For your information, hot from the post this morning, Eigse (Carlow Arts Festival) are advertising "Carlow's first ever Plein Air event" on Sunday 12th June from 12 -3 "participating artists can avail of discounted food at the Pompei restaurent if registered in advance at info@eigsecarlow.ie"
12-3 with lunch in between. Seems a bit stressful.........
I saw that, too, Terry and for some reason best known to the Eigse people they have decided to call their paint-out 'Art in the Open', as well.
While it is no harm that Eigse have decided to include a plein air event in their programme this year, this has no connection to Ireland's international plein air festival, 'Art in the Open' taking place for the 4th successive year in Wexford in late July / early August.
Perhaps our Clonegal paint-out on Saturday should be renamed 'Eigse Carlow' instead - but that would be equally daft.
Wow, another great day yesterday. Innistigue on Easter Sunday..who could ask for better!! A great atmosphere in the village, with a drive through tractor cavalcade in the afternoon. Plenty to paint...and plenty of people to chat to. Thanks to all for making another "get together" so memorable!! Some photos of the day:
Looking forward to the Paint -Out on Sunday, Karen - may be a little late and if you are not in St. Mullins will buzz you - Looking forward to the day - Liz
There was a "whisper" last Sunday, of possibly painting in Wexford, next paint out, as a "warm up"......what are your thoughts?
We've been "blessed with the weather, on our last few paint outs, and have had really enjoyable days.Here's a link to a short blog, and more photos of our paintout in New Ross last Sunday
RTE's Nationwide is broadcasting an earlier SEPA paint-out to Clonegal, Co. Carlow and the forthcoming Art in the Open plein air painting festival on Wednesday 20th July.
Next Sunday we'll head off to another paint out somewhere..any thoughts on a preferred location?
North Wexford, might benefit some of our crew that travel down to us regularly, Courttown perhaps? as the tourist season is panning out. All suggestions welcome, and we'll try to make a decision by Thursday.
Courtown, Ferns, Leighlin Bridge,Cahore, Aughrim, Clara Lara, and Carnew have all been suggested for Sunday, or a later date. i think as people don't seem to mind, we'll stick with Courttown. I know the harbor area is quiet nice, there's a chipper etc. If anyone knows anything about the surrounding area, please let us know...
There's a chance of rain in late afternoon, so i guess the sooner we get started on Sunday, the better!
There are still eager beavers for a paint out next Sunday, so all suggestions gratefully received...please let me know if you've a preference.... We'll make a decision by Weds. I'm thinking not too far away for this week ...Thanks
Next Sunday 9th of October...has anyone any preferences for a location? Maybe we can capture the last of Autumn , and head for J.F.K Park, or Innistigue + Woodstock? Waterford City, Aughrim , Clara Lara, Carnew were also mentioned... Anyone with other locations to suggest??
The location with the most votes wins, and we'll post the details on Wednesday...please help us decide :)
....so it's between JFK and Altamount Gardens. Now I forgot that a few of our SEPA members are going to try and hook up with Plein Eire South West, next Sunday for their paintout at Ballymaloe House , coffee shop. Weather is to be much the same, so I suggest that our next SEPA group paint out be Sunday 16th at Altamount House and Gardens,as we haven't been there before..
Would The Forge be a good spot to hook up for Altamont? Its on the main road at the turn-off for Altamont. I'm not sure if there's tea/coffee on site, although there are outdoor tables.
Like your alternative Tony .....could generate a spate of Jackson Pollock - type landscapes :))
Opening times for Altamont at the moment are 9am to 5pm, I'm waiting for word back on facilities available, but judging by the site it looks as though there's no coffee shop, so the Forge is good idea as a meeting point. I'll post up details later , when I have some confirmation......
Yes we will have to take up that very generous invite to kilgraney at some stage soon tony but alltamont sounds good I
Hope to make it all going well f ingers crossed for good weather
I was thinking to wait until after the Opera festival for our next paint out. . We've been promising to go to Waterford City for a long time, so how would you all feel about that?That would be on Sunday November 6th..
