Art, Pottery & Glass
Balnacra Arts & Pottery by Vicky Stonebridge:
Vicky Stonebridge is a freelance Artist, illustrator, comic creator and Potter based in Lochcarron. Vicky runs ‘Balnacra Pottery’ a studio space in a 200yr old former blacksmiths building East of Lochcarron at the community owned ‘Smithy Community Hub’.
Vicky has over 30 years experience of running, organising & delivering a wide range of Arts and Crafts workshops, classes, training programmes and events.
For details of Vicky’s current classes and workshops, please visit:
Facebook: Balnacra Arts & Pottery by Vicky Stonebridge
Website: Welcome to Balnacra Arts. The art of Vicky Stonebridge
Create – Art Club!
When: Thursdays
Time: 10am – 3pm
Where: Create, Kyle
‘We all work on very different pieces – it is just good to join creative souls’ – Ank Carins.
For further details, please contact Ank: acamcarins33@gmail.com
Hannah Myers:
Hannah is a fantastic local artist who teaches art techniques, which encourage self-expression.
Hannah’s Creative Sessions include:
- Drawing with Twigs
- Ink Splash Drawings
- Drawing Stones
- Viewfinder Squares
- Sculpture
To fully appreciate Hannah’s work and her Creative Sessions, please visit the website:
HOME | Mysite (hannahmyersartist.wixsite.com)
and Blog:
Hannah can be contacted via email: hmyersart98@gmail.com
The Open College of the Arts:
The Open College of the Arts (OCA):
OCA is part of The Open University. They joined The Open University in August 2023.
They have an exceptional range of part-time courses including painting, drawing, creative-writing, film, photography, graphic design and many more, with an award-winning online MA Fine Art course.
There are several intake opportunities throughout the year to enrol for the (Hons) degree programmes and Foundations courses.
OCA are not tied by fixed term times, so students can study when they wish, flexing studies with work and other responsibilities.
For further details, please click on this link:
Subject areas – The Open College of the Arts | Distance Learning Degrees and Courses (oca.ac.uk)
Sarah Longley:
Sarah is a wonderful local artist. She is based within the Kirkton/Auchtertyre area, and runs many fantastic courses.
Currently, Sarah hosts:
‘Lochalsh Life Drawing‘
Wednesday (fortnightly), 7:30pm – 9:30pm at Kirkton Hall (age 16+)
This is a friendly, relaxed drawing session, which is not tutored.
Just turn up and draw!
‘Sarah’s Saturday Art Club’
Saturday (weekly), 11:30am – 1:00pm at Kirkton Hall (very family-friendly!)
This is a relaxed, informal art club for adults and children of all ages.
The class covers a diverse range of media: drawing, painting, print-making, sculptures, construction and group projects.
Please contact Sarah for full details of any the above:
Email: sarahjlongley@yahoo.com
Sarah’s individual classes each have a Facebook page, so do explore these too.
Storr Glass Studio:
Storr Glass Studio offers a number of workshops showing customers how the glass making process works. From initial preparation to finishing touches, they will show you the entire process from start to finish.
Workshop dates are published on the Studio’s website:
Storr Glass Studio Bespoke Glass Gifts and Products and offering Glass Making Courses on Skye
If you are unable to book onto one of the listed workshops, then it may be possible to offer an alternative date for a small group (between 3-5 people). A bespoke booking would suit a group on holiday or for a special occasion such as a birthday party/hen party, or a fun event for a small group of friends.
Please contact Storr Glass Studio for further information and they will see what they can do.
Tel: 07399240532
Email: info@storrglassstudio.co.uk
Tamasine Quayle
Watercolour workshops with Tamasine!
As an artist, Tamasine explores memory, narrative and sense of place. Inspired by folklore, storytelling and the Scottish landscape, she creates mixed media pieces with an ode to texture. She loves the process of navigating the wild, untameable nature of watercolour.
Tamasine offers a series of classes that involve experimenting, playing and exploring techniques with gentle guidance and support to help creativity!
Workshops are as follows:
Fridays (7-9pm)
Saturdays (10-12pm)
Where: Lochcarron Treehouse
Cost: £10 per session – all materials are provided
To book your space, email: tamasinequayle@gmail.com
Or visit: instagram.com/tamasinequayle
Lifelong Learning Hub (Skye and Lochalsh) 