1. Clyde Hurley, Pink house at Carrick-on-Suir, Mixed media on Paper, 73x63cm, 2025, €80

Clyde has been attending KCAT for many years, continuing to explore and develop his artistic skills. This year, he has experimented with a wide varlety of art forms. He has tried textile techniques, producing a stitched version of his pink house in Carrick-on-Suir.

2. Donna Gough, Art Flowers, Colour Pencil on Paper, 73x56cm, 2025, €1,000

Donna has been at KCAT for many years. 8 or more.  I like Art, it’s very good, it’s free and easy here, no restrictions.

3. Johnny Walsh, Ceramic Still Life, Ink and Pastels on Paper, 91x61cm, 2025, €120

Johnny has been at KCAT for 6 years. He likes to paint and use glue.  His favourite shape is a triangle.

4. Siobhan O’ Mahony, Ladies on the River, Mixed Media, 73x62cm, 2025, €50

Siobhan has been attending KCAT for two years, developing her skills in both photography and painting. She has a lifelong love of being. Creative, and especiallly loves working with colour and paint. She has also studied theatre at KCAT.

5. Maria O Connell, Blueberry, Acrylics on Paper, 63x50cm, 2025, €80

I been at KCAT a long time. I like Painting blue!! I like to tell people my my art is lovely. “Maria is a true Colourist. She takes as much time mixing her colours as applying the colour to paper. A methodical process used for the mixing of each hue.” – Maurice Caplice

6. John Paul Hearne, Autumn, Acrylics on Paper, 86x72cm, 2025, Price on request

John Paul lives for painting. He works quickly applying layers of paint to create abstract, leather like pieces. He then uses pastels to make marks over these paintings.

7. Mary O’ Drisceoil, Crann Beithe, Mixed Media on Cotton, 152x92cm, 2025, €450

I studied at Grennan Mill Craft School. I became very interested in batik and working on fabrics under the influence of Peter Wenger (Batik Artist).  I have works in many collections and I have exhibited widely.

8. Thomas Milano, The Penguin, Origami Paper, 27x22x20cm, 2024, €50

Thomas has been volunteering with the Courses and Open Studio at KCAT this year.

9. John Paul Hearne, Untitled, Mixed Media, 50x73cm, 2025, On Request

10. Áine Ryan, Stitched in wax and wind, Batik and Embroidery, 20x25cm, 2025, NOT FOR SALE

Áine has been part of KCAT for 14 years. During this time, she has explored both drama and art.  She enjoys painting, stitching, and experimenting with new techniques. Although it can be hard work, Áine finds that the effort is always worth it in the end.

11. Neal Dhondt, Summer Showers, Mixed Media on Paper, 30x40cm, 2025, €60

Neal has been coming to KCAT for many years and ejoys mixed media on paper, for example painting with acrylics or choosing the colours for drawing with oil pastels and ceramics. When creating his art, he likes to take his time, so each of Neal’s pieces come to life step by step over the course of multiple weeks.

12. Evelyn Graham, Glanmore Lake, Co. Kerry, Acrylic Ink on Panel Board, 20x25cm, 2025, NOT FOR SALE

This was my 3rd year attending KCAT. (1 day a week). This has given me the opportunity to return to painting and drawing since my retirement in 2022. I’m really enjoying trying out different media and challeging myself to try out new things and learning loads.  I’m also enjoying the wonderful tuition and company of  the other students.

13. Cyril Hurley, Falling blossoms, Acrylic on Canvas, 40x40cm, 2025, €100

Cyril has been attending KCAT for some time and approaches his work with great enthusiasm. This year, he has explored various art forms including printing, painting, weaving and 3D work. Painting is his particular favourite.

14. Paula Dunne, Evening Sky, Acrylic Inks and Pen on Canvas, 46x35cm, 2025, €120

I’ve been coming to KCAT for 5 years now. It’s my happy place. I’ve made wonderful friends and learned lots!! I’ve been painting for 10 years and love using acrylic inks and pen on board and canvas.

