Bunbury Art Studio Art Courses /Workshops 2009

Welcome to the 11th season courses and workshops at Bunbury Art Studio.

I offer returning students a €10 reduction and for new students €10 euro off all bookings before 1st April also 10% off all group bookings ( 6 or more ).

This year there are 14 Art weekends / workshops for adults .Fees are reduced from €180 to €10 this year - a return to 2003 prices.

As usual there is an Art & Nature summer school for children in July- fees are also down - reduced ( from €90 ) to €55 this season - Scroll down for details . Looking forward to meeting old friends and making new ones this year. Trudi Doyle

PAINTING HOLIDAY IN TUSCANY - AUGUST 2010  -click for details !

Art Courses & workshops are held in Trudi's studio in her garden at Crecrin Ballyconnell, Tullow, Co Carlow- Bunbury Art Studio, situated in beautiful countryside on the border of Carlow and Wicklow. With places limited to just ten per art course, early booking is advised.

Courses start at 10 am and finish between 4 & 4.30pm. Lunch from 12.30 to 2. Your lunch option this year ; bring a packed lunch and relax in the studio or garden or partake of delicious fare in local Rathwood Restaurant

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

To purchase a voucher /book an art course / request travel directions to the Studio or for other inquiries email trudiart@eircom.net or phone (00353)059 9156299

trudi sketching TRUDI DOYLE B.A. H.D.E

Is a professional artist and trained teacher . Her teaching experience is extensive - over twenty years teaching all levels of ability. She has a reputation for being an inspirational art tutor having taught new techniques and approaches to practiced artists as well as helping many complete beginners to get started.She believes in giving plenty of individual attention and encouragement and limits class sizes to facilitate this. She is especially known for sharing her passion for watercolours. Trudi welcomes enthusiastic visiting tutor and oil painter Pat Maher to the studio again this year and is looking forward to meeting old and new friends.

 

ART COURSE 2010  DETAILS

1.Watercolours  - - - - Tutor Trudi Doyle

Designed for the apprehensive beginner, and those who feel at sea in this medium this course will introduce you to  a range of simple techniques in watercolour; how to use & mix colour, lay washes , paint wet in wet and compose a painting, all demonstrated in Trudi's paint along method which willreinforce your understanding of how this beautiful medium works  giving you the confidence to produce paintings to be proud of .

Take the plunge into the absorbing colourful & rewarding world of watercolour ! You should complete at least one painting and several sketches.

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS


DATES

MAY-Sun 2th & Mon 3rd Bank Holiday -PLACES AVAILABLE

JULY - Sat.10th & Sunday 11th -PLACES AVAILABLE

OCTOBER - Sat. 16th & Sunday 17th PLACES AVAILABLE

'Girl on a swing ' Watercolour by Trudi Doyle

PRICE

Book 1or 2days

1 day €75

2 days €140

2.Oil Painting --------- with tutor Pat Maher . --------------DATES > > > > > 

Award winning artist Pat Maher, a master at capturing the elusive effects of light and shade returns to share his expertise. He is a patient and experienced tutor who brings out the best in painters of all abilities. 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 , this course is for you.

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS



 

MAY

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th

PLACES AVAILABLE

SEPTEMBER

Sat 4th & Sun 5th

PLACES AVAILABLE 

Two days

150

3   ALL NEW - ART SAMPLE  DAYS   with Trudi Doyle

A chance to try  Drawing,  some Watercolours & Acrylics . Suitable those who always wanted to take up painting but havent gort round to it .  This "no pressure" day will give you a taste of basic drawing and painting techniques & skills & show how to compose a painting. All materials  are supplied for the day & you will go home with a new insight & enthusiasm  to continue.