If anyone would like to paint out next Sunday 30th, let us know on SEPA group page , as others might be interested also....
Well 2011 is nearly at a close, and we have one or two paint outs left before we start thinking about 2012. Time flies doesn't it?
I was thinking of somewhere close to hand next Sunday if anyone is interested? The Safe Harbor, Rosslare Strand, Rosslare Harbor beach, St. Helens beach, Kilmore, the Wildfowl Reserve , South Slobs...any thoughts or suggestions??
Yay, somewhere close! Any of these would be great and can we have more closer to Wexford, the home of Sepa, in 2012? As I can't usually travel far, not only do I miss out on meeting friends from neighbouring counties but also my buddies from Wexford.
The weather is to be a bit "dodgy" on Sunday, so how about the working quay in Wexford for a quick painting in the morning....followed by a sloooow pint in Riverbank in the afternoon, to wind up the year?
SEPA are invited to paint in Newtownbarry House on Sunday 8th July when they are featured in the Wexford Garden Trail.....ADMIN
Hi Karen, passed thro' Thomastown today on way to Kilkenny, it has great potential for a paint-out. Also thought a trip down to Carnsore/Chour/ Nethertown area might be nice during the Summer. We haven't been there en masse yet.............Kevin Lewis
Anyone interested in painting on Sunday? A few of us had discussed Forth Mountain (at the mass rock/shrine on the Western side of the mountain). Can you set it up here, Karen, and I will post directions.
Hi Karen, I hope to call down to Johnstown Castle on Sunday to see you all in action and to know what to bring along when I finally get to join in the outdoor painting,
It still might be a bit early to travel that distance, so we'll keep it in mind for later in the year. If anyone has any photos or info on this or any other location, please let us know. We generally need a location that has facilities, and good subject matter.
We'll keep it safe this week again, as it's short notice, and head back to our old reliable - Kilmore Quay.
It looks as if SEPA paint-outs are being planned for most Sundays this year. Is this a good idea, as it might reduce the numbers turning up on any one day, and consequently reduce the craic and camaraderie?
If it is decided to have a paintout every Sunday, would be possible to include a reasonable number which are north of a line from Enniscorthy to Waterford to facilitate folks from Kilkenny, Carlow, South Wicklow\ Kildare etc? A lot of good sites north of this line were visited last year and would be worth visiting again. I would be happy to help research and propose a schedule of these and new sites in this area if was agreed, say, that paint-outs on the First and Third Sunday would be below "the line" and the Second and Fourth Sunday would be above the line. What do folks think?
I'd tend to be in favor of sticking with Sunday as our "official" paint out day . It's easier to keep in mind that there will definitely be a paint out organised on that day, somewhere..... I could be wrong, as changing the paint out day, has never come up before.....
(b) Paint out season ?
The way our paint outs developed this year, makes a lot of sense. January / February also November / December are months with short days, and unreliable weather, so it's more practical to organize events closer to your base.
I like the idea of alternating the weeks. If we run with it, I think this system could kick in from March to September ?
(c) SEPA Boundary
We need to establish where exactly the boundaries for SEPA lie. We could easily over-stretch our reach, which could limit the benefits to members who can't travel great distances. ..
(d) Paint out Schedule and process
How does a month in advance sound? It gives members time to plan ahead, voice preferences, or post events .
Say for example we're looking at our April Schedule. We could ask for suggestions, weigh up the options and reps. post two event each.
Our SEPA Group has evolved over a 4/5 yr period without any real structure in place. I'd be interested to hear other members experience of the group. What's working well, and what improvements need to be made ?????
Hi Karen - well thought out! If paintouts are planned in advance it would also help those travelling to possibly car share - thus reducing costs when the journey is further for one group or another
I presume you are talking about the frequency of paint-outs, Terry, as opposed to considering days other than Sundays. If so, I think you have a point, as a weekly schedule would most likely result in smaller attendances. But I think what has happened over the last few weeks is just a reaction to the mild winter after the drudgery of the last two. I note on the draft schedule that we revert to fortnightly paint-outs in April and I presume that is the plan.
