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Helium Arts workshops this Spring for children with lifelong physical health conditions and disability
Helium Arts spring Workshops coming to Limerick with registration open until February 14. photo: Marcin Lewandowski | soundofphotography.com © @soundofphotography
Children and young people living in or near Co Limerick with lifelong physical health conditions and disability can get creative and connect with others at free art workshops this spring with Helium Arts
Run by award-winning national children’s arts and health charity Helium Arts, the deadline to apply for the free spring Saturday workshops and meet-ups in Limerick is 14th February
Do you know a child or young person with a lifelong physical health condition living in or near Co Limerick who’d love to connect with others and get creative this spring?
National children’s arts and health charity Helium Arts is holding a free series of Saturday workshops and meet-ups in two locations in Limerick on dates in March, April and May for children and young people with lifelong physical health conditions like diabetes, epilepsy, spina bifida, heart conditions, juvenile arthritis, rare and complex conditions, and many more.
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Specially designed free workshops for 8-12-year-olds will take place at Dooradoyle Library, Crescent Shopping Centre on five Saturdays starting on 22nd March and running until 26th April (excluding Easter Saturday, 19th April).
For 13-16-year-olds, Limerick City Gallery of Art will be the venue for three free Saturday meet-ups on 22nd March, 26th April and 24th May. These meet-ups will take place on one Saturday each month throughout the year, with additional dates to be announced.
The deadline to apply is 14th February, the art workshops and meet-ups will be led by professional artists, supported by friendly volunteers, with a medic on site at every session to ensure a safe and secure environment for all participants.
Announcing the Limerick spring Saturdays’ series, CEO of Helium Arts Helene Hugel said, “The aim of our Limerick spring Saturdays is to inspire creativity, provide social opportunities, offer new experiences, foster friendships, and improve the wellbeing of children and young people living in or near Co Limerick with chronic health conditions.
“These children and young people can often face loneliness, stress, anxiety, and can feel defined by their condition. They can experience stigma associated with their condition, social isolation and loneliness and fewer quality friendships. Through our spring art workshops and meet-ups, they can build confidence, make friends, and just have fun.”
Helium Arts’ Limerick spring Saturdays series is part of a project funded by Creative Ireland’s Creative Health & Wellbeing programme in conjunction with Tipperary County Council, Clare County Council and Limerick City & County Council, as well as the JP McManus Charitable Foundation.
Helium Arts’ Limerick spring Saturdays are now open for registration for 8-12-year olds and for 13-16-year-olds The deadline for applications is Friday, 14th February.
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