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Artmap Argyll 2016 creative hands across the land

Artists & Venues 9th Annual Open Studios

Ross Ryan 01 Port Appin Studio 25 26th - 29th Aug 2016 10am - 5pm 02 Katy Spong 26 Louise Oppenheimer 03 Crubag - Jessica Giannotti 27 Kerrien Grant 04 Fiona MacRae 28 Melanie Chmielewska 05 Carol Olsen 29 Kate MacDonald With Artmap’s 9th brochure in hand to fuel curiosity and a sense 06 Lucy Gray 30 Caroline Hunter of adventure, bring your friends and family with you to follow 07 Ewen Munro 31 Jane Smith the annual display of numbered red dots along roads wherever 08 Liz Gaffney Whaite 32 Caroline Plummer our artists live and work. 09 Art in the Attic 33 Libby Anderson 10 Loch Melfort Hotel & 34 Susan Berry Whether your interests focus on painting, sculpture, glass, digital Arduaine Garden 35 SNH Art at the Mill art, textiles, wood or willow, or you have an open mind and 11 Corrie House 36 Susannah MacMillan eclectic taste, taking in all creative mediums, you could do no 12 Arthur Ker 37 Fiona MacDonald better than beat a path to open doors where you’ll be assured 13 Margaret Ker 38 Kirsty Brady of a warm welcome and rich experience within each unique 14 Inge Bos 39 Lesley Burr space, over the four days open studios from 26th-29th August. 15 David Bracken 40 The Archway 16 George John Stewart 41 The Dochas Gallery & See the tools, dip into sketchbooks, meet the artists and view 17 Kilmartin Museum Carer’s Centre the work to discover a myriad of different skills and individual 18 Bill Baillie 42 Jane Walker approaches to the making of visual and tactile, expressive art. 19 Sian MacQueen RSW 43 Ann Thomas Many artists provide opportunities to gain hands-on experience 20 Laura Clark 44 Wilma MacKenzie with their materials so why not take advantage to have a go? 21 Rebecca Barnett 45 Templar Arts & Leisure Centre 22 Rob Walker 46 Richard Kennedy We hope you enjoy Argyll’s cultural diversity and to say thank 23 Karen Beauchamp 47 Glenbarr Cafe you for visiting the Open Studio event, we are offering 24 Frances Macdonald 48 Christine Russell a prize draw of £200 to spend in the studio of your choice. To enter just pick up a red dot sticker available in every studio and collect 8 or more for your chance to win.

Don’t forget to keep this directory for further reference though, Please note: Many artists do not have card facilities should you wish to make because unlike hedgehogs, Artmap artists don’t hibernate but a purchase. Some have online payment options while some can only receive thrive on making new work and welcome the opportunity to cheques or cash. show visitors what they are doing throughout the year.

www.artmapargyll.com Artmap Argyll 2016 creative hands across the land Drawing & Painting, Design, Printmaking, Textiles, Venue Drawing & Painting, Printmaking PORT APPIN STUDIO 1 2 KATY SPONG

Port Appin Studio is the Opening Arrangements: workplace of Alex Gourlay During Open Studios Weekend: (painter/designer) and his wife Daily. 11.00 - 16.00h. Opening Arrangements: My paintings and prints draw Midge Gourlay (textile artist), At other times: by appointment. Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. inspiration from the unique graduates of Glasgow Open to visitors all year round by landscape and nature of the School of Art. Address: The Studio, The Pier, appointment. west coast of Scotland, Visit the studio to meet the Port Appin, Argyll PA38 4DN in particular the theme of artists and see work in progress. Address: Crioch, Duror, Appin movement and change in activity Paintings, prints and textile Directions: Off the A828 north of Argyll PA38 4DA within the environment of artworks are available for sale Oban, follow the signs into Port Appin. Loch Linnhe. This is often at the studio, by appointment, The studio is next to the carpark at the Directions: Cuil Bay is located off the revealed in the birdlife of the bay. phone or e-mail, or via our end of the road by the ferry. A828 between Ballachulish and Appin. My imagery draws very largely website online shop where our Signposted Cuil - approximately half on the cumulative experience of range of work can be viewed. W www.portappinstudio.co.uk a mile from the turn off turn right looking and the memory of the Commissions welcomed. T 01631 730 594 down a rough track road. The studio observed moment. is located at the 7th house.

W katyspong.co.uk E [email protected] T 01631 740 240 M 07739 423 289 Design, Mixed Media, Textiles Drawing & Painting CRÙBAG - JESSICA GIANNOTTI 3 4 FIONA MACRAE

Jessica launched Crùbag with a Opening Arrangements: dream to embrace her love for Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. the oceans, marine science and Crùbag’s studio is based at the old the arts. The vision is to teaching lab at SAMS. Visitors are communicate the importance welcome by appointment and our and beauty of research and the collections are always available for oceans through textile design viewing and for purchase at the with comprehensive science Ocean Explorer Centre (OEC) at the outreach. Using software, Scottish Marine Institute (opposite to Opening Arrangements: Fiona’s paintings are becoming digital photography, microscopy our studio). OEC is open to the public Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. less about fish, lemons and pots imaging, manual and digital all year round. By appointment throughout the year. and more to do with colour, form illustrations, and artistic www.oceanexplorercentre.org and space, with an apparent interpretations, a visually striking Address: Achnahannait, Glen Lonan, simplicity of construction. textile collection emerges, with Address: Crùbag, Scottish Marine Taynuilt, Argyll PA35 1HY Although they are still life bold representations, repetition Institute, Oban, Argyll PA37 1QA paintings their roots are in the patterns, textures, abstracts and W Facebook ; fiona macrae artist natural environment. depictions of subject. Directions: We are in Dunbeg near E [email protected] Spring greens, summer blues, Oban - On A85 follow signs; for SAT T 01866 822 224 autumn hues and winter days. W www.crubag.co.uk NAV: PA37 1QA; by bus 405/005 M 07743 378 671 E [email protected] Oban to Dunbeg. We are next to T 01631 559 282 Dunstaffnage Castle and SAMS. M 07769 636 478 Drawing & Painting, Mixed Media, Jewellery, Textiles Drawing & Painting, Mixed Media, Sculpture CAROL OLSEN 5 6 LUCY GRAY

