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Art Classes in Galway for Adults & Children

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Art in Galway:
Art in Galway provides quality art classes to adults, teenagers and children of all levels of expertise - from beginner to advanced. Based in the Four Winds Studio in Murrough, Galway, we offer a range of art courses, including oil painting, drawing and sculpture classes for adults, portfolio courses, art grinds for secondary school students and summer art camps for kids.

Art Classes for Adults, Teenagers & Children:

Group Art Classes for Adults:

- Oil Painting classes: We offer morning and evening classes for all levels. Beginners are guided step-by-step through all stages of creating a painting. Improvers are encouraged to develop their style, through expert guidance, in theme of their own choice.

- Drawing classes: These classes are suitable for all levels. Beginners are guided step-by-step through all stages of observational drawing. Improvers are encouraged to develop their style, through expert guidance, variety of drawing media encouraged. This drawing course will run for 4 weeks:

- Clay Modelling Sculpture workshops: Unique to Art in Galway, we now offer full day and half day sculpture workshops for adults. Learn how to model in air drying clay. You will be taken step by step through the process of clay sculpting.

Art Grinds for Secondary School Students:
Grinds are offered covering the full curriculum for both Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate students. Sessions are generally for one hour and times may be flexible. Tuition is on a one-to-one basis covering both Art History and practical work. 

Portfolio Preparation Courses:
Portfolio preparation for Third-level and Post Leaving-Cert (PLC) courses. All requirements covered. You will receive expert guidance and advice in preparing and presenting a portfolio for college application.

Group Art Classes for Kids:

Art in Galway offer fun after-school art classes for primary school children (ages 5-13) that run throughout the school year. Through expert tuition and guidance, your child will be introduced to a wide variety of art media, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, 3D among others. Classes run on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

Summer Art Camps for Children:
Art in Galway run summer art camps at various locations in Connacht - Tuam, Balinrobe, Salthill, and at the Four Winds Studio in Murrough, Galway. Camps are one week long and run from 10am-2pm each day.

Further Art Courses:
- One to one art classes for adults
- Arty Parties

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Address: Four Winds, Murrough, Galway, Ireland
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