Studio Provision for Artists in the Highlands and Islands

Studio Facilities
The studio is located 4 miles north west of Dornoch town. It is set in a crofting area not far from beaches and hills. There is accommodation for one/two sharing. The workshop has 2 studios, one for printing and the other for drawing/mixed media work.

Printing studio has one large etching/relief press, 820mm width by any length preferred. One portable etching/relief press 400mm by any length preferred and one bookbinding press A3 size.

It has very good natural light, north and south plus velux windows and centrally heated.

Drawing/mixed media studio has large floor and wall space, 10mtres x 6 mtres. Good natural light east and west facing with skylights and heated by big wood burning stove.

The workshop operates on acrylic/water based techniques, using ferric chloride to etch copper plates. The workshop stocks metal (copper), lino and a range of artist’s printing papers.

Basic costs
Hire of workshops per day, £15
Sundries per day, £5
Cost of using presses per run, £0.25
Cost of using presses for edition, £0.50
Technical assistance per hour, £17.50

Discounted rates are available for students
Visitors must know how to use the technique they will be using if not they will have to go on a 1/2 day induction course.

Transport
The workshop is 45 minutes drive from Inverness with bus passing on A9 road and rail links from Tain/Rogart.

Contact Sue Jane Taylor or Ian Westacott
Tel: 01862 811 099
Email: Sue@cataibh.fsnet.co.uk

BLUE DOOR STUDIOS
46 High Street, Nairn IV12 4AU

Studio 1A (14 x ft)
One large bay window.Shared door, £80 per month.

Studio 1B (14 x 9ft)
One medium window. Shared door, £80 per month.

(1A + 1B are a large shared space which could be physically divided or left open, the space could also be let as one large studio for rent of £140 per month.)

Studio 4 (8 x 15ft)
One medium window, Own door, £60 per month.

Studio 5 (8 x 9.5ft)
One small window. Own door, £50 per month.

Studio 6 (8 x 7ft)
One medium window. Own door, £50 per month.

Ceiling heights in all rooms approximately 11ft, all rooms have power points. One months deposit, one months notice to quit.

All enquirys to Shaun MacDonald,
46 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AU.
Tel: 01667 455521
Mobile: 07968 416 833.
Email: bluedoorstudios5000@yahoo.com.
Please visit the website at www.waspsstudios.org.uk

The Booth Artists' Studio, Scalloway, Shetland

THE BOOTH
Scalloway, Shetland Isles

The Booth has been rebuilt on the site of the oldest building in Scalloway, ancient capital of Shetland, the most northerly part of the British Isles. Shetland is reached by ferry (14 hours) from Aberdeen or by air, with flights landing at Sumburgh Airport on the southern tip of Mainland.

The building, situated on the waterfront, consists of a living space with kitchen facilities, a shower-room suitable for disabled use, with a sleeping loft over half of the space reached by a ladder. A computer, scanner and printer as well as a telephone, are available for use in the building. The building basement is a space for 'dirty work' with concrete walls and a flagstone floor. There is a paved area outside with a wall directly on to the sea. The entire building is newly furnished.

Scalloway has a bus service to Lerwick the main town on Shetland, but to enjoy the islands it is preferable to be able to drive, either hiring a car for some of the time, or bringing your own vehicle. Some of the schools where workshops are to be held are in remote parts of Shetland, although lifts to the schools may be able to be arranged.

There are two good general stores in the village open until 9pm most nights. The North Atlantic Fisheries College has a restaurant, open Monday - Friday, and there is also a fish and chip shop close by.

The village is very picturesque but has a large pier area used by fishing boats and other vessels.

Contact Mary Smith, Visual Arts Coordinator, at Bonhoga Gallery on 01595 830 400 or email bonhoga-gallery@shetland-arts-trust.co.uk for details. Please also visit the website at www.waspsstudios.org.uk

JAM Studios
Lews Castle College, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

JAM is a new independent artist's studio, which will be opening in January 2005. The studio is positioned in the beautiful Lews Castle College grounds, up a leafy lane, and provides the perfect atmosphere for the production of work.

For more information contact Emma Drye at JAM Studios on 01851 643261, emma.drye@virgin.net

If you have further information on studio and workshop availability, please contact marcus@hi-arts.co.uk.