There are some of us though who would paint every day if we were "allowed" and, consequently, I think there is enough interest to get small groups of 5-6 to paint more frequently. Perhaps it would be a good idea to use this website to arrange "informal" paint-outs between the scheduled ones, subject to demand. So, for example a few members might get together to paint in Kilkenny/Carlow, another few in Tipperary/Waterford and a few of us here in Wexford. If we want to put a label on these, so as not to confuse them with the scheduled SEPA events, we could call them "informal local paint-outs".
Did we meet up every week last year ? i thought we did.
The Paint out Plan is in "Flux" at the moment. We need to establish what a majority of members prefer.
We started the year with a bi-weekly set up. With short paint out days and mild weather, we just kept going each week..I just hadn't got round to putting all the dates in place.....it would also take up the whole page!
So the options are to establish a SEPA paintout:
(1) every week.
(2) every second week - which would allow for smaller groups to meet locally and post their event
(3) have a representative North and south of the Enniscorthy/ Waterford Border, which would post an event bi-weekly ...
I wonder should we maintain a weekly Sunday paint out. Saturdays (or any other day available) could then be an added bonus for smaller groups who may have a chance to meet up closer to their locality.
I looked back over my blog, Karen, and we do seem to have painted a lot less frequently last year, until we got into the summer months. So, perhaps, it would be a good idea to hear from others here regarding preferences. My opinion, for what it's worth, is that we should all paint "en plein air" as often as possible, purely for personal artistic development. So if we go for a fortnightly SEPA schedule, then I would be very keen on more frequent local paint-outs.
Terence Gillespie
For your information, hot from the post this morning, Eigse (Carlow Arts Festival) are advertising "Carlow's first ever Plein Air event" on Sunday 12th June from 12 -3 "participating artists can avail of discounted food at the Pompei restaurent if registered in advance at info@eigsecarlow.ie"
12-3 with lunch in between. Seems a bit stressful.........
Apr 13, 2011
Tony Robinson
I saw that, too, Terry and for some reason best known to the Eigse people they have decided to call their paint-out 'Art in the Open', as well.
While it is no harm that Eigse have decided to include a plein air event in their programme this year, this has no connection to Ireland's international plein air festival, 'Art in the Open' taking place for the 4th successive year in Wexford in late July / early August.
Perhaps our Clonegal paint-out on Saturday should be renamed 'Eigse Carlow' instead - but that would be equally daft.
Apr 13, 2011
Geraldine Donohoe
Apr 16, 2011
Karen Scannell
Wow, another great day yesterday. Innistigue on Easter Sunday..who could ask for better!! A great atmosphere in the village, with a drive through tractor cavalcade in the afternoon. Plenty to paint...and plenty of people to chat to. Thanks to all for making another "get together" so memorable!! Some photos of the day:
http://pix.ie/karendscannell/album/408428
Next paintout...St. Mullins Co. Carlow next Sunday May1st...keep an eye on events for more details!
Apr 25, 2011
Kevin Freeney
Seems to have been a great day, Karen, and some marvellous photos to record the day.
I took the liberty of cropping this one.
Apr 25, 2011
Karen Scannell
Apr 26, 2011
Liz Walsh
Apr 29, 2011
Karen Scannell
Apr 29, 2011
Tony Robinson
Shame, Sandra. We wondered where you'd got to.
Here's some photos: http://pix.ie/sepa/album/414019
Jun 28, 2011
Paul Freeney
Hi All it was nice to meet some of you in Glendalough on Sunday, what a great day !
I've uploaded a new set of photographs from the day to flickr including four Plein Air(ers), are you included ?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sebfotos/sets/72157627068314470/
Jun 28, 2011
Kevin Freeney
Jul 4, 2011
Karen Scannell
Anyone know what a widget is?
There was a "whisper" last Sunday, of possibly painting in Wexford, next paint out, as a "warm up"......what are your thoughts?