This year I am developing the Opening Arrangements: gutta and wax effects of painting Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. on silk. New methods of surface design are being experimented Address: Ardchuan, Glen Lonan, with. The production of silk Taynuilt, Argyll PA35 1HY scarves and paintings being the focus. Directions: From the A85 take the Opening Arrangements: Lucy Gray completed a Fine Art Jewellery – Is taking a Glen Lonan road from the village of Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. Sculpture Degree at Central metamorphosis and changing the Taynuilt in a southerly direction for School of Art where she style of the finished product. 0.8 of a mile. I am on the right, before Address: Airds Bay House, Taynuilt achieved a 1st class Honours A more organic and less Airdeny Chalets. The Sat Nav is Argyll PA35 1JR Degree. Following a print making controlled image is emerging. accurate for this address. Diploma she began her training in New lines are under Directions: From Oban, Take the A85 the restoration of lacquered and development. W www.carolodesign.com towards Connel. Continue through gilded surfaces. The influences Trained at Sir John Cass School E [email protected] Connel. Just as you enter the 30mph of her continued work in this field of Art, London. T 01866 822 580 zone for Taynuilt, turn left (signpost, can frequently be found in her M 07762 205 313 Airds Bay). Take the first left, (stone sculpture. gate posts, open gate). When you “In my work I translate an idea come to the fork, where you will be through natural forms, capturing able to see the house. Keep left. the tipping point, the metamorphosis”. E [email protected] T 01866 822 286 M 07934 421 784 Photography Design, Mixed Media, Textiles EWEN MUNRO 7 8 LIZ GAFFNEY WHAITE

Ewen’s passion for photography Opening Arrangements: Opening Arrangements: Liz Gaffney Whaite is a textile began whilst studying woven Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. artist who has been felt making textile design in the early 80’s. Open throughout the year Thursdays, and teaching textile art for 20 His enthusiasm for creating Address: Airds Bay House, Taynuilt Fridays and Saturdays from years in Scotland. images has developed from Argyll PA35 1JR 10am- 5pm. Heartfelt Studio is situated in a a close interest in the unique Also open by appointment, please Victorian Railway station which Lorn light, colour and reflections Directions: From Oban, Take the phone to arrange. Liz and Graham are restoring alongside textures of waterside A85 north, continuing through Connel and living in. rust and decay. towards Taynuilt. Almost immediately Address: Dalmally Railway Station The Studio is open to visitors Since moving to awesome Argyll as you enter the 30mph zone for Callender/Oban Line all year round with a wealth in 2004, a growing interest in Taynuilt, turn left (sign post, Airds of wools and textiles. digital photography as a creative Bay). Continue down this single track Directions: Heartfelt Studio is in Workshops are run from tool has enabled Ewen to road then taking the first left (stone Dalmally Railway Station and is the station studio throughout discover new possibilities for his gate posts, open gate). You will come entered from the station platform. the year. inspired photographic imagery. to a fork in the lane where you will Ample parking in the adjacent railway see the Airds Bay House. Please car park. All trains from Oban to keep left. Glasgow on this line stop at Dalmally Station W www.ewenmunrophotography.com E [email protected] W www.heartfeltbyliz.com T 01631 569 632 E [email protected] M 07795 604 455 T 01838 200 934 Venue, Drawing & Painting, Glass, Scultpure, Textiles Venue ART IN THE ATTIC 9 10 LOCH MELFORT HOTEL & ARDUAINE GARDENS

Art in the Attic is situated above Opening Arrangements: Kilmelford Village Store and Café. Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. We have a range of arts and Open throughout the year Monday to crafts on display by local artists, Saturday 9am till 5.30pm and ranging from original paintings, Sundays 10am till 3pm. bespoke glass sculptures, stone Please note that the Café is closed Opening Arrangements: Stunningly located - the views work, Harris tweed and much on a Monday but the artwork can still Open every day 9.30am - dusk. are a picture worth taking! more. During August, including be viewed. Entrance to the garden - 50% off Various artists exhibiting in the the Artmap open studio event, NTS entrance fee during Open Studio hotel and garden. Join Arduaine Karen Liversedge, glass and Address: Sarah-Jane Edwards or weekend. Entrance to hotel via main Friends for a Walking Theatre textiles, and Pip Weaser, Ruth McCowan, Kilmelford Village reception doors. Meals, drinks and production of a Highland Murder basketry, will be exhibiting. Store, Kilmelford, Argyll, PA34 4XA light refreshments all day. Mystery Wedding on Fri 26 August at 7pm. Directions: Kilmelford Village Store Address: Arduaine, Argyll, Oban and cafe is on the main Lochgilphead PA34 4XG - Oban road in the centre of the village opposite Cuilfail Hotel. Directions: A816 18 miles south of Oban, 18 miles North of Lochgilphead. E [email protected] T 01852 200 271 W www.lochmelfort.co.uk E [email protected] T 01852 200 233 Venue Design, Drawing & Painting, Mixed Media CORRIE HOUSE 11 12 ARTHUR KER

