Summer Hours
The Art Cabin will pause our regular classes in June and July. We will return in August offering workshops & more to be announced.
In July and August, we are hosting SUMMER CAMPS!
Join us for an adventure through time and cultures, in our themed weeks, where we will explore far off histories, cultures and stories!
Summer Camp price is €135 for 4 days of fun, learning, and art!
€45 Deposit
Register Now! (click here)
Moana + Polynesia (5+) 14:30 – 17:30
July 20th to 24th
Firhouse Community Centre
Ancient Worlds (6+) 11:00 – 15:00
July 27th to 30th
The Park Community Centre
Around The Planet (7+) 11:00 – 15:00
August 17th to 20th
The Park Community Centre
Art lessons for big and small. Challenge your imagination, and learn with The Art Cabin.
🎨Small class sizes
🎨Experienced art teachers
🎨Safe, welcoming environment
🎨Structured creative learning
The Art Cabin is Providing art skills at the Firhouse Community Centre, The Park Community Centre, Saggart Hub, and Lily’s After-schools.
Learn Art with us!
Little Artists (6+) | Mon
Mini Artists
Ages 3 – 5
Little Artists
Ages 6+
Big Artists
Ages 8+
Improvers
Ages 10+
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Our Mission
Our mission is to make high-quality art education accessible, enjoyable, and meaningful for more children and adults of all backgrounds. A blend of fine arts, art therapy, and creative play, fosters confidence, emotional wellbeing, and self-expression.
The Art Cabin provides a nurturing space where anyone and together as family too, can explore their creativity, learn essential art skills, and experience the joy and peace that art brings into everyday life.
Lead Teacher & The Art Cabin Founder
Ekaterina Kennedy
Ekaterina is a visual artist, educator, and founder of The Art Cabin. Born and raised in Russia, she studied Fine Arts and received a strong formal education in traditional art-making. While this gave her a deep foundation in skill, observation, and technique, her own teaching approach has grown into something more open, joyful, and encouraging.
The idea for The Art Cabin began with simple art play-dates for her son when he was five years old. Ekaterina wanted to create a space where children could learn basic art skills, notice creativity in everyday life, and express themselves freely through colour, shape, and form. Interest grew quickly, and what began as a small community activity soon developed into a growing art school for local families.
Having travelled widely and worked with children in several countries, including Denmark, Spain, and Russia, Ekaterina brings a broad and thoughtful perspective to art education. Her experience as an au pair, English teacher, and private tutor helped shape a teaching style that is structured yet playful, supportive yet creatively freeing.
Ekaterina believes that art can have a powerful impact on confidence, wellbeing, and self-expression. Her goal is to make art feel accessible and achievable for both children and adults, creating a warm environment where students feel encouraged to experiment, learn new skills, and take pride in their creative progress.
Second Teacher
Adrian Geary
Adrian Geary is a multidisciplinary artist, graphic designer, and art educator whose lifelong love of drawing, observation, and creative expression weaves deeply into everything he does. With a strong foundation in traditional media — including pencil, pen, clay, bronze casting, and oil painting — Adrian explores imagination through craft, precision, and play. Alongside this, he brings a background in digital design, sound, and colour theory, connecting traditional art-making with contemporary visual culture in an accessible and engaging way for young learners.
Currently training as a secondary school art teacher through the NCAD PME programme in Dublin, Adrian has developed a student-centred teaching style that focuses on building core skills and learning abilities. His lessons are carefully guided, with clear demonstrations and step-by-step support, helping each pupil feel capable and included.
Adrian places a strong emphasis on creating a safe, positive studio environment where children can slow down, focus, and take pride in their work. Through consistent routines and encouragement, he supports pupils in developing not just artistic skill, but independence, problem-solving, and self-confidence.
Having previously led community art classes in Vancouver, Adrian brings a warm, approachable teaching style that helps children feel comfortable expressing themselves while learning strong creative foundations.
Third Teacher
Summer Lu
Summer Lu is a visual artist and experienced art educator with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver. After spending over eight years teaching and creating between Canada and China, Summer recently relocated to Dublin, where she continues to explore and share her passion for cross-cultural artistic tradition.
She has taught a wide range of ages and skill levels in schools, art studios, and community programs. Her teaching experience includes after-school drawing classes in Vancouver elementary schools, leading in-person and online workshops with local art centres, and hosting creative events and classes at Luminous Studios and the Academy of Modern Art.
Summer’s teaching style is warm, encouraging, and highly adaptive. Her workshops are thoughtfully designed to support each student’s unique creative process, offering both structure and freedom. Whether guiding a group of children through a playful painting session or leading adults in focused technique-based classes, Summer creates an inclusive space where everyone feels supported to learn, experiment, and grow.