WORKSHOPS 2026

An Extensive Calendar Of Focused Workshops & Masterclasses Directed By National & International Tutors

Workshops Updated Regularly

Unlock your creativity at Schoolhouse for Art. As our busy weekly classes come a pause for the summer holidays our schedule remains jam-packed with ways for you to explore your creativity, work alongside like-minded individuals. Our adult workshops are held in a supportive, small-class environment. Explore painting, drawing, and mixed media guided by professional artists.

No experience? No problem. Just bring your curiosity and leave inspired.

WORKSHOPS - SUMMER 2026

Featured

PORTRAITURE | GARETH REID

Dates: Thu 18th - Sun 21st June 2026
Duration: 2 OR 4 day options
Times: 10am - 4.30pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: Al levels welcome

OIL PAINTING A RUSTIC STILL-LIFE | NICHOLAS ROBINSON

Dates: Mon 6th - Fri 10th July 2026
Times: 9.30am - 4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: all levels welcome

FULL COLOUR COSTUMED PORTRAITURE IN OIL | REBECCA TAIT

NEW DATES ADDED: Mon 13th - Fri 17th Jul 2026
Dates: Mon 20th - Fri 24th Jul 2026
Times: 10am-4.30pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: Some portraiture experience

PLEIN AIR IN RUSSBOROUGH | KIERAN GUCKIAN

Dates: Sat 11th & Sun 12th July 2026
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Russborough House, Blessington
Skill Level: All levels welcome

PLEIN AIR IN ENNISKERRY | STEVE BROWNING

Dates: Thurs 9th & Fri 10th July 2026
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: all levels welcome

WATERCOLOUR IN THE JAPANESE GARDENS | YANNY PETTERS

Days: Thursday 23rd July 2026
Times: 9.30am - 4pm
Location: Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry
Skill Level: Basic understanding of watercolour

PORTRAITURE IN COLOURED PENCIL (WAX & PASTEL) | MARIE LE MEN

Dates: Sat 11th & Sun 12th July
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: All Levels Welcome

UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY | ISEULT MCCORMACK

Day: Saturday, 18th July
Time: 10am - 4pm
Format: In-studio
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: All levels welcome

FINDING FLOW | BRÍGH STRAWBRIDGE

Dates: Sat 25th & Sun 26th July 2026
Times: 10am - 2pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: All Levels Welcome

PORTRAITURE IN WATERCOLOUR | AINE DIVINE

Dates: Sat 25th & Sun 26th Jul | Mon 27th Tue 28th Jul 2026
Times: 10am-5pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: All levels welcome

FLOWERS IN MIXED MEDIA | AINE DIVINE

Dates: Wed 29th & Thur 30th Jul 2026
Times: 10am-5pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: All levels welcome

PLEIN AIR IN POWERSCOURT GARDENS | DAVE WEST

Days: Mon 3rd - Thu 6th August 2026
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry
Skill Level: Basic understanding of oils

Painting Loose on a Strong Foundation: Still Life | Bairbre Duggan

Dates: Tuesday 4th - Friday 7th August 2026
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: Basic understanding of working with oil paint required

PLEIN AIR IN RUSSBOROUGH | JAMIE DUNNE

Dates: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th August
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Russborough
Skill Level: all levels welcome

THE MAGIC OF INTERIORS | OIL PAINTING | KAYLA MARTELL

Dates: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th August 2026
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: Basic understanding of working with oil paint required

LINE MAKING - CREATING MOVEMENT & DEPTH | ELISA CAPITIANO

Dates: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th August
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: all levels welcome

ADVANCED OILS & COLD WAX | PAULA DUNN

Dates: Fri 14th - Sun 16th Aug 2026
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: Not suitable for complete beginners

COLLAGE TO DISTRACTION | PETE MONAGHAN

Dates: Sat 15th & Sun 16th August 2026
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: Enniskerry
skill Level: Some drawing experience preferred

EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPES FROM LIFE | EMILIANO MARINI

Dates: Mon 17th - Fri 21st August 2026
Times: 10am - 4.30pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: All levels welcome

CONCEPT OF BROKEN COLOUR IN PASTELS | SUSAN KUZNITSKY

Dates: Sat 22nd - Tue 25th August 2026
Times: 10am - 4.30pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: all levels welcome

Sketching the Ordinary in Watercolour and Ink | Stephanie Peppard

Day: Saturday 22nd August
Time: 10am - 4pm
Format: In-studio
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: All Levels welcome

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