2021 Workshops Enrolling Now
Coronavirus protocol is in place. All classes are well spread out, following guidelines. Vaccination essential.
It is with great sadness we announce the death of James Edward Scherbarth our dear, dear friend and loyal Fellow of Ballinglen 22nd June 2021
En Plein Aire 2.0 - Summer one day outdoor workshop series:
Saturdays in July and August.
Plein Aire MasterClass with Randall Exon and Jeffrey Reed
10th - 24th August 2021
Abstraction Workshop with Nuala Clarke
4th - 12th September 2021
A Personal Landscape Workshop with Amy Metier 17th - 25th September 2021
Expanded Approaches in Printmaking Workshop with Jeffrey Hirst
27th September - 5th October 2021
Taking Chances : Experimental Drawing Workshop with Amy Metier & Jeffrey Hirst 7th - 12th October 2021
Abstract, Expand and Excavate - Encaustic Painting Workshop with Joanna Kidney 3rd - 11th November 2021
2022 Workshops Enrolling Now
Covid Vaccination essential.
North Mayo Landscape in Watercolour & Watercolor Monotype
Workshop with Jane Goldman 26th March - 5th April 2022
Abstract, Expand and Excavate - Encaustic Painting Workshop with Joanna Kidney 7th - 15th April 2022
Mixed Media Printing Workshop with Ron Pokrasso 21st - 29th April 2022
Oil & Wax Workshop (Advanced) with Rebecca Crowell 3rd - 11th May 2022
Abstraction Workshop with Nuala Clarke
15th - 23rd May 2022
Drawing from the Landscape Workshop with Andrew Wykes
29th - 6th June 2022
Plein Aire MasterClass with Randall Exon and Jeffrey Reed
13th - 27th June 2022
Stitched-Resist Dyeing with Plant Extracts, Joan Morris 30th June - 8th July 2022
Lineage Into Paint Workshop with Catherine Kehoe 12th - 18th July 2022
Lineage Into Paint Workshop with Catherine Kehoe 20th - 27th July 2022
Landscape Painting: The Quick Study, Josette Urso & Peter Schroth
1st - 9th August 2022
Pochoir Reimagined: Stencil-based Printmaking Applications
with Claudia R. Fieo 12th - 20th August 2022
A Personal Landscape Workshop with Amy Metier 17th - 25th September 2022
Expanded Approaches in Printmaking Workshop with Jeffrey Hirst
27th September - 5th October 2022
Taking Chances : Experimental Drawing Workshop with Amy Metier & Jeffrey Hirst 7th - 12th October 2022
Paint in rural Ireland along the rugged landscape of North Mayo. Ballinglen is situated 3 miles to Downpatrick Head & 5 to Céide Fields. Work in ideal studios & have access to facilities which include a library, over 600 works of contemporary art, an exhibition gallery which can be used for lectures, critiques & projection of work or film. All classes are led by internationally recognised Ballinglen Fellows who know the area intimately & take you to the best places to work plein air & explore the beauty of this mythical country. Return to your workspace & capture the experience on canvas or paper with guidance. We invite you to leave your everyday behind & immerse yourself in an enriching, creative experience in this beautiful place & learn a new technique to expand your practise. Our reputation is renowned as artists have been coming here for over 20 years. Classes & Workshops available include tuition, food, accommodation with private bedroom. The Ballinglen Arts Foundation is a registered Irish Charity & is non-profit. It provides studios & accommodation for artists & gratefully accepts donations through it's website www.ballinglenartsfoundation.org
2020 Workshops
Oil & Wax Workshop (Advanced) with Rebecca Crowell 23rd - 31st March 2020Cancelled due to Coronavirus
Collograph Printmaking Workshop with Catherine Farish 2nd - 10th April 2020
Cancelled due to Coronavirus
Abstract, Expand and Excavate - Encaustic Painting Workshop with Joanna Kidney 20th - 28th April 2020 Cancelled due to Coronavirus
Drawing from the Landscape Workshop with Andrew Wykes 4th - 12th June 2020
Cancelled due to Coronavirus
Plein Air MasterClass with Randall Exon and Jeffrey Reed 16th - 29th June 2020
Cancelled due to Coronavirus
Abstraction Workshop with Nuala Clarke 2nd - 10th July 2020
Cancelled due to Coronavirus Rescheduled for
27th October - 4th November
Landscape: Drawing as Source Workshop with Jordan Wolfson 28th July - 5th August 2020 Cancelled due to Coronavirus
Landscape Painting with Oil & Wax: Nicki Heenan 9th - 17th August 2020
Cancelled due to Coronavirus
Expanded Approaches in Printmaking Workshop with Jeffrey Hirst 28th September - 6th October 2020
Cancelled due to Coronavirus
Taking Chances : Experimental Drawing Workshop with Amy Metier & Jeffrey Hirst 8th - 13th October 2020
Cancelled due to Coronavirus
A Personal Landscape Workshop with Amy Metier 16th - 24th October 2020
Cancelled due to Coronavirus
Process - Purpose - Passion: Authentic Personal Abstraction Oil and Cold Wax Workshop with James Edward Scherbarth 12th - 20th November 2020
Cancelled due to Coronavirus
Weekend Workshop: with Nuala Clarke Friday October 2nd 12 noon - Sunday 4th 2020
a short weekend version of the annual Abstraction Workshop for people located in Ireland.
Abstraction Workshop with Nuala Clarke
27th October - 4th November 2020 (Cancelled)
2021
Landscape: Drawing as Source Workshop with Jordan Wolfson
14th - 22nd May 2021 Cancelled due to Coronavirus
*Dates posted include the date of arrival and departure, with no class on those days.