Printmaking Class -Woodcut
May
5

Printmaking Class -Woodcut

Printmaking Class - Woodcut

Taught by John McNaught, an artist working from Cromarty in the North of Scotland. He is a specialist in printmaking and photography, both freelance and as Studio Manager at Highland Print Studio in Inverness.

Taught in An Talla Solais Ullapool

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Artists Talk John McNaught - Methods of Making Multiples
May
5

Artists Talk John McNaught - Methods of Making Multiples

Artist’s Talk - “A Brief Tour of all the Methods of Making Multiples on Paper by Hand at Highland Print Studio” by John McNaught

John McNaught is an artist working from Cromarty in the North of Scotland. He is a specialist in printmaking and photography, both freelance and as Studio Manager at Highland Print Studio in Inverness.

in An Talla Solais Ullapool

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Lino Print Weekend Workshop
Jun
15
to 16 Jun

Lino Print Weekend Workshop

Relief Lino Printing Weekend 15th -16th June 2024

Throughout the weekend we will explore different methods of printmaking without a press to create a base knowledge to develop and use in your art practice. By trying each method in a hands-on, practical session you will have a broad technical overview to start your printmaking journey.

What will we cover?

During the course, you will experiment with basic stamp cutting, multi-block compositions, and jigsaw prints. We will look at design transfer, cutting techniques, ink preparation and mixing, and print registration. You will learn the basics of each process and will be given the freedom to try new ways to create your own artwork. You will be given guidance and support through each process to further your artistic ability. You will be encouraged to develop your ideas and produce a portfolio of prints.

Do I need any particular skills?

This course is suitable for complete beginners and perfect for anyone who would like to gain an insight into essential printmaking techniques. Basic drawing skills are an advantage.

Please bring sketches, photographs or other visual resources as a starting point for the first session, each student will create prints using their own ideas and will create a unique portfolio.

10 am - 4 pm each day with lunch break.

All materials provided. £140

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Ceramics Summer school Beginners Week
Jul
29
to 2 Aug

Ceramics Summer school Beginners Week

CERAMICS SUMMER SCHOOL - Introduction to ceramics

A very unique opportunity to learn the basics in an intensive ceramics summer school

Translating Motion into Form

with ceramic artist Sarah Rychtarova Mon 29th July - Fri 2nd Aug 2024

In a relaxed, informative environment using clay as an artistic medium, students will learn a handbuildingtechniqueeachdayaswellastheverybasicsinwheelthrowing. Therewillbean

opportunity to explore these techniques further by playing and experimenting to encourage you to create work through your own ideas and visions. Part of the day will be spent outdoors finding inspiration in the beautiful surroundings for surface decoration, which will be applied directly onto your clay pieces, and/or via documentation in a sketchbook if you prefer.

This is the perfect course for those with little to no experience in handbuilding and throwing. Please bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials if you wish to develop particular ideas within the outline of the programme. Drawing skills are not required for this course.

Clay, materials and firing costs are included.

Price need not be a barrier, If you need to discuss payment options, and to book please contact mhairi@antallasolais.org

Sarah Rychtarova is a multidisciplinary visual artist using clay as a central focus in her practice. She has taught regular classes, workshops and 1-1’s in ceramics since 2014. You can find out more about her at www.sarahrychtarova.com.

An Talla Solais, Market Street Ullapool IV26 2XE

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Ceramics Summer School Improvers Week
Aug
26
to 30 Aug

Ceramics Summer School Improvers Week

CERAMICS SUMMER SCHOOL - Ceramics for Improvers

A unique opportunity to refresh your skills or develop them further in an intensive ceramics summer school.

Interpreting Form with Texture and Line with ceramic artist Sarah Rychtarova Mon 26th Aug - Fri 30th Aug 2024

This is an informal, flexible week allowing students to build on current skills at their own pace. With the guidance of the tutor, you will be supported in attaining your visions and ideas through further techniques and explorations. Some time will be spent outdoors collating inspiration for your projects through form and surface texture. You will learn how to use oxides in various techniques for surface decoration.

