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What’s on

Explore a variety of art workshops and courses throughout the year, giving participants the opportunity to try new techniques and connect with fellow art lovers.

From life drawing and fabric painting to gallery sketching tours, there’s something for every level. Special one-off workshops with visiting artists and professionals bring fresh inspiration and unique experiences.

Keep an eye on this section to see upcoming art courses and workshops.

At Anca Danila Art Studio, we celebrate creativity and community, by organising two exhibitions each year, showcasing the amazing artworks created by the students. These events are a great way to celebrate achievements and talent, while also offering a special opportunity to connect beyond the studio’s art classes.

The exhibitions bring our community together, students, friends, families, and art lovers, creating space to share, support, and be inspired by one another.

For newcomers, they are the perfect chance to engage with the artistic community formed in the studio and experience the joy of art in a warm, welcoming setting.

Colour, Contrast & Harmony

Art Course

8th of March 2026

13:00 - 17:00

Venue
Anca Danila Art Studio

This sensory art course covers both the theory and application of colour through guided practical exercises.

Drawing on the pedagogical approaches of Josef Albers and Johanness Itten, we will explore: perception of colour, colour interaction, the various types of contrast, and compositional harmony.

*No prior art experience needed, just curiosity and a desire to explore your creativity.

Perfect for anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of colour in art and design in a relaxed, engaging atmosphere.

All art materials included.

Refreshments provided (tea, coffee, water)

Spaces: 15 participants

Price: €54

Booking essential - DM or send an email to reserve your spot!

PREVIOUS EVENTS

Art Exhibition & Live Music

5th December 2025

We celebrated creativity and community with a great exhibition of artworks created by the students attending the art classes at Anca Danila Art Studio, accompanied by a special live jazz & bossanova performace by two wonderful musicians, Luisa Annibali and Gaudiê Martins Otero.

An unforgettable evening of art, music, and connection.

Venue
Anca Danila Art Studio

PREVIOUS EVENTS

People sitting and standing in an art gallery, observing and discussing paintings displayed on the white and black walls.

Sunday Sketching Tours & Get-Together

24 March 2025

& 3rd November 2024

Venue
Hugh Lane Gallery & Anca Danila Art Studio

The Sunday Sketching Tours and Get-Together were a wonderful opportunity to sketch, connect, and explore art outside of our regular studio classes.

With the support of the Hugh Lane Gallery and their education department, participants enjoyed a guided sketching tour focused on selected artworks in the gallery. This format encouraged drawing directly in front of the pieces while gaining a deeper understanding of the subjects and the wider artistic context.

On these occasions, we explored Sarah Purser’s exhibition, as well as highlights such as Francis Bacon (his studio and artworks) and Claude Monet’s Lavacourt under Snow (c. 1878–81), all of which offered rich inspiration for sketching and discussion.

After the tour, everyone gathered back at the studio for an informal get-together, a chance to chat, share ideas, and connect as a community.

A warm thank you to the Hugh Lane Gallery for making these events possible, and to everyone who joined us for such a creative and inspiring afternoons.

PREVIOUS EVENTS

Three people standing in art gallery with paintings on the wall behind them. The woman on the left is wearing a black top and yellow pleated skirt, the woman in the middle is wearing glasses, a white blazer, and beige pants, and the man on the right is wearing a beige jacket, green shirt, and gray pants. They are smiling and posing together.

Art Exhibition & Live Music

27th June 2025

We celebrated creativity and community with a great exhibition of artworks created by the students attending the art classes at Anca Danila Art Studio, accompanied by a special live jazz & bossanova performace by two wonderful musicians, Luisa Annibali and Johnathan Batista.

An unforgettable evening of art, music, and connection.

Venue
Anca Danila Art Studio

PREVIOUS EVENTS

A group of fifteen people, mostly women, smiling and posing in an art gallery with paintings on the wall behind them.

Art Exhibitions

Venue
Anca Danila Art Studio

We celebrated creativity and community with wonderful exhibitions showcasing the artworks created by the students attending the art classes at Anca Danila Art Studio. These events brought together students, friends, families and art lovers, creating a space to share, support, and be inspired by one another.