International Literature Festival Dublin

Dublin’s annual celebration of the best of Irish and international literary talent

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Getting Creative: Paint & Prosecco

The literary village will be bursting with ideas, colour and creativity, making it the perfect place to unleash your creativity and paint a masterpiece!

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Location :

In-Person

Age :

18+

Date :

Thu 23 May

Time :

18:30

Venue :

Merrion Square Park - Byzantium

Age Suitability :

18+

Price :

€30 / €27
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Pick up a brush and let your inner artist run free! The ILFD literary village will be bursting with ideas, colour and creativity, making it the perfect place to unleash your creativity and paint a masterpiece. Whether you’re a regular Picasso or just getting started, our onsite experts will guide you step by step through creating a canvas as unique as you are.

On Thursday 23 May, painters will take inspiration from Picasso’s Portrait of Dora Maar. All supplies will be provided – just bring along your sense of adventure and get ready to get creative!

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