This is an ideal course for those who have completed the Intro to Ceramics Summer School or have some knowledge of working with clay. Please bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials if you wish to develop particular ideas within the outline of the programme. Drawing skills are not required for this course.

Sarah Rychtarova is a multidisciplinary visual artist using clay as a central focus in her practice. She has taught regular classes, workshops and 1-1’s in ceramics since 2014. You can find out more about her work at www.sarahrychtarova.com.

Clay, materials and firing costs are included.

Price need not be a barrier, If you need to discuss payment options, and to book please contact mhairi@antallasolais.org

Sarah Rychtarova is a multidisciplinary visual artist using clay as a central focus in her practice. She has taught regular classes, workshops and 1-1’s in ceramics since 2014. You can find out more about her at www.sarahrychtarova.com.

An Talla Solais, Market Street Ullapool IV26 2XE

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Printmaking Class -Etching / Drypoint
Apr
27

Printmaking Class -Etching / Drypoint

Printmaking Class - Etching / Drypoint

Taught by John McNaught, an artist working from Cromarty in the North of Scotland. He is a specialist in printmaking and photography, both freelance and as Studio Manager at Highland Print Studio in Inverness.

Taught in An Talla Solais Ullapool

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Children’s Printmaking Class TRANSFER, PRINT and CREATE
Apr
20

Children’s Printmaking Class TRANSFER, PRINT and CREATE

TRANSFER, PRINT and CREATE pictures and patterns!

A fun, day long workshop for children inspired by the current Print making exhibition at An Talla Solais.

Taught by expired artist and tutor Rachel Grant.

All materials will be provided

10am - 3pm

Bring a Packed lunch

Suitable for Primary aged Children.

Book Here

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DDUH

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DDUH

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Winter Monthly Life Drawing Sessions
Apr
11

Winter Monthly Life Drawing Sessions

Winter Monthly Life Drawing sessions at An Talla Solais

Thursdays 6 - 8 pm

11th January

8th February

7th March

11th April

at An Talla Solais, Market Street, Ullapool, , IV26 2XE www.antallasolais.org

Clothed Figure, Untutored session, bring your own materials

£9 per session

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Winter Monthly Life Drawing Sessions
Mar
7

Winter Monthly Life Drawing Sessions

Winter Monthly Life Drawing sessions at An Talla Solais

Thursdays 6 - 8 pm

11th January

8th February

7th March

11th April

at An Talla Solais, Market Street, Ullapool, , IV26 2XE www.antallasolais.org

Clothed Figure, Untutored session, bring your own materials

£9 per session

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Drawing for the Terrified 2
Feb
28

Drawing for the Terrified 2

Drawing For the Terrified 2

Back by popular demand

4 Week Drawing course with Rachel Grant.

A course for people who want to draw but are nervous to get started. This is a course to encourage, inspire and build your confidence in mark making and drawing. Materials provided, just come along and pick up a pencil to start ...

Starting 28th February 4 x Wednesday Evenings

6.30pm - 8.30 pm

At An Talla Solais, Market Street, Ullapool, IV26 2XE £65 for the 4 week course

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Open Call Printmakers Exhibition
Feb
24

Open Call Printmakers Exhibition

Submission Day 2 of 2 at Highland Print Studio Inverness : 20 Art TM Building, Bank Street, Inverness, IV1 1QU 2.30 - 5 pm

An Talla Solais are thrilled to be partnering with the Highland Print Studio produce a printmakers open exhibition in spring 2024.

You can submit work if you are a member of An Talla Solais or theHighland Print Studio.

Register your attendance at one of our drop-off days by following link below. We will take up to five framed pieces of work and up to 10 prints (unframed) per artist. There is a flat fee per artist submission (one fee, per artist, not per artwork) of £8, £6 concession.When you have registered we will send you further details regarding the exhibition.

