Coming up this merry month of May !
ACRYLICS 1 day €55 tutor Trudi Doyle -Complete a painting each day.( For beginners and improvers ) MAY ( one day) — Saturday 25th
MAY Sunday 26th
COMING UP IN JULY -
CHILDRENS ART AND NATURE SUMMER SCHOOL
This year there are workshops in Watercolour, Oils, and Acrylics at very competitive reduced prices and Drawing days for €45 .
by popular demand my CHILDRENS SUMMER SCHOOL is back !
AND a new Painting Holiday on the lovely Innisheer, Aran Island in August.
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 2013.
by popular demand my CHILDRENS SUMMER SCHOOL is back !
AND a new Painting Holiday on the lovely Innisheer, Aran Island in August.
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 2013.
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 , reinforcing 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
( Booked with Drawing day Sat July 27th -$95)
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2. OIL PAINTING 2 days €110 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)
Day 1 can be booked on its own. €55
SEPTEMBER - Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th
Day 1 can be booked on its own. €55
SEPTEMBER - Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th
3. DRAWING DAY €45 tutor Trudi Doyle
JULY - Saturday 27th
JULY - Saturday 27th
(Booked with Watercolour day -Sun 28th = €95)
This basic drawing day will be enjoyed by anyone taking their first creative steps and also by painters who have bypassed drawing These essential drawing techniques will improve and enrich your sketching and painting more than you can imagine.
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4.WATERCOLOUR MASTER CLASS 1day €55 - tutor Trudi Doyle
MAY Sunday 26th
MAY Sunday 26th
AUGUST- Monday 5th - Bank Holiday
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 .
-Acrylics are an easy ,versatile medium.
Diluted with water, acrylics can be used like watercolour or from the tube they produce depthcolour similar to oilsTheir quick drying nature allows build up of layers faster than oils, their opacity means they are forgiving of mistakes, we will cocentrate on sketching and painting technniques learn thebasics while completing a painting each day.( For beginners and improvers )
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6. 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 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.
. Week 1
Tues 9th Weds 10th Thurs 11th July
From 10am to 2pm each day
fee €55
( all materials included)
Week 2 -CHILDRENS ART &NATURE SUMMER SCHOOL
Tues 14th Weds 16th Thurs 17th July
( Booking available only if week 1 is full -please inquire trudiart@eircom.net)
From 10am to 2pm each day
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.
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 .
BOOK by email click here to contact Trudi