A 10-day creative retreat with workshops, talks, visits & exclusive private tours.
A creative retreat that combines a series of workshops led by local makers with exploring inspiring locations and learning about the ancient history and heritage of the area.
The experience starts off in Glasgow with a welcome reception, lunch and private tour at the Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed Glasgow Art Club, before we travel to our residential location on Argyll’s Secret Coast. Accommodation is at a luxurious restored Victorian villa on the seafront in the village of Tighnabruaich – our retreat base.
Location: Tighnabruaich & nearby locations in Argyll, West Coast of Scotland
Suitable for all creative skill levels
Argyll Impressions – Activities & Highlight:
- Screen printing on fabric, painting on fabric, cyanotype printing on fabric and paper
- Full-day screen printing workshop with textile artist Eve Campbell
- 2-day workshop with “Outlander” textile artist Helen Gallogly
- Several sessions of creative exploration and play with the cyanotype technique facilitated by retreat hosts Shirley and Ute
- Welcome reception, lunch and private tour at Glasgow Art Club
- Full-day excursion to Kilmartin Glen and Dunadd Fort with a visit to Kilmartin Museum
- Full-day excursion to the Isle of Bute with a private tour at Mount Stuart House