We've been "blessed with the weather, on our last few paint outs, and have had really enjoyable days.Here's a link to a short blog, and more photos of our paintout in New Ross last Sunday
http://pleineire.ning.com/profiles/blogs/sepa-paintout-new-rossco
Jul 5, 2011
Plein Eire Administrator
RTE's Nationwide is broadcasting an earlier SEPA paint-out to Clonegal, Co. Carlow and the forthcoming Art in the Open plein air painting festival on Wednesday 20th July.
Jul 5, 2011
Geraldine Donohoe
As we go - to paint plein air
'Scoop-la-Scannell is always there
Camera poised at every angle
Spot her and your nerves - 'a-jangle'!
Someone please - try steal her camera
Then all relax - no more dilemma
Of how your face, captured in rictus
Ends up on Scannell's file called pix.us
But then again, we'd have no sense
Of how the day's Plein Eire went
So Scannell, you once again may 'Flash'
-No pics of me - I'll pay you cash!
Jul 10, 2011
Karen Scannell
Next Sunday we'll head off to another paint out somewhere..any thoughts on a preferred location?
North Wexford, might benefit some of our crew that travel down to us regularly, Courttown perhaps? as the tourist season is panning out. All suggestions welcome, and we'll try to make a decision by Thursday.
Aug 29, 2011
Mary H Hickey
I hav'nt painted plein air before so would love some advice about easels or other equipment. When I'm organised I would love to join in a paint out.
Mary
Sep 2, 2011
Karen Scannell
Courtown, Ferns, Leighlin Bridge,Cahore, Aughrim, Clara Lara, and Carnew have all been suggested for Sunday, or a later date. i think as people don't seem to mind, we'll stick with Courttown. I know the harbor area is quiet nice, there's a chipper etc. If anyone knows anything about the surrounding area, please let us know...
There's a chance of rain in late afternoon, so i guess the sooner we get started on Sunday, the better!
Sep 3, 2011
Karen Scannell
Sep 4, 2011
Geraldine Donohoe
Sep 5, 2011
Karen Scannell
Next Sunday 9th of October...has anyone any preferences for a location? Maybe we can capture the last of Autumn , and head for J.F.K Park, or Innistigue + Woodstock? Waterford City, Aughrim , Clara Lara, Carnew were also mentioned... Anyone with other locations to suggest??
The location with the most votes wins, and we'll post the details on Wednesday...please help us decide :)
Oct 3, 2011
Geraldine Donohoe
Oct 4, 2011
Karen Scannell
....so it's between JFK and Altamount Gardens. Now I forgot that a few of our SEPA members are going to try and hook up with Plein Eire South West, next Sunday for their paintout at Ballymaloe House , coffee shop. Weather is to be much the same, so I suggest that our next SEPA group paint out be Sunday 16th at Altamount House and Gardens,as we haven't been there before..
Oct 5, 2011
Tony Robinson
Oct 6, 2011
Geraldine Donohoe
Oct 6, 2011
Tony Robinson
Would The Forge be a good spot to hook up for Altamont? Its on the main road at the turn-off for Altamont. I'm not sure if there's tea/coffee on site, although there are outdoor tables.
http://www.carlowtourism.com/default.aspx?id=33&mid=48
We also have an open invitation to Kilgraney.
....Alternatively, how about THIS? - I think that's Kev Freeney in the jumpsuit.
Oct 6, 2011
Karen Scannell
Like your alternative Tony .....could generate a spate of Jackson Pollock - type landscapes :))
Opening times for Altamont at the moment are 9am to 5pm, I'm waiting for word back on facilities available, but judging by the site it looks as though there's no coffee shop, so the Forge is good idea as a meeting point. I'll post up details later , when I have some confirmation......
Oct 6, 2011
Geraldine Donohoe
The alternative - ? In these shoes?.........I don't think so!!!!!!!!
Oct 6, 2011
Louise Treacy
Hope to make it all going well f ingers crossed for good weather
Oct 7, 2011
Plein Eire Administrator
Oct 10, 2011
Geraldine Donohoe
Oct 10, 2011
Karen Scannell
I was thinking to wait until after the Opera festival for our next paint out. . We've been promising to go to Waterford City for a long time, so how would you all feel about that?That would be on Sunday November 6th..
