In The Community
Creativity in Your Community
We bring creative workshops close to home for children and young people with long-term physical health conditions. Travel can be exhausting – especially with hospital visits – so we run workshops in 9 locations across 8 counties:
Cork | Dublin | Galway | Limerick | Kilkenny | Nenagh | Castlebar | Mallow | Clare
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!
Ages 8-12 Workshops
- Who: Children aged 8-12
- Where: Castlebar, Cork, Dublin, Ennis, Kilkenny, Galway, Limerick, Mallow, Nenagh
- 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 8 to 12 Workshops
Youth Workshops (ages 13-16)
- Who: Young people aged 13 to 16
- Where: Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick
- Led by: Professional artists, with medical support onsite
What's involved:
3-day holiday camps & Saturday workshops throughout the year
Activities include:
- Printmaking, painting, drawing, sketching
- Collage, sound art, animation, photography
- Visits to exhibitions and outdoor creative activities
Voices from our participants:
"I feel I can really express myself through art and my creations. I am confident in my art and what I make."
Upcoming 13 to 16 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.