Corrie House is a 5 star Gold Address: Corrie House, Craobh B&B with gardens and Cook Haven, Argyll, PA31 School in a heart stopping coastal setting overlooking Craobh Haven Directions: A816 23 miles South Marina, inlets, mountains of Oban, 8 miles N of Lochgilphead. Address: Caorann, Ford, Working in a range of media in and islands. Turnoff for Craobh Haven and follow Argyll & Bute PA31 8RH my landscape paintings, I try to signs to Corrie House/Corrie capture the colours and moods of Opening Arrangements: Cook School. Directions: Follow A816 through the changing seasons; the fresh Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. Kilmartin towards Oban for 1 mile. tints of spring, the saturated Any art in the garden can be viewed W www.corrie-house.com Turn right on to B840 to Ford. After colours of summer, the blazing anytime, artist details will be on the E [email protected] Ford, continue towards Dalavich for 1 shades of autumn, and winter’s main gate. Any indoor art viewed by T 01852 500 779 mile. Caorann is on the left overlooking subtle greys and ochres. arrangement as and when we have Torran Bay on Loch Awe. I’m in the This year I will also be showing exhibits. garage studio. illustrations and layouts for Artmap weekend: Teas, Coffees and a book ‘Close Encounters in Cakes available 10 am - 5pm W www.arthurker.com the Forest’. E [email protected] T 01546 810 375 Opening Arrangements: M 07540 300 239 Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. All year by appointment. Ceramics & Mosaic, Drawing & Painting, Jewellery, Printmaking Drawing & Painting MARGARET KER 13 14 INGE BOS

The landscape, the geology and Opening Arrangements: the pre-history of Argyll are the Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. inspiration for my work. All year by appointment. Fascinated by the incredible beauty of the dark skies I often Address: Caorann, Ford, Torran incorporate images of Argyll. PA31 8RH Opening Arrangements: Inge works on paper and wooden constellations in my mosaics Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. panels, her works emerging from and silver jewellery. I employ Directions: Follow A816 through structure, intentionally, an experimental approach to Kilmartin towards Oban for 1 mile. Address: Ford House, Ford, sometimes dictated by the expressing my ideas and I enjoy Turn right on to B840 to Ford. PA31 8RH wood’s grain. Her work focuses using a broad range of media. After Ford continue towards on presence, an environ- I regularly work to commission. Dalavich for 1 mile. Directions: From A816 turn on to the ment-specific here and now. Caorann is on the left overlooking B840 to Ford. Ford House is in the She makes photographs of Torran Bay on Loch Awe. centre of the village. landscapes, that she might identify structures in the interplay W www.margaretker.com W www.ingebos.com of dark and light. Structures E [email protected] E [email protected] invoke presence. Presence T 01546 810 375 T 01546 810 273 defines structure. Together they M 07889 966 585 inhabit the moment, invoke memories - this experience sets the image in motion and alters reality. Wood Drawing & Painting, Mixed Media, Photography DAVID BRACKEN 15 16 GEORGE JOHN STEWART

David uses the natural form of Opening Arrangements: Opening Arrangements: I am an artist and illustrator in wood in everyday objects, using Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 11am - 5pm. Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. most media, but with a particular native woods that are mainly love of watercolour and gouache. windfall or removed due to Address: The Old Manse, Kilmartin Address: Dove Cottage, 7 Kilmartin My wife Gill and I work together disease or for safety reasons. Lochgilphead, PA31 8RQ Kilmartin, Argyll PA31 8RN as Dove Cottage Studio in He takes on commissions and Kilmartin. We owned and ran the develops bespoke works as well Directions: Entering Kilmartin from Directions: Entry from lane behind award-winning Oystercatcher as progressing his own ideas, the North The Old Manse is the fifth Kilmartin shop, which is opposite Gallery in Campbeltown until he also teaches woodturning. building on the left. Museum. Directions on website 2011. Much of my recent work is His work bridges a craft to an Entering Kilmartin from the South www.facebook.com/ inspired by Gill’s flower designs artform by using the natural drive past the museum and down the dovecottagestudio. for weddings and events. beauty of wood which is hill. The Old Manse is 100 meters past I am currently preparing an enhanced by colour, texture, the Kilmartin Garage and on the right. W www.lovedovecottage.com illustrated book on the and/or piercing. E [email protected] Crinal Canal. W www.turning.me.uk T 01546 510 289 E [email protected] M 07748 125 105 T 01546 510 202 Venue Photography KILMARTIN MUSEUM 17 18 BILL BAILLIE

Kilmartin Museum is a renowned Opening Arrangements: Opening Arrangements: Bill’s father gave him a hefty centre for archaeology and Open 10am to 5pm every day. Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. Zenith camera for his eighth landscape interpretation. birthday and he’s been taking Our shop offers many goods Address: Kilmartin Museum, Address: The Mill, Slockavullin, photos ever since. He discovered from local craftspeople and the Kilmartin, Lochgilphead PA31 8RQ Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll when he was just 12 and walls of our café are adorned Argyll PA31 8QG even at that early age knew that with vibrant works of art created Directions: From Lochgilphead follow one day he would live here. He by local artists, many inspired by the A816 signposted Oban. After W www.rainycloudimages.com divides his time between his the unique atmosphere of approximately 8 miles you will enter E [email protected] two passions: photographing the Kilmartin Glen. During 2016 the village of Kilmartin and the T 01546 510 359 Argyll landscape and bringing up we are planning a number of Museum car park can be found on his family. different exhibitions - full details the left. From Oban follow the A816 available from our website. signposted Lochgilphead. Kilmartin is approximately 30 miles south of Oban and the Museum car park is on the right about 1 mile after entering Kilmartin.

