Barbara Barrett

Summer Workshop

Barbara — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:13:13 +0000

A workshop teaching the techniques necessary to paint beautiful landscapes will be held in the marina town of Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland. Barbara will guide you through the techniques required to accomplish contrasting tonal values to accentuate light.

Dates 3rd and 4th July 2010

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

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 accommodation,€45 per person sharing which includes breakfast.

For more information email artinireland@eircom.net

Workshop News - Visiting World renowned Artists - 2010

Barbara — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:42:16 +0000

Breaking news for 2010.

Kathie George, award winning member of the Ohio Watercolour Society, and international tutor, visits us to present her skill at a workshop on the 7th, 8th, 9th June. Only a few places left.

We are so honored to have Alvaro Castagnet visit us in Kinsale, Co Cork, Ireland, in September. Due to his world renowned demand, these workshops are already full.

Watercolour Workshops

Barbara — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:46:51 +0000

Dates 3rd and 4th July 2010.

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

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 accommodation,€45 per person sharing which includes breakfast.

For more information email artinireland@eircom.net

Member of the Ulster Watercolour Society

Barbara — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:57:54 +0000

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.

Weekly Watercolour classes

Barbara — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:11:42 +0000

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.

Hook head lighthouse

Barbara — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:53:10 +0000

SOLD

White Roses

Barbara — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:47:44 +0000

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

Grainne´s Hydrangeas

Barbara — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:38:52 +0000

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.

South Africa Painting Holiday

Barbara — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:16:37 +0000

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

Contact Barbara for details.

Watercolour Workshop with Karlyn Holman in Kinsale, Ireland

Barbara — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:47:14 +0000

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.