Explore Rothesay Promenade In Print: Three-Day Collagraph Printmaking Workshop
Explore Rothesay Promenade In Print: Three-Day Collagraph Printmaking Workshop
Workshop Details
Dates: Saturday, Sunday and Monday, August 8th to 10th 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 16:00 pm
Location: 16 Academy Road, Rothesay, PA20 0BG
Materials: All included.
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A Summer Workshop in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute
This three day workshop will give you a chance to get out into Rothesay in search of beach, harbour and seaside inspiration on which to create your collagraph plates.
We will spend the first morning on Rothesay Promenade where the inspirational possibilities are endless. These include the fabulous Art Nouveau architectural details of the Winter Gardens, the renovated Victorian fountain and other street details, the bustling harbour with its mix of fishing boats, yachts, ferries and sea-related paraphernalia and the beach itself with its daily mix of flotsam and jetsum. And then there are the birds! Whatever floats your boat! You can make quick sketches (no drawing skills required) or take photos or a combination of both and beach comb for suitable found materials.
We will then return to the studio and in the following days transform your sketches, photos and ideas first into collagraph plates and then into fabulous, fresh-as-the-tide prints.
Immerse yourself in a long weekend of creative exploration on the stunning Isle of Bute, nestled off Scotland's beautiful west coast.
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Day 1 - AM - Gathering inspiration from Rothesay Promenade
Day 1 - PM - Turning that inspiration into collagraph plates
Day 2 - AM Proof printing to test your plates and make any adjustments necessary
Day 2 - PM Printing in colour
Day 3 - Optional extras such as:
Viscocity inking technique
Multi-plate printing
Experimental exploration
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Spaces are limited to a maximum of 3-4 participants
You can expect individual guidance and tailored instruction to suit your skill level and creative goals.
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Idyllic Location: Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of my garden studio, located on the picturesque Isle of Bute, Rothesay. A perfect setting for creative exploration.
Beginner-Friendly: No prior printmaking experience is necessary. This workshop is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for all.
Fresh Perspective: Experienced printmakers will find new ways to approach monotype, expanding their artistic repertoire.
Small Group Setting: Enjoy personalised attention and a supportive learning environment.
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This course celebrates the journey rather than the destination. You'll be encouraged to:
Experiment freely with accessible, everyday materials
Discover unexpected textures and patterns as I shar e with you various ways of inking up a plate
Develop intuitive responses to materials and processes
Build technical confidence through playful exploration
Release expectations and embrace happy accidents
No pressure to create "finished" artwork—instead, focus on building a personal vocabulary of textures, marks, and techniques that can inform your future creative practice. This approach creates a relaxed environment where true discovery can happen.
