Making slime is fun as well as an educational science experiment. 

Garageland Galaxyz is thrilled to be back in Fingal for Cruinniú na nÓg 2026, bringing a tidal wave of youth-powered performances to this iconic venue! 

Through playful workshops, you’ll explore juggling, hula hoop, and other skills that can be practiced at home, all in a welcoming space to move, learn, and have fun together. 

Fun with Manga! Join artist John Carpenter for a fun Manga drawing session and update your drawing skills. What is Manga? Manga is a Japanese form of comic book or graphic novel art. All materials supplied - just bring your fun self.  

In this two‑hour workshop, the facilitators will guide participants in creating their own puppets and exploring the importance of movement, storytelling, and voice.The stories shared will be inspired by local tales from the Dúchas archive.

Step into a world of imagination with author, artist and awardwinning illustrator Tarsila Krüse in this hands-on, two-hour Mask Making Workshop designed for 8–10 year olds! Discover the magic of transforming everyday materials - like paper plates, envelopes, construction and wrapping paper - into expressive, one-of-a-kind masks. Guided by Tarsila, you’ll create decorative collages and explore how colours, shapes, and textures can bring your wildest ideas to life. 

Create and play in our Creative Response Space Join artists Sarah Ward and Michelle Hall for this workshop using a variety of colourful and tactile materials. 

We will work together in this hands-on workshop alongside a professional artist to create an outdoor wall mural. 

The Slam Poetry Stage is back for Cruinniú Late at the We Own The Castle teen music festival in Swords Castle — and it’s bigger and better than ever! The Chapel venue within the castle grounds will be the setting for young poets to slam, rap, perform or read their work. 

This Art Marathon is inspired by Niamh’s picture book Penguin TV (Gill Books) where the penguins take over the webcam at Dublin Zoo and put on their own show! Come along and let Niamh and Aoibhe inspire you to create your very own penguin by printmaking with rollers, dippers, fingerpaint, real feather brushes, twigs, sticks and much, much more!