Learning through Creativity is a 5-day course accredited by Drumcondra Education Centre that enables primary teachers to consider how an engagement with visual art can enhance learning in other strands of the curriculum. Working with the Glucksman curatorial team and professional artists, participants will learn practical art making skills across a range of mediums and develop their own art integration lesson plans for use in the classroom. This course is designed around the 5th/6th class Primary School Curriculum. Participants on the course will entitled to EPV days.

10am - 2:30pm, Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July 2025

The Glucksman, University College Cork.

€75. Booking essential.

“This has been my most enjoyable and productive and inspiring summer course. I thoroughly enjoyed each day which makes a change from the usual summer courses. I also learned so many practical and useful skills and activities. We had a very nice group, the perfect number of people. Needless to say , it was a privilege to learn in the beautiful UCC campus.”

“Most enjoyable and educational, really an exceptional course, that every teacher would benefit from. It literally opens your eyes to the scope of work possible in a classroom. It would enrich everyone.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Really well facilitated. Such a lovely change from the typical online courses. Format was interesting & engaging. Would highly recommend!”

“I feel that this course has given me a new platform from which to start ideas, lessons, projects that is far more encompassing than just an art lesson. The resources, aids, toolkits, among so many ideas are mind- blowing. I am so enthusiastic about new ventures...”

Summer Course for Primary Teachers: Learning through Creativity