Schoolhouse for Art - celebrating 10 years!
“The Schoolhouse for Art is doing a fantastic job running all different courses to suit everyone’s taste and interest. I have experienced both online and in-studio classes and have enjoyed both immensely. ”
Our history
Enniskerry Clock Tower by Brenda Malley
Since 1818 a small Schoolhouse nestled under the gaze of the clock tower in the heart of the picturesque village of Enniskerry in Ireland’s ‘garden county’ Wicklow. This was a school for children, a house of learning where young minds explored, examined and recited the rhymes and reasons of the unfolding world. For almost two centuries its solid walls absorbed the chants and childish chatter of thousands of young voices.
In 2011, the children marched up to the top of the hill to their perfect new school. The old schoolhouse fell silent for two years and quietly waited while its guardians debated and deliberated over the commercial and the common good…
… ‘Schoolhouse for Art’ was deemed to be a fitting substitute.
Schoolhouse for Art is in essence a facility for the study and exploration of the visual arts. Located in ‘the old schoolhouse’ in the heart of Enniskerry village it is an exhibition space and a meeting place where images and ideas mingle. It caters for adults of all abilities. The former school playground is a natural arena facing the clock tower, a three-dimensional canvas to display an evolving gallery of large pieces of sculpture. The ‘Schoolhouse for Art’ is also a host to visiting artists from across the globe who want to paint the surrounding inspiring countryside and experience the unparalleled Irish hospitality.
Who we are…
Neil Condron founded the Schoolhouse for Art in 2013, recognising the need for more accessible, high-quality art tuition in Ireland. The Schoolhouse for Art has been growing ever since with the on-going support of patrons and national/international artists. Neil’s daughter, Lana joined the company in 2020. Together they explore the endless possibilities of bringing creativity into our everyday…
On with the adventure!
OUR TUTORS
Over the past 10 years we have welcomed 100’s of world-class artist tutors…See our WORKSHOPS to see who else is visiting soon…
We are honoured to have these incredible artists work with us on weekly basis sharing so much about how they do what they do…
