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 - AUTUMN/WINTER 2026

WORKSHOPS 2026/27
UNDRAWING THE FIGURE | ALEX ALFORD
UNDRAWING THE FIGURE | ALEX ALFORD

Dates: Wednesday 28th October - Sunday 1st November
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: all levels welcome

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SCULPTING THE FIGURE | ALAN CLARKE
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

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

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IMPRESSIONIST TECHNIQUES | SINEAD LAWLESS
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

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PORTRAITURE FROM A PHOTOGRAPH | JADE BUTLER
PORTRAITURE FROM A PHOTOGRAPH | JADE BUTLER

Dates: Sat 30th & Sun 31st 2027
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: All levels welcome

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ABSTRACTING THE LANDSCAPE | ELAINE HALL
ABSTRACTING THE LANDSCAPE | ELAINE HALL

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

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THE ULTIMATE DEEP DIVE INTO PORTRAITURE  | REBECCA TAIT
THE ULTIMATE DEEP DIVE INTO PORTRAITURE  | REBECCA TAIT

Dates:
Thursday 11th - Sunday 14th Feb
&
Monday 5th - Friday 9th July 2027
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: Experience in Portraiture

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EXPRESSIVE FIGURE DRAWING | ALAN MCGOWAN
EXPRESSIVE FIGURE DRAWING | ALAN MCGOWAN

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

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DEMYSTIFYING OIL PAINTING | ED REYNOLDS
DEMYSTIFYING OIL PAINTING | ED REYNOLDS

Dates: 26h & 27th February 2027
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Enniskerry Village
Skill Level: all levels welcome

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CHARCOAL DRAWING | SORCA O’FARRELL
CHARCOAL DRAWING | SORCA O’FARRELL

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

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ADVANCED OILS & COLD WAX | PAULA DUNN
ADVANCED OILS & COLD WAX | PAULA DUNN

Dates: Sat 6th - Mon 8th March 2027
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: Not suitable for complete beginners

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SMALL, SHORT, SNAPPY PLUS COLLAGE TO DISTRACTION | PETE MONAGHAN
SMALL, SHORT, SNAPPY PLUS COLLAGE TO DISTRACTION | PETE MONAGHAN

3 OPTIONS ON HOW TO JOIN:
Sat 8th MAY 2027 (ONE DAY)
Sun 9th - Tue 11th MAY 2027 (3 DAY)
ALL FOUR DATES
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: STUDIO 21, Enniskerry
Skill Level: Some drawing experience preferred

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TETRA PAK ETCHING| ELAINE HALL
TETRA PAK ETCHING| ELAINE HALL

Dates: Sat 10th & Sun 11th April 2027
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: All levels welcome

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

Dates: Sat 13th & Sun 14th March 2027
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: All Levels Welcome

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STREET SCENES IN WATERCOLOUR | KASPER ZIER
STREET SCENES IN WATERCOLOUR | KASPER ZIER

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

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SKETCHBOOK TO FINISHED PAINTING| ELAINE HALL
SKETCHBOOK TO FINISHED PAINTING| ELAINE HALL

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

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BRINGING DRAWING IN TO PORTRAIT PAINTING | WENDY BARRATT
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

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FLOWERS IN MIXED MEDIA | AINE DIVINE
FLOWERS IN MIXED MEDIA | AINE DIVINE

Dates: Thursday 15th & Friday 16th July 2027
Times: 10am-5pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: All levels welcome

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PORTRAITURE IN WATERCOLOUR | AINE DIVINE
PORTRAITURE IN WATERCOLOUR | AINE DIVINE

Dates: Sat 17th & Sun 18th July 2027
Times: 10am-5pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: All levels welcome

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

Dates: Monday 9th - Thursday 12th August 2026
Times: 10am - 4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: Basic understanding of working with oil paint required

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THE LIVING FIGURE: PAINTING LIGHT & SOUL | CHARLES MIANO
THE LIVING FIGURE: PAINTING LIGHT & SOUL | CHARLES MIANO

Dates: Monday 2nd - Friday 6th August 2027
Times: 10am-4.30pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: understanding of oil painting

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THE DYNAMIC FIGURE IN CLAY | CHAD FISHER
THE DYNAMIC FIGURE IN CLAY | CHAD FISHER

Dates: Monday 16th - Friday 20th August 2027
Times: 10am - 5pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: all levels welcome

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