Painting Courses

Many Painting Courses & Workshops are held throughout the year.

Weekend Courses   Ten Week Courses   Children's Classes
Watercolour Painting Courses
Silk Painting Courses
Pastel Painting Courses
Drawing Courses
Click a link above or scroll down to discover the one for you.

The Barn Gallery is a tastefully restored stone barn set in an idyllic location in the heart of West Cork with grounds set among the hills of West Cork that offer ample inspiration for paintings all throughout the year.

Sheila Hooks BA, ATD graduated from Loughborough College of Art & Design, England in 1973, before acquiring an Art Teaching Diploma at Liverpool. Since then Sheila has gained a wide experience of teaching art to all ages and abilities. She is a registered tutor with Cork County VEC and a Professional Associate of SAA.

Weekend Courses

There are four types of weekend courses for you to enjoy, as outlined below. Each course is designed to enable the individual to gain as much insight into their chosen media as possible, whether they are a beginner or of an intermediate level. The very small group (max. 6) provides ample time for questions and individual help when you most need it. Each day consists of approximately 6 hrs tuition during which time the mysteries of colour mixing, tone & composition etc will be unravelled. N.B. Accommodation can be arranged at a local approved B&B at an additional cost of €30 per night.

Sat. 10am-5pm & Sun 10am-4pm. Tuition Fees €140-€170
A €50 deposit is required for all Weekend Courses

Silk Painting Courses

Silk Painting Weekends (beginners)
29th & 30th March 2009

10th &11th October 2009
Learn the beautiful art of silk painting - and you don't have to be able to draw!
You are guaranteed to go away with at least two finished projects.
All specialist materials for the course are provided . Fees €170

Watercolour Painting Courses

Watercolour Weekends
Spring Flowers in Watercolour 25th &26th April 2009
Landscapes & Gardens  8th & 9th August 2009

 Landscapes & Gardens 20th &21st September 2009
Wonderful wet in wet washes, glazes and plenty of hints and tips.

SAA Paints provided.       Fees€150

Pastel Painting Courses

Pastel Painting Weekend
22nd & 23rd August 2009
Colour at your fingertips. If you like instant results these perfect sticks of pure colour could be for you.

Fees €140

 

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Drawing Courses

10 Week Drawing & Painting Courses
Commencing September & January
Max. 8 students.
These are structured courses in Drawing and Painting for beginners and intermediate.
Cost: €100 for 10 x 2 hours

10 week course of 3 hour sessions
available for the intermediate student on Thursday mornings
Cost: €145
 

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Group Bookings

Courses and Demonstrations can be arranged to suit your group at a venue of your choice.

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Private Tuition

• individual tuition;
• in the medium and subject of your choice;
• instruction catering to your abilities;
• at a time to suit you.

Enquiries & Bookings

To make an enquiry or a booking for any tuition, please click here to visit our Enquiries & Bookings page . Upon receipt of your booking request, we will send a confirmation of the booking and course details to you. At this time a booking deposit of €50 will be payable to hold your place on the course. This deposit is non-refundable unless at least 28 days notice of cancellation is received. If for any reason The Barn Gallery cancels all money will be refunded in full. After receipt of your deposit you will receive a copy of the course details and a list of suggested materials.