Exciting News :)
Word of the amazing artistic children in my classes has spread.
I have been contacted by the publisher of a children's magazine ( www.eurochild.net ) , which is published here in ireland but sells internationally. They run an Art Competition every year which will be independantly judged. They will be competing against children from around the world and we are the first art class outside of a school to be asked to enter :)
Some of the artwork may be featured in the next issue of the magazine, with one child's artwork appearing on the front cover, which would be really exciting.
The children have worked very hard on their oil portraits and drawings of eyes and old faces. These will be submitted this week with fingers & toes crossed :)
Word of the amazing artistic children in my classes has spread.
I have been contacted by the publisher of a children's magazine ( www.eurochild.net ) , which is published here in ireland but sells internationally. They run an Art Competition every year which will be independantly judged. They will be competing against children from around the world and we are the first art class outside of a school to be asked to enter :)
Some of the artwork may be featured in the next issue of the magazine, with one child's artwork appearing on the front cover, which would be really exciting.
The children have worked very hard on their oil portraits and drawings of eyes and old faces. These will be submitted this week with fingers & toes crossed :)
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Adults Drawing & Painting Courses
Master elusive Drawing techniques, explore & conquer shading, tone , perspective, various media - pencils, charcoals,pastels,etc. Encourages confidence by developing skills. Includes life drawing & knowledge of anatomy. You will create confident Oil Portraits with hands on tuition throughout. Only 130 EURO. 7 Students only per class, all abilities. All materials supplied. Starts Weds. 18th Jan. 10 til 12pm or 7 til 9pm Starts Thurs. 19th Jan. 10 til 12pm or 7 til 9pm Fall in love with art again !! 
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Adult selection box courses
Dive headlong into a selection of Artforms .... Drawing techniques, Oils, Silk painting, Batik, Lino cutting, Handmade Paper, Body casting, Candlemaking , Portraiture, Life drawing & Ceramics& many more. Only 130 EURO. 7 Students only per class. All materials supplied. Starts Tuesday 17th Jan. 10 til 12pm or 7 til 9 Every night a new experience !!! Find your thing :) |
Children’s Classes
Max 10 per class, 120 Euro, All materials supplied :) I welcome children of ALL abilities. Check out students work by clicking here Petite Picassos 5-7 yrs Sat. 10.00- 11.30 or Thurs. 3.30 - 5.00 Junior Expressionists 7 - 9 yrs Sat 11.30 - 1 or Tues 3.30 - 5.00 Creative Crowd 10 - 12 yrs Sat 1.30 -3.00 or Weds. 3.30 - 5.00 Great Impressions 12 - 14 yrs Sat 3.00 - 4.30 All classes include "Artingo", a fun art history game, with a small treat at the end. Join the fun:) |
Students Artwork
Check out these amazing paintings created by students over the last ten weeks :) Or click on this link to see more images by adult & Kids.
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Mary Murphy
Ten week Courses
Students of all abilities can enjoy small classes & get individual attention in a creative vibrant space.
Explore self expression in a relaxed and intimate course. Includes discussion / info on Art Movements ( Art Bingo for kids ) & info on current exhibitions, in the region.
Book in through my contact page or phone me on 086 3220336
Students of all abilities can enjoy small classes & get individual attention in a creative vibrant space.
Explore self expression in a relaxed and intimate course. Includes discussion / info on Art Movements ( Art Bingo for kids ) & info on current exhibitions, in the region.
Book in through my contact page or phone me on 086 3220336
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Book in through my contact page or phone me on 086 3220336
Book in through my contact page or phone me on 086 3220336
Sun Moon 'n Stars Workshops
Groupon vouchers accepted
Sign up for whichever 3 hr.workshop excites you...
either Oils, Silk painting & Batik, Portraiture, candlemakingor drawing techniques etc.
Adults Workshops...3hrs ...65 EURO
Childrens Workshops....1.5 hrs x 2...65 EURO
All materials supplied. Max 7 per class.
Just choose a workshop & send me the info listed below through my contact page to book your place & to view detailed directions.
I will text /email you back to confirm. All classes are dependent on minimum numbers.
either Oils, Silk painting & Batik, Portraiture, candlemakingor drawing techniques etc.
Adults Workshops...3hrs ...65 EURO
Childrens Workshops....1.5 hrs x 2...65 EURO
All materials supplied. Max 7 per class.
Just choose a workshop & send me the info listed below through my contact page to book your place & to view detailed directions.
I will text /email you back to confirm. All classes are dependent on minimum numbers.
Adults Painting 3hr Workshops
Bring a good quality photograph either taken yourself or downloaded from the internet of a person printed A4 in colour. The face should almost fill the page.
The diligent amoung you may research styles of portrait painters. ie. Jenny Saville, Colin Davidson, Louis le Brouquay etc.
A great introduction to the art of portraiture in a relaxed setting. Includes tea / coffee break.
Dates available...
Monday 16th April....10 til 1pm.
Monday 16th April....7 til 10pm
Monday 23rd April...7 til 10pm.
Monday 14th May...Mon. morning...10 til 1pm.
Adults Double The Delights 3hr Workshops
Twice the fun, twice the delights.....
Create your own scented candle rich in the scent of beeswax , poured or hand rolled.
Enjoy a quick cuppa before entering into the world of silk painting. Be mesmorized by the flow of colours on silk. Learn the basic techniques of silk painting and display your creation on a handmade greeting card.
See images below
Decorate & Giftwrap both creations for someone special...
Great taster class for my ten week selection box courses , which cover all varieties of art.
