COLLEY WHISSON 5 DAY IRELAND
Landscape painting workshop. Co. Clare IRELAND (June 11 - 17, 2023)
COLLEY WHISSON
5 Day IRELAND
Landscape Painting Workshop
Ballyvaughan, CO. Clare, Ireland.
June 11 - 17, 2023 (Limit 15)
(Sunday arrival is a free day, workshop is Monday thru Friday, bus returns to airport Saturday at 10am.)
All inclusive package: $3,200 (* double occupancy)
(*Single Occupancy w/ private bath add $550)
* (non-workshop spouse / Guest welcome @ $1,600)
All inclusive package includes:
5 day Workshop instruction,
6 night Accommodations,
6 Breakfasts,
5 boxed lunches,
Ground transportation to and from Shannon airport,
All ground transportation to and from daily painting locations.
(Does not include Air or travel insurance. You are responsible for your evening meals.. Part of the fun will be sampling local Irish pubs with traditional Irish music).
Call Todd to register (603) 819-9100
Email Todd: [email protected]
Join us for a 5 day painting adventure on Irelands Wild Atlantic West coast with Austailian Impressionist painter, Colley Whisson. We will gather with our paint boxes along the rugged landscape of the Burrens, absorb the cultural romance of Dungaire Castle, the imposing magnificence of the Cliffs of Moher, the ancient landscape of Aran Islands and the charm of the quaint harbor town of Ballyvaughan.
Colley will make sense of the complexities of your oil or acrylic painting materials and how best to use them for interpreting the Irish landscape, still life, interiors and seascapes. Design, color, values and expressive mark making will be covered in Colley's articulate curriculum. We will work outdoors and attempt to capture the forms of this romantic landscape and its unique atmospheric space. Intense personal instruction will be augmented with talks about the materials and the working methods of Impressionist painting technique.
Colley will typically demonstrate and lecture and break for lunch. After lunch Colley will spend the remainder of the day assisting students at their easels.
* Average temperature in Galway Bay, Mid - June is 65 Degrees F.
* Air lingus has non-stop flights from Boston to Shannon airport at around $650 as of November. Get your flight as soon as you register to take advantage of best deals and times.
* Boston to Shannon airport, non-stop is 5 hours and fifty minutes. Thats one of the shortest European flights available.
* As an after-hours cultural option, I have selected some nearby Irish pubs that have traditional, live Irish music. You are welcome to join us.
Scroll below for:
Registration
Accommodations
Travel / Passport
Art Supply
Itinerary
FAQ
Colley's BIO
5 Day IRELAND
Landscape Painting Workshop
Ballyvaughan, CO. Clare, Ireland.
June 11 - 17, 2023 (Limit 15)
(Sunday arrival is a free day, workshop is Monday thru Friday, bus returns to airport Saturday at 10am.)
All inclusive package: $3,200 (* double occupancy)
(*Single Occupancy w/ private bath add $550)
* (non-workshop spouse / Guest welcome @ $1,600)
All inclusive package includes:
5 day Workshop instruction,
6 night Accommodations,
6 Breakfasts,
5 boxed lunches,
Ground transportation to and from Shannon airport,
All ground transportation to and from daily painting locations.
(Does not include Air or travel insurance. You are responsible for your evening meals.. Part of the fun will be sampling local Irish pubs with traditional Irish music).
Call Todd to register (603) 819-9100
Email Todd: [email protected]
Join us for a 5 day painting adventure on Irelands Wild Atlantic West coast with Austailian Impressionist painter, Colley Whisson. We will gather with our paint boxes along the rugged landscape of the Burrens, absorb the cultural romance of Dungaire Castle, the imposing magnificence of the Cliffs of Moher, the ancient landscape of Aran Islands and the charm of the quaint harbor town of Ballyvaughan.
Colley will make sense of the complexities of your oil or acrylic painting materials and how best to use them for interpreting the Irish landscape, still life, interiors and seascapes. Design, color, values and expressive mark making will be covered in Colley's articulate curriculum. We will work outdoors and attempt to capture the forms of this romantic landscape and its unique atmospheric space. Intense personal instruction will be augmented with talks about the materials and the working methods of Impressionist painting technique.
Colley will typically demonstrate and lecture and break for lunch. After lunch Colley will spend the remainder of the day assisting students at their easels.
* Average temperature in Galway Bay, Mid - June is 65 Degrees F.
