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Sept 28 2023
Join us for a special Plein Air Sip n' Sketch on Thursday 28th of September from 5.45 – 7.45pm and explore your inner creativity in a fun and informal art workshop accompanied by a glass of prosecco, wine or soft drink under the marquee in our medieval walled garden.
Artist Rachel Burke will guide you through observational drawing from nature, creating mark marking and documenting what you see, combining it with a personal response to nature.
No experience is necessary. All materials will be provided.
Cost: €50pp.
About: Rachel Burke is a Kilkenny based visual artist and a member of the Butler Gallery Artist Panel. Identity and placement in one's environment are key elements in her painting. Working primarily with acrylic inks on un-primed canvas or wood, Rachel uses dip pens and brushes to build up a layered image. Rural landscapes painted on abstract backgrounds overlaid with backwards writings and patterns create a sense of nostalgia throughout her work. Through observation and engagement in rural landscapes, Rachel's work reflects on environmental concerns and addresses our relationship to the natural world. Connecting with nature in her artwork enables Rachel deepen her connection with ‘self’.