15. Paul Halley, Mosaic Shelf, Wooden Shelf and Glass Mosaics, 60x60x4cm, 2025, €80

16. Gabriella Kiss, The Messenger, Felt, 40x30cm, 2025, €400

17. Sarah Furlong, Characters Movements, Promaker + Pen, 5x 30.5cm, 2025, NOT FOR SALE

Sarah has been part of KCAT for 7 years, with a keen eye for intricate details and vibrant colours of Sonic, TMNT, and other beloved characthers. Her works predominantly feature markers + pen, and she is a skilled stencil maker. Sarah is excellent at colour and tone and loves to help others perfect their palette.

18. Jan Mahon, Brightness, Found Object and Mosaic, 30x50cm, 2025, €150

Jan came to KCAT in 2015. She had done level 5 in variety of artforms in drama, photography and other media since joining KCAT. Jan is exploring her artistic side and loves to use different media. Jan’s art is inspired by people and places she goes. She is inspired by colour.

19. Frank Kealy, Seascape, Acrylic on Canvas, 46x36cm, 2025, €350

I attended Arts Classes Clodagh  Holohan artist in Cappahayde1989; ->I have always had an interest in Art; I have attended Night Class in VEC Ormonde Road Kilkenny, -> Courses – Pottery, Typing, a Completers, I joined Kilkenny Arts Club, Friary Hall Kilkenny – > Painting and Drawing:

-> KCAT’S Art Facility came to Callan and Me: The Recession came 2010. l enrolled in a 2 year Course.

FETAC Level 5/Fine Arts at KCAT, Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Communication’s, Passed Distinction: now I have enrolled in Facilitator led course for the Academic Year -> Courses Included

> 1 Sculpture, I loved, 2 Years Water Colour, painting Drawing & 1 Year Acrylic Painting, Drawing: 1 will Continue Painting, I’ll Revisit Sculpture, I intend to create Bronze Sculptures → in the past when I worked as an electrician in Dublin had the wonderful experience of have amongst a number of Factory’s in which we looked after their Maintaince & a Cast Foundry Iron, Aluminium, Bronze, poured into Sand Moulds and Resen Moulds for Parts; Sculptors had Bronze statues formed there.

20. Jonas Bujak, Shapes + line, Marker and Ink on Paper, 40x30cm, 2025, €60

Jonas began attending KCAT in 2023. He enjoys working primarily with makers, using them to explore line, shape, and colour in his artwork. Throughout his time in KCAT, he has grown in confidence and creativity.

21. Walter Kelly, A design of pattern., Acrylic and Poster Paint on Paper, 81x60cm, 2025, €120

Walter has been attending KCAT for 4 years. During this time he has tried ceramics, print and painting. He likes to explore lots of different techniques and design. His painting this year is the largest drawing and painting he has done. He likes to work on the bigger scale. Walter has two level 5 QQI certificates; one for design skills and one for nutrition.

22. Arinze Anyanwu, Sketch Boot., Pencil on Paper, 40x30cm, 2025, NOT FOR SALE

Arinze started KCAT this year. He has just finished secondary school last year. He likes to draw, gaming, watch videos and rest. Arinze would love to become the best artist!

23. Patricia Jordan, The Natural World, Inks, Pen, Watercolour, 60x40cm, 2025, €300

I have been attending KCAT for years. I graduated from third level college art and texile design in Belfast in 1991. I work in the area of creativity with adults of diverse abilities. My personal creativity is inspired by the natural world, landscape design, the energy from colour and emotion from a seascape, focusingy on paint, inks, mixed media and textures.

24. Emma Keane, Blue bábóg, Conté and Gelli Print on Paper, 50x50cm, 2025, NOT FOR SALE

Emma has been attending KCAT for many years. She produces abstract compositions using pastels and ink. She carefully chooses her colours for each piece before creating with lots of line and movements.

25. Jan Mahon, Hot Day in Nerja, Acrylic Ink and Paint, 50x73cm, 2025, €225

Jan came to KCAT in 2015. She had done level 5 in variety of artforms in drama, photography and other media since joining  KCAT. Jan is exploring her artistic side and loves to use different media. Jan’s art is inspired by people and places she goes. She is inspired by colour.

26. Brenda Murtagh, Blooming Wonderful!, Ceramics on Canvas, 42x42cm, 2025, €165

27. Marian Drew, Square Dance, Oil Pastel on Paper, 72 x51cm, 2025, €180

Marian has been attending KCAT for years. She can’t remeber how long!!   Marian’s favourite thing to do in KCAT is painting and colouring.  She likes colour and pattern inspired by her love of style and fashion.

