Early Education
The Magic of Process Art: Fostering Creativity in the Early Years
This workshop will empower educators to embrace the messy, experimental nature of process art and nurture children’s innate creativity. It encourages the celebration of children's creativity by offering opportunities for them to engage deeply with materials, take ownership of their creative process, and express their thoughts and feelings in meaningful ways—moving away from rigid product-based crafts and printed templates.
Whether you are looking to build on existing practices or explore new approaches, this workshop provides the tools, insights, and support needed to make process art an essential and joyful part of your early years or school-age care setting. This training aligns with Aistear (2024), supporting the agentic child and educator, fostering sustainability, inclusive environments, and embracing slow relational pedagogy
Course Content
Workshop Objectives:
- Understand the principles of process art and how it differs from product-focused art.
- Explore the benefits of process art for child development.
- Learn strategies to integrate process art into early childhood settings.
- Reflect on ways to support child-led creativity while managing challenges.
Tutor
Shannan Mulrooney is the proud founder and owner of Maia Purposeful Play. Shannan has a wealth of experience and training in the education and Early Years sectors. Shannan graduated from ATU Sligo with a Masters in Leadership and Advocacy in Early Years. Prior to this, Shannan obtained a Post Graduate Degree in Primary Education and a Level 8 Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education. In addition to her academic studies, the Early Years Services and Primary Schools she has worked in at home and abroad have massively impacted how and why she does what she does. Shannan's ultimate goal is to contribute to a community where children are not just passive learners but active participants in their own journey of growth and discovery.
The Magic of Process Art: Fostering Creativity in the Early Years
Did you know a NASA study found that 98% of young children are natural creative thinkers — but by adulthood, this drops to just 2%?
This inspiring new webinar invites educators to embrace the joyful, messy, and expressive nature of process art. Participants will gain practical ideas and strategies to weave process art into everyday practice while reflecting on how to support child-led creativity and navigate the occasional challenges it brings. The session also aligns with Aistear (2024), supporting the agentic child and educator, fostering sustainability, inclusive environments, and embracing slow relational pedagogy.
DATE
12 Aug 2025
AVAILABLE SEATS
46
Course Dates and Times
7.00 PM to 9.00 PM
LOCATION
Online
PRICE
€ 20.00
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Contact Us
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