Tartan Caledonia

Create stunning cyanotype prints – You learn various techniques throughout the day. You’ll use seasonal plants and flowers to create your collages, buttons and lace too. You will also try out drawing your designs to transfer into cyanotype print. At the end of the session, you’ll take home five individual prints on A4 sized cotton with your various designs. They’ll look great on the wall at home or even get creative afterwards with a sewing machine. Cyanotype printmaking needs plenty of sunlight in Scotland; this can be tricky; we will...

Want to try something new a try your hand at tartan design? This course will consist of 2-hour tutorials over two-sessions - 4-hour on-line tutorial in total. This course will be using Zoom conferencing. The first part of the course will start by giving your group an introduction to tartan and the design process. Over the duration of the course, I will present my tartan portfolio and explain how tartan can reflect modernity and freshness within 21st century tartans. I'll introduce you to various design tools and give you ideas...

Want to try something new a try your hand at tartan design? This course will consist of 2-hour tutorials over two-sessions - 4-hour on-line tutorial in total. This course will be using Zoom conferencing. The first part of the course will start by giving you an introduction to tartan and the design process. Over the course, I will present my tartan portfolio and explain how tartan can reflect modernity and freshness in modern tartans. I'll introduce you to various design tools and give you ideas on how to develop your...

Enjoy a day learning about the ancient craft of weaving; I teach the fundamentals of weaving to get you started on a journey of discovery. Weave your tweed sampler using a table loom. Spend a day here in the studio; Learn how to design tweeds and woolly delights. From the design to the weave you will experience a day trying a new craft or refreshing your skills. The aim is to get you excited and ready for your own weaving journey. We do the hard work as your loom will...