Junior da Vincis Art & Craft Course at Ardgillan Castle

What to Expect

Junior da Vincis is a six-week art and craft course for children aged 4 to 12, running one class a week and covering drawing, painting, collage and sculpture, with the occasional LEGO building break worked in to keep sessions varied. Classes are kept small with a qualified instructor, and all materials are provided, so there’s nothing extra for parents to source or bring beyond dropping the kids off.

Starting the week of 5 September, families can choose whichever day suits: Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon sessions running 3:30pm to 4:30pm, or a Saturday morning slot from 11:30am to 12:30pm, with each child attending the same day each week for the full six weeks. Ardgillan Castle’s setting means parents can use the time to walk the grounds or grab a coffee at the nearby Brambles cafe rather than waiting around, which makes it a genuinely practical option for a weekly commitment.

Courses like this give children a chance to build up a proper body of work over six weeks rather than a single one-off craft session, moving between different techniques and materials as the weeks progress, which suits kids who enjoy having something to look forward to on a regular basis. Places are limited by class size, so contacting the organiser directly ahead of the September start date is worth doing if you want a particular day.

Good to Know

• Course starts the week of Saturday 5 September 2026, running for six weeks
• Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan
• For children aged 4-12
• Choose one day: Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday 3:30pm-4:30pm, or Saturday 11:30am-12:30pm
• €89 for the full six-week course, one class per week
• All materials provided; small class sizes with a qualified instructor
• Contact the organiser directly to book (see event listing for details)

Getting There

Ardgillan Castle sits on a clifftop demesne between Balbriggan and Skerries, best reached by car via the coast road, with on-site parking. Dublin Bus routes serve Balbriggan, from where it’s a short taxi journey to the castle grounds.