Blue Sky Birds
Make model birds in this creative session, inspired by our 'The Enemy is Time' and 'Wild Ireland: Past, Present and Future' exhibitions
Get hands-on and make model birds using paper and masking tape, taking inspiration from our exhibitions.
Two of our current exhibitions, The Enemy Is Time and Wild Ireland: Past, Present, Future, explore the dangers of species extinctions, migration and the climate emergency in terms of Irish flora and fauna.
Both exhibitions feature birds, including Patrick Goddard's Blue Sky Thinking, which consists of 180 ring-necked parakeets (with 90 currently on display in The Enemy Is Time exhibition) that were carved in clay and then cast from lead recycled from London roofs.
This is a free, drop-in, family-friendly event using dry materials in the Wild Ireland: Past, Present, Future exhibition. No booking needed!
This creative session takes place on the following dates;
Please note the session on the 15th July is no longer taking place.
- Wednesday 16th July
- Thursday 17th July
- Tuesday 22nd July
- Wednesday 23rd July
- Tuesday 29th July
- Wednesday 30th July
- Wednesday 6th August
- Thursday 7th August
Image credits: Patrick Goddard Blue Sky Thinking, 2019, Art Fund support
What to know
Everything you need to know about Blue Sky Birds
This is a free, drop-in event with no booking needed!
Suitable for all ages. Parents must stay with children. Unsuitable for groups (max 15-20 at any time).
This event takes place from 11:00 to 12:00 on various dates (see above).
Takes place in 'Wild Ireland: Past, Present, Future' exhibition. Please enquire at reception on arrival.