Breaking news for 2010.
Barbara will host Watercolour workshops in lovely Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland in 2010 for world renowned artists Karlyn Holman, Alvaro Castagnet, Derric Van Rensburg and Soraya French. Will post details soon!!!
Breaking news for 2010.
Barbara will host Watercolour workshops in lovely Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland in 2010 for world renowned artists Karlyn Holman, Alvaro Castagnet, Derric Van Rensburg and Soraya French. Will post details soon!!!

A workshop teaching the techniques necessary to obtain soft, misty and atmospheric landscapes will be held in the beautiful marina town of Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland. Barbara will guide you through the techniques required to accomplish beautiful soft edges and contrasting tonal values to accentuate light and atmosphere.
Dates 21st and 22nd November 2009.
These workshops are for all levels of skill. Barbara demonstrates this specific technique and approach to achieve soft etherial atmosphere.
Fee per 2 day workshop:- €160 which covers tuition, lunches, teas, coffees and biscuits, but accommodation is for your account.
Please book the workshop with Barbara and the accommodation with the hotel or venue of your choice.
Venue.- Actons Hotel Kinsale.
Actons has offered a special for €60 single accomodation, includes breakfast.
For more information email artinireland@eircom.net
Barbara is an enthusiastic teacher in Watercolour. Her generous approach ensures tht students really learn from each lesson. This term - September 2009- Runs for 7 weeks. Classes are being held at SMA Bishopstown Cork and Midleton Co Cork. Barbara demonstrates for an hour at each class and then students paint while Barbara assists and monitors each persons progress. Classes are for all levels of students from beginners, to improvers, to more advanced and Experimental. Contact Barbara if you wish to join our classes in Cork.

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A detail of a commission for my friend Hillary, who gave this painting as a gift to her brother and sister-in law for their wedding anniversay. I was delighted with the finished painting.. Love the negative details in the background

These freshly picked Hydrangeas were painted at a Workshop demonstration, one of the people attending loved it so very much, it became her birthday gift from her mother, Diedre who also paints in Watercolour.
Join me for an exciting Painting Holiday to the magnificent Cape Coast, South Africa. Our holiday includes the famous Wine route, a visit to internationally renowned artist Dale Elliott, (see Oct, Nov, Dec, The Artist magazine), and Knysna, the heart of the Garden route.
All details on this holiday are carefully planned for maximum enjoyment. You book your flights, arrive and enjoy the ride.
Workshop dates 29th April 2009 - 9th May 2009
Karlyn Holman, a world renowned tutor in Exciting new Watercolour techniques, will give 3 workshops in Kinsale. Contact Barbara Barrett for details.
February 17th-19th 2010 (3day) Spontaneity and Experimental.
February 21st-22nd 2010 (2day) Landscapes
February 23rd-25th 2010 (3day) Floral and Still life
Karlyn brings out the best in her students, we all produce beautiful paintings in no time at all while learning new exciting ways to use the medium.

Killarney lakes Ireland