Gallery Toots
For pre-school children and their carers.
Tuesday mornings, once-a-month during the exhibition season.
Artist’s Talk, Peter White
Join us in the gallery space at An Talla Solais for a talk by Artist Peter White, followed by a chance for discussion.
Children's Summer Art School
Children's 4 days Summer school with artist Kathrhona Lawson.
Over the four days children will explore imagery inspired by Gaelic mythology using techniques in painting, drawing, modelling, cyanotype, and jewellery.
Salty Dog Stories Lino Cut workshop
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.
Berry Basket making workshop
Berry Basket Making Workshop
Back by popular demand :
Come and weave a willow basket, join Malcolm from Cat's Back Baskets.
Art Week 2025
A week long celebration of art and creativity around Ullapool and beyond.
Fair Isle Headband Knitting
In this workshop you will start your journey into the colourful world of Fair Isle knitting through making and learning about it’s history.
Artist’s Talk - Iain Campbell
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.
Ceramics Summer School
Join the An Talla Solais Ceramics Summer School with experienced tutor Steve Paterson.
Seaweed Pressing/Collage Workshop
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.
Artist's Talk - Bronwen Sleigh
*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.
Location Drawing
Friday mornings in May, 10am - 12.30pm, with Charlotte Watters
Dates: 2nd/ 9th/ 16th/ 23rd and 30th May 2025
In this course we will be drawing on location in various spots around Ullapool.
Berry Basket making workshop
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
Ceramics Class April - May
Tuesday or Thursday evenings at An Talla Solais
6PM - 8 PM
There will be 5 weeks in this block, then a 2 week gap for firing and then a final 6th session after that for glazing.
Dates : April 1st /8th/ 15th/ 22nd/ 29th - BREAK - then glazing
£144 for all sessions
All materials provided, inclusive.
6 sessions of 2 hours with experienced and talented ceramicist and teacher Steve Paterson. Learn hand building and throwing skills and develop your work in a relaxed and supportive environment. Suitable for beginners and also those with more experience who may have previously attended Steve’s classes.
Painting Evening Class with Rachel Grant Feb/ March
4 week Painting Evening Class with Rachel Grant.
Starting Wednesday 26th February 2025
On this painting course we will explore brush techniques and colour mixing. You will be supported to build your knowledge, skills and confidence in experimenting and working observationally from life.
This course compliments the Painting course Rachel ran in Jan / Feb. New participants are very welcome to sign up to these sessions as well as returnees who previously have attended Rachels sessions.
£75 for 4 sessions
All materials provided.
Painting Class
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.
Dark Nights Drawing
Mondays, 7pm - 9pm
Informal, untutored drawing sessions. Bring your own materials.
There will be objects to draw from life, or just come along with your own project.
No need to sign up to all sessions, just book online for your first session and then by arrangement with the session leader.
Sessions can be booked one at a time.
This session is Free to An Talla Solais Members.
Non members: £2 payable with cash on the night.
LOCATION
An Talla Solais
Market Street, Ullapool, IV26 2XE
Ceramics THURSDAY Evening Class with Steve Patterson
Learn ceramics techniques and processes with Steve Patterson .
THURSDAY evenings 6 - 8pm
Starting Thursday 16th January for a 6 week block.
PLEASE NOTE - When Booking for these THURSDAY nights - the booking confirmation on the ticket will say Monday when you get through to the cart page. THIS IS AN ERROR on the system - but please be aware these are the THURSDAY SESSIONS. ( the Monday sessions are on a separate booking page ) - sorry about this confusion!! click on this link to buy and come on Thursday !
2 hour Evening class in Ceramics with experienced and talented ceramicist.
Book the first session to sign up for the 6 week block of classes.
£120 for all 6 sessions. All materials provided, inclusive.
Ceramics Monday Evening Class with Steve Paterson
Learn ceramics techniques and processes with Steve Patterson .
Starting Monday 13th January for a 6 week block.
2 hour Evening class in Ceramics with experienced and talented ceramicist.
