Barbara Barrett | Original Art, Prints and Painting Lessons

Watercolour Workshops

By Barbara | June 1, 2010

Current Workshop :- 24th 25th February 2012.

A Workshop using the magic medium of Watercolour, and exploring colour, colour theory, and tone. This will be an exciting workshop with a difference, its not about a specific subject matter, but rather about all the properties of colour, and how to maximise impact through the use of colour.

These workshops are for all levels of skill. Barbara demonstrates the specific techniques and approach to achieve successful paintings.

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.- The Trident Kinsale.

For more information email artinireland@eircom.net

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Seagulls in the Surf

By Barbara | July 16, 2009

For more information email artinireland@eircom.net

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Member of the Ulster Watercolour Society

By Barbara | March 28, 2009

Barbara is delighted to announce that she has received accreditation from the Ulster Watercolour Society. She has been elected as an associate into the Society.

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Weekly Watercolour classes

By Barbara | January 9, 2009

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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Hook head lighthouse

By Barbara | January 9, 2009

SOLD

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White Roses

By Barbara | January 7, 2009

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

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Grainne´s Hydrangeas

By Barbara | January 7, 2009

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.

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South Africa Painting Holiday

By Barbara | December 26, 2008

We are off again 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. This trip is now fully booked.