Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire
11.00am-4.00pm*

*The hours of 11am-2pm are specifically tailored to Neurodivergent Families

Drop in, no booking required. This is an open workshop throughout the day but to allow for as many families as possible to join in, we ask each guest to please limit your time to 2hours maximum.
Suitable for ages 4 to 14yrs

The theme for this Studio Saturday is ‘Invitation to Creatively Play’. This means we set up work-stations so that families can explore and create colourful textured art and crafts independently and suitably to the child’s desires and abilities. Our aim is to foster stronger, happier communities by creating joyful integrated creative experiences for parents and children through art and crafts.

Activities planned include:

• Canvas Art 
• Colour in a Kids Play House
• Raised Salt Painting 
• Decorate your own Pencil Case /Tote Bag / Key Chain
• Create a Fairy Log House
• Colour In Kindness Rocks
• Slime Making Demonstration
• Clay Faces
• Pop & Paint

Our aim is to work on skills such as art, self expression, imagination, hand eye coordination, and lots more.  Every child is encouraged to be themselves, explore and have fun.

To ensure children are at ease, engaged and catered for to the highest standards, attendees must accept and adhere to the following rules:

* Children must be supervised at all times by their parent or guardian.

* Adults are encouraged to co-create with their children and get involved, but please note supplies and materials are limited to one item per craft per person

* Art and craft materials may involve small items which can present a choking risk.

* One item from each craft table per child e.g. one canvas, one tote bag. Activities may vary depending on age, interests and ability of attendees, availability of supplies etc.

* Please be mindful art can get messy! Old clothes should be worn as paint and other materials may stain.

* Please bring your own carry home bags for all the creations

Background

Artist Laura Steerman is a solicitor turned creator and founder of www.QuaintBabyArt.com and www.LauraSteerman Art. Laura's goal is to create colourful artworks accessible to all by celebrating diversity, family journeys and creativity. Laura works on commissioned paintings and provides innovative art workshops for children by setting up ‘invitation to create stations’ to gently guide and encourage creativity, to connect and empower kids, inspire ideas and support their exploration of colour, texture and imagination.