15/10/2013....health
18 year old Mary Bracken (left) pictured with Artist Rachel Tynan with a book they collaborated on called Colours of life. The book features poetry with Mary Bracken and Illustrations by Rachel Tynan. Mary was a patient in Temple Strret Hospital until she was 18.
Photograph: Aidan Crawley
Register for Spring Workshops in Cork, Mallow, Limerick and Galway
Arts To Make You Feel Better
Do you know a child living with a long-term health condition who would benefit from exploring their creativity, having fun and building friendships in a safe and stimulating environment?
Spring Into Creativity
Join Helium Arts for our 6-week, artist-led Spring 2022 workshop series for ages 6-8 and 9-12! Taking place in Galway, Cork, Mallow, and Limerick, the workshops will give children living with long-term health conditions an opportunity to explore their creativity and meet others with similar life experiences.
The series will take place over 6 consecutive Saturdays from 5 March – 9 April (the Mallow workshop will take place from 5 March – 2 April). Workshops for children ages 6-8 will take place on Saturday mornings from 10:30am-11:30am, and workshops for older children ages 9-12 will take place on Saturday afternoons from 2:30pm-4pm.
About Helium Arts Workshops for Children
For children with long-term health conditions, aged 6-12 years
– The programme is free of charge.
– Medical support will be provided by a professional medic
– Venue is wheelchair accessible
– Volunteers provide extra one-to-one support
How to Register
Contact Niamh, our Family Liaison at hello@helium.ie or 083-0103240. Registration for Spring 2022 workshops opens Monday 10 January and closes Monday 14 February. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment!
Space is limited and bookings are on a first come first serve basis. Parents/Guardians, please note: booking a place on a workshop for your child constitutes agreement to Helium Arts’ Terms of Service.
Find Workshops In Your Location
Cork City, Togher Family Resource Centre
Artist – Ashleigh Ellis
Saturdays 5 March – 9 April
Read more about workshops in Cork City for children ages 6-8
Read more about workshops in Cork City for children ages 9-12
Mallow, Le Cheile Family Resource Centre
Artist – Rachel Doolin
Saturdays 5 March – 2 April
Read more about workshops in North Cork for children ages 6-8
Read more about workshops in North Cork for children ages 9-12
Galway City, Westside Resource Centre
Artist – Sarah Fuller
Saturdays 5 March – 9 April
Read more about workshops in Galway for children ages 6-8
Read more about workshops in Galway for children ages 9-12
Limerick, Southside Child & Family Centre
Artists – Ana Colomer (ages 6-8) & Chelsea Canavan (ages 9-12)
Saturdays 5 March – 9 April
Read more about workshops in Limerick for children ages 6-8
Read more about workshops in Limerick for children ages 9-12
Helium Arts’ national Creative Health Hub Programme is supported by the Creative Ireland Programme, the Department of Health, the HSE, and the Arts Council.