Create your own scented candle rich in the scent of beeswax , poured or hand rolled.
Enjoy a quick cuppa before entering into the world of silk painting. Be mesmorized by the flow of colours on silk. Learn the basic techniques of silk painting and display your creation on a handmade greeting card.
See images below
Decorate & Giftwrap both creations for someone special...
Great taster class for my ten week selection box courses , which cover all varieties of art.
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Dates available...
Adults Drawing Techniques 3hr Workshops
Master elusive Drawing techniques..explore and conquer shading, tone , perspective, various media ( all varieties of pencils / charcoals, pastels). Encourages confidence by developing skills.
Halfway through, enjoy a quick cuppa before putting the finishing touches to a great drawing. One to one hands - on feedback & tuition.
To check out students artwork so far on this course click here
Dates available...
Friday 30th March...10 til 1pm.
Monday 23rd April...10 til 1pm.
Friday 4th May...10 til 1pm
Adult Silk Painting 3hr Workshops
Explore silk painting & batik, watch colours flow and combine in unique patterns. Learn how to combine the two techniques together.
Take a break for a cup of tea / coffee.
Apply salted techniques & finish, creating contemporary artworks ready to hang.
Dates available...
Monday 30th April...Mon. morning...10 til 1pm.
Friday 11th May...Mon. morning...10 til 1pm.
Take a break for a cup of tea / coffee.
Apply salted techniques & finish, creating contemporary artworks ready to hang.
Dates available...
Monday 30th April...Mon. morning...10 til 1pm.
Friday 11th May...Mon. morning...10 til 1pm.
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Childrens Drawing 90 min Workshops
Get to grips & explore Drawing, conquer shading, tone , perspective using various media etc.
One to one hands on feedback & tuition.
A great taster class for the ten week children's courses.
Builds confidence through learning new skills.
Finish with a game of Art History Bingo.
To check out students artwork so far on this course
click here
Dates available
Children's Candle 90 min. Workshops
Get to grips with beeswax candles...Roll that wax & tie it up in a neat bow, or pour your own candle.
Add a special name & decoration, then gift wrap, to create that extra special gift, with Christmas in mind.
One to one hands on feedback & tuition.
A great taster class for ten week children's courses.
Finish with a game of Art History Bingo.
Dates available...
Children's Ceramics 90 min. Workshops
Mold clay & express your inner artist. Create your own door plaque , like cillian's here, an animal or a coil pot ,in this very fun workshop.
Finish with a game of Art History Bingo.
To check out students artwork so far on this course click here
Dates available...
Finish with a game of Art History Bingo.
To check out students artwork so far on this course click here
Dates available...
Children's Silkpainting 90 min. Workshops
Paint directly onto Silk during this fun workshop, create your own wall hanging or gift card.
Express your inner artist....paint a dragon, a dinosaur, a fish or the night sky...you choose.
Full help given with all aspects of technique.
Finish with a game of Art History Bingo.
Dates available...
Children's Casting 90 min. Workshops
A great fun messy workshop...
Use plaster webbed rolls to form a bodycast of your hand, foot or face ....Records how you look now... treasure this snapshot in time & look at it in years to come.
Wear old clothes and bring a cardboard box & newspapers to take art home with you. Adult & child may attend together using up one voucher. Learn a great skill and share a fun experience.
Dates available...All ages
Alliance Francaise Exhibition
Endurance
21st of October - 23rd of November
Nora Callanan, Director of Alliance Francaise, myself and Liz Meaney, Arts Officer, Cork City Council.
21st of October - 23rd of November
Nora Callanan, Director of Alliance Francaise, myself and Liz Meaney, Arts Officer, Cork City Council.
Mary Murphy / Contemporary Artist
"This website covers some of the work from 2007 until now and on. My intention with it is to show you how my work has evolved; how my working practice and materials change, for example, and how the process is organically kenitic with a life and direction of it's own. It’s important to me that you should see some of the ideas and works of art as they develop and read the story of their success or failure. I would hope that these would be interesting stories to read about an artist’s working life.
Stitching has now taken over my life as a relentless activity for me. It feeds all of my work and it is itself developing at a furious pace, so while I can work out new proposals for paintings through it, it also digs deep into itself.I'm happy for it to go this way and in some ways it is very difficult for me to control whats happening.I feel that I do direct these works but that they also direct me. It is to this constant struggle that I am addicted.
December brought another solo exhibition at The Cork City Library, Grand Parade, Cork.
On 17th March , my art will participate in a group exhibition at The Doswell Gallery. West Cork, proudly promoted by Virtu-Art.
Stitching has now taken over my life as a relentless activity for me. It feeds all of my work and it is itself developing at a furious pace, so while I can work out new proposals for paintings through it, it also digs deep into itself.I'm happy for it to go this way and in some ways it is very difficult for me to control whats happening.I feel that I do direct these works but that they also direct me. It is to this constant struggle that I am addicted.
December brought another solo exhibition at The Cork City Library, Grand Parade, Cork.
On 17th March , my art will participate in a group exhibition at The Doswell Gallery. West Cork, proudly promoted by Virtu-Art.
Would you like to display some of Mary Murphy's work?
Why not register a note of interest in one of her pieces.
Whether it be for your own place of work or for a function, we may be able to provide you with some of Mary's work.
Why not register a note of interest in one of her pieces.
Whether it be for your own place of work or for a function, we may be able to provide you with some of Mary's work.
Posters & postcards
Posters and postcards were printed, with four versions made.
