http://www.workingartiststudios.com/index.htmlNews from Working Artist Studios - West Cork, Irelandenbarrymac@mail.ieCopyright 2008 Working Artist Studios2009-11-23T22:16:03+00:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:18:57 +0000barrymac@mail.ieExhibitions2009-11-23T22:16:03+00:00http://www.workingartiststudios.com/news_files/64a9e9dce9527a2866456d8db51b7dc6-9.html#unique-entry-id-9http://www.workingartiststudios.com/news_files/64a9e9dce9527a2866456d8db51b7dc6-9.html#unique-entry-id-9
More information soon.]]>barrymac@mail.ieEvents2009-02-15T12:00:39+00:00http://www.workingartiststudios.com/news_files/8c3fdf854d3af88be857511898233cb0-8.html#unique-entry-id-8http://www.workingartiststudios.com/news_files/8c3fdf854d3af88be857511898233cb0-8.html#unique-entry-id-8For ten days from March 1st our complete Artists Group is heading off by car and Ferry to a small village near Lassay les Chateaux on the Normandy Brittany border for a week of drawing, sketching and painting. We'll be exploring the region including the famous Pissarro Way. We're also connecting in with artists and art establishments of the region. You can view some of Pissarro's work here...

A big thanks goes to Ian McNinch who arranged the use of the beautiful house we'll be staying in.

When we arrive back we'll be holding an exhibition of the event on our premises. There are also other plans afoot to exhibit the results in Ireland and France. To be kept updated use our contact form here....

And of course we'll be putting up loads of news, pictures and video on our return, here on our web site!]]>barrymac@mail.ieEvents2009-02-08T20:23:41+00:00http://www.workingartiststudios.com/news_files/9316744136833c1965c80e13df1ae8c8-7.html#unique-entry-id-7http://www.workingartiststudios.com/news_files/9316744136833c1965c80e13df1ae8c8-7.html#unique-entry-id-7
At this point I would love to add pictures of the event but we have something much better. The event was captured on video. All that is needed is to edit the 'footage' and up it'll go here on this web site. It was hoped to have it up before now but it will take a few more days as it's more time consuming than simply putting up a few pics.

Video now online - you can see it here....

It was a great evening and thanks to everyone who attended. The musicians were Paul O' Colmain and Michael Miller who also contributed their poetry, as did Bill Hogan and Eleanor Ui' Drisceoil. Marvellous! Rather than write more on the event I look forward to putting up video of the event within the next two or three days.

Thanks also go to Mary and Marie of our Artists Group for organising and supplying great drinks and food on the day and to Bill Hogan for his tasty cheese and to others who brought along food and drinks for the event. We'll certainly be holding a lot more events during the year. Keep up to date by checking back on our site or adding your name to our contact list here....

Barry
]]>barrymac@mail.ieSketching2009-01-11T15:50:17+00:00http://www.workingartiststudios.com/news_files/db570da759107108c5c8f80d51a8fbf8-6.html#unique-entry-id-6http://www.workingartiststudios.com/news_files/db570da759107108c5c8f80d51a8fbf8-6.html#unique-entry-id-6
Since it was so cold and stormy followed by rain halfway through the Sketch Crawl, many of us hunkered down in the local coffee shops, much to the interest of the staff and other customers.

Here's a pic of just some of our group at work. Followed by a small selection of sketches. A thank you goes to one of our Sketch Crawlers Anna, who brought along some great German style, very tasty cakes - thanks Anna!

The next Sketch Crawl takes place on April 11th 2009 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm starting at our studios in Skibbereen, West Cork. You can read more here about Sketching and the Sketch Crawls.

Thanks to everyone who turned up. Hope to see you on Saturday April 11th at 2:00 pm for our next Sketch Crawl - Barry McCullough

Click on the images to enlarge.

]]>barrymac@mail.ieNews2008-12-21T14:50:38+00:00http://www.workingartiststudios.com/news_files/bda0de30d5aa0466ab087ae08943ae9e-5.html#unique-entry-id-5http://www.workingartiststudios.com/news_files/bda0de30d5aa0466ab087ae08943ae9e-5.html#unique-entry-id-5Here's a pic of Marie and Ian installing one of Ian's sculptures on the outside of the building.

As you can see Marie is poised to catch Ian should he fall.

Other important work on the day was to put up our Christmas decorations and lights. Our building now looks very twinkly especially at night of course.

On Christmas Eve, all day we'll be having mince pies and coffee for all our visitors, so call in and get yours!











]]>barrymac@mail.ieExhibitions2008-12-05T14:42:20+00:00http://www.workingartiststudios.com/news_files/3c46f2704924fe6032d7470752866bd1-4.html#unique-entry-id-4http://www.workingartiststudios.com/news_files/3c46f2704924fe6032d7470752866bd1-4.html#unique-entry-id-4

So here it is. Marie's work will be on display at this location up to around the end of January 2009. So set aside some time to view Marie's work and to enjoy 'time out' in the lovely Riverside Cafe.

You can always visit our Galleries and Studios afterwards!

You can visit Marie's web site here...]]>barrymac@mail.ieNews2008-11-30T18:11:21+00:00http://www.workingartiststudios.com/news_files/bb3f36f4a236af81c105ce21518411b8-3.html#unique-entry-id-3http://www.workingartiststudios.com/news_files/bb3f36f4a236af81c105ce21518411b8-3.html#unique-entry-id-3We had a wonderful evening on Friday 28th November with friends and guests spending an evening of getting together and celebration of the rehanging of our three Galleries.

Superb live music was provided by Paul O’Colmain and Liam Kenneally who played selections from their new CD due to be launched early Spring 2009. The sound was crystal clear throughout the building without being overpowering, due to an amazing compact new sound system used by both musicians. (The guy behind the band sure seemed excited by it all!).

On the same night we also joined in the celebrations of the opening of The Riverside Cafe directly opposite us.

(A big thank you from the Group to the new Riverside Cafe for your great hospitality on the night).

Check out Paul’s site www.paulocolmain.com music, poems, wood engravings and more.
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It's called the Riverside Cafe and we'll have some pics to show you of Marie's work on display there very soon.
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You can read some more about Ian here. There will be a Gallery of his work here on our web site soon. Better still come along and see his unique sculptures on display.

A reminder that our Galleries and Studios are open to the public and that means you. You are most welcome to come along and visit us.

It's been a busy time rehanging and tidying up the Studios and Galleries, including fixing our large banner sign outside, which had become partially loose during a storm, damaging some windows on the first floor. Lots of developments at the moment - exciting times!
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So see you back here again soon....

Ciao,

W.A.S.
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