* Air lingus has non-stop flights from Boston to Shannon airport at around $650 as of November. Get your flight as soon as you register to take advantage of best deals and times.
* Boston to Shannon airport, non-stop is 5 hours and fifty minutes. Thats one of the shortest European flights available.
* As an after-hours cultural option, I have selected some nearby Irish pubs that have traditional, live Irish music. You are welcome to join us.
Scroll below for:
Registration
Accommodations
Travel / Passport
Art Supply
Itinerary
FAQ
Colley's BIO
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION:
All Inclusive workshop package $3,200 (*Double Occ). (*Single Occ/Private bath add $550).
* ( non-workshop spouse / guest package $1,600).
(package includes 5 day Workshop, Accommodations 6 nights at BnB, 6 Breakfasts, 5 boxed lunches, All ground transport to and from airport and all painting sites.
* ( non-workshop guest package includes everything except the workshop and presumes guest is sharing a room with their spouse / significant other).
(Price does not include Airfare or travel insurance).
Call Todd Bonita (603) 819-9100
email: [email protected]
$1,000 Deposit required to hold your space in the workshop. We accept the following types of payment:
1) Credit card or Pay Pal (add 4% for process fee)
2) Venmo @Todd-bonita (add 2% for Venmo’s new process fee)
3) Cash for teachers pet.😎
4) Checks. Please make check out to Todd Bonita and mailed to:
Todd Bonita
28 McShane Ave.
Greenland, NH 03840
Please write, "Whisson Ireland workshop" in the memo on the check for my bookkeeper.
PAYMENTS for WORKSHOP
1) $1,000 deposit due at registration to reserve your space and hold your room. ($1,500 if including non-workshop guest).
2) Balance / Final payment due March 17, 2023. St. Patricks Day
CANCELATION / REFUND POLICY:
* 90 days notice or more refunded 100% of your payment to date, less $300 deposit admin and thrird party admin fee.
* 89 - 60 days notice of cancellation 100% of your payment to date, less $500 deposit admin and thrid party admin fee.
* Less than 60 days NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
I recommend you arrange for travel insurance in the unlikely event of an unintended disruptions to your travel plans. Please understand that your deposits are used so that we can reserve our accommodations, transportation and reservations to third parties. For this reason, we have a strict, refund / cancellation policy that honors our agreement to these third parties. Registration in this workshop presumes you have read the refund / cancellation policy and agree to it. To confirm you have read the policy, we will ask for a confirmation email to follow your registration.
In the event that you must cancel, your deposit and / or installment payments will be forfeited as detailed by the dates shown above. We will make every effort to find a wait-listed alternate to take your place.
All Inclusive workshop package $3,200 (*Double Occ). (*Single Occ/Private bath add $550).
* ( non-workshop spouse / guest package $1,600).
(package includes 5 day Workshop, Accommodations 6 nights at BnB, 6 Breakfasts, 5 boxed lunches, All ground transport to and from airport and all painting sites.
* ( non-workshop guest package includes everything except the workshop and presumes guest is sharing a room with their spouse / significant other).
(Price does not include Airfare or travel insurance).
Call Todd Bonita (603) 819-9100
email: [email protected]
$1,000 Deposit required to hold your space in the workshop. We accept the following types of payment:
1) Credit card or Pay Pal (add 4% for process fee)
2) Venmo @Todd-bonita (add 2% for Venmo’s new process fee)
3) Cash for teachers pet.😎
4) Checks. Please make check out to Todd Bonita and mailed to:
Todd Bonita
28 McShane Ave.
Greenland, NH 03840
Please write, "Whisson Ireland workshop" in the memo on the check for my bookkeeper.
PAYMENTS for WORKSHOP
1) $1,000 deposit due at registration to reserve your space and hold your room. ($1,500 if including non-workshop guest).
2) Balance / Final payment due March 17, 2023. St. Patricks Day
CANCELATION / REFUND POLICY:
* 90 days notice or more refunded 100% of your payment to date, less $300 deposit admin and thrird party admin fee.
* 89 - 60 days notice of cancellation 100% of your payment to date, less $500 deposit admin and thrid party admin fee.
* Less than 60 days NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
I recommend you arrange for travel insurance in the unlikely event of an unintended disruptions to your travel plans. Please understand that your deposits are used so that we can reserve our accommodations, transportation and reservations to third parties. For this reason, we have a strict, refund / cancellation policy that honors our agreement to these third parties. Registration in this workshop presumes you have read the refund / cancellation policy and agree to it. To confirm you have read the policy, we will ask for a confirmation email to follow your registration.
