Q: Who are the courses designed for ?
A: For amateur artists who enjoy painting as a hobby.

Q: Do you need to be an experienced painter?
A: No.Both beginners and experienced painters are catered for.

Q: Who does the teaching?
A: A panel of experienced professional art tutors, from different countries.

Q: What medium is used?
A: There is a choice of watercolour, oils, acrylic, pastel or gouache.

Q: Where do you paint?
A: Locations are chosen within a 10 mile radius of the centre.

Q: What do you paint?
A: Landscapes, seascapes and streetscapes ‘en plein air’.

Q: What happens if it rains?
A: The studio is available for people to use during the day and in the evenings.

Q: What facilities are available?
A: Free tea and coffee making , selection of art magazines and D.V.D’s

Q: What equipment is available?
A: Lightweight sketching easels and folding chairs may be hired daily.

Q: Do you need your own materials?
A: A list of art materials is sent to you prior to the course. A range of paints , brushes, paper and canvases can be purchased in the studio each morning.

Q: Where do people stay?
A: The majority stay at O’Neills 3* B&B adjacent to the studio.

Q: What type of rooms are available?
A Doubles, twins or small singles, all with bathrooms en suite.

Q: What other accommodation is nearby?
A: A wide selection of Self catering houses, Hotels and Guesthouses in Lisdoonvarna.

Q: Is there public transport to Lisdoonvarna?
A: Yes. Trains run to Limerick, Ennis and Galway. Connecting buses come from Shannon, Ennis, Galway and Limerick..

Q: Is there parking at the centre?
A: Yes. The Galway and Limerick motorways have reduced the driving time.