Sadhbh Devlin

County
Wicklow
Genre
Short-Story Writer, Children's Writer
Sessions
Reading and Q&A, Discussion with Writer, Creative Writing Workshop, Storytelling Session, Talk
Level
Primary, Post Primary
Languages
Works in English & Irish
Availability
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Mornings
Travel
Yes

Publications/Repertoire/Productions & Background Experience

Bí ag Spraoi Liom (2017, illustrated by Tarsila Kruse, published by Futa Fata)

Beag Bídeach (2018, illustrated by Róisín Hahessy, published by Futa Fata)

Geansaí Ottó (working title) due 2020

Session Details

My workshops entail a reading of one of my books and a creative activity writing/drawing/roleplay based on some of the themes from the stories – eg relationships, inventions, ‘big and small’, play. These sessions can be tailored to fit a 30-minute or a 1hour slot.

For 2nd class up I offer a 1hour workshop that outlines how picturebooks are made - from getting an idea, through the illustration process and some of the (basic) technical aspects. These workshops also feature a reading of my first book 'Bí ag Spraoi Liom!' and a writing/drawing task based on the theme of inventions. By the end of the session the children should have a good concept of how to construct a book of their own and an idea to use for it!

All workshops can be fully 'as Gaeilge' or bilingual - whichever you feel suits best.

Age Group Details

For creative writing sessions, 2nd class up are best equipped, but I am happy to work with any age group.

Availability Details

Flexible. Available mornings generally but can discuss times.

Telephone
0863365511
Email
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