Adult Workshop: Layers of the Everyday with Kathy Tynan

Work with some of the traditional steps in underpainting, Imprimatura, Abbozzo, and Grisaille, to build the layers of a painting
About this Event

Artist Kathy Tynan will host this painting workshop illustrating a classic step-by-step painting process that involves looking, comprehending, and making using the Imprimatura, Abbozzo, and Grisaille layers. While these techniques are drawn from Old Master traditions, here, they will be worked with in a loose and interpretive way. Before painting, participants will be invited to choose or to take a photo of an everyday landscape or domestic scene with their phones. This workshop presents painting as a way of looking deeper at our present moment and taking more notice of our ordinary surroundings.
Kathy Tynan is a Dublin-based artist who primarily works in paint. Her paintings often depict particular details of urban and domestic scenes. Her direct and energetic approach to the painted surface favours liveliness over correctness of representation. While her paintings are figurative, the real subject matter of her work is the moment of encounter within the everyday when ordinary or usually overlooked aspects of a scene become illuminated

This is an adult workshop, suitable for anyone new to or curious about contemporary art and painting techniques. All materials will be provided. Confirmation of attendance will be requested closer to the time.

This event is part of Gallery Takeover 2026, a four-day summer programme where the Gallery is dedicated to artistic activity, workshops and conversation. Click here to explore more events.

is an artists’ studio complex and contemporary art gallery in Dublin City Centre. The Gallery presents five exhibitions annually of newly commissioned work by Irish and international artists. This is supported by a programme of free talks, tours, screenings and workshops.

The workshop will take place in our street-facing gallery space at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios. A team member will be at the entrance to check you in and support throughout visit, they will be wearing red lanyards.

The Temple Bar area is a busy area with a new level path that leads to the entrance door, which has a 5cm step, the gallery is otherwise step free. The space is bright with natural light and will contain freestanding sculpture, tables and chairs. The event space and street outside can be busy and louder at times. The space remains open to visitors during the workshop. A large single room bathroom with grab rails is next to the gallery space.

Contact our Learning & Public Engagement Curator Órla Goodwin with any questions or to enquire about booking a quiet time visit at [email protected] or phone 01 6710073.