In the event that you must cancel, your deposit and / or installment payments will be forfeited as detailed by the dates shown above. We will make every effort to find a wait-listed alternate to take your place.
ACCOMODATIONS
THE QUAINT VILLAGE OF BALLYVAUGHAN. (Our BnB is a block from the iconic travel signs shown here)
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Our Bed and Breakfast is located in the quaint harbor town of Ballyvaughan in Co.Clare and will be headquarters for our workshop. It is a stones throw from Galway Bay in the heart of the Burrens. Your package includes:
* 6 Nights stay from Sunday thru check out on Saturday
* All rooms are very cozy and have Queen bed and private bath
* Full Breakfast each morning
* On site Pub
* On site restaurant
* WIFI in all rooms
* Non-workshop spouse / guest / friend / significant others are welcome to join our Irish adventure at prorate of $1,600, presuming they will be sharing a room with the registered workshop participant they are traveling with. This rate entitles the guest to the same package as the workshop participant but simply excludes the 5 day workshop instruction.
Our Bed and Breakfast is located in the quaint harbor town of Ballyvaughan in Co.Clare and will be headquarters for our workshop. It is a stones throw from Galway Bay in the heart of the Burrens. Your package includes:
* 6 Nights stay from Sunday thru check out on Saturday
* All rooms are very cozy and have Queen bed and private bath
* Full Breakfast each morning
* On site Pub
* On site restaurant
* WIFI in all rooms
* Non-workshop spouse / guest / friend / significant others are welcome to join our Irish adventure at prorate of $1,600, presuming they will be sharing a room with the registered workshop participant they are traveling with. This rate entitles the guest to the same package as the workshop participant but simply excludes the 5 day workshop instruction.
SUPPLY LIST
COLLEY WHISSON ART SUPPLY LIST
Available to registered students.
Available to registered students.
FLYING w PAINT / TSA / PASSPORT :
PRINT THIS CARD. INCLUDE w/ PAINTS.
FLYING w/ PAINT (TSA)
It is recommended that you pack your paints in your suitcase, NOT carry-on. I include a typed note saying, "ARTIST COLORS MADE FROM VEGETABLE OILS".... in the event of TSA investigating my luggage. Never had a problem.
GAMBLIN (Travel with paint tips)
* International TSA regulations do not exclude Gamsol brush cleaner from air travel. Make sure its in an air tight container.
* You can ship regulated / air travel-prohibited mediums to our destination. Please email me for details.
*This is an excellent, soup to nuts over view of how to travel with your paints and deal with TSA and insure best odds of smooth travel. CLICK HERE.
PASSPORT
* if IRELAND is an International flight for you, you will require a passport. Make sure yours is up to date and not expired.
** PLEASE NOTE** If your passport expires within three months of your travel time, you cannot fly International. Its fairly simple and expediant to update your passport these days.
It is recommended that you pack your paints in your suitcase, NOT carry-on. I include a typed note saying, "ARTIST COLORS MADE FROM VEGETABLE OILS".... in the event of TSA investigating my luggage. Never had a problem.
GAMBLIN (Travel with paint tips)
* International TSA regulations do not exclude Gamsol brush cleaner from air travel. Make sure its in an air tight container.
* You can ship regulated / air travel-prohibited mediums to our destination. Please email me for details.
*This is an excellent, soup to nuts over view of how to travel with your paints and deal with TSA and insure best odds of smooth travel. CLICK HERE.
PASSPORT
* if IRELAND is an International flight for you, you will require a passport. Make sure yours is up to date and not expired.
** PLEASE NOTE** If your passport expires within three months of your travel time, you cannot fly International. Its fairly simple and expediant to update your passport these days.
ITINERARY
DUNGAIRE CASTLE
ITINERARY
* (Subject to change)
Sunday:
4:00 pm: Rendezvous at Shannon airport, Air Lingus arrival terminal for van pick up and ride to Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare to our Bed and Breakfast. (Specific details provided after workshop registration).
Todd's cell # (603) 819-9100).
Check into BnB, relax, option to meet at the downstairs Snug Bar for a Guiness, informal, get acquainted.Option to dine as a group at the Wildflower restaurant (attached to our BnB).
Monday:
After breakfast, Van will take us daily to our painting site. Boxed lunch will be provided daily. Paint in Ballyvaughan village. Workshop is from 9am -4pm daily. The van will take us back to the BnB unless otherwise noted.
