The fact that Art is so popular with those who avail of education within
Irish Prisons is an obvious indication of the importance of the subject
to the many students who choose to study the subject while in prison.
Students for the most part have little or no experience of art creating
techniques when they enrol for classes. As well as learning the basic
skills involved in creating pieces of artwork, Art education also
facilitates enhanced creative thinking, enables personal development and
encourages self-esteem.
A wide variety of art
techniques is taught including painting, mosaics, print-making, screen
printing, ceramics and sculpture.
Some students work on individual and highly
personal projects while others work on Group Projects in various
mediums, where they experience working towards a common goal.