Creative Engagement Project Showcase
CBS Charleville, Co. Cork
Dance Appreciation Students worked closely with choreographer Sarah Allen for a number of months, learning dances and many new skills. Students had dance classes weekly during the duration of the project with a final performance put on stage for the school community.
Boherbue Comprehensive School
Reflections of Self 5th Year art students took part in an engaging self-portrait Creative Engagement Project in collaboration with visiting artist Tracy Cronin, exploring identity through creativity and personal expression. Throughout the process, they experimented...
Colaiste Mhuire Buttevant, Co. Cork
Colaiste Mhuire Batik project on Buttevant's Forestry Surroundings This collaborative Creative Engagement batik project involved 15 fifth-year students creating two large textile panels inspired by the local forestry surroundings. Through observational research,...
Colaiste Choilm, Ballincollig, Co. Cork
Bród This is a textiles project created in collaboration with felt artist Emily Thompson. Students designed and created a wall hanging which will be installed permanently in our school. The piece is called Bród and is a celebration of what it means to be a student in...
St. Colmans Community College, Midleton, Co. Cork
TY Creative Engagement Art Project: The Cyanotype Kite Installation on Diversity and Inclusivity Our Transition Year students worked on an exciting creative collaboration centered on the themes of Diversity and Inclusion. Under the guidance of visiting artist Billy...
Ballymakenny College, Drogheda, Co. Louth
This Creative Engagement Project involved 23 fifth-year art students collaborating with a local ceramic artist to design and create individual ceramic sculptures inspired by mythological creatures and folklore. The initiative was developed in response to students’...
Limerick ETSS
Bridging the Gap This Creative Engagement Project connects industry and education through a real-world, project-based learning (PBL) experience for Senior Cycle students. By designing and planning a sustainable 220 m² bungalow, students will integrate skills from...
St. Brendan’s Community School, Birr, Co. Offaly
This Creative Engagement Project explored the themes of identity and belonging through painting and mixed media with Transition Year students. Students were encouraged to reflect on their personal experiences, interests, memories, and connections to their community...
Davis College, Mallow, Co. Cork
Harper's bird illustrations in Marquetry The Davis College Creative Engagement Project invited Transition Year and 5th-year students to bridge the gap between art and construction through the traditional craft of marquetry. Collaborating with crafts-person John Hewer,...
Castlerea Community School, Co. Roscommon
Led by artist Patrick Strahan, this two-day workshop immersed Senior Cycle students and students from the Solas Room into the ancient art of blacksmithing.The project focused on "old world" techniques, including thermal management, drawing out, and scrolling. Students...