The Arts in Education Portal team is delighted to announce the full programme for their Spring Regional Day on Saturday 17th May at VISUAL Carlow. This event will showcase arts in education projects and creative practice in the South-East.

They are inviting teachers, artists, educators, arts managers and anyone with an interest in arts in education in Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford and beyond to join them for this free event. Regional audiences are welcome to connect with the team during a series of events, where practitioners can learn more about the Portal and what it offers, showcase their work, connect with the community at regional level, share practice and find out what opportunities or events are available in their local area.

The programme starts with two presentations in the morning: Learning at VISUAL: Artist-led approaches for working with children of school-age with Learning Curator Clare Breen; and Practical Podcasting with Creative Associate Artist Muireann Nic Cába showcasing podcasting as an engaging medium for young people.

In the afternoon, get involved in some hands-on creativity with a choice between two exciting workshops. Come to Rooted in Art: A Kokedama Workshop with Agnieszka Krym where you will create your own kokedama, a moss-covered plant sculpture rooted in the Japanese tradition of botanical art. Alternatively, join Olana Kucher for Circular Fashion & Create Without Pollution: Youth Skills for Sustainable Fashion. These workshops promise to be interactive, fun and informative!

How to Book

Tickets for the 2025 Portal Spring Regional Day are free. It is essential to book in advance as capacity is limited. Book your place at:

www.eventbrite.ie/e/arts-in-education-portal-regional-day-south-east-tickets-1333823163989

ISL interpretation is available on request. If you would like to request ISL interpretation, please email events@artsineducation.ie by May 7th.
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Schedule
10:15 — Registration & coffee
11:00 — Welcome & introduction – The Portal: a brief introduction by the Portal team
11:15 — Presentation: Learning at VISUAL: Artist-led approaches for working with children of school-age with Learning Curator Clare Breen
11:45 — Presentation: Practical Podcasting with Creative Associate Artist Muireann Nic Cába
12:15 — Q & A with panel of presenters
12:45 — Lunch & networking
13:45 - 15:00 — Parallel session: choice between two creative workshops: Rooted in Art: A Kokedama Workshop with Agnieszka Krym or Circular Fashion & Create Without Pollution: Youth Skills for Sustainable  Fashion with Olana Kucher