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​As an Art tutor I have over 12 years experience both in
my own Private Workshops and in Art schools and Educational Institutions.

Art is about expressing an idea or a feeling not simply being able to reproduce something in meticulous detail.
In order to express ourselves effectively we need skills. ​

My approach combines a solid grounding in drawing and painting techniques while supporting the students self-discovery in terms of expression, subject and style.
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​I believe this is the best way to learn and progress on our personal and unique creative journeys.



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UPCOMING CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Oil Painting workshops LEVEL 2 DEPOSIT (INTERMEDIATE)

€100.00

7 Full Sundays 10:30 - 4:30 Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan

(Jan 12 & 26, Feb 16, Mar 1, 15 & 29, Apr 19)

Course fee: Total €375, Deposit €100 / balance due Feb 16th.


This course is aimed at those wishing to immerse themselves in intensive full day workshops of planning and painting.


Each workshop commences with subject, lighting and composition then moves onto several short drawing, value and colour studies.


The remainder of the day will be divided into 3 sections where participants will work through the entire painting Alla Prima (In one sitting).

The subject each week will vary from still life to landscape and weather permitting, the occasional Plein air session.


You should have a good understanding of oil painting techniques and brushwork, be able to mix colours and tints, have a good grasp of drawing and be able to complete a painting on your own to take part in this workshop. This workshop is not suitable for novice painters.

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Oil Painting Workshops SAT LEVEL 1 DEPOSIT  (INTRODUCTORY)

€100.00

7 Full Saturdays 10:30 - 4:30 Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan

(Jan 11 & 25, Feb 15 & 29, Mar 14 & 28, Apr 18)

Course fee: Total €375, Deposit €100 / balance due Feb 15th.


This course is aimed at those wishing to immerse themselves in intensive full day workshops of planning and painting.


Each workshop commences with subject, lighting and composition then moves onto several short drawing, value and colour studies.


The remainder of the day will be divided into 3 sections where participants will work through the entire painting Alla Prima (In one sitting).

The subject each week will vary from still life to landscape and weather permitting, the occasional Plein air session.


You should have a basic understanding of oil painting techniques and brushwork, be able to mix colours and tints and be able to draw basic shapes to take part in this workshop. This workshop is also suitable for anyone who has completed my oil painting techniques workshop.

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Skerries Art Classes Wed PM DEPOSIT

€100.00

15 week Art Course (15th Jan - 27th May, 19:30 - 21:30) in Skerries Sailing Club. These classes are designed for those who wish to work on their own projects and chosen medium with occasionalsupport from the tutor. You should have an existing competence in drawing and painting techniques prior to starting the classes. Course Fee €250 for 15 weeks, €100 online deposit to reserve a place

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Ardgillan Art Classes Wed AM DEPOSIT

€100.00

15 week Art Course (15th Jan - 27th May, 10:30 - 12:45) in Ardgillan Castle. These classes are designed for those who wish to work on their own projects and chosen medium with occasionalsupport from the tutor. You should have an existing competence in drawing and painting techniques prior to starting the classes. Course Fee €250 for 15 weeks, €100 online deposit to reserve a place

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