MnáFest Monday Events

Ardgillan Castle will host this special festival from Friday 30th January to Monday 2nd February 2026.

Located in North County Dublin, the castle and its grounds will become a lively hub of creativity, culture and community.

For more information on our Monday events, see below.

Artsy Mindful Classes Imbolc Edition with Clémence Prosen

02/02/2026 @ 10am – Book by clicking the image above.

This Mindful Artsy Session – Imbolc Edition is a gentle, seasonal gathering designed to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and welcome the energy of renewal through art and mindfulness.

Led by artist Clémence Prosen, the session blends simple meditation, intuitive mark-making, and expressive colour work inspired by the themes of light, intention, and gentle growth. No artistic experience is needed — this is not about technique or results, but about presence and self-connection.

You will leave feeling calmer, grounded, and with a small artwork created by you — a visual reminder of this moment of transition and intention.

Block Printing Workshop with Maria Atanackovic

02/02/2026 @ 10am – Book by clicking the image above.

This session is all about play and experimentation. Using simple forms and ready-made blocks, participants will print their own patterned fabric while exploring colour, repetition and composition. The process is straightforward and intuitive, making it easy to jump in and start printing from the start. All materials are provided and you’ll leave with a unique piece of printed fabric. Suitable for adults and teenagers and no previous experience is required.

Laser Cut Jewellery Making – Create a Modular Wearable with Genevieve Howard

02/02/2026 @ 1pm – Book by clicking the image above.

Participants will assemble and personalise a wearable artwork using pre-cut wooden components, exploring how listening to sound and place can inform visual form. The process encourages intuitive making, experimentation, and playful composition. No prior experience is required.

The workshop is facilitated by Genevieve Howard, a Dublin-based Irish artist and resident artist at Ardgillan Castle, whose multidisciplinary practice spans contemporary jewellery, visual art, and music.

Mosaic Art Workshop with Anastacia Kerdina

02/02/2026 @ 1.30pm – Please contact kerdina.a@gmail.com to book.

This mosaic workshop introduces participants to the art of mosaic ornament making using glass and wood. Attendees will learn safe glass-cutting techniques, basic mosaic design principles, and assembly methods to create a unique, handcrafted ornament to take home. The workshop is designed to be beginner-friendly while still engaging for participants with prior crafting experience.

Check out the full programme here MnaFest Programme 2026 V4!