Bunbury Art Studio Art Courses /Workshops 2008

This season, we have 15 Art weekends / workshops for adults & for children on offer between May and October -Scroll down 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. A delicious lunch in Rathwood Restaurant each day is included in the art weekend course fee.

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

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

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 two enthusiastic visiting tutors Phillip Cullen, sculptor and oil painter Pat Maher to the studio again this year and is looking forward to meeting old and new friends.

ART COURSE DETAILS

1.Watercolour Weekend - - - - Tutor Trudi Doyle --

Designed for the apprehensive beginner, this course will introduce you to simple techniques in watercolour, how to use & mix colour, lay washes and compose a painting, all demonstrated in Trudi's paint along methed..Take the plunge into the absorbing colourful & rewarding world of watercolour.!

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS

DATES

MAY

Sun 4th & Mon 5th Bank Holiday

'Girl on a swing ' Watercolour

PRICE

 

€180

- includes lunch each day

 

2.DRAWING & WATERCOLOURS - - - - - Tutor Trudi Doyle

DAY 1 SATURDAY 17th Learn to see as an artist sees with some easy to learn drawing techniques which will enrich your paintings by training you to look closely at your subject.Trudi enjoys teaching drawing and has a reputation for being a calm, inspiring and encouraging art tutor. DAY 2 SUNDAY 18th Refresh basic painting techniques in watercolour and learn some new ones ; how to use and mix colour, lay washes and create glowing paintings.

.SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS

 

 

MAY

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th

'March hares' Oil Pastel

180 - includes lunch each day

(or 1DAY €90 )

PLACES AVAILABLE

 

3.Oil Painting------ with tutor Pat Maher View his website,

Award winning artist Pat Maher aims to inspire the student. 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 .

SUITABLE FOR .BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS

 

 

MAY

Saturday 24th

& Sunday 25th

 

 

 

 

180

- includes lunch each day

PLACES AVAILABLE

 

 

 

 

TRUDI DOYLE - Eigse Fringe Exhibition

 

Fri 8thJune to Sat 16t

Seven Oaks Hotel Carlow

4.Beyond Realism in Watercolour -Tutor Trudi Doyle

Learn ways of developing your work by exploring various techniques and devises e.g. sponging masking salt effects, cling film, spattering 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.

SUITABLE FOR IMPROVERS

JUNE-

.Saturday 21st

& Sunday 22nd 

 

 

€180 includes lunch each day

PLACES AVAILABLE

5. TEENS - BOOST YOUR CREATIVITY - TUTOR-TRUDI DOYLE

Unlock hidden talents & improve your ability to think creativily using both sides of the brain. In this 3 day workshop, using various activities, indoor and out, you will explore and expand your imagination with drawing and painting excercises , fun puzzles and brain-teasers.All Materials provided free.

Bring a packed lunch each day

 

JUNE

TUES 24th, WEDS 25th

& THURS 26th

10am to 2pm daily

 

 

 

FOR TEENS

12 to14 yrs

3 DAYS €90

- places available

 

 

 

6. LANDSCAPE IN 3 COLOURS- (OILS & ACRYLICS) -

Tutor Trudi Doyle

It is surprising what can be achieved using only three primary colours (& white) . In this workshop, learn how to mix a variety of tones including a range of greens, purples, mauves,greys and oranges using only red, blue& yellow.This workshop will provide you with good basic painting skills in oils or acrylics. You will also produce a landscape using your new skills.

FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS

JUNE

Saturday 28th

& Sunday 29th  

€180

includes lunch each day

PLACES AVAILABLE

     

7.Children's Art & Nature Summer / no.1 -*

Enjoy painting and drawing in the studio & outdoor nature walks, fun and games in the garden. On Thursday, take a bus trip to explore the ice-age glen, the oak woods & climb the '100 steps' at Altamont Gardens near Tullow. All Materials provided

Bring a packed lunch each day . Tutor ; Trudi Doyle

 

JULY

Tues 1st ,

Weds 2nd,

& Thurs 3rd

(10AM TO 2.PM )

 

 

 

 

 

Ages 4 to 11

€90

for 3 days

places available

 