W www.kilmartin.org E [email protected] T 01546 510 278 Drawing & Painting, Mixed Media, Sculpture Drawing & Painting SIAN MACQUEEN RSW 19 20 LAURA CLARK

An elected member of the RSW, Opening Arrangements: Opening Arrangements: After growing up in Argyll, Sian trained at Glasgow School Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. I studied Painting at Gray’s of Art. Year round by appointment. School of Art in Aberdeen before “Argyll - the colour, texture and Address: Mill Cottage, Slockavullin returning to the west coast. light, I use as both subject and Address: Kilmartin, Argyll PA31 8QG Spatial awareness and setting for my uniquely layered Mill Cottage, Slockavullin, Kilmartin movement are both key features work. Argyll PA31 8QG Directions: Slockavullin is a mile in my work, and I hope to now My paintings and sculptures south of Kilmartin village and is tucked draw on the inspiration of the evolve as I work. At the start of Directions: Slockavullin is a mile in behind Temple Wood Standing landscape and environment of the process I have no idea what south of Kilmartin village and is tucked Stones - Mill Cottage is first on the home to further explore and imagery they will contain, places in behind Temple Wood Standing left as you enter the village. develop these themes. and objects emerge from my Stones - my studio at Mill Cottage memory and imagination as I go.” is first on the left as you enter the W www.lauraclarkart.tumblr.com village. E [email protected] T 01546 602 231 W www.sianmacqueen.com M 07557 473 859 E [email protected] T 01546 510 307 Design, Printmaking Drawing & Painting, Printmaking REBECCA BARNETT 21 22 ROB WALKER

Opening Arrangements: Rob produces a variety of Woodcut Printmaking is Opening Arrangements: Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. contemporary compositions Rebecca’s main forte, but she Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. Joint open viewing with Rebecca inspired mainly by local themes, is also a keen Graphic Design- Shared venue with Rob Walker. Barnett. Open for visitors all year they showcase his unique quirky er. With these mix of skills, her Open year round by appointment. round, please call mobile to avoid interpretations of objects which contemporary creations boast disappointment. See you soon! relate directly to the wildlife and colour, character, romance, Address: The Boat House Gallery, landscape of Argyll. Rob has won and most importantly, a good Crinan Ferry Pier, Crinan Ferry, Address: The Boat House Gallery, many prestigious awards since hearty sense of fun. Pink whales, by Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QH Crinan Ferry Pier, Crinan Ferry, graduating from Gray’s School shimmering stags and cakes full By Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QH of Art in 2007, including a Royal of fish are but a few of the quirky Directions: From Lochgilphead, Scottish Academy John Kinross themes that Rebecca realises turn off main A816 Oban road after Directions: From Lochgilphead, scholarship to further study art in through her artwork. Bridgend. From the North, pass follow A816 Oban road 4 miles, Florence, Italy. through Kilmartin, follow ‘Crinan FER- turn left at ‘Crinan Ferry’ sign, NOT W www.rbarnettarts.com RY’ signs and red dots! (NOT ‘Crinan’) ‘Crinan’. From the North, pass through W www.robwalkerartist.com www.facebook.com/rbarnettarts Beach and parking. Kilmartin, turn off after 3 miles at E [email protected] E [email protected] ‘Crinan Ferry’ sign. Follow red dots! M 07793 011 641 M 07769 586 835 Beautiful white sandy beach and parking available.

Drawing & Painting, Design, Mixed Media, Printmaking Drawing & Painting KAREN BEAUCHAMP 23 24 FRANCES MACDONALD

The dynamic shapes, colours Opening Arrangements: Opening Arrangements: From her studio overlooking the and landscape in Argyll fascinate Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. Corryvreckan, Macdonald looks Karen, and are a constant Main studio open year round by across the Sound of Jura; to inspiration. Working with the appointment at Whitehouse Studio, Address: The Studio, The Crinan Scarba, the mountains of Mull bold shapes of the land, trees, Glenreasdale House, Whitehouse, Hotel, Crinan by Lochgilphead before the great expanse of flowers, and plants she interprets Tarbert, Argyll. PA29 6XR Argyll PA31 8SR the North Atlantic. Macdonald’s in mixed media, her work is fresh painting is based on her intimate and colourful. Address: Braeface House, Directions: At Lochgilphead follow understanding of the landscape Trained as an architect but Bellanoch, by Lochgilphead the signs to A816 to Oban. After around her. Her knowledge of diversified into design, she ran Argyll PA31 8SN 2 miles take the left turn to Crinan sailing informs her of approach- her own wallpaper company for through Cairnbaan on B841. Follow all ing weather patterns, and she many years, she now lives, works Directions: Follow the A83 north signs to Crinan. captures fleeting Hebridean and runs art holidays in Argyll - from Lochgilphead and turn left at sunshine alongside the winter www.whitehouseart.co.uk Cairnbaan to follow the Crinan Canal W www.crinanhotel.com/ squalls with equal immediacy. towards Crinan. Do not turn left to fineartcrinan.html W www.karenbeauchamp.com Tayvallich but continue along the E [email protected] E [email protected] canal to the Bellanoch yacht basin, T 01546 830 261 T 01880 730 287 the exhibition is in the first building 01546 830 052 on the left. M 07713 246 633 Drawing & Painting Drawing & Painting, Textiles ROSS RYAN 25 26 LOUISE OPPENHEIMER