If anyone would like to paint out next Sunday 30th, let us know on SEPA group page , as others might be interested also....
Oct 23, 2011
Karen Scannell
Well 2011 is nearly at a close, and we have one or two paint outs left before we start thinking about 2012. Time flies doesn't it?
I was thinking of somewhere close to hand next Sunday if anyone is interested? The Safe Harbor, Rosslare Strand, Rosslare Harbor beach, St. Helens beach, Kilmore, the Wildfowl Reserve , South Slobs...any thoughts or suggestions??
Nov 14, 2011
Kevin Freeney
Yay, somewhere close! Any of these would be great and can we have more closer to Wexford, the home of Sepa, in 2012? As I can't usually travel far, not only do I miss out on meeting friends from neighbouring counties but also my buddies from Wexford.
Nov 14, 2011
Karen Scannell
The weather is to be a bit "dodgy" on Sunday, so how about the working quay in Wexford for a quick painting in the morning....followed by a sloooow pint in Riverbank in the afternoon, to wind up the year?
Nov 17, 2011
Tony Robinson
When you sugar-coat it like that...!
Anyway, I have to get my 'November' one done and this could be it.
Nov 17, 2011
Karen Scannell
SEPA are invited to paint in Newtownbarry House on Sunday 8th July when they are featured in the Wexford Garden Trail.....ADMIN
Hi Karen, passed thro' Thomastown today on way to Kilkenny, it has great potential for a paint-out. Also thought a trip down to Carnsore/Chour/ Nethertown area might be nice during the Summer. We haven't been there en masse yet.............Kevin Lewis
Co. Wexford - South Slob pumphouse /Ferrycarrig / Edenvale/ Courtown Harbor/ Ballyhack / J.F. Kennedy Park/ Carnsore +surrounds/ Duncannon/ The Safe Harbor
Co. Waterford - Annestown / Waterford City / Copper Coast/ Crook?
Co. Carlow - A return trip to Leighlinbridge
Carlow town or County - Clonegal
Co. Kilkenny - Innistigue / Thomastown/ Kilkenny City/
Jan 14, 2012
Barry Lynch
Thanks Karen, I finally succeeded in my efforts to join up.Thanks for your help.Barry
Jan 23, 2012
Michael McGuire
Anyone interested in painting on Sunday? A few of us had discussed Forth Mountain (at the mass rock/shrine on the Western side of the mountain). Can you set it up here, Karen, and I will post directions.
Jan 26, 2012
Karen Scannell
Paintout Event : -http://pleineire.ning.com/events/sepa-paintout-forth-mountain-co-we...
Jan 27, 2012
Mary H Hickey
Hi Karen, I hope to call down to Johnstown Castle on Sunday to see you all in action and to know what to bring along when I finally get to join in the outdoor painting,
Feb 11, 2012
Karen Scannell
Any thoughts for this Sunday?? Tullow co. Carlow has been suggested, but I have never been. What's it like??
Feb 24, 2012
Louise Treacy
I've passed through it many many times en route to Dublin, but personally I would not be a great fan, plus its a fair long spin petrolwise.
Feb 24, 2012
Karen Scannell
Thanks Louise.
It still might be a bit early to travel that distance, so we'll keep it in mind for later in the year. If anyone has any photos or info on this or any other location, please let us know. We generally need a location that has facilities, and good subject matter.
We'll keep it safe this week again, as it's short notice, and head back to our old reliable - Kilmore Quay.
Feb 24, 2012
Terence Gillespie
It looks as if SEPA paint-outs are being planned for most Sundays this year. Is this a good idea, as it might reduce the numbers turning up on any one day, and consequently reduce the craic and camaraderie?
