The Art of En Plein Air: Summer Oil Painting Workshop

Join us this summer for a series of four facilitated en plein air oil painting workshops, taking place in July and August (weather permitting). Led by artist Dave West, these outdoor sessions will introduce participants to the fundamentals of painting directly from observation, capturing light, color, and atmosphere in the open air.

Set on the front lawn of the Gallery, participants will receive expert tuition on developing a painting from start to finish, focusing on small-scale works, selecting and refining strong compositions, and building confidence with oil painting techniques. Through demonstrations, practical guidance, and individual feedback, attendees will create their own original artworks while enjoying the unique experience of painting outdoors.

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Please note: This workshop is designed for adults and young people aged 16 years and over.

About the Tutor:

Dave West is a full-time artist originally from Swansea in South Wales, now living in Ireland since 1995. He has exhibited widely in both solo and group shows, including participation in prestigious societies and academies such as the Royal Academy, Royal Hibernian Academy, and the Royal Ulster Academy. Dave has a special love for painting ‘en plein air’ in the Irish landscape and has tutored and won prizes at various Plein-air festivals, including Art in the Open in Wexford, the Dublin Plein-air festival, and Paint out Norfolk in the UK.