Although a landscape painter, Opening Arrangements: Opening Arrangements: Hand weaving takes me on Ross’s main inspiration is the Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. journeys of delight and discovery. human presence in nature. Outwith Open studio dates the studio Time spent passing weft through He feels the history of places Address: is open all year round by appointment warp, using my hands in a rhyth- acutely and his series from the Crinan Hotel, Crinan, Argyll PA31 8SR or do feel free to take a chance if mic flow adding colour and form, Auschwitz Birkenau woods passing, to knock on the door where a allows an instinctive approach to explore the beauty in one of Directions: From Oban take the first warm welcome awaits imagery. man’s darkest places. right beyond the ’long walk’. From Starting with a small drawing, I His sketches from Berlin with Lochgilphead take the first left beyond Address: East Cottage, Drimvore let each design emerge and its accompanying diary entries the signposted ’Rhudle Mill’. Follow Kilmichael Glassary, Lochgilphead visual story unfold. offer insight into an artist who the red dots to the cottage where Argyll PA31 8SU My intention is always to make thrives on chance, fleeting limited parking is available. tapestries which may involve moments and often an element Directions: From Lochgilphead on intricate pattern, appear simple of danger. W www.ross-ryan.com A816, pass Dunadd then turn next left to read, yet provide complexity in E [email protected] onto Crinan Ferry Road. East Cottage the detail. Tommy Zyw, M 07766 277 818 is 3rd on right. Red dots and sign The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh. Weaving studio are clear on driveway. W www.louiseoppenheimer.com Parking on drive by side of house. E [email protected] T 01546 605 323 Drawing & Painting Sculpture KERRIEN GRANT 27 28 MELANIE CHMIELEWSKA

Kerrien lives in Achnamara on Address: Innisfree, Achnamara Opening Arrangements: I am inspired by the wild land- the coast of Argyll and is inspired Lochgilphead PA31 8PX Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. scape and animals of Argyll. to paint by the wild beauty of this I am intrigued by folklore and ever changing landscape. She Directions: A scenic detour from Address: Innisfree, Achnamara biblical stories, particularly enjoys experimenting with the the Tayvallich road - follow signs to Lochgilphead PA31 8PX where animals and people come textures and effects that she can Achnamara (fork left at Barnluasgan together. I try to find a sense of achieve with oils in particular and Loch by the celtic cross). Directions: A scenic detour from companionship with the animals I uses these to give movement and Travel three miles along this road to the Tayvallich road - follow signs to carve. I love working in stone as light to her paintings. the village of Achnamara. Go through Achnamara (fork left at Barnluasgan it brings a meditative and Her work is regularly exhibited in the village to the white house facing Loch by the celtic cross). timeless aspect to the sculpture galleries across the West Coast. the road on the left hand side - it is Travel three miles along this road to This year I will be exhibiting my the last house on the left - if you go the village of Achnamara. Go through work with Kerrien Grant. over the bridge and reach the Village the village to the white house facing Opening Arrangements: Hall you’ve gone too far! the road on the left hand side - it is W www.melaniechmielewska.co.uk Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. the last house on the left - if you go E [email protected] Contact by email or telephone to ar- W www.coastwoodgallery.co.uk over the bridge and reach the Village T 01546 606 625 range to view work outside of Artmap E [email protected] Hall you’ve gone too far! M 07864 573 682 exhibition times. T 01546 850 322 M 07824 611 869 Textiles Drawing & Painting KATE MACDONALD 29 30 CAROLINE HUNTER

Kate, who signs her work ‘Frin’, Opening Arrangements: incorporates a range of textures Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. and techniques that make the We are also open throughout the year, Opening Arrangements: I grew up in Orkney, studied commonplace special, from look out for the bunting and the OPEN Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. History of Art at Aberdeen exotic silks to mundane felts. sign at the bottom of the road. University, then needing some She takes inspiration from the Address: Dunbhronaig, Tayvallich, fresh air, spent several years fabric itself, Argyll land & sea- Address: 5 Crinan Cottages, Crinan Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8PN doing archaeological field work scape, pictures, photographs, on mainland Scotland, and her imagination. Showing at Studio Barn & The Cabin, Directions: I am 100yds up the Shetland and the Hebrides, As ‘Needlesmiths’, Kate is now Leac na Ban, Tayvallich PA31 8PF Carsaig road out of Tayvallich, second before returning to Orkney in able to share her love of design opening on your left, at the brow of 1994 and beginning to paint. and fabrics, running creative Directions: Take the road to the hill. My studio is the garage. Lemony clouds in porcelain skies, textile skills workshops for adults Tayvallich, the right hand fork at the pale grasses against leaden hills, and children. Achnamara/Tayvallich junction. In W www.carolinehunterart.com fresh greens of early summer, approx ¾’s of a mile look out for the E [email protected] roaring luminous surf at dusk in W www.studiobarnargyll.co.uk big red signs! T 01546 870 235 winter and mackerel, keep me E [email protected] reaching for my brushes. T 01546 830 020 M 07765 284 129 Drawing & Painting, Printmaking Drawing & Painting JANE SMITH 31 32 CAROLINE PLUMMER

