Making Mythology

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Join award-winning children’s author Sinéad O’Hart for Making Mythology, a lively and imaginative workshop.

Most of us have heard of figures like Zeus, Hercules, Artemis, Thor, Freya, and Loki — but what about Cethlenn Crooked-Tooth, The Mórrigan, or Lugh Lamfhada? In this workshop, Sinéad will guide young participants into the fascinating world of mythology, exploring what myths are, why people have told them for thousands of years, and how they still shape the stories, characters, and ideas we enjoy today.

Children will meet some of the biggest, boldest, strangest, and most brilliant mythological figures from Ireland and around the world before using their own imaginations to create something magical. Through fun discussion and creative exercises, participants will design their own mythological character or enchanted object, building confidence in storytelling, creativity, and world-building.

Perfect for curious readers, young writers, fantasy fans, and children with big imaginations, Making Mythology is a playful introduction to myth, legend, and the power of creating stories that last.

Childrens Workshop 8-12

Sinéad O’Hart

Sinéad O’Hart is an award-winning children’s author whose books are loved by young readers for their imagination, adventure, and richly created worlds. She is the author of The Eye of the North, The Star-Spun Web, Skyborn, The Time Tider, The Silver Road, and Sword of the Sun, all written for readers aged 8+, as well as the Lola and Larch series for readers aged 6+.

Sinéad has been shortlisted for both the CBI Book of the Year and the An Post Book of the Year, and in 2018 she won the European Science Fiction Society’s Chrysalis Award for her debut novel, The Eye of the North. She also co-hosts the Storyshaped podcast, which is available on all podcast streaming services.

Her work celebrates curiosity, courage, myth, magic, and the power of storytelling, making her a wonderful guide for young readers and budding writers at this year’s children’s workshop.

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This event is FREE but has a maximum capacity of 20 Children - Admissions on a first come first served basis