TWO LOCATIONS - 3 STUDIOS - SAME EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE
THE SQUARE, ENNISKERRY VILLAGE
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Our Enniskerry studios are located in the heart of Enniskerry Village, Co. Wicklow at the foot of the Dublin and Wicklow mountains on Irelands’ East coast. We are 20 miles from Dublin City Centre, the Irish Capital. There are many transportation and accommodation options available to reach us.
The following details are for information purposes and are not an endorsement by the ‘Schoolhouse for Art’.
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Travelling by Car
Directions from Dublin City CentreTake the N11 southbound (Wexford). At approximately 19 km, take exit 7 for Bray South, Enniskerry. Turn left at roundabout, travel over flyover and rejoin the N11 northbound. Take the first left for Enniskerry Village (Exit 6a). Continue along the road to Enniskerry Village.Our premises is opposite the Clock tower, in the village square.
There is plenty of free parking around the village or up at the Bog Meadow.
GPS Co-ordinates : 53.1928° N, 6.1699° W
Google maps provide excellent directions for those arriving to Enniskerry village by car.
Travelling by bus
The 185 and 44 bus services leave visitors in Enniskerry Village just outside the Schoolhouse for Art.Comfortable shoes are not necessary! See www.dublinbus.ie
Travelling by train
In Dublin, the electric rail system called the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) is a quick and easy way to get around Dublin. The DART runs along the coast of the Irish Sea from Malahide or Howth in north County Dublin southwards via Bray as far as Greystones, County Wicklow. (www.irishrail.ie/timetables). The DART connects the national train service at Connolly station.
Travelling by Taxi
Bray Town Taxis: Ph: + 353 (0) 1 286 04 00 www.braytowntaxis.ieMT Cabs: Ph: + 353 (0) 1 286 36 33 www.mtcabs.ie
Travelling by air
Dublin International airport is located approximately 40 minutes North from Enniskerry Village.Leaving Dublin airport take the M50 Motorway South Bound until the Motorway joins the N11 (Wexford) and follow directions outlined under travelling by Car above.There is also an Aircoach service to Bray, www.aircoach.ie
Travelling by Sea
Ports located near to Enniskerry village include Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Dublin (30 minutes by Car). Dublin Port in Dublin city centre (40 minutes by car) and Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford (2 hours by car)
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Accommodation in Enniskerry ranges from 5 star hotels to charming guesthouses, and everything in between. The list below is for guidance and is not exclusive, depending on your mode of transport and location preferences.
Self-Catering apartment
The Arch House – Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. Tel: +353 86 8538247 Three individually styled self-catering apartments located in the center of Enniskerry village. Gated entrance and private walled garden.
Bed & Breakfast
The Enniskerry Inn – Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. Tel: +353 1 2734992Bed & breakfast located over the Enniskerry Inn bar located in Enniskerry village.
Unique Country Home - Book through Air bnb
Coolakay House – Powerscourt Waterfall Road, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. Tel: +353 1 28624233 star farmhouse accommodation & heritage centre within 3km of Enniskerry village. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2013 & B&B Irelands Best Leinster B&B 2012
Oaklawn – Glaskenny, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. Tel: +353 1 2860493Bed & breakfast near Powerscourt Waterfall, 4km from Enniskerry village
Rambler’s Rest – Annacrivey, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. Tel: +353 1 2829539 Delightful B&B hideaway in spectacular surroundings less than 3km from Enniskerry village on the 185 Bus Route
Hotels
Summerhill House Hotel – Cookstown Road, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. Tel: +353 1 2867928Beautiful country house hotel nestled above the picturesque village of Enniskerry
Powerscourt Arms Country House – Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. Tel: +353 1 282890311 bedroom country house hotel with lounge, bar and restaurant in the heart of Enniskerry Village
Powerscourt Hotel – Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. Tel: +353 1 2748888Luxury 200 room resort showcasing Palladian-style architecture & fine dining at the Sika restaurant 10 minutes walk from the Heart of Enniskerry Village
Hostel
Knockree Youth Hostel – Glencree Road, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. Tel: +353 1 27679815 Star youth hostel in beautiful surroundings about 7km from Enniskerry village
Located in the heart of Enniskerry Village (just off the M50).
Here we have 2 studios - ‘the Life Room’ & ‘the Art Studio’. Both studios have controlled lighting and HD camera’s & monitors in situ for live streaming. Easels, drawing boards, chairs, side tables all readily available.
THE LIFE ROOM; This studio is located in the Old Schoolhouse (1818) accessed through the front door. Here is primarily used for upright work done with easels and ‘from life’.
THE ART STUDIO; This studio is located in the building behind the Old Schoolhouse. To access this follow the front building around to the right and down a few steps. Here we have mainly work done on the flat with the use of 1m x 1m tables. Also available are table top easels, full size easels and drawing boards.
WEST WING COURTYARD, RUSSBOROUGH HOUSE, BLESSINGTON
After 10 years we are delighted to open a second venue in the inspiring, stunning grounds of RUSSBOROUGH HOUSE. Our studio is located in the West Wing Courtyard, a beautiful space in one of the out-buildings with fabulous vaulted ceiling and grand columns. This studio is supplied with controlled lighting, easels, drawing boards, side tables & chairs. Tea & coffee station.
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Located 30 minutes from Dublin, Russborough is just off the N81, close to Blessington and is easy to get to from anywhere in Ireland. Our studio is located in the WEST WING COURTYARD. Park in the main car park then make your way past the main house and enter the courtyard through the first arch on your right. We are the last door on the left.
For Sat Nav, the Irish postcode (Eircode) is W91 W284 or GPS co-ordinates: 53.1417 N, 6.5695 W
Russborough House & ParkBlessingtonCounty Wicklow W91 W284Ireland
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By Car
Easily accessed by car from the N81 Located 20 mins from Naas or less than half hour off the M50.
Car park is €4 per day with cash or card, paid on entry to the secure car park at the grounds of Russborough - concessions may have been included in your class price. See your confirmation email for your specific details.
Dublin Bus
Dublin Bus No. 65 offers a limited service to Ballymore Eustace via Russborough, please check Dublin Bus for times.
Local Taxi
Freddie Doyle: +353 87 994 6890John Tipper: +353 87 780 6762Martin O’Hara: +353 87 819 7716 (8 Seater Available)
TESTIMONIALS
“I have taken Yanny’s classes continuously since October 2018 and I have really enjoyed them. Yanny’s classes have been a true eyeopener into the world of watercolour and she is a natural and patient teacher. ”
“Hi Neil thank you so much for the fantastic workshop . You are a very gifted artist & tutor and I can’t tell you enough how much I enjoyed the whole experience of working with a medium I never used before . All your guidance & generosity with your knowledge , time and materials . I look forward to another workshop with you.”
“Many thanks [John Dinan] for a wonderful few days - sorry its’ over! Lovely learning environment. Excellent teaching and guidance. A lot of theory really well presented. really appreciate your encouragement and positivity. I do think (& hope!) that I learned really valuable skills to bring to my future painting. Thanks for everything & for all your obvious preparation. ”
“Can’t believe that was four days and what fabulous four days it was from beginning to end. Inspiring, insightful, revealationary, and at last complex colour made easy to understand & made so interesting. All the bases were covered in such a systematic and thorough way. Not forgetting the many laughs! Thank you so much ”
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Paul [Paul Flynn] most sincerely for this class [Clay Head Sculpting]. This was one of the finest classes I have taken and his teaching was kind, student-centred and grounded in deep subject knowledge. Paul’s humane approach allowed for positive and meaningful discourse and nurtured my own abilities while leading me in exploration of new methodologies. ”