Freaky Flipbooks Workshop for Kids
- Saturday 26 October 10:30am & 1:00pm & 3:15pm
- Marsh’s Library
- €8 + €1 Booking Fee
family-friendly
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visual-art
Embrace the spookiest season at this 90-minute Freaky Flipbook Workshop where you’ll craft animations starring your favourite Hallowe’en monsters. Ideal for budding artists and animation fans, this hands-on workshop introduces children to the art of hand-drawn animation, bringing their monstrous visions to life.
Led by the award-winning team from Speak Broccoli, known for their expertise in stop-motion and flipbook animations, this session includes live demonstrations, easy-to-follow drawing guides, and engaging hands-on activities. All materials are provided and kids will leave with their very own flipbook—a perfect keepsake from a spellbinding day!
Join Joseph Orr and Sinéad Doyle as they bring this unique art form to Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival for the first time – an unmissable event for creative families this Halloween season.
Each child may be accompanied by one adult. As space is limited, parents are welcome to stay for the first few minutes to help their child settle in. After that, you’re welcome to enjoy the library & exhibition upstairs (free of charge) and/or relax in the garden. If your child has additional needs, please contact us once you have purchased your ticket(s).
| Duration | 90 mins |
|---|---|
| Doors | Please meet at the front gate of Marsh's Library 10 minutes before the workshop. |
| Age Suitability | 8-13 year olds (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult). |
| Latecomers | Latecomers will not be admitted. |
| Accessibility | While the library is not wheelchair accessible, there is ground floor access to the bathroom and workshop space. More info |
Marsh’s Library, St Patrick's Close, Dublin 8, Ireland
Luas
The closest Luas stop is on St. Stephen’s Green on the Green Line.
Bus
A number of Dublin Bus routes serve this area. The closest Dublin Bus route stops are:
Stop 2383, Patrick Street, Northbound – Bus numbers 27, 49, 54A, 56A, 74, 77A, 150, 151
Stop 2385, Patrick Street, Southbound – Bus numbers 49, 54A, 79
Accessibility Information
Ticketing
The workshop events are ticketed, with tickets priced at €8 + €1 Booking Fee. Wheelchair accessible tickets are available at the time of booking.
If your child has additional needs, please contact us once you have purchased your ticket(s).
Arrival
The pathways immediately around Marsh’s Library are paved with flagstones and some of the surfaces may be uneven.
The closest step-free Luas stop is on St. Stephen’s Green (800m walk) on the Green Line.
A number of Dublin Bus routes serve this area. The closest Dublin Bus route stops are:
Stop 2383, Patrick Street, Northbound – Bus numbers 27, 49, 54A, 56A, 74, 77A, 150, 151
Stop 2385, Patrick Street, Southbound – Bus numbers 49, 54A, 79
The nearest accessible parking is available in Q-Park Christchurch car park. Accessible parking bays are available on Golden Lane, close to the Radisson Blu hotel.
Drop off and pick up is available on Bull Alley Street and Cathedral Lane.
Entry
As Marsh’s Library was built in the 17th Century it is a protected building. Wheelchair access is not available to the libraries, but there is a step-free entry point to the ground floor facilities, the shop and the garden available on request via the back entrance. This can be arranged by emailing information@marshlibrary.ie
The main entrance to Marsh’s Library is accessed by 17 steps from the front gate to the main entrance, with a handrail located on the left hand side while ascending. From there, there are three steps without a handrail which leads to a staircase with 22 steps. A bannister runs up the left hand side while ascending. Guests exit the library via a spiral staircase of 17 steps, or the same way in which they came in.
Space
Marsh’s Library consists of two floors, with step-free access available to the ground level via the back entrance. The first floor is only accessible via steps.
Ground floor: Accessible toilet, shop, garden
First floor: First and Second library galleries, reading room, cages.
Accessible Bathroom / WC
A wheelchair accessible toilet is provided on the ground floor.
Bar
There will be no bar at this event.
Performance Space
The workshop is taking place on the ground level. Wheelchair users can enter through the back door. This can be arranged by emailing information@marshlibrary.ie
Seating
There will be moveable chairs and tables for this event.
Sound
No sound system will be used at this event.
Lighting
Soft lighting is used in the library galleries, but bright lighting will be used in the bathrooms and ground floor. No strobe lighting will be used.
Quieter Room
There is no designated quiet room in this venue, but there will be quieter spaces available outside of the event room.