at Bunbury Art Studio
Ballyconnell Tullow Co Carlow Ireland
1. WATERCOLOURS with Trudi Doyle
Whether you are an apprehensive beginner or have some experience but feel at sea in this medium of watercolours, this course will help you to develop a range of simple techniques; how to use & mix colour, lay washes and compose a painting. All will be demonstrated in Trudi's paint along method which will reinforce your understanding of how to handle this exciting and beautiful medium, giving you the confidence to produce paintings to be proud of. You should complete at least one finished painting and several sketches. SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS
2 days €140 or 1 day €70 ( for beginners & improvers )
MAY - Sunday 1st & Mon 2nd (bank holiday)
JULY– Sun 10th ( one day)
SEPTEMBER Sat. 24th & Sun 25th
2.OIL PAINTING with Pat Maher
2 days €140 ( for beginners & improvers )
This weekend is tutored by award winning artist Pat Maher, a master at capturing the elusive effects of light and shade. He is a patient and experienced tutor who knows how to bring out the best in painters of all level of ability. He includes instruction on good composition, colour and tone with demonstrations and individual tuition. If you are starting out or want to develop a surer approach which can be adapted to suit your own personal style this course is for you. SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS &; IMPROVER
MAY - Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th
SEPTEMBER— Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th
3. ART SAMPLE DAYS with Trudi Doyle
1 day €70 ( for beginners )
Materials supplied .
Drawing & a good basic introduction to Watercolours .
Suitable for those who have always wanted to take up painting but haven’t got round to it
This day will introduce you to basic drawing & painting techniques and skills, how to compose a painting, mix colours and choose subjects .I will include a question and answer session .
It will give you a taste of painting with watercolours and you are sure to go home with a new insight and hopefully enough enthusiasm to continue painting. -
All materials are supplied for the day free of charge - pencils, paper ,paint, paint brushes etc. (if you already have some materials please bring them along )
You can purchase a compact starter pack of good quality watercolours and a brush in studio to take home for only €4.
JUNE - Sunday 26th - 8 places
JULY - Sat urday 9th - 8 places
4.VIBRANT WATERCOLOURS with Trudi Doyle
1 day €70 ( for improvers ) For those who wish to loosen up and enliven their work and stretch their knowledge of watercolours beyond the usual. Learn to experiment with a variety of techniques and "tricks of the trade" e.g. sponging, masking, salt effects, cling film textures and the use of mixed media. Delight in the discovery of unexpected effects, keeping an open mind to happy accidents, finding ways of incorporating your new skills into your paintings whether abstract, figurative, landscape, still life, etc. Learn from Trudi the well kept secrets of transparent glowing watercolours and how to effortlessly achieve freshness and vibrancy in your paintings from now on.
JULY - Sunday 24th
5. ACRYLICS with Trudi Doyle
2 day €140 &1 day €70- ( for beginners & improvers )Acrylics are an easy to use & versatile medium. Diluted with water they can be used like watercolour or used straight from the tube, they produce depth and colour similar to oil painting. Their quick drying nature allows the painter to build up layers of colour faster than oil paint and their opacity means that they are forgiving of mistakes. This workshop will include simple drawing skills and painting techniques, learning the basics while completing a simple painting
JUNE Sun 5th and Mon 6th (bank holiday)
JULY Saturday 23rd (one day)
ART & NATURE SUMMER SCHOOL (2 day) Age 4 to 11
Enjoy Art lessons in Painting , Drawing and Collage. Stimulate the imagination and encourage recycling 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 5th Weds 6th July 2 day fee €45
Optional extra day on Thursday 7th - €15
( 2 day - €45 / 3 day fee €60 )- all materials included
Art holiday in Hotel LaPia Montecatini Tuscany Italy
Wednesday 24th to 31st August . €875. Organised all inclusive cultural week with tutored painting days.
1. Seven nights Half Board accomodation - breakfast buffet and evening meal including drinks during the evening meal - breakfast only on last day )
2. Painting tuition and guidance with professional artist throughout .
3. Transfer by bus or taxi to/from Pisa airport, courier on your arrival at Pisa airport
4. Full day bus or taxi laid on for excursions to medieval villages Buggiano+Massa
5. Local guide in Florence half day including guided visit to Uffizi Gallery
7. Train ticket, return to Florence.
10 places available . No single supplement. Booking open until end of May. Deposit €300 secures a place. Full payment by June 1st 2011
Full information brochure available on request .
( Scroll down & check out my January 2010 blog post for more information and photos on this holiday )
( Flights to and from Pisa NOT included - Ryanair flights are currently available @ €115 return Dublin Pisa 24th Aug. / Pisa Dublin 31st Aug. )
email trudi for further information and details and for bookings - trudiart@eircom.net
