{The Trinity Arts Workshop ceramic studio}
Last year, I wrote a post for Poppytalk about art classes in Dublin. I love classes, generally, but I’m also really fond of the idea of taking a class while you’re visiting as a way to create your own souvenir. Dublin’s a perfect place to do that because, unlike other places you might travel, everyone speaks English!
I thought it would be fun to do a little roundup of courses you could take whether you’re here visiting or live here like me!
Trinity Arts Workshop
This year, my sister-in-law and I tried out the Trinity Arts Workshop ceramic class and it was great. Angie tried her hand at the wheel, and I stuck to making Christmas ornaments. It’s so fun
Irish Design Shop
The Irish Design Shop runs two-day jewellery classes on weekends throughout the year. And for those of you thinking of getting married, you and your fiancee can even make your own wedding rings! How special would that be?
National Print Museum
The National Print museum runs printing workshops from their location in Beggars Bush. Their letterpress class is notoriously difficult to get into – it is popular! But some of their other classes are equally great.
Makeshop
The Makeshop is a little more about science and a little less about art, but who doesn’t love spending twenty minutes making stuff? When I stopped by, I learned how to complete a circuit. It was way more interesting than when I learned it in grade school!
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And if you’re traveling (or living) with kids, here are a couple classes to check out to keep them inspired and occupied!
The Hugh Lane Gallery
The Hugh Lane Gallery runs Sunday Sketching workshops for kids seven and older. I’ve seen them in action – they look great and colorful!
The Ark
The Ark, located in Temple Bar, runs a series of music and theater workshops for kids of all ages.