28. Nancy O’ Shea Allen, Bunch of Flowers, Watercolour and Acrylic on Canvas, 40x50cm, 2025, €110

8 Years [at KCAT]. Acrylic I like best but mixed media suits what I like to use on most of my work. I get inspriation form my home place, a small village in Kerry formally known as Kilcolman and I hope I am helping to show people the last days of an estate town and its history.

29. Mary Ryan, Sea shore, Wool Felting, 52 x 52 cm, 2025, €180

Started in KCAT 3 year’s ago, during this time, pottery and painting. the favourite are: watercolor painting, art work, generally inspired by nature.

30. Miriam Maher, Freddie’s World, Acrylic Paint on Paper, 78x61cm, 2025, €100

I’ve been coming to KCAT for 12 or 13 years. I love drawing flowers and animals, especially cats.  I love vibrant colours.  I really love my tutor and all my friends on a Friday.

31. Peter Binder, Apples and Other Planets or Maluspractice, Water-based Oils, 25x30cm, 2024, NOT FOR SALE

Visual catalogue and portfolio: peterbinder.net

32. Vladimir Balaban, Passion, Mixed, 30x42cm, 2025, €150

Vlado Balaban has been coming to KCAT for about 10 years. He enjoys painting with acrylics and he enjoys the company of his fellow artists. Art is one of the ways Vlado expresses himself after his stroke that left him unable to speak and paralyzed his right side. Vlado began painting with his left hand, gradually training himself to use a paintbrush.

33. Siobhan O’ Mahony, Nighttime View, Mixed Media on Paper, 91x61cm, 2025, €120

Siobhan has been attending KCAT for two years, developing her skills in both photography and painting. She has a lifelong love of being creative, and especiallly loves working with colour and paint. She has also studied theatre at KCAT.

34. Sean Durkin, Vortex 1 and 2, Acrylic Ink on Canvas, 20x20cm, 20x20cm, 2025, €235 for both

I have been an artist in KCAT since 2017. I have also done photography  in courses, I enjoy mixing watercolour.

35. Toshie Oue, Cat Sitting on a Cushion, Ceramic, 30x30cm, 2025, NOT FOR SALE

Open for commission.

36. Grace Carey, Sculpture by Grace, Ceramic Sculpture with Red and Green Glaze, 30X15cm, 2025, €85

Grace Carey started the Friday ceramics course in september 2023 and has coming since. She really likes to be creative and forming cups, mugs or sculptures. Her strength is to pick out/select really powerful and strong colours like red, green, yellow or blue.

37. Eleanor O’ Neill, Sea Urchin, Ceramic, 20X20cm, 2025, NOT FOR SALE

38. Renée Reidy, Otter, Clay, Wire, 18x16x17cm, 2025, €220

Renée Reidy has been coming to KCAT about 17 years, starting with in differents courses, mixed media, painting and sculpure, finishing up in ceramics, which is really enjoy. My art is ispired by animals and nature.

39. Jane Keen, Mullaghmore, Co. Clare, Oil on Canvas, 30x40cm, 2025, €120

I have been coming to KCAT since 2021, having been interested in painting since my  school days. I have only had time to paint  and love doing landscapes in oil. I concentrate usually on local subjects and am interested in seascape and skies, which give me the opportunity to blend colors, often using my fingers instead of brushes.

40. Brian Good, Waters Edge, Acrylic on Board, 45x45cm, 2024, NOT FOR SALE

41. Philippa Bollard, Carrowteige Infinity Pool, Oil and Cold Wax on Board, 40x30cm, 2024-2025, €200

I have always had interest in the visual arts, I just never had the time to do anything about it. Since I retired from work, and joined KCAT, I have had the opportunity to try my hand at sculpture, printmaking, painting, and drawing. I am loving every minute of my time in KCAT and am very grateful for the opportunity it offers.

42. Anthony O’Donohoe, Morning, Acrylics on Board, 94x 63.5cm, 2025, €260

Anthony has been attending KCAT for 18 years. Over this time, he has exhibited his work during Kilkenny Arts Week, at St. Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny County Hall, and in different Kilkenny restaurants. Anthony draws inspiration from the colours he uses, building his pieces through rich layers and visible brushstrokes.

