• Step by Step tuition on how to use ALL tools and materials to begin, work through and complete your own unique paintings.
• 4 Comprehensive modules to guide you through the complete creative process from finding inspiration to varnishing and framing your work.
• An additional video library (Bonus content) of specific techniques including photo-transfer technique, collage, glazing and texture.
• Comprehensive  resource list including: Reading & Materials list and Listening lists (what I love to paint to: Podcasts etc)
•  A slideshow of all the artists I love. It’s a deep well! And illustrates my diverse sphere of influence.
• Downloadable Cheat-Sheets with top tips on how to start, edit and complete your own paintings
• 24/7/365 Access: You can listen and watch whenever, wherever and study at your own pace.
• Life-time access to all learning resources

• Open to absolute beginners and those with a little or a lot of painting experience (in any medium!). The only thing you really need for this class is an open mind and a willingness to have fun while painting.
• Remember: You are not too old, it’s not too late and you’re not too fat!

Please note: A key aim of this workshop is to help painters to loosen their painting style. If you want to create a photo-realist likeness, dear reader – lovingly – this is not the workshop for you.

Nerd Note: In this online course we work in layers, so we use acrylic paints to speed-up drying time. We also use glaze layers to mimic the quality of oils. This technique has been known to convert / blow the minds of committed oil painters!! If this sounds like gobbledegook to you, don’t worry I will explain it all, step by step.

Self Learning Abstracting The Landscape

Past Pupils: 

Being such a ‘late bloomer’ myself it gives me GREAT joy to help others realise their own intuitive and inherent creativity.

I have worked with HUNDRED’s of people to help them ‘learn’ to paint. Many of these painters have gone onto enjoy their own professional painting practice including Khadija Khan (see KK’s beautiful work HERE) & Deirdre McAvinchey whohas created a collection of beautiful paintings HERE.

Cathal McGrath – Cork

“My artistic ability amounted to drawing stick men but Cora assured me everyone has the talent to be an artist – you just need to rediscover the joy of painting again! In a relaxed fun environment, Cora shows you different techniques and guides you along. Would highly recommend Cora’s painting course! Not only will you find a new passion, you’ll also come away with a pal in Cora who is always happy to give advice and encouragement long after the course!

Jenette Del Monaco, USA

“Cora has been pivotal in my creative expression AND getting comfortable in my own creative expression. She has a way of creating a uniquely fun and supportive environment – promoting an open-heart and an open-mind for each individual to explore and discover their unique expression. That is the style of mentorship we all need when we discovering and growing! Cora’s influence continues to resonate me many years later, if not for her influence and the mindset learned from her abstract painting classes, I would not be the artist I am today! Thank you Cora!”

Khadija Khan, London

I first put paint to Canvas in Cora’s Abstract Landscape Workshop. With no previous backgro
und in fine art or even having the desire to explore this creative outlook, the workshop changed me – it enabled me to find an outlet that gave me peace. 3 years on and I am now a full-time working Artist! I would not have been able to achieve any of this if it had not been for Cora’s constant encouragement and mentorship. I urge anyone to join and start their artistic journey – you couldn’t wish for a more committed guide to show you the way.

Fiona Devlin, Cork

I’ve learned so much from Cora over the years. Most importantly Cora helped me see that I CAN paint and have my own style! I always love her workshops and recommend her to everyone who wants to paint and enjoy themselves as well.

Abstracting the Landscape is available online NOW! Begin your painting journey HERE today! 

What materials do I need? How much do materials cost?

You will need some basic materials including paint, ink, brushes, palette knives and paper (or canvas). To give you an idea of price, I’ve put together a ‘Cora Pack’ materials list with Cork Art Supplies. This list works on the assumption you have NOTHING and is comprehensive including all tools, paints, inks, paper, canvas and glaze medium. It costs €100 which I think is a reasonable price for the whole shebang! Participants will be circulated a Materials List in advance of the course, so you will have lots of time to get your materials together.

I haven’t painted since I was a kid. I couldn’t draw a straight line. Is this for me?

YASS! Oh definitely YASS! I didn’t start painting until I was 30 and I still can’t draw a straight line! And yet, if you ask a 4 year old can they paint – they will ridicule you for your silliness! We can ALL paint – this course is designed to help you love what you love and to tap into your own intuitive way of painting. The BEST bit about workshops for me is that everyone makes their own unique work – none the same but all brilliant!.

How long is the painting course available online?

You will have lifetime access to the classroom (and all associated content) for as long as the classroom stays online (by which I mean that access will be ongoing for years, unforeseen circumstance aside, for as long as this site can be maintained) Our Learning Hub group will stay open so you can be in touch (and in inspiration!) forever and even. Amen!

Can I share the class with others?

While I am DELIGHTED for you to share the work you make in our course with others – online or via social channels etc, I lovingly ask participants not to share their login details, course content and lessons etc with others. Creating this course and ALL the associated content has taken a lot of time, effort and resources. The course and its contents are priced fairly, please play fair and support me to support you! X