Cruinniú na nÓg A day of free creativity for young people on June 7, 2025

The Magic Mirror Art and Meditation Adventure

The Magic Mirror'' is a joyful and engaging art and meditation workshop designed to help children connect with positive emotions, creativity, and self-expression. Through a blend of storytelling, mindful movement, and hands-on art-making, participants will create their own Magic Mirror—a decorated artwork that reflects their inner strength, kindness, and imagination.

Each child will create their own Magic mirror and will have a wide variety of painting, markers and pencils to create their art with. The children will then be able to take home their own Magic mirror and affirmation card to remember the day.

For The Magic Mirror: An Art and Meditation adventure I will be joined by expert Laura O Carroll who is a play therapist and lecturer in MTU and is working from a child and adolescent centred perspective. Her background in play therapy and child psychology will provide additional gentle guidance, ensuring that all children feel seen, supported, and empowered in their creative journey. Lauras expertise and presence will ensure a sensitive and inclusive approach to self-confidence and self-image, particularly for children who may struggle with self-esteem, or lack of self awareness , but doing so in a fun and playful way.

 The Magic Mirror Meditation 

Each session begins with an interactive guided meditation and Magic mirror story telling piece that will be altered slightly to make it age appropriate. I will design positive affirmation cards to help children explore emotions like joy, confidence, and creativity.

Guided Meditation 5-10 minutes

Each child selects an affirmation card (e.g., "I am brave!" or "I am unique)

Affirmations  cards will be self designed by the Artist to co inside with the storytelling practice. If the child feels they want to speak about their card they can

For 9- 12 years olds

 I will guide a a short visualization exercise invites them to imagine stepping into a magical world where their inner light is reflected back to them in a mirror

For younger children (4-8): This is paired with gentle movement (e.g., “Stretch like a tree! Glow like a star!”).

For older children (9-12): A slightly deeper breathing exercise helps them visualize their best qualities.

Join us in Workshop 1 or 2 ?

Workshop 1 is 5- 8 year olds from 10am - 12pm in Room 2 in Collis Sandes House, Tralee Co.Kerry

Workshop 2 is  9-12 years olds from 2-4pm in Room 2 in Collis Sandes House, Tralee Co.Kerry

BOOK YOUR WORKSHOP HERE!