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Open Call Printmakers Exhibition
Feb
23

Open Call Printmakers Exhibition

Submission Day 1 of 1 at An Talla Solais Ullapool Visual Arts Market Street Ullapool, IV262XE 2 - 5 pm ( N.B. there are 2 other submission dates in Inverness see Poster )

An Talla Solais are thrilled to be partnering with the Highland Print Studio produce a printmakers open exhibition in spring 2024.

You can submit work if you are a member of An Talla Solais or theHighland Print Studio.

Register your attendance at one of our drop-off days by following link below. We will take up to five framed pieces of work and up to 10 prints (unframed) per artist. There is a flat fee per artist submission (one fee, per artist, not per artwork) of £8, £6 concession.When you have registered we will send you further details regarding the exhibition.

email exhibitions@antallasolais.org

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Open Call Printmakers Exhibition
Feb
17

Open Call Printmakers Exhibition

Submission Day 1 of 2 at Highland Print Studio Inverness : 20 Art TM Building, Bank Street, Inverness, IV1 1QU 2.30 - 5 pm

An Talla Solais are thrilled to be partnering with the Highland Print Studio produce a printmakers open exhibition in spring 2024.

You can submit work if you are a member of An Talla Solais or theHighland Print Studio.

Register your attendance at one of our drop-off days by following link below. We will take up to five framed pieces of work and up to 10 prints (unframed) per artist. There is a flat fee per artist submission (one fee, per artist, not per artwork) of £8, £6 concession.When you have registered we will send you further details regarding the exhibition.

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Winter Monthly Life Drawing Sessions
Feb
8

Winter Monthly Life Drawing Sessions

Winter Monthly Life Drawing sessions at An Talla Solais

Thursdays 6 - 8 pm

11th January

8th February

7th March

11th April

at An Talla Solais, Market Street, Ullapool, , IV26 2XE www.antallasolais.org

Clothed Figure, Untutored session, bring your own materials

£9 per session

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Drawing for the Terrified
Jan
24

Drawing for the Terrified

Drawing for the Terrified

4 Week Drawing course with Rachel Grant.

A course for people who want to draw but are nervous to get started. This is a course to encourage, inspire and build your confidence in mark making and drawing. Materials Provided, just come along and pick up a pencil to get started…

Wednesday Evenings  6.30 - 8.30 pm

Starting 24th of January 2024

At An Talla Solais, Market Street, Ullapool, IV26 2XE

£65 for the 4 week course

to book copy and paste this link into your browser

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/CZBU

or email charlotte@antallasolais.org

www.antallasolais.org

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Winter Monthly Life Drawing Sessions
Jan
11

Winter Monthly Life Drawing Sessions

Winter Monthly Life Drawing sessions at An Talla Solais

Thursdays 6 - 8 pm

11th January

8th February

7th March

11th April

at An Talla Solais, Market Street, Ullapool, , IV26 2XE www.antallasolais.org

Clothed Figure, Untutored session, bring your own materials

£9 per session

to book follow link follow this linkhttps://www.trybooking.com/uk/CYPF or email charlotte@antallasolais.org

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Under The Bed ART SALE
Dec
2

Under The Bed ART SALE

Under The Bed

ART SALE

at An Talla Solais

Open to the public 11am - 3pm

2nd December 2023

Come and have a browse in this sale of drawings, sketches, experiments, artist proofs and prints. See what hidden gems there may be amongst the artists’ folders, grab a bargain and maybe even some Christmas presents… If you would like to sell work in this event please contact charlotte@ahtallasolais.org ( work to be delivered between 9am - 11am on the 2nd December )

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Drawing from the Shadows
Nov
30
to 2 Dec

Drawing from the Shadows

A Drawing evening class looking at shadow and line from natural forms led by Charlotte Watters.

Beginners welcome , no experience necessary

Held as part of the Dark Skies Festival 2023 Wester Ross Biosphere

Thursday 30th November

6 - 8.30 pm at An Talla Solais

£18

To book follow link

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/CVVE

or email charlottewatters@yahoo.co.uk

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Ceramics Classes Sunday Mornings
Nov
26
to 17 Dec

Ceramics Classes Sunday Mornings

Ceramics Classes

Sunday Mornings 11 am - 1pm

at An Talla Solais

with Experienced tutor Sarah Rychtarova.

