspire you to Make Your Mark. Click on the image to download a copy in English or Irish to display in your own setting.
Top 10 suggestions
Why not try out some of the suggestions from our Top 10 poster. Click on the image below to download a copy in English or Irish.
Resources
Explore some of the beautiful in class resources provided by the Chester Beatty Library. These resources will allow students to explore creativity and wellbeing.
Chester Beatty Library
John Hogan from Limerick Youth Theatre shares some drama exercises to promote wellbeing and creativity in the classroom.
103 Drama Exercises compiled by John Hogan and illustrated by Róisín Clothier
Take Time Out
Every week we will provide a different activity to allow teachers and students to take 10 minutes to be creative.
This week Kelly Anderson has provided Creative Creatures Art Activity.
Inspiration Sessions
Our Inspiration
Sessions have taken place with lots of tips and suggestions for participating
in Creative February.
We will share a PDF of resources in the coming days.
Please share activities in your school using #creativefebruary or by emailing
us at creativeschools@artscouncil.ie
Podcasting Post Primary Callout
We want to hear from students about how they will Make Their Mark for Creative February
We are inviting post primary students to submit a podcast of 4-5 minutes on the topic How Will You Make Your Mark.
Below are a video (to follow) and PDF guide designed by artist Helen Flanagan to guide you through the process of making a podcast.
There are also some fabulous ideas from students in Breifne College Cavan and Gorey Community College Wexford, for possible podcast topics.
Details of instructions to submit a podcast will be on this page from next week.
How to make a podcast PDF
Online workshops for primary schools
We are once again offering online workshops for primary schools. These were very popular last year, and we hope to give schools the opportunity to take some time out and be creative during Creative February.
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Brigid's Day Event: suitable for all primary students
Join author Caroline Busher to explore the life of St. Brigid and learn more about the legend of Brigid’s cloak and the significance of Brigid’s cross.
Make Your Mark: suitable for 2nd to 6th class
Join artist and Creative Associate Laura Ní Fhlaibhín for an online workshop to explore all that drawing can be.
Origami Hearts: suitable for all primary students
Join artist and Creative Associate Maev O’ Shea as students are guided though the creation of origami hearts. Write a love letter to creativity that can be stored inside the heart.