# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Art of En Plein Air: Summer Oil Painting Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join us this summer for a series of four facilitated en plein air oil painting workshops, taking place in July and August (weather permitting). 

Led by artist Dave West, these outdoor sessions will introduce participants to the fundamentals of painting directly from observation, capturing light, colour, and atmosphere in the open air.

Set on the front lawn of the Gallery, participants will receive expert tuition on developing a painting from start to finish, working on a small scale, selecting and refining a strong composition, and building confidence with oil painting techniques. Through demonstrations, practical guidance, and individual feedback, attendees will create their own original artworks while enjoying the unique experience of painting outdoors.

Book your tickets at the link. 

Please note: This workshop is designed for adults and young people aged 16 years and over.

About the tutor: Dave West is a full-time artist originally from Swansea in South Wales living in Ireland since 1995. He has exhibited widely with both solo and group shows including many of Ireland and the UK’s most prestigious societies and academies including the Royal Academy, Royal Hibernian Academy, and the Royal Ulster Academy. Dave works across many different art forms but has a particular love of painting ‘en plein air’ in the Irish landscape. He has tutored, and won prizes at numerous Plein-air festival and events including Art in the Open held annually in Wexford, The Dublin Plein-air festival and Paint out Norfolk in the UK.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dublin/the-art-of-en-plein-air-summer-oil-painting-workshop/200030374793803
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, drawing-painting, workshops, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dublin
- **state**: DN
- **country**: Ireland
- **location**: National Gallery of Ireland
- **lat**: 53.340876
- **long**: -6.252513
- **full address**: National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West,Dublin, Ireland

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Art of En Plein Air: Summer Oil Painting Workshop being held?
  - **A:** The Art of En Plein Air: Summer Oil Painting Workshop takes place on Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am at National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West,Dublin, Ireland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Art of En Plein Air: Summer Oil Painting Workshop?
  - **A:** The Art of En Plein Air: Summer Oil Painting Workshop is organized by National Gallery of Ireland.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Art of En Plein Air: Summer Oil Painting Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dublin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Art of En Plein Air: Summer Oil Painting Workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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