£30 per session and can be booked individually week by week so no long term commitment needed.

for more info and to book email mhairi@antallasolais.org

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Wildlife Sculpture
Nov
25

Wildlife Sculpture

Join Paul Szeiler for a day of sculpting local wildlife, choose the animal you want to take home with Paul’s expert advice. The workshop includes all tuition, materials and kiln firings.

Course cost is £90 which includes all materials, tuition and kiln firings.

All our classes are open to everyone, if you need to discuss payment options please get in touch.

To book a space please follow the link https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CSMI or contact mhairi@antallasolais.org

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Carving and Embossing on Clay Weekend
Nov
18
to 19 Nov

Carving and Embossing on Clay Weekend

Add textures and images to smooth clay surfaces using impressions of found materials and print making techniques. Ceramic artist Sarah Rychtarova will also show you how to bring them to life with oxides in glaze.

Course cost is £145 which includes all materials, tuition and kiln firings.

Our courses are open to everyone, cost should not be a barrier, please get in touch if you wish to discuss payment options.

To book a place email mhairi@antallasolais.org

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Tea and Talk
Oct
10

Tea and Talk

Tuesday 10th October 12 noon - 2 pm

On the 10th of October it’s World Mental Health Day and the @mentalhealthfoundation host and inspire “Tea and Talk” events across the Uk.

We will have the kettle on that day , if you would like to pop in and have a cup and a chat we will be there .

Tea from 12-2pm after Garden Club which is on in the morning 10am 12noon ( where there will also be tea and some fresh air and gentle exercises and stretches ! Oh and Daffodil bulbs!…) message us here if you would like to come along to that too!

If course We are an art Center , maybe we could have a chat about some of the books we have in our collection, plans for the seasons ahead , or the weather or where ever the conversation leads

… or what about some paper and pencils to draw our cups and tea pot still life …

“Research shows that talking is good for your mental health, and that’s what Tea and Talk is all about! Tea and Talk is a great way to come together with friends, family or colleagues and the community.”

There will be a donations pot which will be split between the Art Center and the Mental Health Foundation .

Come and say hello between 12 and 2 on Tuesday the 10th of October.

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Create Coiled Vessels in Clay Weekend
Oct
7
to 8 Oct

Create Coiled Vessels in Clay Weekend

Learn how to construct vessels with an ancient coiling technique. Ceramic artist Sarah Rychtarova will demonstrate how to use natural rhythms to build and shape your pieces.

Course cost is £145 which includes all materials, tuition and kiln firings.

All our classes are open to everyone, if you need to discuss payment options please get in touch.

To book a space please contact mhairi@antallasolais.org

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Dark Nights Drawing
Oct
2
to 11 Dec

Dark Nights Drawing

Dark Night Drawing

Drawing Group at An Talla Solais

Monday Nights 7 - 9 pm

Starting 2nd October

Untutored drawing sessions. Bring your own materials.

Donations towards building costs. For More information and to book text / phone Karen B on 07842457897

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Grounds and Garden Club
Sep
12
to 12 Dec

Grounds and Garden Club

Tuesday mornings 10 am - 12 pm

Start with gentle some stretches in a quiet reflective garden area and then get involved - Preparing the ground, planting bulbs, cutting back growth, sewing wildflower seeds, weeding, trimming and helping to plan the space…

Tea and coffee and biscuits will be provided!

Join us on Tuesday mornings 10 -12 at An Talla Solais. Starting 12th September. Email charlotte@antallasolais.org if you would like more information, and to get involved.

To book visit this link:

https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CPRO

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Chain Mail Earring Making Workshop
Sep
10

Chain Mail Earring Making Workshop

Let us introduce you to the complex, thrilling and rewarding world of chainmail making! In this session, you will have the opportunity to try your hand at a complex but striking chainmail pattern and flourish.

