Bunbury Art Studio Art Courses /Workshops 2009

This season marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Bunbury Art Studio. To show my appreciation to all of you who have become not only regulars but friends I offer returning students a €10 reduction and for new students €10 euro off all bookings before 1st May also 10% off all group bookings ( 6 or more ).I have streamlined the programme to 10 Art weekends / workshops for adults .Fees are reduced from €180 to €160 this year - a return to 2004 prices.

As usual there is an Art & Nature summer school for children in July- fees are also down - reduced from €90 last year to €75 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 2009 -Details coming soon !

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 in local Rathwood Restaurant (approx. €10 )

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 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 DETAILS

1.Watercolours and Drawing - - - - Tutor Trudi Doyle --------------------DATES > > > > > > > > > > > > >>>>>> > > >

Designed for the apprehensive beginner, and those who feel at sea in this medium this course will introduce you to basic drawing skills to enrich your painting and a range of simple techniques in watercolour; how to use & mix colour, lay washes and compose a painting, all demonstrated in Trudi's paint along method..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 3th & Mon 4th Bank Holiday -2 PLACES AVAILABLE

JULY - Sat.11th & Sunday 12th -6 PLACES AVAILABLE

SEPTEMBER - Sat. 5th & Sunday 6th - 6 PLACES AVAILABLE

'Girl on a swing ' Watercolour by Trudi Doyle

PRICE

Book 1or 2days

1 day €80

2 days €160

2.Oil Painting --------- with tutor Pat Maher . --------------DATES > > > > > MAY SPECIAL €60 OFF UNTIL WEDS 13TH

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 .

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS

 

MAY

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th

€60 OFF UNTIL WEDS 13TH AT MIDNIGHT - PLACES AVAILABLE

SEPTEMBER

Sat 19th & Sun 20th

PLACES AVAILABLE

 

Two days

€160

3 . ACRYLICS & DRAWING - Tutor Trudi Doyle-----------DATES > > > > > > > > > > > > >>>>>> > > >

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 a simple painting

 

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.

 

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.

Book early - places limited - booking on first come basis.

Bring a packed lunch each day .

 

 

JUNE Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th

4 PLACES AVAILABLE

JULY Sat 25th & Sunday 26th

6 PLACES AVAILABLE

'Golden Olive Tree '

 

 

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

SEPT -Sat 12th -& Sun 13th - 6 PLACES AVAILABLE

 

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JULY - Tues 7th, Weds 8th,& Thurs 9th - -10am to 2pm daily -

10 PLACES AVAILABLE

 

 

 

1 day €80

2 days €160

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS

 

 

 

1 day -€80

2 days €160

SUITABLE FOR IMPROVERS

 

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€75

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 May .

 

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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