Gallery Toots
For pre-school children and their carers.
Tuesday mornings, 10am - 11am
Once-a-month during the exhibition season.
DATES: 25th March / 22nd April / 20th May / 17th June / July t.b.c. / 12th Aug / 23rd Sept / 21st Oct
Come and visit the exhibitions on Tuesday mornings when the gallery is usually closed to the public, for a chance to spread out, play and interact with the space. There will be a story and an art activity on the theme of the current show for all to join in. Suitable for adults and little ones to engage with.
No need to book, just turn up.
FREE, with donations welcome
For more information please contact charlotte@antallasolais.org.
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.
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
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. We will first meet at An Talla Solais and have a chance to look though some drawing examples and artists work before collecting materials and heading out on location to draw the village and landscape around us.
All materials will be provided but please wear appropriate clothing for sitting outside on location though the session according to the weather, you may want to bring a sitting matt or similar also if you have one. We will be working with mixed materials, inks, pencil, paints etc. No experience necessary, just a willingness to look and respond.
£100 for all 5 sessions
Ceramics Summer School
Join the An Talla Solais Ceramics Summer School with experienced tutor Steve Paterson.
10am - 4pm, Monday 9th June - Saturday 14th June
The course will run from: Monday - Thursday, (Friday off for firing) then the last day will be on Saturday
The week will cover all the basic pottery making techniques, including; throwing, hand building, slab building and coiling, culminating in a Raku event at the end of the week.
It would be helpful if you come prepared with some ideas. Sketches photos or doodles are all helpful so I can help you turn your ideas into reality with clay. A list of anything you really want to produce, try or develop is also good but not essential.
The course caters for people with no experience right through to intermediate. So it doesn’t matter if you have lots of skill and want to try something new, or have never touched clay before.
It’s amazing what you can create in one week with clay, imagination and tuition from Steven Paterson (as seen on TV!)
£590 for the week, with all materials included.
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 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.
£75 with all materials and tools supplied. Suitable for beginners and improvers.
www.catsbackbaskets.co.uk
Saturday 16th August 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
£75 including materials
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.
ART WEEK - Open Studios
Open Studios - Artists are opening their Studios during Art Week as part of the Art Week Open Studio trail click the link below for details
ART WEEK Opening Event at An Talla Solais
ART WEEK Opening Event at An Talla Solais
Friday 6th Sept - 6pm - 8pm
We will be celebrating our first ever Art Week with a glass of fizz and a viewing of the Members Show, there will be a special set of live music by local artists and musicians Kim Richards and Mairearad Green and Martin Gilligan and Friends.
free entry come and join us to celebrate .
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
Community Drawing Workshop With Julia Campbell “Lines and Landmarks”
Community Drawing Workshop With Julia Campbell
Lines and Landmarks
Friday 12th July
New signs to guide visitors to An Talla Solais.
Artist Julia Campbell is designing some new maps and signs for An Talla Solais and we would love for you to come and get involved. Come and create some images with her in this free drop in workshop. We will be mark making, doing some loose drawing and having fun looking at local Ullapool landmarks.
Open to all abilities! - Free - Drop In - ALL WELCOME
11 - 1 or 2 - 5pm Drop In - Free - No Need to Book
Creatures in Clay
Creatures in Clay
Ceramics workshop with Steve Paterson
Inspired by the characters on display in the current exhibition of work by Artist Lotte Glob : Primordial Life from the Loch .
Come and make a creature, a life form , a beastie in clay with experienced potter Steve Paterson
Saturday 29th June - 2 sessions : 11 am - 1 pm or 2-4pm - making creatures- free to attend , drop in , all welcome. Primary age children to be accompanied by an adult.
Then come back and glaze your creature on Saturday 13th July 2-4pm . If you can’t return to glaze, they can be glazed with a paladin glaze for you. After these creatures have been fired, they will go on display in the gallery space from 17th -28th July .
The makers will have first dips to purchase their prices for a suggested donation before all unsold ones go on general release - with all profits going to An Talla Solais’s program of events and exhibitions.
Primordial Life from the Loch - by Lotte Glob will be on show until the 28th July . 1
Wednesday- Sundays 10-5 ( closes for lunch 1.30-2pm)
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
Lugg’ART Drop in printmaking workshop at Lugger Fest
Lugg’ART
Drop-in Printmaking workshop at Lugger Fest , on Shore Quay , Shore Street, Ullapool
Ullapool is the place to be if you love boats and printmaking! Come and join us in the pier tent and roll out some colourfully textural lugger art...using gelli plate printing, acrylic paint and collage.
This drop in workshop will be led by Rachel Grant and is suitable for children and adults and will be running from 11am - 2pm.
LUGGER FEST www. luggerfest.wordpress.com
3 May Days in Ullapool with Boats, sailing, talks, food, traditional craft, music and some dancing… On Shore Quay and on the water.