Opening Arrangements: Seapinks and white sandy Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. beaches, glorious sunsets. Year round; by appointment. Originally from the east coast I will be selling original artwork Opening Arrangements: I am constantly inspired by the from my book, Wild Island, about Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. Address: Kilmichael, Tayvallich, dramatic colours of the rugged the wildlife of the Hebrides. I use Outwith Open Studio Weekend, visits Argyll PA31 8PN landscape and seascape of the screenprinting, and will demon- welcome by appointment, but not west. More recently mackerel strate this technique during Open at this address, so please phone Directions: Rounding Tayvallich Bay and bold flowers have found Studio Weekend. Recently I was beforehand. turn right at ”Carsaig” sign. Follow the themselves in vivid still life. elected a member of the Society road over a small bridge ”Kilmichael” of Wildlife Artists. This year I Address: The Cube @ Carsaig Beach, is the last house on the main road of am also Artist in Residence for Tayvallich, Lochgilphead PA31 8PN the small cul-de-sac on your right. Taynish National Nature Reserve Parking in driveway just past tall near Tayvallich. Directions: Halfway around Tayvallich hedge and church like sun room. Bay, turn right at the sign for Carsaig. W janesmithwildlifeart.blogspot.com “The Cube” is at the beach, where W www.carolineplummer.co.uk or E [email protected] there is also parking. Disabled access. www.wytrazek.co.uk T 01546 870 618 Shop, coffee shop and pub nearby. E [email protected] M 07769 783 205 T 01546 870 208 Drawing & Painting, Printmaking, Mixed Media, Ceramics & Mosaic Drawing & Painting LIBBY ANDERSON 33 34 SUSAN BERRY

The inner-what is it? If not Opening Arrangements: intensified sky, hurled through Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. Opening Arrangements: Working in watercolour, I am with birds and deep with the Visitors welcome after hours or Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. drawn to the shore. From home winds of homecoming. anytime but phone to make sure Visitors welcome all year round. I follow otters along sheltered By Rainer Maria Rilke I am here. sea lochs, scramble over rocky Address: Karswick House tidelines and trail deer through I attempt to keep the poetry of Address: Carnan, Tayvallich Tayvallich, Lochgilphead, the stillness of the wood. creativity in my work. Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8PN Argyll PA31 8PN. Days later, the oily silver colour Loving to paint portrait of reflected sky on a wet coat, commissions, land and sea- Directions: Turn right in the middle Directions: Half way round Tayvallich the breaking sea patterns of scapes and of course birds in of Tayvallich towards Carsaig. Go over bay, turn right at Carsaig sign. Just mirrored land, might have led to a flight, I work in a variety of media. the little hill then turn the 3rd right and before the sea you will see a white painting, or not. on to the house in the corner with the house with red doors on the left. Visit my studio and gallery to see steeply pitched roof. Parking in driveway. Disabled access. how it’s going.

W libbyandersonartist.com W susanberrysite.com E [email protected] E [email protected] T 01546 870 660 T 01546 870 217 Ceramics & Mosaics, Glass, Photography, Sculpture, Textiles, Design, Drawing & Painting, Wood, Venue Drawing & Painting SNH ART AT THE MILL 35 36 SUSANNAH MACMILLAN

The art trail showcases work Opening Arrangements: from Artmap Argyll artists from There are no restrictions to visiting Opening Arrangements: I live and work on the remote May to the end of September. this exhibition. Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. Keills peninsula, inspired by the Including Jane Smith, one of the Year round by appointment. colour, light and space in the exhibitors, who is Artist in Address: Scottish Natural Heritage, landscape. Running through Residence for Taynish NNR for 1 Kilmory Estate, Lochgilphead, Address: The Old Post Office, Keills, the hills, forests and shoreline 2016. During the open studio Argyll PA31 8RR Tayvallich, Lochgilphead, Argyll of Argyll, my work portrays an weekend, the Mill will be home PA31 8PQ intimate relationship with the to images from the Snapberry Directions: Set amongst the restored land through this immersion and project, a collaboration between Mill at Taynish National Nature Directions: Pass through Tayvallich exploration. SNH and pupils from Reserve. and drive south 5 miles down the I graduated from the Drawing Lochgilphead High School where From Tayvallich Hall, keep left and Keills road. Carry straight on past the and Painting department of students learn to connect with follow the road down to Taynish NRR, turn off to Danna. The Old Post Office Glasgow School of Art in 1991. nature using digital photography. park at the Mill Car Park then follow is the next white cottage on the right. the signs along the path to the mill. E [email protected] W www.snh.gov.uk T 01546 870 610 E [email protected] T 01546 603 611 M 07979 575 900 Textiles Glass FIONA MACDONALD 37 38 KIRSTY BRADY

Take a trip to Jura and visit my Opening Arrangements: Opening Arrangements: Kirsty works from her garden selfbuild cordwood workshop. Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. studio. Experimenting with many Trained in woven textiles, I visited I am normally at home, but will Happily by appointment outwith event. aspects of glass. From small Peru and was inspired by their be away this year in May from the scale work to larger architectural extraordinay capabilites in this 17th-29th. From July - Sep on a Address: 1 Fernoch, Ford and sculptural pieces. She is field. I have lived on Jura for 35 Wednesday, the Jura crafts are in the Kilmichael Glassary, Argyll PA31 8RL inspired by the beauty around her years and like to cater for the Craighouse village hall. Please ring and by her travels. Recent work local market. I need to be first to avoid disappointment. Directions: Follow the A816 turn has expanded into casting. She versatile so I also knit, crochet, into Bridegend. Then take the turning also takes inspiration from textiles braid, spin and dye. My products Address: Crackaig Farm, Craighouse, for Kilmichael Glassary. Up past the and has been experimenting with range from knitted hats to woven Isle of Jura PA60 7XX Church and school. Continue on this screen printing, using several rugs and hangings. road for 3 miles. layers of glass to form a Directions: I live 20 minutes walk complete piece. W Facebook: Crackaig Textile Studio south of the village. The track to W www.atouchglass.co.uk E [email protected] Crackaig is signposted. You will see E [email protected] T 01496 820 313 my turf roofed building as you come M 07748 836 293 down the track which is quite rough for cars, go slowly. Drawing & Painting, Ceramics & Mosaic Venue LESLEY BURR 39 40 THE ARCHWAY

