Creative Writing Workshops at the Museum

‘From Quills and Scrolls to Wordplay on Whiteboards’

What might it have been like going to school in the 19th century?

Imagine how in a series of special workshops for 4th, 5th, and 6th classes, facilitated by the well-known writer, Terry McDonagh.

In these special workshops, linked with an exhibition on the Kildare Place Society and Schooling in the 19th century, students will have the opportunity to:

• visit the exhibition
• examine artefacts
• work with a writer
• create their own responses to the experience of school then and now.

These workshops will be linked to a range of curriculum strands. They are free of charge and booking is essential. A Teachers’ Workshop will be held on 12th March in preparation for those who wish to book a class visit.

Venue

NMI Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks

Dates

Teachers’ workshop:

12th March, 4pm – 6pm

Students’ workshops:

March 13th, 14th, 15th

April 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th

Time: 10am – 12 noon and 12 noon – 2pm

Duration of visit: 2 hours

Suitable for: 4th, 5th and 6th class – Primary

Capacity: Each workshop can accommodate one class (max. 30)

Information sheet

Download the pdf for booking details and more information:

National Museum Creative Writing Workshops National Museum Creative Writing Workshops.pdf (0.48 MB, Adobe PDF) 

This initiative is organised by the National Museum of Ireland (NMI), Poetry Ireland Writers-in-Residence Scheme, and the Church of Ireland College of Education (CICE).