22 - 28 September 2023
This experimental drawing workshop will utilize traditional and non-traditional materials to realize work ranging from quick studies to fully developed pieces. The class emphasis is on experimentation, expressing personal vision and taking chances without concern for likeness of the image. Exploration will include a field trip to ancient northern Mayo sites and use of the local landscape as jumping off points to inspire work. Students will work with various methods and materials such as charcoal, graphite, pigment sticks, water media, peat, monotype printing, plaster, ink and collage to develop work that echoes each participant’s aesthetic interest and vision. Printmaking processes will be included in developing work that leads to unpredictable discoveries that open new doors to thinking about aesthetic possibilities. Power point presentations will be given to illustrate examples of how drawing and mixed media are used by contemporary artists. There will be daily exercises to promote creative thinking and subconscious direction. Artists will have daily access to the current exhibition at Ballinglen Museum of Contemporary Art and full access to the studio space. The class will have access to the Ballinglen Museum permanent collection’s 800 pieces as a learning tool. The 5-day workshop is being taught by Jeffrey Hirst, an experienced teacher and resident fellow at Ballinglen Arts Foundation.
Workshop cost: $1600.
Level of experience: open to students of all levels
Material fee: tbd, there will be a small materials and field trip fee
Dates to remember:
Registration: Open now
Booking forms and fee must be received by: 1st June 2023
Final payment due: 31st August 2023
Arrival: 22nd September 2023
Departure: 28th September 2023
Class: 23rd – 27th September 2023
The Expanded Approaches towards Printmaking, Personal Landscape, and Taking Chancesworkshops are designed to compliment and interrelate to each other utilizing the influences of Irish poetry as well as natural surroundings for inspiration. A discount is offered for two or more contiguous classes.
Please contact Jeffrey Hirst with any questions on the class directly on email, jeff@jeffreyhirst.com.
To check availability for this workshop please complete and submit the form found in link below.
For more information and to register, go to the Ballinglen Arts Foundation website:
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Jeffrey Hirst earned an MFA from Louisana State Univeristy in 1990 and has worked as an artist since then. Hirst has been showcased at venues around the U.S. and Europe and is represented by Addington Gallery in Chicago and Brandt Roberts Gallery in Columbus, Ohio. Hirst has been a visiting artist at universities around the United States conducting encaustic and printmaking workshops. He owns Hirst Printmaking in Chicago which is a printshop specializing in experimental printmaking and mixing painting and prints. Hirst is the recipient of a Minnesota State Arts Board grant and his work is in numerous public and private collections.
http://www.jeffreyhirst.com
Ballinglen: USA/Ireland Workshop
@ The Ballinglen Arts Foundation
Taking Chances : Experimental Drawing with
Jeffrey Hirst 22nd - 28th Sept 2023
Class from 23rd - 27th Sept 2023
Discounts available if enrolling in more than one class.
TOTAL $1,600
Registration is open now, booking forms must be received by June 1st 2023. First come, first serve basis.
A $500 booking fee applies and is non refundable payable by cheque or credit card. Final payment must be made before the 31st August 2023, please email for details re payment, booking forms will be accepted online. A small fee will apply for materials provided. We will email you a receipt once we receive a payment or booking. Payments are non-refundable 2 months prior to the class. Class participation constitutes an agreement to our Health and Safety Policy.
Accommodation available from 22nd with departure on the 28th. Collection/dropoff at train/bus in Ballina is also included. Please contact Amy and/or Jeff with any questions on the class directly on email amymetier4@gmail.com and jeff@jeffreyhirst.com
All other queries : Úna Forde, Managing Director, The Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Main Street, Ballycastle, Co Mayo, Ireland.
T : +353 (0) 96 43184,
E : ballinglenarts@gmail.com, unaforde.baf@gmail.com
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