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Mixed media artist Claire 'CiCi' O'Shea invites you to slow down, reconnect with your imagination and self-expression. Blending her artistic expertise with her decades long background in holistic wellness, CiCi curates experiential art workshops that guide you in embracing your creative side.  

Each workshop is designed to be a warm, supportive and uplifting experience. 

No experience necessary, just courage to explore. Limited to 4-8 participants, the workshops

allow space for individual attention, reflection and connection.

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" I found that I could say things with colour and shapes that

I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for" - Georgia O'Keefe, American artist

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​Learn to express yourself through what you make, the medium will change depending on the workshop but the overall goal is the same... to cultivate joy through creativity.

From fun with fabric painting, relaxing with meditation and abstract painting,

manifesting with collage and personal portrait painting ...

The possibilities are as vast as there are art and craft supplies.​​

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS, Winter 2025

 

Sunday 14th December

​Paint Your Personality

with ​Bold Colour Portraits

 

 

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Join us for a light-hearted couple of hours of creativity as you paint your own expressive

self-portrait in vibrant colour. You’ll be guided through a fun, freeing process; exploring shape, tone and personality, rather than perfection. Enjoy a glass of bubbles while you learn a quick portrait technique called monster portraits. You'll learn:

- to take a photo with the lighting required to create a good reference photo to work from.

- to block in the form quickly and then confidently choose unexpected colours to bring your self portrait to life.

No experience needed, just curiosity and courage. Expect to leave with paint on your hands, a smile on your face, and a portrait that captures your essence on canvas.
When: Sun 14th Dec; 11am -1pm (2hrs) / Group Size: 4- 8 participants / Price: €75 *

Location: Artist studio just outside Kinsale, directions given upon booking.
*Includes: all materials; paint, brushes, canvas, treats & refreshments

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​​​Sunday 30th November​

​​​                   Serenity in Colour: Meditative Art Workshop

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Find stillness through colour and creativity with this immersive 3 hour experience which blends

guided meditation with intuitive abstract painting.

After calming the mind and body with a short relaxing meditation, you will be invited to

explore paint colours and choose a personal palette which resonates. Then with artist guidance

you will create your own expressive abstract artwork on beautiful, high quality paper.

No experience needed- just curiosity and a willingness to create.

Enjoy calming music, conversation, beverages and sweet treats as you create.

You'll leave with a finished artwork that reflects your unique energy, a tangible reminder of peace.

Date: Sunday 30th November / Duration: 3 hrs (11am - 2pm) / Group Size: 4- 8 participants / Price: €110​

Includes: all materials; paint, brushes, paper, glue, treats & refreshments. 

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​Vision Alchemy; Manifestation & Collage Workshop

Turn intention into art during this 3 hour workshop where you'll be gently led through a manifestation visualisation to help you connect to the vision you wish to bring to life. From that still inspired space you'll explore imagery, texture and words- intuitively selecting what resonates then transform them

into a personal collage embedded with your intentions.

No experience needed- just curiosity and a willingness to explore your dreams and goals.

Beverages & treats provided as you paint, unwind and connect with your inner calm.

You'll leave with your own vision alchemy collage - a tangible reminder of the energy

you are inviting into your life. Includes: all materials; paint, brushes, paper, glue, treats & refreshments. 

Next collage workshop will take place in January 2026

/ Duration: 3 hrs / Group Size: 4- 8 participants / Price: €110​

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​​​​​​Wearable Art: Why hang your art when you can wear it?

In this 90-minute fabric painting workshop, you’ll design and paint your own wearable art piece;

Paint directly on a baseball cap, t-shirt, or apron - bring your boldest ideas to life.

With guidance on composition, colour, and fabric painting techniques,

you’ll transform an everyday item into a one-of-a-kind expression of your style.

Next date; January 2026 tbc / Duration: 90 mins. Group Size: 4- 8 participants / Price: €60- 80 

Includes: all materials; paint, brushes, item to paint, treats & beverages (non-alcoholic)

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Card Creative: Say it with colour - Share it with love

Get painting, snipping, gluing and giggling with this joyful art card-making experience.

In this creative 90-minute workshop, you’ll learn simple techniques of how to produce a collection

of miniature artworks and turn them into beautiful art cards, complete with envelopes; 

 perfect for gifting, framing, or keeping as miniature works of art.

*SEASONAL WORKSHOP: Christmas Card Crafting

Fri 12th Dec; 7pm - 8.15pm / Duration: 75 mins / Group Size: 4- 8 participants / Price: €30​

Includes: all materials; paint, brushes, paper, glue, treats & refreshments. ​​​

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These workshops are designed to spark your own creativity and help give you the confidence

to develop a regular creative practice as a form of self expression and care,

which can help boost your vitality and aid in emotional regulation.

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*Mailing list subscribers receive 20% discount off their first workshop

Put your name on the email list today to be notified first of upcoming workshops

and receive your discount. Subscribe via email, see link at bottom of page.

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Doing creative projects in a small group setting can create a sense of community and new friendships. But if you have a group of friends, minimum of 4, that you would like me to tailor-make a

workshop experience for please email me to arrange.