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about the Art
Centre...
Nestling between the
mountains and the sea, Ballinaboy Studio is set in the spectacular
scenery of Connemara. Residential courses in conjunction with local
B&B's, Self Catering Cottages or Family run Hotel. After 40 years in
Connemara we can insure that students do not waste time finding
materials. Our subjects include the unique Roundstone Bog, Mountain
Views, secluded beaches and famous gardens in the West of Ireland.
Ladybird Studio is set by the sea in the picturesque town of Donaghadee,
with the mountains of Mourne and Strangford Lough within easy reach.
workplan
We begin
each painting day in our purpose built studio, with a wealth of original
professional work to inspire beginners or advanced students alike. You
experienced tutors give individual help in an instructive and friendly
atmosphere
Tuition is from 10.30am to 5.00pm with a one hour break for lunch. Bring
your own thermos and packed lunch and be sure to pack warm clothes and
suitable footwear. As we cannot guarantee the weather, unlike the
results of your weeks work.
demonstration
Each day
begins with a demonstration from the tutors in oil, watercolour,
acrylics. Gouache or mixed media as required. Afterwards the tutor will
help each student to a personal interpretation. Subject matter is
constantly varied so that those joining for several weeks need not fear
unnecessary repetition.
We have a choice of mountains, boglands, coasts and harbours, all within
a short distance from the studio. Connemara has several international
renowned gardens for artists who desire to paint flowers.
studios
Studios in
Connemara and Donaghadee Co. Down are permanent structures. Fully
equipped with artist’s material available. We also have frames for the
review of your weeks work.
our artists
Sara Sue McNeill
(DA FILS)
Sue
has been a tutor with North Down and Ards instuite and other
organisations for the past 15 years. Sara is in much demand for her
demonstrations to Art societies in Ulster and the republic of Ireland.
She has exhibited widely throughout Ireland and the uk, including the
Mall Gallery, London, Ulster Academy and with The Ulster Society of
Women Artists for 15 years and resigned as Vice Presdent in 2003, to
concentrate on a series of commission and exhibition work covering
2007-2008.
Her
work can be found in public and private collection through Ireland, UK,
USA, Canada and India. Her commissions include Bank of Ireland
and Peter John House and Kenny Gallery, Galway and
many more……
Kenneth Webb
ATD (HONS) RWA, FRSA
Kenneth Webb is a
Graduate of the University of Wales and was appointed head of school of
painting. Ulster College of Art 1953-1960. He has also been a tutor as
part of the Extramural Dept. at the renowned Queens University, Belfast.
As well as Lecturing at the Tate Gallery, London National Gallery. The
Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Kenneth Webb as tutored painting
courses afar as Nairobi also in Spain France and the UK.
Books
Published:
1975 - KW Max Wilks - Joyce Art Critic Washington Post
1990 - Webb a Profile by Tom Kenny
2003 - A Life in Colour published by the Antiques Collectors Club
2006 - Entries in a History and Dictionary of British Flower Painters
(1650 - 1950)
dates of courses
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For weekly
classes at Ladybird Art Studio.
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For Weekend
Courses in Clifden, Connemara.
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For Weekend
Courses in Donegal, Ireland.
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Ms. Sara S.
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