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YofA Year of Arts is an Irish non-profit offering an art programme for wellbeing and personal development.

A look back at Dublin Maker Festival!We had a brilliant time getting creative, meeting new people and seeing so many you...
26/09/2026

A look back at Dublin Maker Festival!

We had a brilliant time getting creative, meeting new people and seeing so many young makers get stuck into our arts and crafts activities. 🖌️🧑‍🎨

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by and made the festival so special. 💛

Dublin Maker

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01/09/2026

When all the ages come together... without giving away too much, a little sneak peak of some of our stars for The Greatest Show the Musical an original musical written and produced for kids by home educated kids from all over Louth, Dublin, Meath, Kildare and Wicklow.

Curious to see what this end-of-summer party looks like? Grab your tickets now on www.yofa.ie/whats-on or swipe to scan the QR code.

01/09/2026

Ready... Set... Make! Throwback to Dublin Maker last week. An incredible coming together of makers of all types and backgrounds.

We hosted families in the YofA Playground with our Break it/Fix it Studios, Creative Constraints Café and Sensory Art Lab, and YofA's Little Makers boosted their confidence and entrepreneurial skills with their own creative creations from 3D Prints to Kid-proof "Energy" Drinks.

Want to follow what else happens at YofA?
Keep an eye here and on YofA.ie as our 2026/2027 programme will be released over the next few weeks! 👀

With the dress rehearsal behind us we are counting down the days until Show Day this Saturday! We cannot wait to show yo...
01/09/2026

With the dress rehearsal behind us we are counting down the days until Show Day this Saturday! We cannot wait to show you what these kids have put together for you all. 🎪🤹‍♂️✨️

Do you have kids between the ages of 7 and 12? At our summer camp they'll spend three days growing confidence, finding t...
08/07/2026

Do you have kids between the ages of 7 and 12? At our summer camp they'll spend three days growing confidence, finding their creative voice, expressing themselves and making new connections both indoors and outside. We'll run free-play workshops around epoxy art, paiting, sculpture, drama and more.

From 9.30am to 3.30pm, let us mind them and give them a new creative view for their summer days.

Booking via www.yofa.ie/whats-on, or text me, San on 086 374 0805 to secure a spot.

This summer at the YofA Playground at Dublin Maker Festival, discover the Sensory Art Lab; a creative space where you ca...
07/07/2026

This summer at the YofA Playground at Dublin Maker Festival, discover the Sensory Art Lab; a creative space where you can experience art through touch, texture, scent and playful exploration. 🌿🎨🖐️

Designed for all ages and abilities, our hands-on activities invite you to experiment with exciting materials, spark your imagination, and experience the joy of creating without limits.

Whether you're a curious child, a creative adult, or simply looking to try something new, there's something waiting for you to explore.

📍 Visit the YofA Playground at Dublin Maker and come create, connect and play with us!

Only two months left until Show Day!Rehearsals for The Greatest Show musical are well underway. This musical based on Th...
07/07/2026

Only two months left until Show Day!

Rehearsals for The Greatest Show musical are well underway. This musical based on The Greatest Showman tells a story of kids who dream big! The script was written by kids, the musical is choreographed by kids and the kids are involved with everything from costumes to props and light & tech.

It's an incredible project that can only work with the commitment and input of these amazing 19 families!

Two weeks ago we had our Sports Day event where the kids ran or threw a ball into a target to raise funds for their musical T-Shirts and Show Night Pizza Party. Because this project is about more than performing arts. Its about community, confidence building and taking as many opportunities as possible for the kids to grow and learn new skills.

I'm incredibly proud of how far we've gotten, and cannot wait to see their final performance on September 5th at the theatre in East Wall.

Oh... when the sun is out! 🌞Cyanotype and sun prints at Art in the Park. We played with photo sensitive paper, science, ...
04/07/2026

Oh... when the sun is out! 🌞

Cyanotype and sun prints at Art in the Park. We played with photo sensitive paper, science, turmeric sun prints and recorded nature as well as random objects to follow in the footsteps of Man Ray, Annie Atkins, Sir John Herschel and others. We learned the link between cyanotype, cyanide ☠️, blueprints and other interesting connections to this incredibly fun and beautiful art medium!

04/07/2026

✨ Look what just arrived... 🦗

The Cricut Maker 4 is here... and we're already in love! 😍

You'll be able to see it in action at the Dublin Maker Festival this August, so pop over to our stand and have a go yourself! ✂️✨

Not to worry if you can't make it in August though, our next Year of Arts programme will include plenty of opportunities to create with the Cricut Maker 4 throughout the year.

We can't wait to see what you'll make with this beauty!

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Visit the YofA Playground at Dublin Maker! Where we invite you to The Creative Constraints Café where we challenge you t...
02/07/2026

Visit the YofA Playground at Dublin Maker! Where we invite you to The Creative Constraints Café where we challenge you to think differently through playful, hands-on art experiences.

Paint with your feet 🦶, create with unusual tools 🫙, solve creative puzzles 🧩 and discover how constraints can unlock imagination, confidence, collaboration and innovative thinking. 🌈💫

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