David Lussier 5 DAY IRELAND
Landscape painting workshop. Co. Clare IRELAND (Sept 15 - 21, 2024)
David Lussier 5 Day IRELAND
Landscape Painting Workshop
Ballyvaughan, CO. Clare, Ireland.
September 15 -21, 2024 (Limit 16)
(workshop is Monday thru Friday, Sunday is a free day and Bus returns to Shannon airport Sat around 10am)
All inclusive package: $3,200 (double Occupancy)
(*Single Occupancy w/ private bath add $550)
* (non-workshop spouse / Guest welcome @ $1,800)
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, Painting solvent.
(Does not include Air or travel or 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 Ireland’s Wild Atlantic West Coast with American Artist, David Lussier. 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, and the charm of the quaint harbor town of Ballyvaughan.
David will make sense of the complexities of your oil painting materials and how best to use them to simplify the outdoor painting process. We will work outdoors (weather permitting) and attempt to capture the forms of this romantic landscape and its unique atmospheric space. David will give demonstrations. lectures and provide side-by-side easel assistance. All levels and mediums are welcome, but the emphasis will be on oil.
David will typically lecture and demonstrate for the first three hours, then we will break for lunch. After lunch, David will spend the remainder of the day assisting students at their easels.
* Average temperature in Galway Bay, Sept 62 Degrees F.
* Air Lingus has non-stop flights from Boston to Shannon airport at around $950 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. That’s 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.
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Registration
Accommodations
Travel / Passport
Art Supply
Itinerary
FAQ
More. (David Lussier paintings / BIO / Interview)
Landscape Painting Workshop
Ballyvaughan, CO. Clare, Ireland.
September 15 -21, 2024 (Limit 16)
(workshop is Monday thru Friday, Sunday is a free day and Bus returns to Shannon airport Sat around 10am)
All inclusive package: $3,200 (double Occupancy)
(*Single Occupancy w/ private bath add $550)
* (non-workshop spouse / Guest welcome @ $1,800)
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, Painting solvent.
(Does not include Air or travel or 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 Ireland’s Wild Atlantic West Coast with American Artist, David Lussier. 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, and the charm of the quaint harbor town of Ballyvaughan.
David will make sense of the complexities of your oil painting materials and how best to use them to simplify the outdoor painting process. We will work outdoors (weather permitting) and attempt to capture the forms of this romantic landscape and its unique atmospheric space. David will give demonstrations. lectures and provide side-by-side easel assistance. All levels and mediums are welcome, but the emphasis will be on oil.
David will typically lecture and demonstrate for the first three hours, then we will break for lunch. After lunch, David will spend the remainder of the day assisting students at their easels.
* Average temperature in Galway Bay, Sept 62 Degrees F.
* Air Lingus has non-stop flights from Boston to Shannon airport at around $950 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. That’s 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
More. (David Lussier paintings / BIO / Interview)
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION:
All Inclusive workshop package:
$3,200 (Double Occupancy)
*Single occupancy w/ private bath add $550
* ( non-workshop spouse / guest package $1,800).
(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. CC, check (or cash for teacher’s pet) accepted. Please make check out to Todd Bonita and mail to:
Todd Bonita
28 McShane Ave
Greenland, NH 03840
Please write, "Ireland workshop" in the memo on the check for my bookkeeper.
PAYMENTS for WORKSHOP
1) $1000 deposit due at registration to reserve your space and hold your room. Non-refundable if cancelled after 120 days before the workshop.
3) Final Payment due, thirty days before the workshop.
PAYMENTS for NON_WORKSHOP GUEST
1) $500 deposit, Non-refundable if cancelled after 120 days before the workshop.
2) Final payment due thirty days before workshop.
CANCELATION POLICY:
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 non-refundable cancellation policy that honors our agreement to these third parties. We have included clear, non-refundable payment dates listed above and again as a reminder, below.. Registration in this workshop presumes you have read the 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 and again as a reminder, below. We will make every effort to find a wait-listed alternate to take your place. In which case, we can return 85% of your deposit and / or installment payments.
