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

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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

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

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

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 POWERSCOURT GARDENS | DAVE WEST

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

PLEIN AIR IN ENNISKERRY | STEVE BROWNING

Dates: Thurs 9th & Fri 10th July 2026
Dates: Thurs 13th & Fri 14th August 2026

Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: all levels welcome

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

SEASCAPES WITH PALETTE KNIFE | BRENDA MALLEY

Dates: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th August
OR
Dates: Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd August
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: Studio 21, Enniskerry

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

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

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

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WORKSHOPS 2026/27

FULL FIGURE QUICK SKETCH | ANGELA CUNNINGHAM

Dates: Friday 11th - Sunday 13th September
Times: 10am - 5pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: all levels welcome

DEMYSTIFYING OIL PAINTING | ED REYNOLDS

Dates: 26h & 27th September
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Russborough Studio
Skill Level: all levels welcome

ALLA PRIMA PORTRAIT PAINTING: “COLOUR & LIGHT” | PATRICK BYRNES

Dates: Thu 1st – Sun 4th Oct 2026
Times: 10am - 5pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: Basic understanding of Oil Paint is recommended

UNDRAWING THE FIGURE | ALEX ALFORD

Dates: Wednesday 28th - Sunday 31st October
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: all levels welcome

TETRA PAK ETCHING| ELAINE HALL

Dates: Sat 17th & Sun 18th October
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: All levels welcome

SCULPTING THE FIGURE | ALAN CLARKE

Dates: Sat 24th - Tue 27th October 2026
Times: Sun 10am-4pm
Location: Studio 21, Enniskerry
Skill Level: all levels welcome

FREE YOUR INNER CHILD: LEARN FROM MASTERS OF 20TH CENTURY CHILDREN’S ILLUSTRATION | RÓISÍN CURÉ

Dates: Sat 7th & Sun 8th Nov 2026
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: all levels welcome

IMPRESSIONIST TECHNIQUES | SINEAD LAWLESS

Dates:Sat 14th Nov - Sun 15th Nov 2026
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: Studio 21, Enniskerry
skill Level: Not suitable for Beginners

ABSTRACTING THE LANDSCAPE | ELAINE HALL

Dates: Sat 6th & Sun 7th Feb 2027
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: All levels welcome

EXPRESSIVE FIGURE DRAWING | ALAN MCGOWAN

Dates: Friday 19th - Sunday 21st February
Times: 10am - 5pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: all levels welcome

CHARCOAL DRAWING | SORCA O’FARRELL

Dates: Sat 27th & Sun 28th February 2027
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: Enniskerry
skill Level: all levels Welcome

STREET SCENES IN WATERCOLOUR | KASPER ZIER

Dates: Sat 13th & Sun 14th March 2027
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: Not suitable for beginners

SKETCHBOOK TO FINISHED PAINTING| ELAINE HALL

Dates: Sat 29th & Sun 30th May 2027
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: all levels welcome

BRINGING DRAWING IN TO PORTRAIT PAINTING | WENDY BARRATT

Dates: Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th June
Times: 10am - 4.30pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: all levels welcome