Spark in Schools

Creative workshops, artist projects and CPD for schools.

Spark projects can be developed to complement national, regional and local arts-in-education programmes and funding opportunities, including Artist in Schools initiatives, Creative Schools, Creative Ireland and local authority arts programmes.

Have a funding application in mind? Have an Artist in Schools project you'd like to develop? Or simply want to bring more creative practice into your school?

Choose a Workshops

  • Spark Sessions

    One-off artist-led workshops

    Practical, experimental workshops exploring contemporary art processes and materials.

    Choose from:

    • Drawing & mark-making

    • Printmaking & lino

    • Clay & sculpture

    • Collage

    • Textiles

    • Paper & construction

    • Mixed media

    • Bespoke curriculum-linked workshops

  • Spark Projects

    Artist in School · Creative Schools · Curriculum Projects

    Longer-term collaborations between artists, teachers and students.

    We can develop projects that support schools engaging with Creative Schools, Artist in Schools opportunities, Creative Ireland initiatives, local authority arts programmes and other arts-in-education funding or project opportunities.

    Projects can connect with the Primary School Curriculum and school priorities including Visual Arts, SESE, English, Maths, SPHE, local history, sustainability and place.

    Projects might culminate in:

    • A school exhibition

    • Collaborative mural or installation

    • Sculpture or outdoor artwork

    • Public art project

    • School archive

    • Artist book

    • Large-scale print

    • Community artwork

    We can help shape the creative project around your school's existing programme, theme or funding opportunity.

  • Spark CPD

    Train the Trainer · Creative Practice for Teachers & SNAs

    Practical creative CPD giving school staff new techniques, processes and project ideas to bring directly into the classroom.

    Sessions can explore:

    Experimental drawing · Printmaking · Clay · Collage · Sculpture · Creative prompts · Process-led making · Facilitating experimentation

    The aim is simple: build creative confidence that continues after the artist leaves the school.

  • Public Art & Bespoke Projects

    Make something that belongs to your school.

    Spark can develop larger, site-specific projects for school grounds, buildings and local communities.

    Students can work with an artist from idea through to making and installation, creating artwork that becomes part of the school environment.

    Projects can respond to local history, place, landscape, environment, identity or community.

Working with Sorsha was a wonderful experience. Her creativity, patience, and ability to engage every participant made the project both enjoyable and meaningful.

How it works

1. Get in touch

Contact Sorsha and introduce your group or organisation. Tell me a little about who you are and what kind of project you would like to develop.

2. Initial meeting

Sorsha will arrange a meeting with your group to discuss ideas, explore creative possibilities, and design a project that suits your needs.

3. Funding and planning

If you already have funding in place, Sorsha will organise the required materials and equipment and schedule dates to begin the project. If you do not currently have funding, Sorsha can help you identify suitable funding opportunities and assist with writing and submitting a funding application. Potential funding sources include:

The Arts Council, Creative Ireland, City Council Arts Office, County Council Arts Office, Education and Training Board,

Local community grants and funding schemes.

4. Begin your project

Once funding is secured, Sorsha will schedule workshops and begin bringing your creative project to life.