Opening Arrangements: The Archway is a family run Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. business supplying art materials, framing and showing Lesley has lived by the sea for Opening Arrangements: Address: 7 Union Street, the work of Argyll artists for over over 21 years between Shetland Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8JS a decade. We offer a fantastic and the West Coast. Her artwork Visitors welcomed all year round by range of original art, ceramics, has an emotional sensitivity, a appointment E [email protected] glass, jewellery, prints, and gifts. connection to nature and deeper T 01546 606 894 August sees the gallery awash universal themes. Vibrant oils Address: 73 Argyll Street with colour and energy as we often beginning as sketches Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8NE host our annual Jolomo exhibition from life that are transformed in of oil paintings. the studio to symbolic visionary Directions: No 73 is diagonally across landscapes. from the Lochgilphead post office. The house has lemon yellow window Red Dot is a great opportunity surrounds. to see studio studies to large canvases and hand painted tiles. W www.lesleyburr.co.uk Commissions are welcome. E [email protected] T 01546 600 267 M 07917 567 268

Venue Drawing & Painting, Printmaking, Mixed Media, Sculpture THE DOCHAS GALLERY 41 42 JANE WALKER

The Dochas Centre doubles as a Opening Arrangements: Gallery and Carer’s Centre. We Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. Opening Arrangements: Over the years I have been work- exhibit the work of the centre’s Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. ing with 2D in the studio making founder John Paterson as well as Address: 50 Campbell Street By appointment during the year. paintings, prints and drawings, exhibitions from local groups and Lochgilphead PA31 8JU but I also work outdoors building artists. We run support groups Address: The Studio on the Brae 3D structures in willow. and we work closely with all W www.dochasfund.org.uk Manse Brae, Stronvay, Lochgilphead Combining these skills keeps me external agencies e.g. Alzheimer E [email protected] Argyll PA31 8QZ attuned to nature in a physical, Scotland, Parkinson’s Society, T 01546 600 022 mental and challenging way. Macmillan Cancer Support etc. Directions: Facing the church at the I enjoy working to themes Artmap Argyll Associate north end of Argyll Street in the through both processes. Ideas Members will be showing in the centre of Lochgilphead - take 2nd exit. develop through observation Dochas Gallery during August. Follow road up-hill to bend (left) in and drawing. road. 3rd on the right leads you into Manse Brae (signposted). 100 yards on (shore side) is house and studio. Look for RED dots!

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Drawing & Painting Design, Glass, Lettering ANN THOMAS 43 44 WILMA MACKENZIE

Opening Arrangements: Wilma is a full time glass Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. engraver. Using either Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm copperwheel or diamond drill, all year. each piece is completely unique. Ann trained at Plymouth and Opening Arrangements: Wilma has been engraving since Cardiff and was both a lecturer Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. Address: East Most Store, Harbour 1977 (when she started as an and supervisor of art. After Open to visitors all year round by Street, Tarbert, Argyll PA29 6UD apprentice with Edinburgh marrying she moved to Scotland appointment. Crystal) and specialises in where she had a gallery for 26 Directions: The workshop is located engraving wildlife and years producing, displaying and Address: Harbour Heights, 4 The on the south side of Tarbert Harbour calligraphy-inspired designs. selling a wide range of her work. Ridge, Barmore Road, Tarbert, Argyll opposite the Fish Quay. Follow road Ann is renowned for her strong to Cowal Ferry. compositions, draftsmanship Directions: Entering Tarbert from and use of paint to capture the Lochgilphead on the A83 turn left E [email protected] ethereal quality of changing light immediately after the 30mph sign. T 01880 821 234 and colour so memorable in Bear right up hill to the last but one M 07876 212 888 Scotland’s powerful landscapes, bungalow. seas and skies. W www.annthomas-paintings.co.uk E [email protected] T 01880 820 724 Mixed Media, Sculpture, Textiles, Drawing & Painting, Venue Wood TEMPLAR ARTS & LEISURE CENTRE 45 46 RICHARD KENNEDY

Opening Arrangements: Winner of ’Craft and Design’ Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. magazine’s selected maker of the The Templar Arts and Leisure Opening Arrangements: You can visit Richard in his gallery year wood and metal category, Centre provides access to the Please join us during our popular and studio from May until late Richard has been creating Wood arts and runs classes in visual drop-in sessions: every Tues, September - 11.00am to 5.00pm. He is Art for several years. Each piece art, creative technologies, crafts 2pm – 6:30pm and Wed, 3:30 – 6pm. open Wednesday to Sunday but will be takes several weeks to make due and music. available for all of the Artmap Week- to the intricate detail. Richard Since 2014 talc. has run a During Artmap Argyll we are open on end. Along with his wood art Richard has made work that’s displayed comprehensive arts programme Saturday, 27 August, 10am – 5pm for also displays a range of other Artmap around the world. A member with an emphasis on contem- the Arts & Crafts Fair to showcase artists’ work. Live demonstrations of the Register of Professional porary digital media – regularly works of all arts and crafts classes available over the Artmap weekend Turners, he is committed to pro- collaborating with Artmap Argyll based at talc. There will be a creative and frequently thought out the season! ducing some of the finest turned and young people. This year’s digital media Experimentation Day, tea art available in the country today. programme includes workshops & cake, spinning demonstration and Address: Bole the Gallery, Fieldhouse in conductive painting, kinetic works for sale. Kilberry, Argyll PA29 6YD. W bolegallery.com sculptures, e-textiles, film & facebook.com/bolethegallery photography, graphic design, Address: Templar Arts and Leisure Directions: From Lochgilphead turn @bolethegallery music, sound programming Centre, Harbour Street, Tarbert, Argyll south towards Campbeltown (A83) E [email protected] and light art. PA29 6UD After 4 miles turn right, signposted T 01880 770 202 Kilberry (B8024). W www.talc.org.uk Directions: talc. is located at the From Tarbert travelling in either E [email protected] beautiful harbour front in the centre direction take the turn signposted T 01880 820 135 of Tarbert. Kilberry (B8024) Enjoy incredible views and possible sightings of Argyll’s best wildlife! Venue Drawing & Painting GLENBARR CAFE 47 48 CHRISTINE RUSSEL

