Bram Stoker Festival - Family Workshop - Making Faces!

Name: Bram Stoker Festival - Family Workshop - Making Faces!
Start: 2025-10-31T11:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-10-31T13:00:00+00:00
Location: Collins Barracks, Benburb Street,, Dublin, Ireland D07 XKV4

Schedule

Fri Oct 31 2025 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Collins Barracks, Benburb Street,, Dublin, Ireland D07 XKV4 | Dublin, DN

All treats, no tricks in this drop-in family mask-making workshop. Taking inspiration from the curious objects in our galleries, design and build unique faces or characters using a variety of techniques and materials. Then, wear your creation for Halloween!
🗓️ Details
Date: Friday 31st October
Time: 11:00 - 13:00 (Last entry will be at 12:30)
Location: Palatine Room, Collins Barracks
✂️ Workshop Description
Join visual artist Carrie Lynam for a vibrant exploration of colour and texture at this drop-in mask-making workshop at the National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks.
Draw inspiration from the spooky objects highlighted in our new self-guided Halloween trail for families and unleash your creativity to design and construct unique faces or characters.
Using a wide range of techniques and materials, this hands-on workshop encourages a playful approach to art, inviting you to experiment and discover the joy of artistic creation in these historic halls.
Most suitable for ages 7-12. All children must be fully supervised by a parent or guardian while on the premises.
No booking is required, places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Masks will take on average 25 minutes to make.
🎟️ Booking Information
Cost: Free!
Bookings: Drop-in, no booking required
Accessibility: The Learning Resource Room is located on the ground floor, off Clarke Square. Accessible toilets can be found in Museum Reception.
👩‍🎨 Meet the Facilitator
Carrie Lynam
Carrie Lynam is a visual artist and experienced arts educator. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is held in collections at The National Museum of Scotland and Kilkenny County Council.
For more information, contact [email protected] or call 01 648 6453. You can find the full programme of events taking place across the country as part of Bram Stoker Festival at the Bram Stoker Festival 2025