Activities on the Ring of Kerry
Beginners Art with Helen Richmond.24th June
Hello students,
I am looking forward to introducing you all to the delights of painting & drawing.If you don’t know one end of a paintbrush from the other then this is the course for you,If you have tried before & things have not gone as planned, this is a golden opportunity to have another bash.
On Friday evening I will meet with you all informally in the beautiful surroundings of the Derrynane Hotel. We can use this opportunity to discuss our interests outside art which may find their ways into our paintings & also to clarify any issues relating to our workshop plans for the weekend.
Saturday 10am-1pm: I will first introduce you to some of the artists basic materials & tools,Then we will learn how to mix colour & also a few basic drawing skills,Our next task will be to produce a sketch for our very first painting either in a realistic,abstract or semi abstract style,Finally the long awaited moment,we will start work on our first painting.
2pm-4pm: After lunch we will resume work & complete our first work of Art. Using the remaining time to draw & sketch our ideas for our next piece
Sunday 9.30-1.30pm: On Sunday we will begin early and aim to complete our second painting by 1.30. If your painting is finished before 1.30 I will set you another challenge to help you overcome any problems you may have had with your previous work. Basic materials will be provided but students will be encouraged to bring any materials they have If you wish to paint in oils ,please bring your own white spirit, A cotton rag eg an old teeshirt would be handy (alternatively kitchen roll)
If you want a clean pallet to lay your paint out on I recommend that you bring your own as the ones that I possess aren’t the cleanest. A large white plate or two is a good substitute , paper plates are great as they are disposable ,basically what you want is a clean non absorbent surface with plenty of space to mix up different colours
DO NOT WEAR YOUR BEST CLOTHES AS THEY MAY BECOME COVERED IN PAINT!
Looking forward to seeing you all in June
Helen
Ireland’s most beautiful region
The Derrynane Hotel is situated in the heart of Ireland’s most spectacularly beautiful area – The Ring of Kerry. You will find many of your favorite sporting activities right on your doorstep, from golf to sea sports, tennis, horse riding, cycling, angling, Lake & deep sea fishing canoeing, pony trekking, nature walks, hill walking, Scenic Drives, Exploring Derrynane’s National Park, Garden Lovers, A Photographers & artists paradise and more! The Derrynane hotel is located on the coast at Caherdaniel, County Kerry, Ireland and is 70km from Kerry airport and 56km from Killarney where train services are available. Read more.
Beaches
Other beach hotels in Ireland must surely be envious of the Derrynane Hotel’s proximity to so many magnificent blue flag beaches in the Caherdaniel area of South County Kerry, providing the perfect location for that memorable family holiday. These shores are noted for their tranquility and cleanliness and must be seen to be be believed. The scenic mountain vistas complete the perfect backdrop for your family beach holiday. Read more.
Golf
Accommodation at the Derrynane Hotel is your ideal location to play some of Ireland’s most beautiful and challenging golf courses, including the Ray Floyd designed 18 hole championship links course at Waterville – one of the European Championship golf courses. Waterville golf club is only 30 minutes from the hotel. Other Golf courses within easy reach include: Skellig Bay Golf Club in Waterville, only a 15 minute drive. Kenmare Golf Club- 60min, The Ring of Kerry Golf Club- 50 minutes and the Parknasilla Golf Club in Sneem which is 40 minutes from the Derrynane Hotel. Guest comment; Brettenkiesen, Austria, “It’s a wonderfull place” . Read more.
