Creative February | Fuadar Feabhra
Make your mark. Fág do lorg.
We have had a wonderful Creative February and would like to thank all schools, students and artist that got involved and made their mark. We are really looking forward to Creative February 2026!
Weekly Round-up
A busy final week to our Creative February celebrations.
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Creative February posters
Artist Jeannine Storan has created this beautiful poster in consultation with students in Presentation School in Listowel and Scoil Chríost an Rí Primary School Causeway, Co. Kerry. The poster is designed to inspire you to Make Your Mark. Click on the image to download a copy in English or Irish to display in your own setting.
Top 10 suggestions
Why not try out some of the suggestions from our Top 10 poster.
Click on the images to download a copy in English or Irish.
Resources
Explore some of the beautiful in class resources provided by Chester Beatty. These resources will allow students to explore creativity and wellbeing.
John Hogan from Limerick Youth Theatre shares some drama exercises to promote wellbeing and creativity in the classroom.
103 Drama Exercises compiled by John Hogan and illustrated by Róisín Clothier
The National Museum of Ireland has shared some beautiful activities to engage with during Creative February.
- Learn all about St. Brigid’s Shoe Shrine with these colouring sheets to allow you to decorate your own Shoe Shrine
- Make your own hand bell with artist Renata Pekowska
- Explore the world of crows with artist Jo and learn how to make a wearable crow skull headdress
Holy Family School for the Deaf and Athy Sing and Sign Club invite you to learn ISL Sign associated with Brigid and to enjoy a beautifully signed song to Brigid.
The Ark Kit & Caboodle
Kit & Caboodle is a brand new FREE digital resource for teachers surrounding the visual art curriculum, designed and presented by The Ark and Dr. Lucy Hill.
Take Time Out
Every week we will provide a different activity to allow teachers and students to take 10 minutes to be creative.
Week 1
Kelly Anderson has provided Creative Creatures Art Activity.
Week 2
Donna Lyttle and the students from CBS Primary School in Ennis share a Creative Meditation.
Week 3
Join artist Silke Michels for two mindful creative activities this week.
Inspiration sessions
Our Inspiration Sessions have taken place with lots of tips and suggestions for participating in Creative February.
- Inspiration sessions resources
- Inspiration sessions: The Glucksman
- Inspiration sessions: Poetry Ireland
Please share activities in your school using #creativefebruary or by emailing us at creativeschools@artscouncil.ie
Podcasting Post Primary Callout
We want to hear from students about how they will Make Their Mark for Creative February.
We are inviting post primary students to submit a podcast of 4-5 minutes on the topic How Will You Make Your Mark.
Below are a video and PDF guide designed by artist Helen Flanagan to guide you through the process of making a podcast.
There are also some fabulous ideas from students in Breifne College Cavan and Gorey Community College Wexford, for possible podcast topics.
How to submit your podcast:
- Click on this link to access our permissions form which can be shared directly to parents. *We cannot share or receive podcasts without complete permissions. **Please ensure that you have read the privacy notice provided before you complete the permission form.
- Once the forms are complete email your podcast to creativeschools@artscouncil.ie
- We will platform your school’s podcast on our website and through Arts Council Social Media.
Episode 1 of Creative February Podcasts
Gorey Community College
Episode 2 of Creative February Podcasts
Breifne College
Online workshops for primary schools
We are once again offering online workshops for primary schools. These were very popular last year, and we hope to give schools the opportunity to take some time out and be creative during Creative February.
Brigid’s Day event
31 January 2025, 10-11am
Join author Caroline Busher to explore the life of St. Brigid and learn more about the legend of Brigid’s cloak and the significance of Brigid’s cross.
Please find a recording of the event here for students to enjoy.
There is also a worksheet to accompany the webinar for students to use and create their own Brigid’s Cloak: Mark Your Mark Worksheet.
Make your mark
6 February 2025, 10-11am
Join artist and Creative Associate Laura Ní Fhlaibhín for an online workshop to explore all that drawing can be.
Please find a recording of the event here for students to enjoy.
Origami hearts
10 February 2025, 10-11am
Join artist and Creative Associate Maev O’ Shea as students are guided though the creation of origami hearts. Write a love letter to creativity that can be stored inside the heart.
Please find a recording of the event here for students to enjoy.