Cancellation / non-refundable payment dates:
1) $500 deposit non-refundable if cancelled after 120 days before our workshop.
2) Second installment Non-refundable if cancelled after 30 days before the workshop.
3) Final Payment due,two weeks before the workshop.
All Inclusive workshop package:
$3,200 (Double Occupancy)
*Single occupancy w/ private bath add $550
* ( non-workshop spouse / guest package $1,800).
(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. CC, check (or cash for teacher’s pet) accepted. Please make check out to Todd Bonita and mail to:
Todd Bonita
28 McShane Ave
Greenland, NH 03840
Please write, "Ireland workshop" in the memo on the check for my bookkeeper.
PAYMENTS for WORKSHOP
1) $1000 deposit due at registration to reserve your space and hold your room. Non-refundable if cancelled after 120 days before the workshop.
3) Final Payment due, thirty days before the workshop.
PAYMENTS for NON_WORKSHOP GUEST
1) $500 deposit, Non-refundable if cancelled after 120 days before the workshop.
2) Final payment due thirty days before workshop.
CANCELATION POLICY:
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 non-refundable cancellation policy that honors our agreement to these third parties. We have included clear, non-refundable payment dates listed above and again as a reminder, below.. Registration in this workshop presumes you have read the 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 and again as a reminder, below. We will make every effort to find a wait-listed alternate to take your place. In which case, we can return 85% of your deposit and / or installment payments.
Cancellation / non-refundable payment dates:
1) $500 deposit non-refundable if cancelled after 120 days before our workshop.
2) Second installment Non-refundable if cancelled after 30 days before the workshop.
3) Final Payment due,two weeks before the workshop.
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 stone’s throw from Galway Bay in the heart of the Burrens. Your package includes:
* 6 Nights stay from Sunday though check out Saturday.
* All rooms are very cozy and have Queen or double 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 $1,800, 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 stone’s throw from Galway Bay in the heart of the Burrens. Your package includes:
* 6 Nights stay from Sunday though check out Saturday.
* All rooms are very cozy and have Queen or double 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 $1,800, 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
David Lussier Plein Air & Indoor Studio Workshops
Suggested Supply List OIL PAINT
We use Rembrandt Oil paint except where noted.
Rembrandt Titanium White in Linseed Oil, 150 ml tube
Winsor & Newton Griffin Alkyd Titanium White, 200 ml tube
Winsor & Newton Liquin Impasto, 200 ml tube
Rembrandt Permanent Madder Deep
Rembrandt Permanent Red Light
Rembrandt Cadmium Yellow Light
Rembrandt Viridian Green
Rembrandt Ultramarine Blue Deep
Optional colors: Rembrandt Cad Red Deep, Rembrandt Venetian Red and Rembrandt Burnt Umber
Brushes
Basic: Robert Simmons
Robert Simmons Signet Series 42 Filberts in even sizes 2, 4, 6, 8
Robert Simmons Signet Series 40 Brights, Sizes 4 & 6
Robert Simmons Sienna SNSO Script, Size 6 or any script or rigger type brush.
Top of the Line: Rosemary Brushes
Ultimate Bristle Filberts 2, 4, 6, 8
Evergreen Egberts 0, 2
Evergreen Pointed Rounds 2, 4, 6
Evergreen Riggers 2, 4
Miscellaneous
Palette Knife-Creative Mark Painters Edge, Style 3T or any 2 1/2 inch palette knife for mixing paint.
Palette
Paper Towels-Bounty
Gamsol or other Odorless Mineral Spirits OMS. No pure turpentine. Turpenoid is another option.
Painting Medium - Made with 2 parts Gamsol to 1 part each of Stand Oil & Damar Varnish.
Brush Washer
Medium Cup
Trash Bags
Canvas - 9x12 and 11x14 inch panels are good travel sizes.
Masterpiece ‘Ventura’ and ‘Malibu’ panels are excellent. Guerrilla Painter’s Extra Fine Oil Primed Linen Panels are less expensive and take paint well.
