Layers of Light, Distilling the Landscape through Light & Form, Renvyle Bay, Ireland, 13th/14th March 2027

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Layers of Light, Distilling the Landscape through Light & Form

 13th/14th March 2027, Connemara, Ireland 

 

Limited places available – small group experience

 

Description

 

Breathe in the ever-changing skies and luminous vistas of Renvyle in this immersive two-day workshop, where you’ll discover new ways to see and paint the landscape. Inspired by Connemara’s extraordinary light, we’ll move beyond realism to create vibrant, expressive works that capture atmosphere, memory, and mood.

About the Workshop

Through hands-on exercises, demonstrations, and guided painting sessions, you’ll learn to simplify, deconstruct, and reimagine the landscape—distilling scenes down to their essential shapes, rhythms, and Forces.

A key focus will be on layers of light: experimenting with transparent and opaque colors to build depth, contrast, and a sense of shifting luminosity. You’ll start with quick sketches and intuitive studies, then explore mark-making, playful underpaintings, and experimental layering.

Along the way, we’ll look at how artists across history have approached abstraction in landscape painting and draw inspiration from the surrounding scenery. Whether you’re an experienced painter looking to loosen up or a curious beginner ready to explore abstraction, this workshop offers a supportive and inspiring space to develop your personal artistic voice—all guided by the light-filled beauty of Connemara.

About the Location

The Renvyle peninsula, perched on Ireland’s western edge, is a feast for the senses: long stretches of pristine sandy beaches—White Strand, Lettergesh, and Glassilaun—rolling hills, sparkling lakes, stone walls, and vibrant paddocks.

In Spring, the mountains shift from grey to dazzling white, then glow golden-orange in the late afternoon sun. Storms bring dramatic changes: skies turn from black to blue, hills transform through shades of orange, red, brown, and green, and every element—from sky to rivers—sparkles with Connemara’s unique light. It’s a landscape that inspires painting at every turn.

 

Workshop Details

Dates: Saturday 13th March, 10:00–16:00 / Sunday 14th March 2027, 10:00–16:00
Location: Renvyle Bay, Connemara, Ireland
Fee: €270

The fee includes:

• 2 days of total encaustic painting immersion
• All tuition and materials
• Support from R&F Handmade Paints
• A PDF guide with workshop information and supplier lists

Spaces are limited to 10 participants to ensure individual attention.

Payment Plan: A €100 deposit secures your place. Please contact me for full payment plan details.

Accommodation: Not included. Check Airbnb or Booking.com for nearby options. The workshop venue is just 10 minutes from Letterfrack and 20 minutes from Clifden.

What you will learn

How to safely work with encaustic paints

Layering, fusing, and scraping techniques

Creating texture, depth, and movement

Colour blending and heat control

Building expressive, abstract or semi-figurative work

Developing confidence with a tactile medium

Who this workshop is for

Perfect for:

• Complete beginners
• Painters wanting to explore new materials
• Mixed-media and abstract artists
• Anyone craving a tactile, creative day away from routine

No experience needed — just curiosity.

Why book early

This is a small-group workshop designed for individual guidance and hands-on support.

👉 Early booking is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment. Places are limited and allocated on a first-booked, first-served basis.

Once registered, you’ll receive detailed travel instructions, studio directions, and preparation tips.

Still have questions?

If you’re unsure whether this workshop is right for you, feel free to reach out before booking.

We’re happy to help.

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