CHILDRENS

Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, Co. Meath, provides regular events & activities for children including Kids theatre, art, dance, music and drama events. Regular activities include a youth theatre, ballet class, parent & toddler group, and speech & drama class. Regular childrens summer camps, workshops and free learning and participation events are also programmed each season.

FREE SCREENING: Spy Kids (2001)

From: 26th January 2019
To: 26th January 2019
The children of two of the greatest secret agents the world has ever known must take matters into their own hands and work to save their kidnapped parents from danger. This free screening runs in conjunction with our visual arts exhibition Surveillé·e·s which is on display in our Level 3 Gallery until 1 March.

Solstice Secret Spies Workshop

From: 26th January 2019
To: 26th January 2019
Join visual artist, educator and physical theatre practitioner Jojo Hynes as we delve into the art of espionage! Create secret communication systems, discover intriguing concealment techniques and assemble your very own retro spy gadget. Children will explore spy scenarios through physical theatre and leave coded communications for our Solstice visitors.

Solstice Secret Spies Workshop

From: 9th February 2019
To: 9th February 2019
Join visual artist, educator and physical theatre practitioner Jojo Hynes as we delve into the art of espionage! Create secret communication systems, discover intriguing concealment techniques and assemble your very own retro spy gadget. Children will explore spy scenarios through physical theatre and leave coded communications for our Solstice visitors.

SPRUNG! Mid-Term Workshop

From: 20th February 2019
To: 20th February 2019
Keep them busy during the February Mid-Term Break with this spring-themed children’s workshop where children can learn a range of crafting skills including soft sculpting, painting techniques and more. Booking covers 2 days.

Let's Play – Sound & Vision

From: 22nd March 2019
To: 22nd March 2019
Esteemed musician and early years educator Eamon Sweeney prepares a feast of musical and visual delights for little ones! Using instrument, song, colour, and texture, Eamon will explore and encourage playful engagements between all participants. Musical elements include gongs, chimes, bells, ocean drums, simple percussion, and soothing singing.

Sing to Me - Kyle Riley

From: 23rd March 2019
To: 23rd March 2019
The Sing to Me tour features songs from his 2018 release by the same title, some traditional children’s music and a couple of tunes for the adults. It’s an hour of engaging and entertaining folk/rock music, sure to get the audience moving. For your under 8’s, your rock toddlers and the little boppers in between, it’s fun for the whole family!

FREE SCREENING: Fantasia (1940)

From: 30th March 2019
To: 30th March 2019
Fantasia is the third Disney animated feature film consisting of eight animated segments set to pieces of classical music conducted by Leopold Stokowski. This free screening runs in conjunction with our visual arts exhibition MUSIC +MAKER which on display in our Level 3 Gallery from 9 March.

Design & Build a Musical Instrument

From: 15th April 2019
To: 15th April 2019
In this fun and creative workshop, participants are invited to explore the connections between art, technology and music. Inspired by our exhibition MUSIC +MAKER, our amazing educators ‘Make Create Innovate’ will assist you in designing and building a musical instrument, that is as much a work of art as a sound generator. Participants will engage the subjects of science, technology, engineering, art and maths.

Easter Workshop with Creative Genie

From: 16th April 2019
To: 16th April 2019
Easter themed crafting workshop for children aged 6+, where each child will learn a range of crafting skills including modelling, sculpting, painting techniques and more. Booking covers 3 days.

Let's Compose Ourselves

From: 20th April 2019
To: 20th April 2019
Calling all future composers and songwriters! Join composer Brian Irvine for a fun session of musical composition. Participants will compose, write and perform their own music and discover the roller-coaster adventure that is writing, composing, singing and performing.

Easter Family Fun Day

From: 20th April 2019
To: 20th April 2019
Enjoy a wonderful day of fun for children and adults at Solstice Arts Centre! Free activities include face painting, storytelling, tours, art workshops and short films!