Outdoor Easel
Other:
Insect Repellant
Sun Block
Painting Umbrella
LIST OF RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS. These are the suppliers that we have used for years and are highly recommended for their service and quality of products.
Jerrysartarama.com
Utrecht.com
Windriverarts.com
Alla Prima Pochade Boxes
Cheap Joe’s
Suggested Supply List OIL PAINT
We use Rembrandt Oil paint except where noted.
Rembrandt Titanium White in Linseed Oil, 150 ml tube
Winsor & Newton Griffin Alkyd Titanium White, 200 ml tube
Winsor & Newton Liquin Impasto, 200 ml tube
Rembrandt Permanent Madder Deep
Rembrandt Permanent Red Light
Rembrandt Cadmium Yellow Light
Rembrandt Viridian Green
Rembrandt Ultramarine Blue Deep
Optional colors: Rembrandt Cad Red Deep, Rembrandt Venetian Red and Rembrandt Burnt Umber
Brushes
Basic: Robert Simmons
Robert Simmons Signet Series 42 Filberts in even sizes 2, 4, 6, 8
Robert Simmons Signet Series 40 Brights, Sizes 4 & 6
Robert Simmons Sienna SNSO Script, Size 6 or any script or rigger type brush.
Top of the Line: Rosemary Brushes
Ultimate Bristle Filberts 2, 4, 6, 8
Evergreen Egberts 0, 2
Evergreen Pointed Rounds 2, 4, 6
Evergreen Riggers 2, 4
Miscellaneous
Palette Knife-Creative Mark Painters Edge, Style 3T or any 2 1/2 inch palette knife for mixing paint.
Palette
Paper Towels-Bounty
Gamsol or other Odorless Mineral Spirits OMS. No pure turpentine. Turpenoid is another option.
Painting Medium - Made with 2 parts Gamsol to 1 part each of Stand Oil & Damar Varnish.
Brush Washer
Medium Cup
Trash Bags
Canvas - 9x12 and 11x14 inch panels are good travel sizes.
Masterpiece ‘Ventura’ and ‘Malibu’ panels are excellent. Guerrilla Painter’s Extra Fine Oil Primed Linen Panels are less expensive and take paint well.
Outdoor Easel
Other:
Insect Repellant
Sun Block
Painting Umbrella
LIST OF RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS. These are the suppliers that we have used for years and are highly recommended for their service and quality of products.
Jerrysartarama.com
Utrecht.com
Windriverarts.com
Alla Prima Pochade Boxes
Cheap Joe’s
FLYING w PAINT / TSA / PASSPORT :
THE BURRENS
FLYING w/ PAINT (TSA)
I pack my paint in my suitcase, NOT carry-on. I include a typed note saying, "ARTIST COLORS MADE FROM VEGETABLE OILS".... in case TSA investigates my luggage. Never had a problem.
* PLEASE NOTE * This is an international flight, you will not be able to travel with solvents.
* YOU CAN TRAVEL with GAMSOL brush cleaner.
GAMBLIN (Travel with paint tips)
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
* IRELAND is an International flight and 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. One of my students was not permitted to leave the U.S. until her passport was updated.
I pack my paint in my suitcase, NOT carry-on. I include a typed note saying, "ARTIST COLORS MADE FROM VEGETABLE OILS".... in case TSA investigates my luggage. Never had a problem.
* PLEASE NOTE * This is an international flight, you will not be able to travel with solvents.
* YOU CAN TRAVEL with GAMSOL brush cleaner.
GAMBLIN (Travel with paint tips)
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
* IRELAND is an International flight and 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. One of my students was not permitted to leave the U.S. until her passport was updated.
ITINERARY
DUNGAIRE CASTLE
ITINERARY
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.
(MEET AT THE INFORMATION BOOTH IN THE TERMINAL AT 4:00PM)
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 7pm. (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 Green's Bar. Traditional Irish Music. )
Tuesday
Paint at the Cliffs of Moher. (* Option to join group for Dinner at Monks. Traditional Irish music).
