In The Community
Creativity in Your Community
Travel can be exhausting – especially with hospital visits, that’s why we bring creative workshops close to home for children and young people with long-term physical health conditions.
Helium runs community workshops in 13 locations across 9 counties in Ireland.
Cork | Dublin | Galway | Limerick | Kilkenny | Nenagh | Castlebar | Clare | Westmeath
Venues include family resource centres, libraries, and community spaces.
Why Our Workshops Stand Out:
- Professional artists & medical support onsite
- Workshops close to home in local community venues
- Creative, inclusive, and safe spaces for all participants
- Opportunities to make friends, learn new skills, and express yourself
Why join?
- Connect with peers who share similar experiences
- Learn new creative skills in a safe, supportive environment
- No prior art experience needed – everyone is welcome!
Step Inside a Community Workshop
For Ages 8-12
- Who: Children aged 8-12
- Where: Where: Cork | Dublin | Galway | Limerick | Kilkenny | Nenagh | Castlebar | Clare | Westmeath
- Led by: Professional artists, with medical support onsite
What's involved:
3-day holiday camps & Saturday workshops throughout the year
Activities include:
- Photography, drawing, painting
- Puppetry, storytelling
- Sculpture, clay-modelling
- Film-making, animation and more
Voices from our participants:
"I get to be myself and make new friends." -
"Looking forward to the workshop lasts all week."
Upcoming Workshops for Ages 8-12
Bookings Are Currently Closed – More Workshops Coming Very Soon
Summer 2026 bookings are now closed. Click Book Now to be the first to hear about our Autumn / Winter Workshops.
For Ages 13-16
- Who: Young people with long-term health conditions ages 13-16
- Where: Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Kilkenny
- Led by: Professional artists, with medical support onsite
What's involved:
Voices from our participants:
3-day holiday camps & Saturday workshops throughout the year.
Activities include:
- Printmaking, painting, drawing, sketching
- Collage, sound art, animation, photography
- Gathering inspiration from local galleries and events
- Opportunities to connect with other youth programmes across the country
"I feel I can really express myself through art and my creations. I am confident in my art and what I make."
Upcoming Workshops for Ages 13-16
Let Them Make Art: The Helium Creative Health Youth Forum
26 September 2026
Ages 13-24
Connect. Create. Be Heard.
Bookings Are Currently Closed – More Workshops Coming Very Soon
Summer 2026 bookings are now closed. Click Book Now to be the first to hear about our Autumn / Winter Workshops.
How To Join a Workshop
First Time Joining Us?
If your child has never attended a Helium workshop, please click the link below to fill out the New Participant Form. This helps us get to know you and your child, and lets you choose the workshop you’re interested in booking.
Been Here Before?
If your child has previously taken part in a Helium workshop, simply complete the Returning Participant Form to book a spot in the upcoming workshop you’re interested in.