Once you have mastered the pattern in copper, you then have the opportunity to create stunning silver earrings in the pattern.

The cost is £120 which includes tuition and materials.

To enquire or book a space please email mhairi@antallasolais.org

Our classes are open to everyone, and the cost should never be a barrier. If you need ti discuss payment options please get in touch.

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Intro to Mitsuro Wax Jewellery Making
Sep
10

Intro to Mitsuro Wax Jewellery Making

Mitsuro Wax, or to give it its full name, Mitsuro Hikime, is an ancient Japanese wax making technique that creates a truly unique type of wax. This hand-made wax creates beautiful ridges and wrinkles that mimic natural form. During the course of this Taster Session, you will learn how to make Mitsuro wax from scratch and then how to work it to create some beautiful items of jewellery.

While you may not be able to take home a finished piece of jewellery that very day, don’t worry, you will have a finished piece to show for it as we will cast your piece and send it to you as soon as it is ready!

The aim of this class is to:

● introduce you to this incredible material

● allow you the time to experiment with it

● give you all the resources and information you need to recreate this process

● have FUN!

The cost is £95 which includes tuition and materials.

To enquire or book a space please email mhairi@antallasolais.org

Our classes are open to everyone, and the cost should never be a barrier. If you need ti discuss payment options please get in touch.

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Wax Carve a Silver Ring Workshop
Sep
9

Wax Carve a Silver Ring Workshop

Wax carving is a technique used by jewellers to mould, carve and craft pieces of jewellery in a material that is cheap, easily shaped and forgiving. Wax allows makers to be creative and test ideas before committing to metal.

In this unique class, we will show you the techniques on how to carve jeweller’s wax into a ring. The wax will then be sent off to cast in silver using the lost wax casting process. We will then finish the ring in our workshop and post them back to the hands that carved them!

The cost is £95 which includes tuition and materials.

To enquire or book a space please email mhairi@antallasolais.org

Our classes are open to everyone, and the cost should never be a barrier. If you need ti discuss payment options please get in touch.

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Intro Into Enamel Jewellery
Sep
9

Intro Into Enamel Jewellery

This class offers the chance to experience the exciting and versatile medium of enamel. Learn how to add colour and pattern to metal, opening up endless opportunities. You'll leave with new skills and a fabulous piece of your own creation.

The cost is £120 which includes tuition and materials.

To enquire or book a space please email mhairi@antallasolais.org

Our classes are open to everyone, and the cost should never be a barrier. If you need ti discuss payment options please get in touch.

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Life in the Loch opening
Sep
8

Life in the Loch opening

Exhibition Opening at 2pm Friday 8th Sept at An Talla Solais, Market Street
All items for sale by donation. Makers get first dibs from the 8th - 10th Sept , thereafter they will be on general release

This Project has been made possible with thanks to support from the Ullapool Harbour Trust

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Creative Summer School for 8-12 year olds
Jul
2
to 7 Jul

Creative Summer School for 8-12 year olds

Experienced creative facilitator and teacher Rona Lawson will spend a week at An Talla Solais delivering our morning Summer School. Each session is from 11am - 12.30pm, and will feature a different daily creative activity.

Aimed at children aged between 8-12 years old, all materials will be provided in a safe and fun environment.

You can book individual sessions for £12 each, or the whole week for £60.

All our classes are open to everyone, if you need to discuss payment options please get in touch.

To book a space please contact mhairi@antallasolais.org

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Volunteer’s Day
Jun
1

Volunteer’s Day

To mark Volunteer Week Scotland we are hosting an event where you can find out more about volunteering opportunities at An Talla Solais. We will also be thanking all of our valued and important volunteers past and present with an afternoon tea.

There will be a FREE (donations welcome) painting class - Cracking Colour - with our Founder Barbara Peffers before the thank you event. Places are limited so please email charlotte@antallasolais.org to book. The workshop will take place from 12 -3pm.

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