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All Of Life’s A Stage! Urban Sketching Workshop in Galway, Ireland: 13th-15th July 2017

Who was it that said “All of life’s a stage” ? For no one is that more true than for an urban sketcher.

The urban setting is your stage…the passers-by are the dramatis personae…and the whole is about telling a story.

This summer, join Miguel Herranz, Inma Serrano and Róisín Curé for three days of urban sketching in Galway, Ireland. Galway is a harbour city on Ireland’s west coast and it’s often referred to as the “most Irish” of Ireland’s cities. Its history dates back to the medieval times, when it was in its heyday; vestiges of this architecture can be seen across the town, in the stone arches, the carved stone plaques and the creepy gargoyles.

Galway has an incredible atmosphere all year around. This rises to a crescendo during the summer months, when the streets are alive with buskers, and one cultural festival follows hot on the heels of another. You’ll find live Irish music – usually free – in many of the pubs, and little alleyways and quiet side streets make it reward the effort of exploring.

 It is cut by waterways, both natural and man-made, with the River Corrib gushing through the heart towards Galway Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. You are never far from water in Galway, and never far from wildlife, from swans to ducks and seagulls – and even seals, who often pop their head up to watch you sketch.

There are loads of places to stay to suit every budget from hostel to quaint country hotel, and, with Galway having recently been voted “Foodie Capital of Ireland” you are sure to find something to please your palate.

We’ll meet on the evening of 12th July at a lively restaurant. The next morning we will meet bright and early at 9.00, for a leisurely start at 9.30. We will work through till lunch (around 12.30) and meet up again at 2.00pm. Each evening we will finish up at 5.30pm in the Kitchen Café, for a group critique, share our stories and unwind.

Groups will range in size from 5 to about 8 – we’ve deliberately kept the numbers small to make sure everyone gets lots of individual attention.

The participants will be split into three groups, and each of the three days will be spent with a different instructor.

Group 1 – Inma Serrano

Inma Serrano will concentrate on the dramatis personae – the quick, lively sketch-portraits that bring any sketch to life, and their urban settings.

Group 2 – Róisín Curé

Róisín loves to exaggerate colour and show the light conditions to their best advantage…through the use of shadows, light source and a bright, fresh palette.

Group 3 – Miguel Herranz

Miguel Herranz will focus on the script – the art of storytelling. With his expert draughtsmanship and eye for detail he will show you how to pick out the elements that will bring excitement and interest to your sketching practice.

While our workshop is a primarily an educational experience, our aim is to have a great time, get to know you and send you home feeling enriched with your sketching repertoire.

The cost of the workshop is US$320 / €300. Please contact Róisín on roisin.cure@gmail.com to book and to find out anything you might need to know about accommodation etc.

We look forward to meeting you!