About this Event
Families are invited to come together and learn about the theme of this year’s Dublin Art Book Fair: Colophon. Looking at Colophons from ancient times to modern day, learn about this special page in all published books and unravel the hidden stories it tells us. Discover the printer’s mark and the book curse. Using materials gathered by artists Aislinn Delaney and Ursula Walshe, create your own unique mark and construct a spell to protect your stories.
This workshop is suitable for children over the age of seven, accompanied by a parent/guardian. This workshop is suitable for children over the age of seven, accompanied by a parent/guardian. Confirmation of this booking is required as this workshop is for a small group. You will be emailed the week before for confirmation.
Aislinn Delaney is a photographer and graphic designer based in Dublin. She is a graduate of the University of South Wales, Newport and Limerick School of Art and Design. She is interested in collaborative projects exploring identity, history and representation.
Ursula Walshe is a creative Facilitator and poet. Her work is rooted in the belief that creativity flourishes when people feel comfortable, included and free to be themselves. Her work focuses on creativity together, encouraging fresh perspectives and opportunities for meaningful connection, learning and shared discovery.
Event location information: This event will take place in a space accessible by lift and stairs with access to a semi accessible bathroom. Please check-in at the cash desk in Dublin Art Book Fair, where you will be directed to the event room. For further accessibility information please contact Learning + Public Engagement Curator Órla Goodwin at [email protected] or call the office on 016710073, 11am–5pm (open Monday–Friday).
Dublin Art Book Fair (3–13 December 2026) is a centre for contemporary artist books offering a wide selection of artist publications and titles from creative, small and independent publishers, both Irish or international, to browse or buy. In conjunction with the Fair, DABF presents an programme of book launches, publishers talks, and workshops, offering ways to engage and gain insight into contemporary independent and arts publishing.
DABF is annually hosted and produced by Temple Bar Gallery + Studios, an artists’ studio complex and contemporary art gallery in Dublin City Centre. The Gallery presents five exhibitions annually of newly commissioned work by Irish and international artists. This is supported by a programme of free talks, tours, screenings and workshops.
Dublin Art Book Fair 2026 is generously sponsored by our longstanding partner Henry J Lyons and supported by Dublin UNESCO City of Literature.
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Temple Bar Gallery + Studios, 5-9 Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
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