“Everyone can look, but it’s what each person sees that’s interesting!”
Upcoming Courses
Calligraphy: The Art of Mindful Writing
A practical introduction to penmanship, fonts, papers & history of writing
Monday 26th September 6.30pm – 8.15pm
Blackrock Further Education Institute 6 weeks €100
Click here to book your place at Blackrock Further Education Institute
Mindful Writing through Calligraphy
A practical introduction to penmanship, fonts, papers & history of writing
January 24th 2017 10.30am – 12.30pm
Luisne, Kilcoole, Wicklow 5 weeks €55
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Recent Talks
RDS Library Speaker Series – Leonardo: The Graphic Genius
Wednesday, June 29th at 6:30pm at the RDS Merrion Room
This Lecture is Free and open to the Public
Bookings: Click Here
Kildare and University Club, Stephens Green
Saturday, 25th of June and Wednesday 6th of July @ 11am
Contact: www.ksuc.ie
About Siobhan:
Siobhan’s main focus is to make art accessible to anybody as it lies at the crossroads of all creativity in our society. She believes that culture is the leaven in our society, it raises our spirits and fortunately most galleries are free. She explores the methods, materials and social context that provoked different genres of art. Talks can be provided in a variety of formats; stand alone topics or mini-series of 1-3 sessions.
Should you wish to contact Siobhan
“Educating & Provoking; literally looking under the stone”
– Jane, Art Appreciation Student, Spring 2015
“I found this course to be very educational and very revealing about the scientific aspect of it”
– Art Appreciation Student, Spring 2016
“I enjoyed Siobhan’s enthusiasm for Art and her erudite passion, I learnt so much.”
– Art Appreciation Student, Spring 2016
Useful Websites
– Excellent site covering the entire range of History of Art
http://www.leonardo-da-vinci-biography.com/new.html
– This link holds many of the drawings of Leonardo da Vinci
– Excellent site for images from Medieval – 18th Century Art
List of Talks
Botticelli’s (1445-1510) ‘La Primavera’
Leonardo DaVinci (1452-1519)
Mysteries of Christian Art
Michelangelo’s (1475-1564) Frescos of the Sistine Chapel
Raphael (1483-1520) The School of Athens