What can you expect from the workshop?
This will be a unique two day workshop designed specifically for young teens (approx. 13 – 15 yrs old) that aims to be a fun, collaborative learning experience. You will be learning and utilising the same design thinking processes that Google and Meta use to develop their biggest products and services! Both days of the workshop are designed to be interactive, engaging and, most of all, lots of fun! No previous experience or specific skills needed other than an open mind and an occasional burst of imagination.

Will we really design a new board game?
Short answer. Yes! Longer answer. You will learn a variety of creative brainstorming exercises, design processes and rapid prototyping techniques to help you develop and create a working prototype of a new board game that you invent yourself on the day.

Who is the instructor for this wonderful thing?
This newly developed, exclusive creative masterclass has been created and developed by Kalle Ryan. Kalle is an award-winning writer, live performer and festival organiser, with over 20 years of experience in the creative arts. In addition, he has taught storytelling at Stanford’s prestigious d.school, and worked as a communications & creativity thought leader for 15+ years with Google and Facebook/Meta, helping to reinvent their internal communications, shape their creative approach and transform their company culture. Kalle is also a formally trained secondary school teacher and has delivered multiple classes and seminars to large & small audiences around the world.

Do I need to bring anything?
All art supplies and design materials will be provided by the instructor. If you have a favourite/lucky pen you can bring it along if you like.
Lunch will NOT be provided. There will be a 30 minute lunch break each day.Please bring your own packed lunch or purchase it nearby in Sandymount Village.

PLEASE NOTE: Despite it only displaying June 26th above, this event listing is for the full 2 Day Workshop
// Monday 26th June and Tuesday 27th June // 11am – 4.30pm on both days