(* Option to join group for dinner at O'Locclainn's Irish Whiskey Bar)
Tuesday:
Paint at the Cliffs of Moher. Dinner on the way back at Gus O'conners pub w/ live traditional Irish music.
Wednesday:
Paint Galway Bay in Kinvara. (Option to join group for Dinner at Monks on Galway Bay).
Thurssday:
Painting site TBA, possible Corcomme Abbey.
Friday:
Painting site TBA. Possible day trip to the Aran Islands.
Saturday:
After breakfast, Rendezvous at 9am at the Snug Bar with luggage. Van will take you to Shanon airport for departure (about 1 hour with aprox arrival time of 10am)
* (Subject to change)
Sunday:
4:00 pm: Rendezvous at Shannon airport, Air Lingus arrival terminal for van pick up and ride to Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare to our Bed and Breakfast. (Specific details provided after workshop registration).
Todd's cell # (603) 819-9100).
Check into BnB, relax, option to meet at the downstairs Snug Bar for a Guiness, informal, get acquainted.Option to dine as a group at the Wildflower restaurant (attached to our BnB).
Monday:
After breakfast, Van will take us daily to our painting site. Boxed lunch will be provided daily. Paint in Ballyvaughan village. Workshop is from 9am -4pm daily. The van will take us back to the BnB unless otherwise noted.
(* Option to join group for dinner at O'Locclainn's Irish Whiskey Bar)
Tuesday:
Paint at the Cliffs of Moher. Dinner on the way back at Gus O'conners pub w/ live traditional Irish music.
Wednesday:
Paint Galway Bay in Kinvara. (Option to join group for Dinner at Monks on Galway Bay).
Thurssday:
Painting site TBA, possible Corcomme Abbey.
Friday:
Painting site TBA. Possible day trip to the Aran Islands.
Saturday:
After breakfast, Rendezvous at 9am at the Snug Bar with luggage. Van will take you to Shanon airport for departure (about 1 hour with aprox arrival time of 10am)
F.A.Q (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
CLIFFS OF MOHER
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(1) What if it rains?
(a) If its a light mist and occasional showers, we will tread on. Bring an easel umbrella. I like Easy L umbrella. CLICK HERE
Otherwise, we have an excellent indoor facility nearby.
* June in Ireland is one of the driest months, averaging 17 days of rain but only 3.2 inches over the entire month...not too shabby for the Land of 40 shades of green. Although more than half the calendar days see rain, it is mostly mist and occasional sprinkles in June. Hopefully, the luck of the Irish will be on our side.
(2) What should we wear?
Dress appropriately for the weather. June average temps are high of 65 F and a low of 51 F. For me, that is almost idealistic outdoor painting weather. June is one of the warmest months in Ireland and presents one of the most pleasant outdoor painting conditions. You may bring a hat with visor for sun protection and to keep your valuable artist eyes fresh from sun fatigue. You may wish to bring sun block as well. There is not a lot of strenuous walking but it is advised to bring comfortable shoes....Or, as Stapleton Kearns advises plein air painters, "Put butter in your shoes"...LOL
(3) What kind of currency should I bring?
Euros!. Most of the places we will go to accept credit cards but I like to bring some cash along as well for tipping or "just in case cash". For a week long workshop, I'm comfortable with my credit cards and a few hundred in cash. Please be sure to exchange your currency into EUROS.
* Let your credit card company know you are traveling and you authorize use of your credit card for the time you will be away.
(4) Do they have hairdryers at the BnB?
Yes. However, be sure to bring a European / universal, electrical outlet adaptor. Best Buy sells them as well as airport gift shops. This is needed to charge your cell phone as well.
(5) Will my cell phone work in Ireland?
Yes. You should contact your cell phone service provider and let them know you would like to enable International travel calling for the time you are in Ireland.
(1) What if it rains?
(a) If its a light mist and occasional showers, we will tread on. Bring an easel umbrella. I like Easy L umbrella. CLICK HERE
Otherwise, we have an excellent indoor facility nearby.
* June in Ireland is one of the driest months, averaging 17 days of rain but only 3.2 inches over the entire month...not too shabby for the Land of 40 shades of green. Although more than half the calendar days see rain, it is mostly mist and occasional sprinkles in June. Hopefully, the luck of the Irish will be on our side.
(2) What should we wear?
