Workshops led by internationally renowned artists who are Fellows of The Ballinglen Arts Foundation.
Draw, paint, make prints or photograph in rural Ireland along the rugged landscape of North Mayo and find new ways to explore your personal vision. Ballinglen is situated 6 kilometres from Downpatrick Head and the iconic Dún Briste sea stack and almost 8 kilometres from the remarkable neolithic site at Céide Fields which contains the oldest known stone-walled fields in the world. All classes are led by internationally recognised Ballinglen Fellows who know the area intimately and take you to the best places to work plein air and explore the beauty of this mythical country. Return to your workspace and capture the experience on canvas or paper with guidance. We invite you to leave your everyday behind and immerse yourself in an enriching, creative experience in this beautiful place and learn a new technique to expand your practise. Our reputation is renowned as artists have been coming here for over 30 years.
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Upcoming Workshops
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Watercolour Monotype with Phil Sanders 2026
- more than a process, more than a material Printmaking Workshop 29 July - 6 August 2026Workshop cost : $2,300 Level of experience: open to artists with no printmaking experience to advanced printmakers Material fee : a small fee will apply Dates to remember: Registration :... -
Poetic Landscape Painting Workshop Full
Workshop with Randall Graham 1 - 9 September 2026Workshop 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 :... -
Expanded Approaches Towards Printmaking 2026 : Full
Workshop with Jeffrey Hirst Express your visual voice through printmaking in a magical environment, augmented with exploration of beautiful County Mayo in Ireland. 11 - 19 September 2026Workshop cost : $2,200. Full Level of experience : open to students of all levels Material fee : tbd, there will be a small materials and field trip fee Dates... -
Abstracting Ireland through Paint
Workshop with Amy Metier 22 - 30 September 2026Move the wrong stone, the ocean pours in . – Dermot Healy Workshop Cost: $2,100 Level of experience : Some prior painting experience Material fee : No materials fee. A... -
A Response to Place :
Workshop with Bonnie Levinthal 23 - 31 March 2027Workshop cost : $2,250 Level of experience: All levels Material fee : a small fee will apply Dates to remember : Registration : Open Now Booking forms and fee must... -
Layers and Plates- A Mixed Media Printmaking Experience
Workshop with Ron Pokrasso 19 - 27 April 2027Workshop cost : $2,900 Limited to 8 Participants Level of experience: welcoming beginners to advanced students Material fee : a small fee will apply Dates to remember : Registration :... -
Abstract Experiments in Oil and Cold Wax Mixed Media 2027
Workshop with Sara Post 19 - 27 May 2027Workshop cost: $2,250 Level of experience: All levels Material fee: TBD Dates to remember: Registration: Open now Booking forms and fee must be received by: 31st January 2027 Final payment... -
Andrew Wykes 2027 : Landscape Drawing/Painting Workshop: The Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Ireland
Landscape Workshop: drawing and painting with emphasis on composition and colour. 30 May - 7 June 2027Workshop cost : $2,300. “The class will take place provided at least six participants register. The maximum enrolment is ten.” Level of experience : The workshop is interned for all... -
Master Class 2027
Workshop with Professors Randall Exon & Jeffrey Reed 10 - 23 June 2026WORKSHOP Workshop cost : $4,200. Level of experience: Material fee : n/a Dates to remember : Registration : Now Open Booking forms and fee must be received by : 1st... -
Abstraction 2027
Workshop with Nuala Clarke 28 June - 6 July 2027Workshop cost: $2,300 Level of experience: All levels Material fee : n/a Dates to remember : Registration : Booking forms and fee must be received by : 30th April 2027...
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Past Workshops
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Stitched-Resist Dyeing with Plant Dye Extracts: an ecological conjunction of intention and chance
Workshop with Joan Morris 30 June - 8 July 2022Workshop cost : $2000. Level of experience: open to “slow” textile lovers, artists, stitchers, dyers and makers at all levels of experience Material fee : $100. payable to instructor Dates... -
Cold Wax Advanced Workshop - FULL
Workshop with Jerry McLaughlin 7 - 15 April 2023WORKSHOP FULL Workshop cost : $2200. Level of experience: advanced Material fee : approximately $100. Dates to remember Registration : CLOSED Booking forms and fee must be received by :... -
En Plein Aire 2.0
A series of five workshops and talks celebrating the grand tradition of outdoor landscape painting updated for 2021. 3 July - 28 August 2021Sunday Artist Talks - Noon. General Audience. Free. (links to talks below) July 3rd Workshop . A TIMELESS SPACE with Maria Levinge. Maria will invite you to assess the light... -
Painting with a Model
Workshop with Alex Kanevsky 26 - 29 May 2023WORKSHOP FULL Workshop cost : $800. Level of experience: Material fee : n/a Dates to remember Registration : CLOSED Booking forms and fee must be received by : 28th February... -
Contemporary Printmaking
Workshop with Catherine Farish 3 - 11 May 2024Workshop cost : $2100. Level of experience: open to students of all levels Material fee : a small fee will apply Dates to remember : Registration : Open now Booking...
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