Our ‘En Plein Air’ event, which is open to beginners, and accomplished artists alike,  will take place during Heritage Week 2020, on August 20th, 21st, and 22nd.

We are following Government guidelines in relation to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, and we are happy to provide you with a unique outdoor painting experience, in the beauty of the wonderful Heywood Estate, Ballinakill, Co. Laois.

All attendees will be issued with our joining instructions prior to the event!

We are also thrilled to welcome back our tutors, Jock Nichols and Bridgette Flannery, who oversaw last year’s event, and in addition, to welcome a new tutor, Geraldine O’Reilly to this year’s event.

Three Day En Plein Air

Day One, takes place on August 20th in the glorious surroundings of Heywood Gardens, designed in 1906, by Edwin Lutyens and planted by Gertrude Jekyll. 

Tickets for Day One – €30
Three Day Ticket – €80
Ticket prices subject to booking fee.
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Day Two takes place on August 21st, in the magical woodlands of the Heywood Estate, which boasts woodland trails, lakeside walks and a huge diversity of wildlife and nature, all set in the most wonderful picturesque solitude.

Tickets for Day Two – €30
Three Day Ticket – €80
Ticket prices subject to booking fee.
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Day Three, which takes place on August 23rd,  is set in the historical former Charter village of Ballinakill, with an abundance of subject matter on offer, from historic buildings to street views. 

Tickets for Day Three – €30
Three Day Ticket – €80
Ticket prices subject to booking fee.
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