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Plein Air Sketching Session

  • Galway, County Galway Ireland (map)

Capture the tranquil canopies of Barna Woods and the sweeping coastal vistas of Silver Strand, Barna, through the immediacy of live sketching.

Overview

Join me for focused, inspiring, and relaxed 2-hour outdoor sketching sessions set against the stunning natural backdrops of Barna Woods and Silver Strand in Barna. Designed specifically for pre-registered (signed) participants of all skill levels, these sessions emphasize direct observation, loose line work, tonal values, and capturing the unique textures of woodland and seaside environments.

Key Logistics & Structure

  • Duration: Exactly 2 hours per session (paced for mindful observation and quick, expressive execution).

  • Locations: Alternating between the lush, winding paths of Barna Woods and the dramatic open horizons of Silver Strand, Barna.

  • Participants: Limited capacity for pre-registered, signed participants to ensure a close-knit group and personalized guidance.

  • Skill Level: Open to absolute beginners discovering sketching for the first time, as well as experienced draftsmen looking to build a regular outdoor practice.

What the Session Involves

  • Expert Guidance: Kasia offers hands-on tips on perspective, composition, capturing light filtering through trees or reflecting off the water, and simplifying complex natural shapes quickly onto the page.

  • Medium Flexibility: Focus entirely on dry or water-soluble sketching mediums of your choice (e.g., graphite pencils, charcoal, ink pens, markers, colored pencils, or travel watercolor/wash sketching).

  • Relaxed Community: A welcoming, low-pressure environment to share ideas, hone your personal style, and enjoy drawing outdoors surrounded by nature.

Participant Requirements

  • Pre-registration and booking confirmation are required before each session block.

  • Participants bring their own portable sketching kit (sketchbook/pad, preferred pencils/pens/inks, a portable stool if desired, and weather-appropriate clothing suitable for woodland and coastal conditions).