Christmas Art Holiday: National Gallery of Ireland
The annual creative feast for five to 12-year-olds in these classical surroundings. Daily classes from 3 p.m to 4 p.m. from December 27th to 29th. Admission free, but booking necessary. Children should bring their own paper and colouring pencils. (01-6615133)
Old Museum Arts Centre, Belfast
Members of Puppetus Productions will show two to four-year-olds how to make finger and sock puppets, 3.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday December 9th, £5; 3D mask-making workshop with Frank Quinn and Helen Davies of Puppetus Productions for five to seven-year-olds, 3.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, December 16th, £3 (048-90233332)
Roolaboola Children's Festival: Linenhall Arts Centre, Castle- bar, Co Mayo
Over 20 workshops on everything from website design to animal sculpture for three to 15year-olds as part of this fun-packed festival from December 8th to 10th. Cost £2 to £10. (094-23733)
Underground Christmas Work- shops: Aillwee Cave, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
Santa Claus will be receiving visitors in this atmospheric setting from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. from December 6th to 20th. Booking essential (065-7077036)
