Where you can stay...
Stay on site in cabins, domes, tents or camper vans — three meals a day included. Single or shared options available. A space for deep creative work, connection and renewal in one of Ireland’s most beautiful landscape.
Your Host
Wes O’ Duinn is our curator for the creative workshop series we are running from April to May this year. Wes has worked in film, TV and Theatre for over a decade. His credits range from acting in The Hobbit, Vikings and Fair City, to producing. Writing, directing and 1st Assistant Directing across a wide range of TV and Film productions, many of which can be seen on RTE, TG4, Amazon, Sky and Netflix. For questions about the courses contact Wes: westcorkacting@gmail.com
Painting Irish Landscapes & Nature Creation Workshop with Artist Elizabeth Oglesby
8th – 10th June
Escape to the breathtaking Goleen Harbour Eco Resort in West Cork and immerse yourself in a weekend of art, nature, and renewal. This relaxing and inspiring workshop invites you to reconnect with your creativity through painting Ireland’s Dramatic landscapes with acrylics and crafting dreamcatchers from found materials gathered around the resort.
Paint the Irish Landscape Express the beauty of Ireland’s coastline in acrylic paint with structured yet loose guidance that encourages both confidence and freedom. Follow step-by-step instruction or move intuitively at your own pace — perfect for beginners to intermediate artists, with a warm welcome to advanced participants who wish to delve deeper into their artistic voice.
Create Dreamcatchers from Nature Gather natural, found materials from the land to weave your own dreamcatcher, a mindful creative process that deepens your connection to the environment, your senses, and your inner calm.
About Your Instructor: Elizabeth Oglesby Based in Lahinch, Co. Clare, Elizabeth Oglesby is a dedicated artist and art educator with over 11 years of experience in teaching and creating visual art. Her recent work captures the dramatic seaside landscapes of Lahinch, reflecting both their familiarity and beauty. Elizabeth draws inspiration from pioneering female artists of the past, whose resilience continues to inspire her mission: to help others reconnect with themselves through art. Her teaching nurtures inclusive, encouraging spaces where self-expression and exploration flourish. Elizabeth’s dreamcatcher creations serve as a personal and spiritual practice — a reminder to loosen up, trust the process, and find calm and connection through life’s intricate webs.
A Relaxing & Restorative Experience Whether you seek peaceful solitude or a social, creative gathering, this workshop is your opportunity to slow down, breathe, and nurture both your artistic and emotional self.
Experience Level: Beginners • Intermediate • Advanced artists welcome • All materials included.
Expect: A weekend of creativity, relaxation, community, and authentic connection — to nature, art, and yourself.
Course Cost €450, we ask for a 20% non refundable deposit to hold your place on the course, you’ll be asked for the balance in a maximum of two following payments 30 days from the course start date.We will offer the same terms for the accommodation.
For accommodation options and prices : info@goleenharbour.ie
