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This Calendar is divided into 3 parts .. Programme of Exhibitions 2011 Programme of Events 2011 Programme of Courses 2011 Events Highlighted in green are run independantly of an talla solais Programme of Exhibitions All exhibitions are FREE and are open everyday during show dates, check local press and posters for times (usually afternoons 2 - 5 pm in the summer, 1- 4 pm in the winter) Exhibitions Dates Cost     To Book Availability Viewfinders (Bridge House Art) 26th Feb - 6th March an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts Free Info 01854 612501 --- An exhibition of the 12 students of the Bridge House Art Portfolio Course 2010 - 11. Painting and Drawing from the students personal projects. Retrace 16th April - May 8th an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts Free Info 01854 612501 --- Tiffany Bottomley, Christine Morrison, Mary Somerville, Matt Stockl, Rhiannon Van Muysen Five recently graduated artists return to Ullapool to present an exhibition of collaborative and individual work: stop motion animation, installation, painting, printmaking and illustration. Hand Made Library 6th May - May 8th an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts Free Info 01854 612501 --- An exhibition of artists' books and skechbooks from local and international artists. This exhibition coincides with the Ullapool Book Festival. Mixed Media Artist Book Workshop for under 16s Two sessions : 4pm - 5.20pm and 5.40 pm - 7pm Friday the 6th of May an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts Free Info 01854 612501 --- Workshops for under 16s, We will be making concertina books: focusing on drawing and collage techniques. This workshop will run along side the exhibition 'Handmade Library': a 3 day exhibition of artist's books curated by an talla solais which coincides with the Ullapool Book Festival 6 - 8 May 2011 - tutor Charlotte Watters West Coast Open 7 13th May - 5th June an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts Free Info 01854 612501 --- Now in its seventh year, this open show has developed as a highlight on the an talla solais calender, showing a wide range of work: painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and craft from across Scotland. Carved Modelled and Cast - John Cumming and Frances Pelly 10th June - 31st July an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts Free Info 01854 612501 --- Frances Pelly and John Cumming - Artists' Talk and Demonstration Saturday 11th June at 7.30 pm an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts Suggested donation £2.00 Info 01854 612501 --- Francis Pelly and John Cuming: two artists based in the Orkney Islands bring their work to an talla solais this summer. Exhibition of Sculpture The Westland 8th - 31st July an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts Free Info 01854 612501 --- Joanne B Kaar and Lynn Taylor respond to the 1879 maiden voyage of the 'Westland', its sailing from Scotland to New Zealand. The exhibition comprises of logbooks, prints and artifacts created by the artists inspired by a sea chest and an on board ship dairy from the voyage. Full details are currently available on the Home Page and the News page of this site. Etchings 1995 - 2009 Jason Hicklin 8th - 31st July an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts Free Info 01854 612501 --- Etchings from Jason Hicklin. Beautiful atmospheric work from his collection looking at Hebridean Islands. Full details are currently available on the Home Page and the News page of this site. Fleet 9th - 31st July an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts Free Info 01854 612501 --- ATS celebrates the Tall Ships' arrival in Ullapool by launching its own fleet of Small Ships. This colourful flotilla, made by artists near and far, will be for sale during the exhibition to raise funds for the art centre. . James Lumsden - Paintings 6th - 29th August an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts Free Info 01854 612501 --- James Lumseden was the an talla solais RSA artists in residence in 2010, he returns with an exhibition of new and recent paintings and .graphites' along with work produced during the residency, from “The ATS Suite” Ceramics 2nd - 25th September an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts Free Info 01854 612501 --- Throughout the Summer and Autumn 2011 an talla solais will host a series of events and workshops by Ceramic practitioners who specialize in different fields of this extensive subject. This exhibition will show the work of these varied and skilled artists, and work resulting from the workshops they lead. Members Show 25th November - 18th Dec an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts Free Info 01854 612501 --- An exhibition celebrating the work of our many and varied members. Programme of ATS run Events Events Dates Cost     To Book Availability ArtAngles: a series of talks and discussions on different elements of art 10th February, 7.30pm an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts £2.00 per person Info 01854 612501 --- Highland artist James Hawkins talks about his inspiration, sources and practice ArtAngles: (continued) 14th March, 7.30pm an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts £2.00 per person Info 01854 612501 --- Pamela Conacher of Hi-Arts talks about the health of crafts in the highlands ArtAngles: (continued) 4th April, 7.30pm an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts £2.00 per person Info 01854 612501 --- John McNaught of Inverness' Highland Print Studio talks about printmaking techniques and tales Life drawing sessions: 6-8pm on January 17th, 18th, March 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st. an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts £7 per session (£5 concessions) Info 01854 612501 --- Untutored, please bring your own materials - No need to book. Ceramics classes: See below See below --- Throwing the Wheel with Fergus Stewart Saturday 12th,19th and 26th February. 10.30am - 1pm and 2pm-4.30pm an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts (£15.00 per session + materials) Info 01854 612501 --- Handbuilding with Allison Weightman Thursday 24th February and Tuesday 8th March. 10.30am - 1pm and 2pm-4.30pm 7pm till 9.30pm an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts (£15.00 per session + materials) Info Please book by phoning Allison on 01854 655310 --- NB: Also to come: open studios, the Pear Tree Project, George Bain workshops, the Big Draw and more. Further events and classes will be announced when dates are confirmed ATS Annual Open Day Sat 27th August 2-5pm an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts Free ATS office 01854 612310 --- Open studios, art activities and impromptu cafe James Lumsden Q&A. Sun 28th August 6pm an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts £2.00 ATS office 01854 612310 --- James Lumsden Q&A and tour of the exhibition with the artist Big Draw Flock Project 15th October 11am - 2pm an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts Free ATS office 01854 612310 --- Drop-in workshop Drawing for the Terrified Taster Session 2nd November 6-9pm an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts Free ATS office 01854 612310 --- Taster Session Programme of Independent Courses Courses Dates Cost     To Book Availability Location Drawing Class (Level 6 SQA) - tutor Charlotte Watters West Highland College 6 Wednesday sessions 4th May - 8th June 2011 (9-4pm) an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts £80 + £5 for materials This course is eligible for ILA funding Call Sandra at West Highland College 01599 566775 Places Art Portfolio Course 1st term - with Eleanor White Bridgehouse Art 24th October - 15th December 2011 an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts £1000 Call Eleanor 01854612281 Places Art Portfolio Course 2nd term - with Eleanor White Bridgehouse Art 9th January - 4th March 2012 an talla solais, Ullapool Visual Arts £1000 Call Eleanor 01854612281 Places Notes NOTE Dates correct at time of printing, may be subject to change- Contact details: an talla solais - info@corranullapool.co.uk ; Tel. 01854612501 Bridge House Art - Contact Form ; Tel. 01854 612281