Berry Basket Making Workshop

Back by popular demand :
Come and weave a willow basket, join Malcolm from Cat's Back Baskets.

Due to popular demand we are delighted that Peter will be delivering another Artist’s talk. Join us in the gallery space at An Talla Solais to hear about his current exhibition ‘Where the Line is Drawn’ followed by a chance for discussion.

Lino Cut Workshop with Kathrhona Lawson.  

Wednesday 6th August 2025 2025
£30 

A come and try workshop using Lino Cut printing techniques to explore stories of the sea. 
We will share stories, objects and images from the sea and create small designs. 
We will carve out these designs from double sided soft cut lino blocks with cutting tools and then print these by hand rolling on paper. 
There will be time to experiment with different paper textures, colour, layering. 
all materials provided. 
This creative experience is open for all adults to come along and participate in whether you are just curious, or a seasoned artist. 

Join Palestinian writer and human rights lawyer in conversation with writer LG Thomson for a very special WORDHAUS event at The Ceilidh Place Venue

Join ceramicist Iain Campbell, who is currently exhibiting his work at An Talla Solais as a part of the Scottish Potters Open Exhibition, to find out more about his practice and process.

This is a free workshop on seaweed pressing and collage. Inspired by the victorian craft of seaweed pressing, entangled with the realities of today-we will look to encorporate a variety of beach finds, from seaspagetti to old fishing nets, dulse to plastic wrap.

*New Date*

Join us in the gallery space at An Talla Solais for a talk by Artist Bronwen Sleigh, followed by a relaxed networking session and a chance for discussion.

No need to book, just come along to An Talla Solais.

Free, with donations welcome.

Berry Basket Making Workshop

Come and weave a willow basket.

Join Malcolm Farrow from Cat's Back Baskets for a fun day of weaving and leave with a beautiful berry basket for use around the home, garden and countryside.
Malcolm will show you all the techniques he use to make these baskets.

All materials and tools supplied. Suitable for beginners and improvers.

www.catsbackbaskets.co.uk

Saturday 26 April 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

£75 including materials

Painting Evening Class with Rachel Grant.
Brighten up January by doing some painting!
On this painting course we will explore brush techniques and colour mixing, building your knowledge, skills and confidence in experimenting and working observationally from life.

An Talla Solais Winter Market

At the Ceilidh Place Club House Venue

Join us for a festive market day. An opportunity meet makers and artists at their stalls and a chance to buy some beautiful and unique, locally handmade gifts and products.

Table price: £15 - £12 for Members

Have you got drawings, paintings or prints under your bed, tucked on top of cupboards or in a folio which haven't seen the light of day for some time?

Would you like to show these and perhaps find new homes for them?

Bring them to the An Talla Solais Under The Bed Art Sale

Join us at the Ceilidh Place parlour Bar for an informal discussion about Jean’s work followed by artist’s networking session.

Art of our Ancestors kids printmaking workshops with Kathrhona Lawson

These hands on workshops will enable children to experiment with block printing techniques while exploring the art of our ancestors. Children will create their own unique designs for printing based on real carvings found on Pictish standing stones, ancient Viking artefacts and Celtic symbols. There will be lots of time to experiment with mark making and colour as well as the most fun part which is rolling the ink and using pressure to create vibrant prints.

Printing can be a messy art so please bring an apron.

Age 8 - 12 years old 10am- 1pm Book here

Age 12 - 17 please book for afternoon slot

Artists Talk: James Hawkins

Rhue Arts, Rhue, Ullapool IV26 2TJ

Come and hear celebrated landscape artist James Hawkins talking about his work. James will be conducting two guided talks in his studio and exhibition space at Rhue.

Saturday 7th September : 6pm

Saturday 14th September : 12pm

James’s Studio and Exhibition space will be also open during Art Week

Sat 7th, then Mon 9th through to Sat 14th: 10am-5pm

Art of our Ancestors kids printmaking workshops with Kathrhona Lawson

These hands on workshops will enable children to experiment with block printing techniques while exploring the art of our ancestors. Children will create their own unique designs for printing based on real carvings found on Pictish standing stones, ancient Viking artefacts and Celtic symbols. There will be lots of time to experiment with mark making and colour as well as the most fun part which is rolling the ink and using pressure to create vibrant prints.

Printing can be a messy art so please bring an apron.

Age 8 - 12 years old 10am- 1pm Book here

Age 12 - 17 please book for afternoon slot

ART WEEK WORKSHOP
£5

EKPHRASTIC: A creative writing workshop with LG Thomson

Ekphrastic: a written response to another Art Form

In this ekphrastic workshop, we’ll be using creative writing to respond to visual art. The session will include periods of silence as well as writing and discussion. This is an experimental workshop suitable for anyone aged 16+ who is interested in art and/or exploring creative writing. You will be guided through the process and do not need to know anything about art to take part.

A smartphone will be useful if you have one but is not essential. Materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own pad & pen, or tablet if you prefer.

Artists Talk: Marian Leven RSA

at Ullapool Museum

Thursday 6.00 - 8pm

Join renowned Scottish artist Marian Leven RSA who will give a talk about her work and career, as well as introducing the current joint project she is working on with artist Will Maclean RSA.

Art Week Workshop

£5

Introduction to Ecoprinting with Kim Mccormack

In this full day workshop Kim will introduce participants to ecoprinting onto paper and wool and silk fabrics. Ecoprinting is sometimes known as Botanical printing is a method which entails gathering specific types of leaves which are laid directly onto paper or fabric to gain an imprint from the reactions of the tannins in the leaves. Participants will leave with paper samples, fabric samples and a printed wool scarf measuring 170cm x 25 cm. Participants will also take away extensive notes on continuing the process successfully at home.

ART WEEK WORKSHOP

£5

TUESDAY 10th SEPT, 6PM - 9PM.

In, Out and Beyond Painting workshop with Rachel Grant

This playful painting workshop will take you on a journey into the negative space in composition, and hopefully, beyond any apprehensions you have about painting. You will explore lots of experimental painting techniques, producing a series of artworks. Course is suitable for all. All Materials Provided.

ART WEEK WORKSHOP

FREE

MONDAY 9th SEPT, 6PM - 8PM

Ceramic Wild flowers with Steve Paterson - FREE DROP-IN Workshop

Be part of this community art project at An Talla Solais.

Come and make some ceramic wild flowers with Steve Paterson in this Free Drop-In community project.

This is a chance to make a little wild flower artwork which will be be glazed at a later session (TBA) and then mounted on the exterior garden walls of the An Talla Solais building to make a spray of colour which will last though the seasons.

No Experience necessary.

FREE, Drop In - All Welcome Come and make!

Venue: AN TALLA SOALIS , Market Street Ullapool