Dublin Spring Song Programme at the Ark Invent songs, melodies and crazy sounds at these singing workshops, facilitated by national and international singers and composers. The Ark, Eustace St, Temple Bar Wed/Thurs 11.30am-1pm and 2-3.30pm (7-12 year olds)
Hands on History at the National Museum Drop in for some fun learning and a chance to handle some of the Museum's collection of objects. National Museum of Ireland Decorative Arts, Collins Barracks Sun 3pm Adm free, no bkng required 01-6777444
Children's Workshop Season at the Pavilion Theatre At this first in a series of Saturday workshops, make your own picture book with illustrator Adrienne Geoghegan, for 5-7 year olds. Pavilion Theatre, Marine Rd, Dún Laoghaire Sat 2-3.30pm €10/€8 01-2312929
Hands on History workshop at the National Museum Drop in and handle replica objects, explore books on ancient worlds or create some art taking inspiration from our ancestors. National Museum of Ireland Archaeology, Kildare St Sun 2-4pm Adm free, no bkng required 01-6777444
Storytelling at the National Library Listen to stories and then partake in a creative workshop (all ages). National Library, Kildare St Thurs 2pm Adm free, no bkng required 01- 6030200
Art activities at the National Gallery Mid-term art break (Mon-Thurs 3pm €5). Creative activities for 5-10 year olds (Sat 3pm Adm free) National Gallery, Clare St 01-6615133
Art Workshops at Dublin City Gallery Make a Valentine's collage at this art workshop for 6-10 year olds (Sat 3pm €5). Fashion is the focus of this week's sketching workshop for 7+ (Sun 3pm Adm free). Dublin City Gallery, Parnell Sq 01-2225564
Kildare Mid-Term Art Workshops Animation workshops for 8-12 year olds (Mon-Wed 10am-2pm €50). Superhero-themed workshops for 5-7 year olds (Thurs/Fri 17th 10am-2pm €35). Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge 045-448327
Mayo Rural Rapping Rhymes and Chimes Explore the farming exhibition through rhythm, percussion and composition with musician Mary Curran, for 8 to 11 year olds. National Museum of Ireland Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar Sun 2.30-3.30pm Adm free, bkng required 094-9031755
