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    This Easter delve into a world of words at The Ark
    Telling Tall & Tiny Tales
    Easter holiday and weekend events for ages 2-12
    From 3rd – 29th April 2012
    http://www.ark.ie
    Tickets to the Telling Tall & Tiny Tales experience €3. Tickets for workshops and special event €10.

    Ireland is a nation of storytellers, boasting some of the greatest writers of all time. This Easter The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children is shining the spotlight on books, words and illustrations. Children from ages 2 – 12 can explore their own creativity through words, stories and pictures. Be a contributing author to an every- growing group story, write your own story on magnetic boards with words and pictures or take part in a Detective Comic Book Workshop or Build A Book Workshop.
    Be inspired by other writers. In the intimate theatre space of The Ark you can watch a short DVD of talented storytellers reading from children’s books or on other floors of the building study the beautiful art-work from books on display.

    To mark the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic there will be a special storytelling event, suitable for all the family, using children’s books to explore the myth and mystery surrounding the famous ocean liner (14thApril).

    This specially commissioned programme is curated by Pádraic Whyte, Assistant Professor of English and co-director of the Masters programme in Children’s Literature at the School of English, Trinity College Dublin.
    The Ark in Temple Bar is a custom designed space for children who commissions and presents programmes throughout the year introducing young people to the joy, wonder and creativity of the arts. Adults and children can enjoy a different experience each visit. For full details go to http://www.ark.ie

    The Ark gratefully acknowledges the financial support of its principal supporter the Arts Council and also support from the Department of Education & Skills, Temple Bar Cultural Trust and Dublin City Council.
    Press information: Sinead O’Doherty / GerryLundberg Gerry Lundberg Public Relations t: 01 679 8476 / 086 259 1070 / 087 259 1070 pr@gerrylundbergpr.com

    Workshop details:
    Detective Comic Book Workshop
    With author/graphic novelist Alan Nolan
    Saturday, 7th April
    12-1.30pm (Ages 5-7)
    3-4.30pm (Ages 8-12)
    In this exciting workshop, learn the tricks of writing a detective book in pictures and words. Alan will help get you started, but you get to decide how the mystery is solved.

    Build a Book Workshop
    With author/illustrator Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick
    Saturday 21st April and Saturday 28th April
    10.30 -11.30am (Ages 2-4)
    12-1.30pm (Ages 5-7)
    3-4.30pm (Ages 8-12)
    This fun workshop combines creative writing and crafts, where you will get a chance to make your own tiny books and help pass on the joy of reading and writing. You will be encouraged to share or ‘plant’ your books in your own communities and thereby inspire others to read more.

    Special event:
    The Tale of the Titanic
    Saturday, 14th April
    3-4pm Suitable for all the family
    To mark the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic, this special storytelling event uses children’s books to explore the myth and mystery surrounding the famous ocean liner.
    The Ark would like to thank ‘Titanic Belfast’ for their kind assistance on this event.
    http://www.titanicbelfast.com

    Tickets for Workshops and Special Event €10/8* concessions, no booking fee. Price includes access to the Telling Tall & Tiny Tales experience.
    *Price for children of third-level students, senior citizens, the unwaged and those parenting alone.
    Tickets now on sale 01 670 7788
    Keep connected with The Ark @: FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/TheArkACultural … orChildren on TWITTER @thearkdublin

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