Book the first session to sign up for the 6 week block of classes.
£120 she all 6 sessions. All materials provided, inclusive.
An Talla Solais
Market Street , Ullapool, Wester Ross IV26 2XE
Winter Market
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
Under the Bed ART SALE
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
Ceramics Winter Evening Classes
2 hour Evening class in Ceramics with experienced and talented ceramicist Steve Paterson.
These sessions can be booked one at a time, so no need to sign up to all of them, or book all 4 and make the most of this opportunity to learn ceramics techniques and processes with Steve.
£20 per session, and these can be booked one at a time
Artist Talk - Jean Urquhart
Join us at the Ceilidh Place parlour Bar for an informal discussion about Jean’s work followed by artist’s networking session.
Life Drawing - Winter Monthly
Life Drawing
Second Thursday in the Month throughout winter ( October - March )
6 - 8 pm
These sessions will be a mix of drawing from either Draped figure or Undraped ( Life). When this is confirmed month by month, this information will be posted here. If you want to check on a particular session, please contact the organiser .
These are untutored sessions.
Sessions can be booked individually, no need to commit to all sessions.
Bring your own materials, where possible easels and drawing boards will be provided.
DATES
October - March
LOCATION
An Talla Solais
Market Street , Ullapool, IV26 2XE
ART WEEK Workshop Art of our Ancestors kids printmaking workshops with Kathrhona Lawson - Age 12- 17 years
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 - Artists Talk: James Hawkins
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 WEEK Workshop Art of our Ancestors kids printmaking workshops with Kathrhona Lawson - Age 8 - 12 years
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 EKPHRASTIC: a creative writing workshop with LG Thomson
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.
ART WEEK Artists Talk: Marian Leven RSA
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 Introduction to Ecoprinting with Kim MacCormack
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 In, Out and Beyond Painting workshop with Rachel Grant
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 Ceramic Wild Flowers with Steve Paterson
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
ART WEEK Drawing from the Embers - Charcoal making and drawing with Kinder Croft Mhor
ART WEEK WORKSHOP
£5
Drawing from the Embers Charcoal making and drawing with Kinder Croft.
Join experienced Forest School Practitioner and artist Rhiannon Van Muysen for an afternoon at Leckmelm Woods learning the traditional technique of willow charcoal making. You will have the opportunity to make your own artists charcoal and explore drawing techniques, taking inspiration from the natural forms and shades of light and dark in the forest landscape.
You will need suitable clothing for being outdoors for the duration of the workshop and bring a mug for hot drinks which will be provided.
DATE
Monday 9 September 2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ART WEEK Film screening: Eye of The Storm
Film screening: Eye of The Storm
at the Ferry Terminal
Sunday 8th Sept - 6.30 - 8.30 pm
Join us for a special screening of the award- winning film: Eye Of The Storm
Afterwards Director Anthony Baxter will give a Q & A discussion about his work and the film.
ART WEEK Find Your Creative Voice with Bo Gort
In this workshop with bo we will:
-spend time exploring the images that populate our imaginations
-make an inspiration map
-do some doodling to let our minds wander freely
-allow our curiosity and intuition to lead the way, as we explore colour and shape
-begin to let go of our limiting beliefs about our art and ourselves
Bo will show some of her sketchbook work and talk about her approach to art making.
All materials will be provided but if you have your own sketch book or drawing or painting materials please feel free to bring these.
1 - 5 pm with coffee break.
ART WEEK - Artists Talk: James Hawkins
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 WEEK Between Mountain and Sea Children’s Workshop with author/illustrator Jenny Grant
Between Mountain and Sea Children’s Workshop with author/illustrator Jenny Grant
Between Mountain and Sea details a journey of a dog and her owner into the wilds of Coigach and Assynt. Join Jenny for an interactive reading of the book and an art activity to make your own journey map.
For anyone interested in wildlife, art and dogs! Aimed at 5- 10 year olds but younger and older children welcome to join their siblings and parents.