If it is decided to have a paintout every Sunday, would be possible to include a reasonable number which are north of a line from Enniscorthy to Waterford to facilitate folks from Kilkenny, Carlow, South Wicklow\ Kildare etc? A lot of good sites north of this line were visited last year and would be worth visiting again. I would be happy to help research and propose a schedule of these and new sites in this area if was agreed, say, that paint-outs on the First and Third Sunday would be below "the line" and the Second and Fourth Sunday would be above the line. What do folks think?
Feb 24, 2012
Karen Scannell
Hi Terrence. Great to hear your thoughts...
(a) Paint out day ?
I'd tend to be in favor of sticking with Sunday as our "official" paint out day . It's easier to keep in mind that there will definitely be a paint out organised on that day, somewhere..... I could be wrong, as changing the paint out day, has never come up before.....
(b) Paint out season ?
The way our paint outs developed this year, makes a lot of sense. January / February also November / December are months with short days, and unreliable weather, so it's more practical to organize events closer to your base.
I like the idea of alternating the weeks. If we run with it, I think this system could kick in from March to September ?
(c) SEPA Boundary
We need to establish where exactly the boundaries for SEPA lie. We could easily over-stretch our reach, which could limit the benefits to members who can't travel great distances. ..
(d) Paint out Schedule and process
How does a month in advance sound? It gives members time to plan ahead, voice preferences, or post events .
Say for example we're looking at our April Schedule. We could ask for suggestions, weigh up the options and reps. post two event each.
..........................................................................................
Our SEPA Group has evolved over a 4/5 yr period without any real structure in place. I'd be interested to hear other members experience of the group. What's working well, and what improvements need to be made ?????
Feb 24, 2012
Geraldine Donohoe
Great idea Terence. Sorry to all the Wexfordonians but I'm unable to attend this Sunday - family event - but hope to catch up with you all soon.
Love Geraldine
Feb 24, 2012
Geraldine Donohoe
Hi Karen - well thought out! If paintouts are planned in advance it would also help those travelling to possibly car share - thus reducing costs when the journey is further for one group or another
G
Feb 24, 2012
Michael McGuire
I presume you are talking about the frequency of paint-outs, Terry, as opposed to considering days other than Sundays. If so, I think you have a point, as a weekly schedule would most likely result in smaller attendances. But I think what has happened over the last few weeks is just a reaction to the mild winter after the drudgery of the last two. I note on the draft schedule that we revert to fortnightly paint-outs in April and I presume that is the plan.
There are some of us though who would paint every day if we were "allowed" and, consequently, I think there is enough interest to get small groups of 5-6 to paint more frequently. Perhaps it would be a good idea to use this website to arrange "informal" paint-outs between the scheduled ones, subject to demand. So, for example a few members might get together to paint in Kilkenny/Carlow, another few in Tipperary/Waterford and a few of us here in Wexford. If we want to put a label on these, so as not to confuse them with the scheduled SEPA events, we could call them "informal local paint-outs".
Feb 25, 2012
Karen Scannell
Did we meet up every week last year ? i thought we did.
The Paint out Plan is in "Flux" at the moment. We need to establish what a majority of members prefer.
We started the year with a bi-weekly set up. With short paint out days and mild weather, we just kept going each week..I just hadn't got round to putting all the dates in place.....it would also take up the whole page!
So the options are to establish a SEPA paintout:
(1) every week.
(2) every second week - which would allow for smaller groups to meet locally and post their event
(3) have a representative North and south of the Enniscorthy/ Waterford Border, which would post an event bi-weekly ...
.......................................................................................................
I wonder should we maintain a weekly Sunday paint out. Saturdays (or any other day available) could then be an added bonus for smaller groups who may have a chance to meet up closer to their locality.
What do members think ?
Where does The SEPA boundary lie ?
Feb 25, 2012
Michael McGuire
I looked back over my blog, Karen, and we do seem to have painted a lot less frequently last year, until we got into the summer months. So, perhaps, it would be a good idea to hear from others here regarding preferences. My opinion, for what it's worth, is that we should all paint "en plein air" as often as possible, purely for personal artistic development. So if we go for a fortnightly SEPA schedule, then I would be very keen on more frequent local paint-outs.
Feb 25, 2012