Engaging the Senses | Helium Arts Symposium and Workshops at The Civic, Tallaght

Wednesday 18 September, 09:30 – 16:30.

‘Engaging the Senses’, is a symposium and gathering with conversation, demonstrations, and playtime workshops for both parents and arts, healthcare and early years professionals interested in exploring multi-sensory, creative play through the arts for very young children with complex needs.

‘Engaging the Senses’ is informed by The Civic’s current exploration and development in this area of work in South Dublin County Council with outcomes and learning from Helium Arts’ Pop Up Picnic and Anna Newell’s ‘Sing Me to The Sea’, both multi-sensory performance projects for children with complex needs.

Who is this symposium for? Artists, Health professionals / carers; Early years professionals; Parents; Arts Centre’s and Children’s Cultural Institutions.

‘This should be everywhere – all of our children should get to experience this.’
–Liaison Nurse, Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation about Helium Arts’ Pop Up Picnic

Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance. Please see schedule at booking link: civictheatre.ie/whats-on/engaging-the-senses/
You must book 1 ticket for the symposium and 1 morning workshop of your choice and 1 afternoon workshop of your choice. Places are limited for each workshop so please do not book more than 1 morning and 1 afternoon session. If you have any queries contact The Civic Box Office on 01 4627477.