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In-person / hands-on Courses

Irish Watercolour, Oil & Acrylic Painting Courses in Tyrone & in Donegal

Dermot holds many Inspirational Painting Courses in his own home studio near Moy in County Tyrone and a few at locations on Ireland’s famous ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ in County Donegal.

Dermot’s Watercolour, Oil and Acrylic courses are a superb learn to paint experience and are held in a relaxed and tranquil learning environment. Dermot’s courses are suitable for all levels of artistic ability including absolute beginners and all art materials are provided for use during the painting sessions.

Be Creative and Learn to Paint with BBC TV Artist Dermot Cavanagh

2 & 3 Day Painting Courses in Dermot’s Home Studio in County Tyrone
and in County Donegal.

Prices from £259.00 – £299.00

For other Dates, Details, Availability, and Bookings.
Please contact Dermot’s studio via
Email: info@dermotcavanagh.com 
Or by telephone:44 2887 78416600

Previous guests have said, they learnt more from Dermot’s courses in a few days than from years attending other classes. 

Colleen McGurgan from Tyrone said, The painting course was very informative and thoroughly enjoyable. It  was very well organised and the pace of learning was really appropriate. I really liked the practical artwork broken up into technical tutorials and painting hacks. Dermot, your story telling really complimented the activities.

Sue Cole
said, In a word ‘BRILLIANT’. Learnt so much about the techniques of watercolour. Feel I now have the specialist knowledge to begin exploring working in watercolour.

CURRENT DATES FOR IN-PERSON HANDS-ON COURSES

Painting Course Dates for Ireland

3-Day Watercolour Course | 8 – 10 APR | Price – £259.00

Donegal Highlands: 3-Day Watercolour Course
Based @ An Chúirt Hotel Gweedore Donegal
from 14 to 16 APR – Price £299.00

3-Day Watercolour Course | 25 – 27 JUN | Price – £259.00
3-Day Watercolour Course | 21 – 23 JUL | Price – £259.00 

5-Night Painting Course & Sightseeing Tour Break in Northern Ireland
from 19th to 24th July 2026 – 5 Day Package Price: £1095.00 pps

  Includes 5 Nights Hotel Accommodation – 3 painting days and 2 touring days
(Limited availability) (Flights arranged on request)
This is a painting break package for art those who would like to see some sites
in Northern Ireland, while learning and developing new watercolour skills. 
3 Studio painting days are 10am to 4:30pm with all art materials provided.

2-Day Abstract Oil Painting Course | 10 – 11 AUG | Price £259.00
3-Day Acrylic Landscape Painting Course | 17 – 19 AUG | Price- £299.00

3-Day Oil Landscape Painting Course | 24 – 26 AUG | Price – £299.00

Antrim Coast and Glens:
3-Day Watercolour Course
Based @ Ballygally Castle Hotel on the picturesque Antrim Coast Road
from 17 to 19 NOV– Price £299.00

3-Day Acrylic Landscape Painting Course | 23 – 25 NOV | Price £299.00  
3-Day Watercolour Course | 1 – 3 DEC | Price £259.00

A Unique Gift - Create Mementos and Make Memories that will be Treasured Forever

Looking for a unique and meaningful gift? Treat yourself, a loved one or someone special to one of Dermot Cavanagh’s  art courses or painting holidays in Ireland, Britain or Europe.

Dermot can create a personalised presentation gift scroll that can be posted or emailed to you in time for any special occasion – Dates can be chosen from those published on this website or can be left open for 12 months, giving total flexibility.

Contact Dermot to arrange your gift scroll:
📩 info@dermotcavanagh.com
📞 0044 2887 784166

Reviews & feedback from Dermot's Guests

Read what others have to say about Dermots in-person and online painting courses.

Incredibly valuable for giving a beginner great instruction and confidence. Learnt so many techniques and valuable info about mixing and composition. Fully intend to do a follow-on course. I would recommend the course to anyone.

Hilary Spalton

France

My very first art lesson and I thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt such a lot. All I need now is practise, practice, practice And probably another course in a month or so. Well done Dermot and Thank you for your patience.

Sue Watson

Kent

The 3 day course on watercolours was very informative and thoroughly enjoyable. The course was very well organised and the pace of learning was really appropriate. I really liked the practical art work broken up into technical tutorials and painting hacks. Dermot, your story telling really complimented the activities.

Colleen McGurgan

Tyrone

Very impressed with the amount of knowledge imparted by Dermot over the 3 days. Very enjoyable and relaxed way of teaching. Dermot’s many stories broke up the more intense periods of learning.

Nuala Mac Cinnamon

Ireland

In a word ‘BRILLIANT’. Learnt so much about the techniques of watercolour. Feel I now have the specialist knowledge to begin exploring working in watercolour.

Sue Cole

Oxford

Just brilliant Dermot’s an amazing teacher and talented artist, passionate and inspiring.

Julie Elliott

Hillsborough

Amazing 3 days. I learned so much. Great company and so relaxed, enjoyed every moment way beyond my expectations. Thank you so much, I will be back.

Marian Dorian

Tyrone

Brilliant painting course learning from a master. Dermot who was very generous with his time. Really enjoyed it and will be back.

Philip O’Neill

Derry

I thoroughly enjoyed this painting course. A big Thank you to Dermot. Looking forward to doing another class in the future.

Irene Kilcline

Dublin

This course turned lots of things I had been taught before upside down. Very well structured, loads of very useful info. Very glad I came. Thank you.

Jean Floe

South Wales