OAK GALL INK MAKING, DRAWING AND PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH DAVID BEGLEY

€108

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About this experience

SATURDAY 9TH MAY


KILLRUDDERY MEMBER TICKET:  €120


STANDARD TICKET: €108


TIME: 10.00 - 16.00


 


ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP


We are delighted to announce a hands-on workshop with artist David Begley, part of the Killruddery Botanical, Garden, & Traditional Skills Workshop Series.


David will teach us how to make our own natural pigment from Oak Gall, before leading us in a Drawing and Painting workshop, we will hopefully make the most of the gardens - or in the Orangery (weather depending) David will guide participants in using these pigments in observing and capturing Killruddery's Gardens in all its Summer vibrancy using the Oak Gall Ink you have just created!


Hosted in Killruddery Cut Flowers Workshop; all materials for this workshop are provided and this day promises bounty in plenty as everyone will leave with their own drawings and painting, and the learned skill of Oak Gall ink making. Guests will be nourished with warm drinks and a long table lunch in the Grain Store cooked by our Head Chef Niall O'Sullivan. 


ABOUT DAVID BEGLEY


David Begley is an artist, filmmaker, and arts educator. He has exhibited his animations, drawings, paintings, monotype prints, and films, nationally and internationally since 1996. In 2020 David was commissioned by Wexford County Council to create The Monk’s Garden, a visual art, heritage, and gardening project with St Edan’s National school, Ferns. Inspired by this work, David made his documentary The Keepers highlighting the importance of art and gardening for children. 




WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?



  • Beginner + intermediate print artists looking to explore and expand their creative practice


  • Those who enjoy learning alongside like-minded creatives in a beautiful environment 


WHAT TO BRING:



  • Please bring an apron and notebook, pestle & mortar

  • Please wear warm, weather appropriate clothing and thick soled shoes


ADDITIONAL INFO:



  • Ticket price includes food and drink


  • Well Water station.


  • Long Table Lunch in the Grain Store


Testimonials

Seasonal Supper Club - Everything perfect from beginning to end, atmospheric setting, wonderful staff and service, the food was so fresh and full of flavour and presented so well, a credit to the head chef Niall, whose visit to each table also made it special. A credit to the whole team, we will definitely be back.

Stephen, Wicklow