#UnwrapArt 2024: Courses and Workshops
#UnwrapArt is SCAN’s annual campaign inviting the public to support Scotland’s artists and makers while buying gifts and experiences that loved ones will treasure. This week’s gift guide highlights the range of hands-on workshops and courses delivered by our members, so your loved ones can learn a new skill or make something of their own in the new year.
Beginners Textile Printing Workshop at Print Clan
£32 for a 2 hour session in Glasgow
This workshop is the perfect introduction to textile screen printing, offering the chance to create a range of samples experimenting with colour, shape and texture, before moving on to print a personalised tote bag.
Upholstery at Forgan Arts Centre
£196 for a 7 week course/£168 for a 6 week course in Newport-on-Tay
Suitable for those new to upholstery or continuing with a project, this course encourages engagement with a range of techniques and equipment including staple guns and manual tacking.
Make Your Own Pyjamas at Govanhill Baths
£120 for four sessions in Glasgow
Govanhill Baths offer a great selection of courses in woodworking, sewing, and other making skills, often utilising recycled materials. This evening course guides participants through the steps to make their very own pair of pyjamas – all while reusing an old bedsheet.
Out of the Blueprint Riso Gift Voucher
£40
If you’re looking for a physical gift for a loved one, this riso-printed voucher from Out of the Blueprint is a fantastic option – and can be exchanged for an all-analogue afternoon workshop at the Edinburgh-based risograph workshop.
Introduction to Throwing at Scottish Sculpture Workshop
£250 (£225 non residential) for a weekend course in Huntly
Taking place in the rural location of SSW, this course introduces the process of throwing cylinders and bowl shapes on the potter’s wheel, as well as finishing the resulting vessel with slip decoration.
Screenprint for Beginners at Highland Print Studio
£195 for a weekend class in Inverness
This class allows complete beginners to develop a small edition of prints in a weekend, with guidance on planning an image, exposing a screen, mixing ink and printing in layers.
Introduction to Colour Photography at Stills
£220 for a two day course in Edinburgh
This weekend course introduces the theory and technical skills associated with colour analogue photography, including colour theory, camera controls, processing and printing – all in the fully-equipped colour darkrooms at Stills.