Jump into Creative February this Leap Day!
This leap day – 29 February 2024 – we invite you to use the extra day of creativity to make, see and do creative things, and to look back and celebrate your participation in Creative February. Here are three ways you can take part:
Make, See, Do
Choose one of the top ten creative activities you might take part in.
Celebrate & Look Back
Look back at the month of February and reflect on how your school took part! Here are some fantastic images from Leitrim Youthreach, St Bernadette's Senior National School in Quarryvale, and St Tolas National School in Westmeath as they took part in Creative
February:
We would love to see how your school has participated in Creative February. Please send us photos throughout the month creativeschools@artscouncil.ie and tag us on social media using #CreativeFebruary
Slavek's Synchronicity p(art)y
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Celebrate the end of Creative February with an abstract sound and dance workshop hosted by Creative Associate Slavek Kwi.
When: 29 February at 1:30pm
Where: in your classroom!
How to get involved:
- At exactly 1.30pm on the 29 February, click on this link.
- Listen to the music – it is based on the popular "musical statues" game – though there is no silence, but music (or sounds) are changing constantly and gradually.
If you like it – dance.
If you do not like it – freeze.
If you really do not like it, freeze and make scary faces!
If you do not feel like participating (or you are tired) – sit quietly and observe.
If you feel like sitting and drawing some pictures in connection to the music (or sounds) – please do!
- Lastly, imagine there are other children around Ireland doing EXACTLY THE SAME AT THE SAME TIME! Imagine, we are sharing the same joy of dancing, listening to music and drawing at the same time! So much joy released in the universe!
Participation in this national celebration is open to all schools and settings in Ireland.
Creative February Class Resources
Interactive Creative February Poster in English and in Irish
Artist Órla Bates has designed this poster for you to plan and express what you might make, see and do this Creative February. Using your favourite creative methods– from collage, to paint, to photography – it's up to you how you use the poster. Why not
try something new?
Top Ten things to do in Creative February in English and Irish 
Ten creative activities you might take part in during the month Creative February - why not let the young people suggest a creative activity and do it!
Creative February Youth Workshops
Throughout the month of February we are delighted to facilitate a number of youth workshops in partnership with Monaghan Education Centre and Wexford Education Support Centre. These are designed for teachers to log on and join with their class. In each
workshop an artist will guide the children and young people through a creative activity.
First Level Online Workshops
Second Level Online Workshops
We would love to see how your school has participated in Creative February. Please send us photos throughout the month creativeschools@artscouncil.ie and tag us on social media using #CreativeFebruary