Date: Friday 15th
Time: 10am to 3:30pm
Venue: Registration at The Spanish Armada Visitors Centre, The Old Court House, Grange Eircode F91Y2D1
Tickets: Yes. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/armadascapes-and-sea-painting-workshop-tickets-696565254427?aff=oddtdtcreator
Fee: €40 per person (includes art materials, viewing of Armada 1588 film and light lunch)
Event Details:
Armadascapes and the Sea Painting workshop
A day spent drawing and painting in the landscape connected with the Spanish Armada story led by Eamonn Dowdican. Even if you have never painted before this is the opportunity to dip your toe in the water! Each participant will receive an A4 sketchbook, 20 x40 cm Canvas Board and a 20 piece Acrylic Start set but please feel free to bring your own materials on the day too. A screening of Armada 1588 : Shipwreck & Survival – a film on the story of the Spanish Armada Captain Francisco de Cuellar, shipwrecked in Sligo in 1588 is also included in the total price of the workshop as well as a light lunch and tea and coffee. Booking is essential as spaces are limited to 8 people. Please dress for the weather.
This event is supported by MSLETB.
Timetable (subject to change)
10.00am Registration at The Spanish Armada Visitors Centre, The Old Court House, Grange Eircode F91Y2D1
10.10am Introduction, viewing of Armada 1588 film.
11.00am – Travel to Streedagh
11.010am – Explore the area: photographs, recording & documenting, sketchbooks
12.30pm – Return to Grange for lunch (or picnic if weather permits!) to Eamonn Dowdican’s Studio, Grange Eircode F91VY50.
1.15pm – Review work collected. Develop ideas, Draw more. Work on creating finished painting
3.30pm – End of session
Event 2A :
Event Title: Hold the Line – Drawing at Streedagh Beach
Date: Sunday 17th September 2023
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: Streedagh Beach
Tickets: No. Just come along.
Fee: Free
Event Details:
10:00 – 12:00 Sunday 17th September 2023
Invitation to all artists both near and far to join Aideen Connolly, Medbh Gillard, Martina Hamilton, Xavi Muñoz and Emma Stroude for a self led drawing day on Streedagh beach as part of the Remembering the Armada Weekend 2023. Artists are encouraged to bring their own materials however, charcoal and paper will be available on the day.
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