Welcome to the 13th season at Bunbury Art Studio.
This year there are 11 painting workshops in Watercolour, Oils, and Acrylics at very competitive reduced prices and Drawing days for €55 . I am also organising and tutoring a painting holiday in Tuscany this year in May /June ( details on this blog ) I hope you find something in the programme to excite you and fire your enthusiasm to create ! I am looking forward to meeting old friends and making many new ones in 2012.
WATERCOLOURS 1 day €65 tutor Trudi Doyle 
Whether you are an apprehensive beginner or have some experience but feel at sea in this medium, this day will help you develop a range of simple techniques in watercolour. How to use & mix colour, lay washes, paint wet in wet & compose a painting , all demonstrated in an easy paint along method , reinforceing your understanding of this beautiful medium giving you the confidence to produce paintings to be proud of . Complete at least one painting and several sketches
MAY - Monday 7th (bank holiday)
JULY - Sunday 8th
OCTOBER - Saturday 13th
2. OIL PAINTING 2 days €125 tutor Pat Maher
Artist Pat Maher is a master at capturing the elusive effects of light and shade and a patient and experienced tutor, who knows how to bring out the best in his students. He will include instruction in good composition, colour and tone with demonstrations and individual tuition. If you are starting out or want to develop a surer approach ,this is for you. (Beginners and Improvers)
MAY- Saturday 12th &Sunday 13th
AUGUST Saturday 25th &Sunday 26th
3. DRAWING DAY -€55 tutor Trudi Doyle
Back by popular demand !
This basic drawing day will be enjoyed by painters who have bypassed drawing and also by anyone taking their first creative steps. These essential drawing techniques will improve and enrich your sketching and painting more than you can imagine.
May Sunday 6th
July - Saturday 7th
4.WATERCOLOUR MASTER CLASS 1day €65 tutor Trudi Doyle
For those wishing to loosen up , enliven their work & stretch their knowledge of watercolour beyond the usual . Experiment with techniques &“tricks of the trade” such as masking , sponging , salt effects, cling film textures and mixed media. Learn the secrets of transparent glowing watercolours & achieve fresh, luminous and vibrant paintings .
JUNE Saturday 30th
SEPTEMBER - Sunday 2nd
5 .ACRYLICS 1 day €65 2 day €125 tutor Trudi Doyle
-Acrylics are an easy ,versatile medium.
Diluted with water, acrylics can be used like 
watercolour. From the tube, they produce depth and colour similar to oil painting. Their quick-drying nature allows build up of layers faster than oil paint, their opacity means they are forgiving of mistakes .We will concentrate on sketching and painting techniques, - learn the basics while completing a painting each day (Beginners/Improvers)
JULY ( one day) — Sunday 1st
SEPTMBER- Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th
CHILDRENS ART & NATURE SUMMER SCHOOL (3 day) Age 4 to 11
Enjoy
Art lessons in Painting , Drawing and Collage. Stimulate the imagination by making wonderful creations from colourful
textured papers, fabrics, found objects, beads & buttons in the
studio.
Also
enjoy outdoor nature walks to encourage observation skills –weather
permitting- and interactive fun and games in the garden.
All Materials
provided.
Bring a packed lunch each day.
Tues 10th Weds 11th Thurs 12th July
From 10am to 2pm each day
3 day fee €60 ( all materials included)
THE STUDIO
Classes are held in warm well lit studio with large gothic windows looking out on a mature leafy garden , by a quiet laneway to scenic countryside .
MATERIALS please bring your own brushes , paints, paper etc However a basic selection is for sale at the studio. A list of suggested materials will be sent to you on receipt of booking.
THE COURSES Classes begin at 10am. Refreshments; teas, coffee etc. available all day.
LUNCH BREAK 12.30 to 2PM. You have a choice. Bring your own packed lunch or avail of Lunch in local Restaurant Rathwood. FINISH AT 4PM - If classes run over time, the studio remains open until 5 pm , relax, finish your work or just browse through Trudi’s art books.
ACCOMMODATION -A list of B&B’s / Hotels will be sent to you by email or post if required on completion of booking .
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| Trudi Doyle in her Studio |
BOOKING Complete the booking form which I will post to you via email or snail mail
- post with deposit of €50, to Trudi Doyle, Bunbury Art Studio, Ballyconnell. Tullow Co Carlow cheque or postal order payable to Trudi Doyle not later than 4 weeks before course begins. Or email trudiart@eircom.net to request an invoice to pay on line with your credit card.
LATE BOOKINGS You are advised to telephone 059 9156299 to check if places are available before posting booking form and full payment 'Or ask to pay via email to trudiart@eircom.net
with your credit card.
CANCELLATION We reserve the right to cancel if a course is under- subscribed. Full refunds of deposits will be made. Deposits transferable to another course in the same year. No refund will be given in the event of applicant cancelling less than 3 weeks before a course or failing to attend. on the day .
with postal address - However I can also send map and directions, list of local accommodation and a list materials needed for your class or any further information required by email !
PAINTING HOLIDAY 2012 - TUSCANY ITALY - €875
Tuesday May 29th—Tuesday June 5th
No single supplement
Included 1. Seven nights Half Board ( delicious fresh Italien cooking/wine/ensuite rooms.
in La Pia Hotel Montecatini Tuscany.
2. Transfers to/from Pisa airport, courier on arrival.
3 .Full day bus excursion to paint in 2 medieval villages .
4. Train trip with guided tour in Florence.
5 Professional tuition, indoors & out with demonstrations in the painting medium of your choice. Watercolours Acrylics Pastels Drawing
* 10 places available .
* Booking open until April 15th on first come basis.
* Deposit of €300 secures a place .Balance payable by 15th May
* Full info here on this blog or brochure available .
( Oil painters - please choose water -mixable Oils as oil paint is not permitted on flights because of the solvents contained in them )
(N.B. Flights NOT included - Ryanair fly Dublin/Pisa)
Painting
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wo hoo !
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The wild damson trees where I gathered fruit for delicious damson jelly last Autumn have been mutilated - all laid to waste . There ill be no fruit or blossoms this year - nor for quite a few years to come- if ever. 
watercolour. From the tube, they produce depth and colour similar to oil painting. Their quick-drying nature allows build up of layers faster than oil paint, their opacity means they are forgiving of mistakes .We will concentrate on sketching and painting techniques, - learn the basics while completing a painting each day (Beginners/Improvers)
Bring a packed lunch each day. 