 

 

 

8. Luminous Watercolours --Tutor Trudi Doyle

A one day course can make a lasting difference to your painting skills. This refresher will teach you the secrets of transparent glowing watercolours and encourage you to discover an individual sense of direction. SUITABLE FOR IMPROVERS

 

Sunday

JULY 6th

 

€90

includes lunch 

PLACES AVAILABLE

 

9.Children's Art & Nature Summer School /no.2 *

Enjoy painting and drawing in the studio & outdoor nature walks, fun and games in the garden. On Thursday take a bus trip to explore the ice-age glen, the oak woods & climb the 100 steps at Altamont Gardens near Tullow.All Materials provided

Bring a packed lunch each day

JULY

Tues 8th ,

Weds 9th

& Thurs 10th

(10AM TO 2.PM )

ages 4 to 11

90

For 3days

places available

 

  10.Watercolours for the Wary - tutor; Trudi Doyle

Everything you need to know about watercolour and were afraid to ask ! A confidence building weekend . Refresh your painting techniques and learn some new ones. Transparent ,staining and opaque watercolours and the secrets of transparent glowing watercolours will be explained and demonstrated. You will leave with a greater sense of enjoyment from your painting.

 

FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS

 

JULY

Saturday 12th

& Sunday 13th

180

includes lunch each day

PLACES AVAILABLE

11. Sculpting for Beginners * -- Tutor Phillip Cullen 

- If you love the idea of making sculpture , this is the course for you ; a unique oppertunity to discover the loy of creating in stone.Talented Sculptor and experienced tutor , Kilkenny based Phillip Cullen, will guide you in planning your piece. You will learn and practice some basic stone carving techniques and produce a piece of work to take home.

FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS

 

 

JULY

Saturday 26th

& Sunday 27th

 

 

 

€220( 2 days)

All materials supplied- tools, stone, dust mask and gloves

 

PLACES AVAILABLE

 

 

Trudi Doyle ---- EXHIBITION--- Kilkenny Arts Week

THE CLUB HOUSE HOTEL KILKENNY

 

AUGUST Friday 19th to Sunday 17th

 

ALL WELCOME

 

 

 

12.Oil Painting, -Tutor Pat Maher. --- AS COURSE NO. 3

View his website

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS

 

SEPTEMBER

-Sat 13th & Sun 14th

 

 

 

180

(includes lunch each day)

PLACES AVAILABLE

 

13 .Watercolour Weekend - - - - Tutor Trudi Doyle

AS COURSE NO. 1

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS

'Golden Olive Tree ' Watercolour

SEPTEMBER

Saturday 20th

& Sunday 21st

€180

(includes lunch each day)

PLACES AVAILABLE

14.Beyond Realism in Watercolour -Tutor Trudi Doyle

AS COURSE NO. 4

SUITABLE FOR IMPROVERS

 

SEPTEMBER

Sat 27th & Sun 28th

 

 

 

 

€180

(includes lunch each day)

PLACES AVAILABLE

 

15. LANDSCAPE IN 3 COLOURS- (OILS & ACRYLICS) - Tutor Trudi Doyle

AS COURSE NO. 6

FOR BEGINNERS IMPROVERS

 

 

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BOOKING

 

OCTOBER

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th

'Birch Trees in Snow '-Watercolour

 

DISCOUNTS

 

 

€180

(includes lunch each day)

PLACES AVAILABLE

 

 

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

Late bookings - please telephone to ascertain if there is a place available

 

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

 

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

All classes are held between 10 am & 4pm and break for lunch between 12.30 & 2 in local Restaurant, Rathwood

 

 

Fees cover tuition from professional artists in the studio, use of facilities and equipment, tea, coffee etc. and a delicious lunch

 

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

CANCELLATIONS

if it is necessary to cancel a course for any reason, participants will be informed as soon as possible and full refunds of fees paid including deposits will be made. No further liability will be accepted. In the event of applicant cancelling less than 3 weeks before a course, no refund will be given.

 

 

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Materials are provided on courses marked with an asterisk*.

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Paint Away Holiday near Perpignan France

 

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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

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