Dress appropriately for the weather. June average temps are high of 65 F and a low of 51 F. For me, that is almost idealistic outdoor painting weather. June is one of the warmest months in Ireland and presents one of the most pleasant outdoor painting conditions. You may bring a hat with visor for sun protection and to keep your valuable artist eyes fresh from sun fatigue. You may wish to bring sun block as well. There is not a lot of strenuous walking but it is advised to bring comfortable shoes....Or, as Stapleton Kearns advises plein air painters, "Put butter in your shoes"...LOL
(3) What kind of currency should I bring?
Euros!. Most of the places we will go to accept credit cards but I like to bring some cash along as well for tipping or "just in case cash". For a week long workshop, I'm comfortable with my credit cards and a few hundred in cash. Please be sure to exchange your currency into EUROS.
* Let your credit card company know you are traveling and you authorize use of your credit card for the time you will be away.
(4) Do they have hairdryers at the BnB?
Yes. However, be sure to bring a European / universal, electrical outlet adaptor. Best Buy sells them as well as airport gift shops. This is needed to charge your cell phone as well.
(5) Will my cell phone work in Ireland?
Yes. You should contact your cell phone service provider and let them know you would like to enable International travel calling for the time you are in Ireland.
COLLEY WHISSON PAINTINGS
COLLEY WHISSON
COLLEY WHISSON
was born in Brisbane, Australia in 1966. I grew up in semi-rural surrounds which gave me an appreciation for nature and the outdoors, enjoying every opportunity I’ve been given to study and appreciate its nuances. In 1985 I had a brief stint as a picture framer which I now look back upon as an excellent introduction to the art world as a young adult.
After giving me, all the necessary fundamentals required in becoming an artist my father Eric encouraged and guided my early artistic direction.
I have long believed “It’s not what you paint but how you paint it”. With this in the fore-front of my mind I’ve dedicated myself to developing my skills to the highest level possible. I’m aiming to tell a visual story with clarity and sophistication but I am also driven to distort and abstract the image as much as possible while still maintaining a realistic image. I am deeply honoured to be able to regularly hold exhibitions, tutoring appointments, judging and demonstrations in Australia and abroad. To carry the tag as quoted "one of Australia’s finest Impressionist painters" is a great personal achievement.
My first Solo Exhibition at age of 24 was a sell-out, a very encouraging sign to launch my career. Since then I have held numerous Solo and Joint Exhibitions. I have also written articles in Australia, United States, South Africa & International Artist Magazine's. I am the author of 2 books "Creating Impressionist Landscape in Oil" - 2001 & "Impressionist Painting Made Easy" - 2009. These books and my DVD's are both sought after by collectors, artists and libraries nationally and internationally.
My aim is to share my knowledge and joy of painting with like-minded artist’s world-wide. Throughout my career I have been blessed to be able to share this wonderful artistic journey with my wife and 2 sons.
This journey is ongoing and I look forward to each time I return to my easel.
was born in Brisbane, Australia in 1966. I grew up in semi-rural surrounds which gave me an appreciation for nature and the outdoors, enjoying every opportunity I’ve been given to study and appreciate its nuances. In 1985 I had a brief stint as a picture framer which I now look back upon as an excellent introduction to the art world as a young adult.
After giving me, all the necessary fundamentals required in becoming an artist my father Eric encouraged and guided my early artistic direction.
I have long believed “It’s not what you paint but how you paint it”. With this in the fore-front of my mind I’ve dedicated myself to developing my skills to the highest level possible. I’m aiming to tell a visual story with clarity and sophistication but I am also driven to distort and abstract the image as much as possible while still maintaining a realistic image. I am deeply honoured to be able to regularly hold exhibitions, tutoring appointments, judging and demonstrations in Australia and abroad. To carry the tag as quoted "one of Australia’s finest Impressionist painters" is a great personal achievement.
My first Solo Exhibition at age of 24 was a sell-out, a very encouraging sign to launch my career. Since then I have held numerous Solo and Joint Exhibitions. I have also written articles in Australia, United States, South Africa & International Artist Magazine's. I am the author of 2 books "Creating Impressionist Landscape in Oil" - 2001 & "Impressionist Painting Made Easy" - 2009. These books and my DVD's are both sought after by collectors, artists and libraries nationally and internationally.
My aim is to share my knowledge and joy of painting with like-minded artist’s world-wide. Throughout my career I have been blessed to be able to share this wonderful artistic journey with my wife and 2 sons.
This journey is ongoing and I look forward to each time I return to my easel.
