Celbridge - The Learning Lab

How to make…Feathered Friends

4th November 2019 John Ryan Art & Craft Ideas, Celbridge

As made in Celbridge with Chloe and Laura, November 2nd 2019 You Will Need: Paper plate Foam sheets or card for the tail feathers Gems/stickers/feathers for decoration Paint & a Paintbrush Scissors Stapler How to: 1. Paint the back of your plate whatever colour you want you feathered friend to be and place aside to…

Celbridge Shop Author Visit!

5th June 20195th June 2019 John Ryan Celbridge, Events, News

This Saturday June 8th will be a special day in our Celbridge Shop. Elayne Heaney will be here to run some workshops and to read her beautiful book "Riley Rainbow and the Colour Catastrophe" There will be two sessions, one at 11:30am and another at 1pm and, while the book is aimed at the 3-6…

Smart Games now at The Learning Lab

9th May 20199th May 2019 John Ryan Celbridge, Mullingar, Products

"Smart Games" have arrived in The Learning Lab, both online and in our stores in Mullingar and Celbridge. These are multi-level logic games, with lots of different challenges from 'starter' to 'expert'. Each game has a unique and innovative game mechanic with themes that appeal to both boys and girls. The games are designed with…

How to make…Hot-Air Balloon Collage Pictures

7th May 2019 John Ryan Art & Craft Ideas, Celbridge

As made in Celbridge with Chloe and Isabel, May 4th 2019 You Will Need: Card Pencil Black Marker Tissue paper (variety of colours) PVA glue Scissors Instructions: Draw a pencil outline of a hot-air balloon on the card. Trace over this outline using the black marker. Cut out strips of tissue paper in a…

25 Challenges To Do Before You’re 12

3rd May 20197th May 2019 John Ryan Celbridge, Mullingar, Products

Now is the time and this brilliant book will guide you on your journey to become a Bucketeer. Learn new skills, create new games and get going on your bucket list of 25 challenges to complete before you're 12. Packed full of exciting challenges, Finn & Ayla will guide you through this awesome voyage which…

How to Make… Easter Baskets

8th April 2019 John Ryan Art & Craft Ideas, Celbridge

As made with Chloe and Isabel in Celbridge on Saturday 6th April 2019 You Will Need: Paper Bowl/Paper plate Polystyrene Eggs White card Paint (Yellow, Orange. Red, Pink, Green, Blue, Purple) Yellow Feathers (or any colour you like) A variety of colouring Pencils, Markers, Crayons Scissors Stapler Instructions: 1: Gather your materials and begin to…

Putty Peeps – The Putty with Personality

5th April 2019 John Ryan Celbridge, Mullingar, Products

Putty Peeps is a well known brand of putty, made using silicon technology to create an amazing putty that acts as both a liquid and a solid without being a sticky mess, or drying up. Shape it, twist it, snap it, stretch it, and tear it, this putty comes in range of varieties and colours:…

Discover The World Family Game by Fiesta Crafts

2nd April 2019 John Ryan Celbridge, Mullingar, Products

We are delighted to be now stocking the brand new board game for children. Discover The World Game by Fiesta Crafts Race around the world with this exciting family game: compete to be the first player to reach your destinations and collect the most Destination Cards. This geographical board game will keep you on your…

How To Make…Mosaic Prints

1st April 20191st April 2019 John Ryan Art & Craft Ideas, Celbridge

As Made by Chloe & Isabel In Celbridge on the 30th of March 2019 You will need Scraps of coloured paper Ruler Glue A4 White paper Pencil A4 black card Black pen Instructions: Cut the pieces of coloured scrap paper into small squares that are roughly the same size. Stick the squares of coloured paper…

PolyM now at the Learning Lab!

22nd March 201922nd March 2019 John Ryan Celbridge, Mullingar, News, Products

We LOVE construction toys here at the Learning Lab, we think it's fascinating to see children build and play while having fun and exploring the endless possibilities of their imaginations even from an early age. Suitable for inspiring creativity from 18 months, we're pleased to introduce you to a new brand for us, PolyM. For…