Art on the Farm

Program Description

Art on the Farm is a unique summer art program opportunity for high school students where you will study drawing, painting, photography and new media alongside practising visual artists in a focused and intimate studio environment. During this 25-day multidisciplinary course, you will experience Ireland’s stunning landscapes and bustling cities, engage with a new culture and work closely with experienced artists who are dedicated to fostering your creative growth. Students of all skill levels benefit from our personal attention and guidance; you will be challenged to experiment beyond your boundaries, consider new possibilities for art-making, and use your chosen medium to relate your ideas to content.

Cow House Studios is devoted to providing the guidance necessary for you to be in charge of your own learning, our summer art program is designed to yield a more inquisitive approach to making art and foster a deep curiosity for the world.

At Cow House Studios we value personal expression, emphasizing the creative process to encourage meaningful exchange. We believe that engagement with the visual arts provides intellectual and creative enrichment and simultaneously builds confidence and trust in one’s ideas.
Our classes during Art on the Farm are project-based and require you to combine technical knowledge with innovative problem-solving. Careful consideration of practised craft is encouraged while promoting an awareness of art in a contemporary context.

Highlights

In addition to stimulating and informative workshops and assignments, you can enjoy hiking and mountain biking in the Blackstairs Mountains or gather around one of our campfires. Take time out of the day to seek a private spot under a tree to read a book, or challenge a new friend to a game of ping pong or chess. Play fetch with the dogs or try your luck at fishing in the pond. Sit back and enjoy a movie on the big screen, make some music, or help out in the kitchen baking scones for the next morning’s breakfast. Additionally, we take several trips from Dublin to the West where we will explore Ireland's cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty.

What`s Included

The fee includes registration and tuition fees, accommodation, three nutritious meals per day, all art supplies, use of studio equipment, field trip transportation, room and entrance fees, transportation to and from Dublin airport, use of laundry facility and bed linens.