Painting Workshops

A three-day painting and creativity workshop to show you how to create good compositions, the technique to paint them, and the confidence to enjoy every minute.

It will be a multi-level workshop so whatever stage you are at in your painting journey is just fine and it will be fun and relaxed.

This relaxed and fun course includes:

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Informal, encouraging & attentive guidance for every student, provided by Róisín

How you will benefit:

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gain confidence in your talent

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maximise your limited painting time

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be less critical of your work

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loosen up and have fun

What you will learn:

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sketching technique - to help you see and understand your subject

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the principles of good composition - avoid the mistakes most artists make

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how to use tonal value - to create depth and contrast

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colour theory and mixing - avoid muddy colours

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to work with both the brush and knife - creating fresh vibrant marks

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how to incorporate texture and energy into your work

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and lots more!

This course is for you if:

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You want to learn how to paint or ‘loosen up’ in your creative approach

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You want to explore your creativity but lack the confidence to do so on your own

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You want to get away from it all and immerse yourself in a fun, creative environment

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You want to train your eye and improve your accuracy and confidence in oil painting

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You want to try a different medium to explore your creativity or artistic practice

Itinerary

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Mornings

Mornings will be spent in illustrated teaching sessions with Róisín and working on painting exercises. We break for tea/coffee and chats mid morning.

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Afternoons

After lunch, the afternoons will be spent working on individual paintings and watching painting demos by Róisín. Once again, we will break for coffee and chats in the afternoon.

What’s included:

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3 day workshop

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Classic painting tuition

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Painting demonstrations in oils

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Morning and afternoon tea, coffee and Lunch each day

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Solvents (zest-it) can be provided free of charge if you are flying.

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If you are travelling Róisín can provide an easel, by prior arrangement.

Not included:

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Travel & accommodation

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Art materials *

* See list of materials here

* If you cannot bring paints and canvases, Róisín can provide them for you at a charge of €55 euro to include: 4 small canvas boards, pencils/charcoal, acrylic & oils as needed, & solvent. You will need to bring your own brushes and anything else you need.

What can you expect?

Róisín is not just an artist. She has many years of experience in giving workshops and teaching.

From the serious business of passing on the tradition of creativity to the simple joy of painting, Róisín is committed and passionate about teaching, sharing and living creativity.

Although many artists attend, you do not have to be an experienced artist to attend or enjoy the weekend. It will be a down to earth, inclusive experience, designed to bring people together for the joy of painting, some serious learning and good company.

These weekend workshops are now in their eleventh year, with many attendees returning year after year.

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