CORNERSTONE | With Course Director Bairbre Duggan and artist tutors Sinead Lawless, Dave West & Alan Clarke

Dates: One In-studio Weekend practise with One online theory (weekday evening) per month
Times: weekend practise 10am - 4pm & online theory 7-8pm
Location: Enniskerry & online
Skill Level: all levels welcome

Please see detailed workshop information below

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aBOUT THE WORKSHOP

With a series of 10 in-studio modules (1 per month from Sept to June, see more info below), online theory and art appreciation classes (1 live online evening class per month from Oct - June) with continuous critique and feedback this course is perfect for anyone who is looking for an injection of something extra in their art practice, or who are ready to take their art that step further.

Perhaps you are a practicing or aspiring artist keen to improve your knowledge of the fundamentals of art. Maybe you missed out on some key skills the first time round and want to immerse yourself back in to improve your overall art practise. Or you have dipped your toe in the water and are eager for much more. Then, this programme is for you!

This course will be delivered by 5 key tutors throughout the 10 months; Bairbre Duggan, Alan Clarke, Dave West & Sinead Lawless.

By providing tuition in direct observation our aim is to stimulate our students to make confident choices towards finding their own individual vision.

This accredited programme will have a class size of max. 12 people.

• What Will I Learn On This Course

  During 10 in-studio weekend modules (1 per month from Sept to June, see more info below), 9 online art appreciation classes, ongoing foundations of drawing and painting.

  Key concepts that will be explained, discussed and practised throughout this course will be;

  -        Tone and Value
  -        Composition
  -        Colour and Colour Theory
  -        Form and Perspective

  These concepts will be explored through different subjects and a range of materials with dedicated experienced tutors.

  Study subjects will include:

  -        Still Life
  -        The Human Form
  -        Studying the Masters and Cast Drawing
  -        Landscape and Interior.

  Materials will include drawing materials like charcoal, chalk and graphite as well as oil paint, ink and other water based media.

  There will be regular opportunities for personal critique and feedback. This will provide continuity for each student so that they can chart their own progress and see their own development.

  Online theory modules will cover theory related to the practical study topics covered each weekend, for example anatomy and perspective, and also refer to artists throughout art history to understand how their work can inform our own in the 21st century.

  Alongside the monthly modules, students will be advised to build a personal sketchbook of work as well as attend life drawing sessions as art exercise. Schoolhouse for Art will offer one place per month in their online or in-studio life drawing session to the students of the Schoolhouse Academy.

  WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CORNERSTONE?
  Check this video out with Bairbre Duggan & Lana Byrne

• Course Structure

  PRACTICAL COMPONENT - TEN in-studio MODULES
  ONE WEEKEND PER MONTH 10AM-4PM saturday & sunday

  MODULE 1 - 4 Drawing Focus
  
  MODULE 5 - 7 Painting Focus
  
  MODULE 8 - 10 Making a Picture
  

  THEORETICAL COMPONENT – NINE ONLINE SESSIONS
  (one evening per month, approx 1.5 hours)

  These sessions are designed to complement the in-studio modules and present information and theory that will be explored in the practical modules.
  Each session will hosted live online by Bairbre and your other tutors and will take place prior to the weekend modules.

  Whilst we encourage students to attend the online sessions live, recordings will be available to all participants after the session.

  plus

  Ongoing support and feedback with scheduled time for specific one-to-one mentorship
  One space per month for online life drawing (in-studio spaces offered when available)
  * Support of ongoing development of a personal sketchbook

• Dates for Cornerstone YEAR 1 2026/27

  In-studio dates:

  Sept 12th & 13th

  Oct 10th & 11th

  Nov 14th & 15th

  Dec 12th & 13th

  Jan 23rd & 24th

  Feb 13th & 14th

  Mar 6th & 7th

  Apr 17th & 18th

  May 15th & 16th

  Jun 12th & 13th
  
  Online dates:

  Sept 29th

  Nov 2nd

  Dec 1st

  Jan 20th

  Feb 2nd

  Feb 24th

  Apr 6th

  May 4th

  Jun 1st

EXPERTLY GUIDED DURING BY FOUR INCREDIBLY TALENTED PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS;