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IF the urge to draw and paint is some- thing you’ve had since you first man- aged to stay inside the black lines ina colouring book, then a course that is starting on the lively shores of Lough Graney shortly could be for you.
Art At The Park at Killanena starts Saturday, November 24, running un- til Sunday, November 25.
The two-day course teaches draw- ing, using a variety of subjects and media, from pencil to chalks, char- coal to water-soluble crayons.
“People learn to draw what they really see. This is tuition that will change your attitude to drawing, help
you really progress and improve your painting ability for ever’, said artist and teacher, Julie Douglas.
‘We have a very mixed bag of peo- ple who come to Killanena House for courses. Some are older people who used to draw and maybe haven’t been back to it since school. Others are people who have done painting courses and enjoyed them but real- ised they can only go so far before they need to learn how to draw prop- Se WA
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All artist-quality materials are sup- plied – “and we’re big on cake,” said
Julie – as well as coffee and home- made lunch.
The courses are not residential except for Julie’s five-day portfolio preparation course for students who are hoping to get into art college. “It’s a bit like prison,’ said Julie.
Julie guides students through wa- tercolour painting, drawing, life drawing, portraiture and botanical painting in the quiet, unspoilt corner off the tourist trail.
The course runs from |lam to 4pm. For more information, contact Ju- lie on 061 925975 for bookings and information or visit the website at www.artatthepark.net