Drawing in Ireland
Frequently Asked Questions

Accommodations: The bed and breakfast establishments in Ireland are a bargain. They are clean and furnish the student with a hearty breakfast. Private rooms are subject to availability. We will stay one night in a castle with dinner included.

Dates: Students need to arrange their flights to land at Shannon airport on Tuesday morning, May 13 before  noon. Depending on location, most students will leave on Monday, May 12. The class officially ends at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, with transportation back to Shannon airport early that morning. Students wishing to stay beyond that period must make their own arrangements.

Courses: These courses will appear as Summer Session I courses and will be considered as such. If you plan to attend other Summer Session I courses, you will probably have a conflict. Students may enroll in Beginning Drawing 1316.01 or Intermediate Drawing (drawing II) 1317.01. The course is available for non credit enrollment.  The course will give the student ample one-on-one interaction with the instructor. Individual and group critiques are part of the course. Most of the drawing will be done out of doors, weather permitting. 

Meals: For those choosing a shared accommodation in a bed & breakfast, all morning meals are provided. Most students pack a lunch since they are normally in the field drawing. Soup and sandwiches can be bought for about $7. Dinner costs range from $10-$20 per night. Depending on your night life, students should take extra money for indulgences. Two evening meals are included in the course costs. Most students bring about $400-$500 for meals and souvenirs.

Transportation: Ground transportation is provided in the cost. The round trip ferry to Inishmore is also included. Bike rentals run $10 a day. Most sights which will be drawn are within walking distance of our lodging. The archeological walk is included in the price of the course. Students should be in good health since we will be hiking to most drawing sites. Taxi service is available, but it is expensive.

Class size: To insure a quality experience, the class size will be limited to 12 with a minimum of 8 students. The first 12 students who send in their deposits will have a reserved spot in the class. Enrollment is based on a "first come, first serve" basis ... so sign up early. Mailing in your $350 deposit will ensure you a place in the class. The deadline for sending in your cashier's check or money order is December  31, 2007. No personal checks please. Since reservations for accommodations must be made early, this deposit is non-refundable unless the class does "not make."

Qualifications: Students not currently enrolled at Temple College must fill out appropriate application forms and send an official transcript to receive credit. You may enter TC as a "casual student, " and you do not have to take the THEA test. Students who have 3 semester hours of college level credit from a regionally accredited institution before fall 1989 are exempt from the Texas Higher Education Assessment Test. Any student who is over 65 or has out of state residency, does not have to take this test. Any Texas student who has not passed all sections of the test must take a remedial class upon your return in order to get credit.. All students must have a current passport. Cost is around $100, and it takes 4-6 weeks to get one. Visit your local post office for more details. Students should have adequate health insurance, which would cover emergencies overseas. We are also teach this class for non credit.

Airline Flights: The student must make his/her own flight arrangements. Currently flights from Dallas to Shannon airport cost about $850 round trip. This should be done in January (after the class has made) as many flights tend to fill up quickly. Remember that airfare costs are in addition to course costs. You may wish to call Kathi at Travel Cafe(1-888-404-0999). They have given me the lowest rates so far and are willing to book tickets for this course. Ask for Kathi and tell them you are part of the TC group to Ireland. You may find cheaper tickets via internet but there are risks involved with such ticketing. Some students get travel insurance in case of an emergency or a change of plans.

Instructor: Michael Donahue, chairman of the art department at TC, will teach the class. Donahue has over 30 years of college teaching experience and was named Piper Professor, one of the top 10 college and university instructors in the state of Texas, in 1993. He is a practicing artist whose works have been included in over 48 national and regional exhibitions.  Donahue has traveled and worked as an artist in Paris, France and Florence, Italy as well as studying art in Ireland.

For additional information or to send deposits, please call Michael Donahue (254-298-8570 or 1-800-460-4635 in Texas) or write to: Temple College Art Dept., 2600 South First Street, Temple, Texas 76504-7435.
email: michael.donahue@templejc.edu
An orientation session will be scheduled before departure.

Important dates:
December 31, 2007	$350 non-refundable deposit due
January 2008	Secure your flight arrangements
April 1, 2008	Remainder of fee due
May 13, 2008	Arrive in Shannon airport by noon
May 27, 2008	Arrive back at Shannon at 8:00 a.m. for U.S. departure

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