Wednesday
Paint Rath Graveyard and Irish countryside. (Option to join group for Dinner at L'arcos Itailian...Yup, Italian and its really delish').
Thursday
Painting site TBA, possible Burrens, Corcomroe Abbey.
Friday
Paint at Finvara Harbor, Dungaire Castle. (Dinner at the Pier Head Bar and Restaurant 4:30pm).
Saturday
After breakfast, Rendezvous at the Snug Bar with luggage. Van will take you to Shanon airport for departure.
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.
(MEET AT THE INFORMATION BOOTH IN THE TERMINAL AT 4:00PM)
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 7pm. (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 Green's Bar. Traditional Irish Music. )
Tuesday
Paint at the Cliffs of Moher. (* Option to join group for Dinner at Monks. Traditional Irish music).
Wednesday
Paint Rath Graveyard and Irish countryside. (Option to join group for Dinner at L'arcos Itailian...Yup, Italian and its really delish').
Thursday
Painting site TBA, possible Burrens, Corcomroe Abbey.
Friday
Paint at Finvara Harbor, Dungaire Castle. (Dinner at the Pier Head Bar and Restaurant 4:30pm).
Saturday
After breakfast, Rendezvous at the Snug Bar with luggage. Van will take you to Shanon airport for departure.
F.A.Q (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
CLIFFS OF MOHER
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(1) What if it rains?
we have excellent indoor alternative locations in the event of inclement weather. we are fortunate that September is one of the driest months of the year in Ireland.
(a) If it’s a light mist and occasional showers, we will tread on. Bring an easel umbrella. I like Easy L umbrella. CLICK HERE
(b) If it’s heavy downpour all day, we have an indoor facility that can accommodate our group for an indoor painting session.
* September in Ireland is one of the driest months, with only 2.6 inches over the entire month...not too shabby for the Land of 40 shades of green. Hopefully, the luck of the Irish will be on our side.
(2) What should we wear?
Dress appropriately for the weather. September average temps are high of 64 F and a low of 51 F. For me, that is almost idealistic outdoor painting weather. September is one of the most pleasant months in Ireland and presents ideal 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. Also, 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?
we have excellent indoor alternative locations in the event of inclement weather. we are fortunate that September is one of the driest months of the year in Ireland.
(a) If it’s a light mist and occasional showers, we will tread on. Bring an easel umbrella. I like Easy L umbrella. CLICK HERE
(b) If it’s heavy downpour all day, we have an indoor facility that can accommodate our group for an indoor painting session.
* September in Ireland is one of the driest months, with only 2.6 inches over the entire month...not too shabby for the Land of 40 shades of green. Hopefully, the luck of the Irish will be on our side.
(2) What should we wear?
Dress appropriately for the weather. September average temps are high of 64 F and a low of 51 F. For me, that is almost idealistic outdoor painting weather. September is one of the most pleasant months in Ireland and presents ideal 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. Also, 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.
DAVID LUSSIER PAINTINGS
DAVID LUSSIER BIO / INTERVIEW
David Lussier is an award winning contemporary impressionist and nationally recognized plein air painter and workshop instructor. He is a painter in the purist sense of the word. In his poetic and intimate oil landscapes he strives to capture the essence and sense of place of his subject matter. His use of bold broad brushwork brings the surfaces to life and begs the viewer to return for a second look. David started his career as a commercially trained illustrator, but he quickly realized that his passion was in the fine arts. He has been painting professionally for more than twenty five years, has garnered more than 75 prizes for his work and is in numerous private and corporate collections throughout the United States. His work has been featured in many art journals and he is a professional member of some of the finest art associations and groups in the country. David is also an official U.S. Open artist for the United States Golf Association. Four of his paintings hang in the permanent collection of the USGA Museum in Far Hills New Jersey.
ON ART & INFLUENCE
Click here to read notes from Davids studio on thoughts on Art and Influence.
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ON ART & INFLUENCE
Click here to read notes from Davids studio on thoughts on Art and Influence.
CLICK HERE