43. Anthony O’Donohoe, After Dark, Acrylics on Board, 94x 63.5cm, 2025, €260

Anthony has been attending KCAT for 18 years. Over this time, he has exhibited his work during Kilkenny Arts Week, at St. Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny County Hall, and in different Kilkenny restaurants. Anthony draws inspiration from the colours he uses, building his pieces through rich layers and visible brushstrokes.

44. Sarah Furlong, Untitled, Pens and Promarker on Paper, 21x15x9cm, 2023-2025, NOT FOR SALE

Sarah has been part of KCAT for 7 years, with a keen eye for intricate details and vibrant colours of Sonic, TMNT, and other beloved characthers. Her works predominantly feature markers + pen, and she is a skilled stencil maker. Sarah is excellent at colour and tone and loves to help others perfect their palette.

45. Nicky Langton and Yolanda León, Under the Sea, Inks and Yarn on Fabric, 25cm diameter, 2025, NOT FOR SALE

Nicky attends KCAT classes since 2023. He used to do the candles and cards in the past. Nicky is inspired by meeting the other people in the art  class. Nicky enjoys helping with the artwork by choosing colours and passing the supplies.

46. Luke O’ Sullivan, Exit persued by dog, Acrylic Markers on Paper, 60x42cm, 2025, €65

Luke has been coming to KCAT for under a year. From the age of 5, Luke studied at St. Patrick Special School. Luke’s own work is largery inspired by his own view of the world, and his need to express his inner voice through the use of art, specializing in the medium of alcohol and paint makers on paper. The theme of anger, identity, and self-expression is a strong theme across Luke’s art, most notably his depictions of screaming self-portaits.

47. Betty Jordan, Triangles and Sit, Fabric Quilt, 65×60 inches, 2025, €325

Betty Jordan has been coming to KCAT since 2018. Her favourite thing is  to sew but for quiiet time a little painting or drawing. She enjoys taking part in different art projects and explorations. She is drawn towards bright colours and nature, and likes to get lost in Sci-fi programmes.

48. Mary O’ Meara, In the Zone, Soft Pastels and Oil Pastels on Textured Paper, 50x63cm, 2024, €75

Mary O’Meara has been coming to KCAT for at least 3 years now. She loves to fill in the whole page with various colour schemes of pastels which can express how she’s feeling as well as reflect what she’s wearing. Her creative drawing process is very interesting as the colours she starts the page out with might be different to the colours that dominate the work when she concludes it.  Furthermore, lovely Mary thrives in wearing scarfs, rugs and all kinds of things.

49. Neal Dhondt, Two Red Tiles, Clay Tiles with Red Glaze, 8x8cm (2 pieces), 2025, €50 each piece

Neal has been coming to KCAT for many years and enjoys mixed media on paper, for example painting with acrylics or choosing the colours for drawing with oil pastels and ceramics. When creating his art he likes to take his time. so each of Neal’s pieces comes to life step by step over the course of few weeks.

50. Peter Binder, The Little Prince Revisited (Again), Paper mâché base with milk carton tops, acrylic, wasp paper., 120x120x185cm, 2024, PRICE ON REQUEST

Visual catalogue and portfolio: peterbinder.net

51. Brigid Kennedy, My Kitchen Tiles, Ceramic, 37x37cm, 2025, NOT FOR SALE

52. Bernie O’Neill, Under the Sea., Ceramic, 25x25cm, 2025, €120

53. Alice O’Neill, Untitled, Ceramic, 25x18x20cm, 2025, NOT FOR SALE

54. Ruth Flanagan, Tiny Houses, Ceramic, 4 pieces approx 10x10x8cm, 2024, €70 for all (or €20 each; €15 each for the small ones)

55. Mark Morris, Shells (10 pieces), Ceramic Clay, Various from 4 to 8 cm, 2025, €80 (for all)

Mark has been coming to KCAT for over 14 years. Mark has completed courses in painting, drawings and sculpture. Mark has been attendings the ceramic course for the past 6 years.

56. Noirin Campion, Harvest Time, Ceramic, 45X45cm, 2025, NOT FOR SALE

Working with ceramic since 2019.

57. Marzena Driedzic-Rzeszutko, Spring Cow, Ceramic, 55x24x15cm, 2025, €230

I started my ceramics course in KCAT in 2021 and I do it every year. I currently have an exhibition in Longford. I also take part in the AKA festival.