Workshop cost: $2900
Non-participating spouse/partner - $800
Level of experience: The workshop is intended for all levels, although some experience is desirable if you are beginning.
Material fee: Small materials fee will apply
Dates to remember:
Registration: 1st September 2025
Booking forms and fee must be received by: 1st February 2026
Final payment due: 1st July 2026
Arrival: 1st September 2026
Departure: 9th September 2026
Class: from 29th August - 4th June 2024
A unique opportunity to work at the prestigious Ballinglen Arts Foundation for a select group of artists to spend nine days in rural Ireland drawing and painting with artist Randall Graham.
The workshop is intended for all levels, although some experience is desirable. Randall will provide individualized instruction and criticism. Plein air excursions and indoor studio demos, instruction, discussions, and presentations will provide the format for an immersive learning experience. The landscape and sea of this part of North Mayo create a magical environment to create deeper works of art.
Randall emphasizes the importance of composition and values. He will also help everyone simplify the endless beauty of the Irish landscape in order to enhance the poetic nature of painting. There will be ample opportunity to discuss and critique everyone’s work.
Randall typically works in oil. Occasionally gouache is helpful for quicker sketches.
The class will alternate between the studio and on-location. The emphasis will be outside but weather-dependent. The course is structured with some flexibility, and presented here is a general format.
Additional notes:
-Start time 9:30
-Review the day.
-Lunch 12:30 (if going out, we will take food with us)
-We will have to be flexible with plans because of the weather. If dry, we will be going out. Usually back at 4 pm.
-Evening meal 6 pm. At Ballinglen.
-Tea/coffee and biscuits are available all day.
-Full 24-hour access to your studios.
-Access to the library during the day.
-Carpool to sites.
-If you are not bringing an easel, you may be able to reserve one with Una.
Some painting supplies will be provided. A complete list of materials will be provided.
Please contact Randall Graham with any questions on the class directly on email, randy@grahamartanddesign.com
To check availability for this workshop please complete and submit the form found in link below.
All other queries, please contact Úna Forde on, unaforde.baf@gmail.com.