MAY- Sun 10th              JULY - Sun. 24th            &    OCTOBER - Sun. 3rd       PLACES AVAILABLE

  

ACRYLICS - Tutor Trudi Doyle--------

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 layers to be built up 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 at least one simple painting

JUNE Sunday 6th & Mon 7th  Bank Holiday               SEPTEMBER Sat 25th & Sun 26th

PLACES AVAILABLE


4. VIBRANT WATERCOLOURS -Tutor Trudi Doyle -------DATES > > > > > > > > > > > > >>>>>> > > >

For those who wish to loosen up and enliven their work. Learn ways of developing your work by experimenting 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 effortlessly achieve freshness and vibrancy in your paintings.

JULY- - Sat 18th & Sun19th . 6 PLACES AVAILABLE

August -Sat 1st -&monday 2th Bank Holiday - 6 PLACES AVAILABLE

 

 5. Children's Art & Nature Summer School - Tutor Trudi Doyle

For boys and girls aged 4 to 11. Enjoy Art lessons in painting and drawing in the studio & also outdoor nature walks and interactive fun and games in the garden. All Materials provided.

JULY - Tues 6th, Weds 7th,& Thurs 8th - -10am to 2pm daily -

10 PLACES AVAILABLE

Bring a packed lunch each day .



'Golden Olive Tree '


 


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1 day €55

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS

 



2 days €140

SUITABLE FOR 

BEGINNERS &

IMPROVERS

 




2 days €140

SUITABLE FOR 

BEGINNERS &

IMPROV

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€55

for 3 days

Ages 4 to 11

All Materials provided

 

BOOKING

BOOK YOUR PLACE - Provisionally by email trudiart@eircom.net or telephone 059 9156299 followed by a Postal confirmation and A DEPOSIT OF €50 WITH NAME ADDRESS & CONTACT DETAILS TO Trudi Doyle Crecrin Ballyconnell Tullow Co Carlow AT LEAST 3 WEEKS BEFORE COURSE BEGINS

MATERIALS - A list of suggested materials for your course will be sent to you on receipt of your booking.

ACCOMMODATION - There are many nearby places to stay if required- a list of B&Bs & Hotels in the locality will be sent to you on request when you book a course.

All classes are held between 10 am & 4. 30 pm and break for lunch between 12.30 & 2. A selection of complementary Teas, coffee, biscuits etc. available all day.

Late bookings( Less than 3 weeks before) - please telephoneTrudi 059 9156299 to check that a place is available.

CANCELLATIONS - If it is necessary to cancel a course for any reason, participants will be informed as soon as possible and fees including deposits will be fully refunded. No further liability will be accepted. In the event of applicant cancelling a booking less than 2 weeks before a course, failing to take a booked place -being absent from a course or missing a day no refund will be given.

Fees cover tuition from professional artist in the studio, use of facilities and equipment, tea, coffee etc.

 

DISCOUNTS / OFFERS

Art Group Discount of 10% for groups 6 or more participants booking together.

For returning students; I offer a €10 reduction per booking .

For new students - €10 euro off if you book before 1st April  .

 

Gift Vouchers

for Birthdays, Retirement, Anniversaries, Christmas gifts etc.

We are happy to provide vouchers for Art weekends / workshops or towards purchasing a Painting or Print - just telephone Trudi for details 059 9156299

 

Contact us for ANY FURTHER INQUIRIES


 

'Birch Trees in Snow '-Watercolour

 

"March hares" Pastel

 

" Rainbow cockerel " Acrylic

 

PAINTINGS BY TRUDI DOYLE are currently to be seen in the following venues

RUSSBOROUGH HOUSE CAFE, BLESSINGTON, CO. WICKLOW Continuous exhibition

ARTFORMS GALLERY CHARLOTTE ST. CARLOW Continuous group show exhibition

'BEND IN THE WALL' GALLERY, KILLERIG RESORT CO. CARLOW. Continuous exhibition

JUNE 2009 - Eigse Visual Art Fringe Seven Oaks Hotel - Carlow with artists Jacinta Crowley Long & Attracta Carbery

AUGUST 7th - 16th 2009 - Kilkenny Arts Festival - Club House Hotel, Kilkenny

 

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