Workshop cost: $2,100.
Level of experience: open to students of all levels
Material fee: tbd, there will be a small materials and field trip fee
Dates to remember:
Registration: Open now
Booking forms and fee must be received by: 1st May 2025
Final payment due: 21st July 2025
Arrival: 25th September 2025
Departure: 3rd October 2025
Class: 26th September – 2nd October 2025
This experimental drawing workshop will utilize traditional and non-traditional materials to realize work ranging from quick studies to fully developed pieces. The class emphasis is on experimentation, expressing personal vision and taking chances without concern for likeness of the image. Exploration will include a field trip to ancient northern Mayo sites and use of the local landscape as jumping off points to inspire work. Students will work with various methods and materials such as charcoal, graphite, water media, peat, plaster, building materials, ink, and collage to develop work that echoes each participant’s aesthetic interest and vision. Monotype printing processes will be included in developing work that leads to unpredictable discoveries, opening doors to thinking about new possibilities. PowerPoint presentations will be given to illustrate examples of how drawing and mixed media are used by contemporary artists. There will be daily exercises to promote creative thinking and subconscious direction. Artists will have daily access to the current exhibition at The Ballinglen Museum of Contemporary Art and full access to the studio space. The class will have access to the Ballinglen Museum permanent collection’s 900 pieces as a learning tool.
The workshop is being taught by Jeffrey Hirst, an experienced teacher and resident Fellow at The Ballinglen Arts Foundation. jeff@jeffreyhirst.com. website http://www.jeffreyhirst.com
To check availability for this workshop please complete and submit the form
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All other queries, please contact Úna Forde on, unaforde.baf@gmail.com.
