Published 14.05.2026
by Kids’ Own
by Kids’ Own
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A children's arts organisation and publishing house.
Join us on June 6th for the Sligo Bookmaking Jamboree; a one‑day, town‑wide celebration of creativity where children are invited to design, create, and bind their very own handmade books. Taking place across a range of welcoming public and community venues, this unique event transforms Sligo Town into a network of hands‑on creativity stations led by professional artists.
Children can drop into different locations throughout the day, exploring storytelling, paper‑making, collage, textiles, and bookbinding, and go home with pages (and ideas!) they’ve created themselves.
Who is it for?
Locations & Workshop Schedule
Each workshop runs as a small group 45 minute session, with limited places to ensure a relaxed, engaging experience. Booking is essential.
Mail Coach Road Community Centre
Artist: Anna Spearman
Children will create accordion‑style books using rubbings to explore surface, texture, and pattern, discovering how everyday materials can become part of a story.
Sessions:
Capacity: 8 children per session
Cranmore Community Co‑op
Artist: Naomi Draper
In this tactile, hands‑on workshop, children will be guided through the paper‑making process and will leave with their own handmade sheet – the very first page of their book.
Sessions:
Capacity: 8 children per session
Liber Bookshop
Artist: Karina Nachbar
A story can be told in many ways…
Children are invited to share or invent a story and create their own story superhero cape. Using textile markers, stencils, and stamps, they can draw or write their story onto a white cotton cape — real or imagined. Capes can be worn home and shared with family and friends.
Sessions:
Capacity: 6 children per session
The Canopy (Glassbox)
Artist: Brenda Kearney
An imaginative collage workshop exploring colour, composition, and storytelling through accordion book formats, encouraging children to experiment freely with images and ideas.
Sessions:
Capacity: 6 children per session
If you are experiencing any booking issues, please contact [email protected]
