EVENTS

Inspiring Young Creators Through Art & Storytelling

Festival Events - School Visits - Library Workshops

 

Workshop Packages:

Click here to download a PDF with workshop ideas and booking details.

  1. Full Day Experience

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  • Up to 4 interactive sessions

  • Flexibility to mix and match workshops

  • Perfect for whole-group participation

  • Includes book signing opportunity

  • Q&A sessions with students

  • €500

2. Half-Day Workshop

2-hour in-person session

  • Single focused workshop

  • Perfect for individual classes

  • Hands-on creative activities

  • Interactive storytelling

  • €300

3. Virtual Visit

1-hour live digital session

  • Interactive online workshop

  • Perfect for remote learning

  • Screen sharing of illustration process

  • Live Q&A with students

  • €200

(Click here if you would like to learn more about these fees which are based on the guidelines from Children’s Books Ireland - an organisation that has twenty-five years of experience in programming and running events for children and adults with an interest in children’s books.)

How to Book:

If you are interested in booking a virtual or in-person event, please send an email to buckleycelina@gmail.com or use my contact form.

Please include:

  1. details of your school, library or venue

  2. any dates you have in mind

  3. number of people in the group

  4. names of the workshops you are interested in

Contact

For any enquiries please email:
buckleycelina@gmail.com

Workshop Options:

Choose from one of the options below or email me if you have ideas for a specifically tailored workshop.

1. THE SILLY STORY FACTORY

Activity: Create absurd and funny stories by mixing random prompts (e.g., "A penguin opens a bakery on the moon").

Learning Goals: Encourage creative thinking and humour.

Recommended Age: 6-9


2. CREATE A CLASS MONSTER BOOK

Activity: Make monster-themed picture books with fun pop-ups or flaps.

Learning Goals: Teach visual storytelling and book design.

Recommended Age: 7-10

3. MAGICAL MAPS

Activity: Learn world-building techniques by creating fictional maps, cultures, and settings that inspire creative writing.

Learning Goals: Combine storytelling and artistic skills.

Recommended Age: 8-11

4. BUILD YOUR BEST VILLIAN

Activity: Children design and write about an interesting villain using drawing, storytelling, and personality prompts.

Learning Goals: Develop character-building and storytelling skills.

Recommended Age: 8-11

5. THE HERO’S JOURNEY 

Activity: Learn the basics of storytelling structure by plotting out a hero's adventure as a group, complete with challenges and triumphs.

Learning Goals: Understand story arcs, foster collaboration, and inspire imagination.

Recommended Age: 9-11

6. OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING

Activity: Learn to draw by observing objects and scenes closely, focusing on detail and professional techniques.

Learning Goals: Develop attention to detail and drawing skills.

Age Group: 9–11 years


7. 'THE SALMON OF KNOWLEDGE'

Activity: Dive into Irish mythology by exploring the story of the Salmon of Knowledge and creating original artwork inspired by it.

Learning Goals: Foster cultural awareness and artistic creativity.

Age Group: 8–10 years

8. COLLAGE A LANDSCAPE

Activity: Use mixed media to create a landscape collage inspired by real or imagined places.

Learning Goals: Teach mixed media techniques and promote environmental awareness.

Age Group: 7–10 years


9. MAKE A COUNTING BOOK

Activity: Create a class book for younger audiences using sequential storytelling and illustration.

Learning Goals: Encourage educational content creation and story flow.

Age Group: 6–8 years


10. CREATIVE FREEDOM

If you have specific ideas for a new or themed workshop tailored to your event, Celina would be happy to collaborate with you to design and prepare it.

Testimonials:

  • “My P1 class (aged 6 -7 years) attended Celina‘s Book Cover Designing workshop and absolutely loved it. Celina demonstrated her own work and showed examples of book covers to get the children thinking before they set about creating a title and cover of their own. She suggested a variety of styles and techniques that they could use and she took the time to walk around and speak personally to the children as they worked, lending a helping hand where necessary. She was really encouraging and inspirational. The children had a really fun and relaxing afternoon and they all left with lovely book covers to take home. I would highly recommend this workshop.”

    - Patricia Kenny, European School Frankfurt