creative
Communities
22nd Aug 2025
Age Range
All ages
Venue
Butler Gallery
Address
Evans home
John's Quay,
Kilkenny
R95 YX3F
Type
Performance
Plein Air Demo at Butler Gallery -with Town of Books Festival Graiguenamanagh Friday 22nd August
Join us for a unique, open-air art experience in the beautiful gardens and grounds of Butler Gallery. From 12.00pm-2.00pm, six of Ireland’s leading plein air painters will be painting live on site and you're invited to join in!
Whether you're an experienced artist or simply curious, this is a chance to sketch or paint alongside the professionals, observe their techniques, and learn about their materials and creative process. As you explore the grounds, enjoy the immersive atmosphere of artists at work and feel free to engage with them. Ask questions, get inspired, or pick up a brush yourself.
This free event is open to all. Just bring your curiosity and your art materials if you'd like to join in!
Paper and drawing materials will be provided.
Participating Plein Air Artists
- Jamie Dunne
- Dave West
- Kasper Zier
- Deirdre Hayes
- Kieran Guckian
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