Opening Arrangements: The long and winding road south The Café at Glenbarr Stores is Opening Arrangements: Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. on the Kintyre peninsula is one delighted to be displaying work Fri 26th to Mon 29th Aug 10am - 5pm. The An Ceardach 5 acre garden is of the most scenic drives in of local artists. Come and enjoy The cafe is open daily from 10am to open from April to October. Visitors Scotland. Views over sandy lunch or coffee and cake whilst 5pm. are very welcome during this period beaches or rocky shores to taking the opportunity to look by appointment outside the open distant islands in wild or tranquil over the art on display. Address: Zofija Sloan, Glenbarr weekend. weather provide inspiration for The Garden Centre is open and Stores Ltd, Glenbarr, Argyll PA29 6UT Tea, coffee and shortbread will be Christine’s paintings. There are has a wide variety of plants available at the open weekend with many sculptures set amongst available. The Store has a good Directions: 30 minutes south of proceeds going to Campbeltown the huge selection of plants in selection of local meat, cheese Tarbert on the A83 towards Picture House. the 5 acre An Ceardach garden and fish alongside everyday Campbeltown and 20 minutes surrounding Christine’s studio. staples. north of Campbeltown. Address: An Ceardach - The Smiddy We look forward to welcoming Peninver, Campbeltown, Argyll W www.wix.com/anceardach/gallery you soon. E [email protected] PA28 6QP E [email protected] T 01583 421 200 T 01586 551 762 M 07881 786 680 Directions: 3 miles north of Campbeltown, on the B842 Carradale Road pass a 40mph sign. 200 yards further on, down a steep hill, take the entrance on the right following the tarred driveway. Parking for 6 cars.

Artmap needs YOU! Artmap is Argyll’s leading network of artists and we’re looking for new members and friends to join us.

Our vision is to ensure that Argyll is recognised as a vibrant, creative hub. We deliver a range of events, public art installations and workshops as well as supporting artists to share ideas and grow sales.

Our annual Red Dot Studio Trail is Argyll’s premier visual arts event and last year we had over 5,600 studio visits resulting in £47,000 worth of sales – providing a huge boost to the local economy.

With year on year increases in studio visitors and sales we’re looking for new artists to join us so we can help you share your work to a wider audience.

Artmap is a social enterprise company committed to returning funds raised for the benefit of Argyll’s communities through cultural activities.

If you are an artist or you want to help support our work there are a three ways to get involved:

• Full member £140 • Associate member £30 • Friend £15

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ARTMAP ASSOCIATE MEMBERS 2016/17 Follow The IBAC Trail! Bute Open Studios Andrew McCallum, Sat 23rd and Sun 24th July 2016 Jewellery Design and Manufacture, Dalavich Phone to arrange an appointment or to talk Visit our talented creatives about possible sales or commissions. and their spaces across Open all year. 01866 844 355 the Isle of Bute. [email protected] www.andrewmccallumjewellery.com Follow the yellow balloons throughout the weekend to Pip Weaser, discover our open studios. Basketry artist, Kilmelford Pip makes one-off functional and sculptural For more information please visit our website pieces from Argyll grown willow and other plant fibres as well as recycled materials. www.butestudiotrail.com 01852 200 260 Find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/butestudiotrail [email protected]

Victoria Maxwell Macdonald, Painter, Kintyre I work in oil, inspired by the land, sea, sky and weather. [email protected] www.victoriamaxwellmacdonald.co.uk

Alan Cunningham, mixed media construction, Lochgair 3D wall mountable work with a maritime theme, often based on historic and literary narratives. 07879 241 156 [email protected]

Karen Liversedge, Designer/Maker Textiles and Glass, Kilmelford Bespoke fashion and accessories. Architectural glass and sculpture to commission. Workshops. Private tuition. Studio open by appointment all year round. 01852 200 727 [email protected] www.karenliversedge.com ARTMAP ASSOCIATE MEMBERS 2016/17 ARTMAP ASSOCIATE MEMBERS 2016/17

Hazel White, Sandi Kiehlmann, Painter, Ardrishaig Sandi works in drawing, painting, printmaking If you’d like to commission something big and specialises in textiles. She delivers or wee, please phone me. community arts projects and runs art 07786 835058 workshops. [email protected] Rosehill, 16 Edward Street, Dunoon PA23 7JF T: 01369 704 009 M: 07891 614 284 Robyn Glendinning, [email protected] Illustrator, Durran www.sandikiehlmann.com A recent graduate from Illustration at DJCAD in Dundee. Enjoys watercolour painting and Diane Thomas, printmaking. Available for commissions. Green wood worker, carver and painter 07768 122 539 Dunans, Cairnbann. [email protected] 01546 606 059 www.robynglendinning.com [email protected]

Sara Qualter, Fergus Murray, Sara designs & styles spaces Drawing, Lochgilphead 07876 193 083 Fergus’s artwork focuses on making detailed [email protected] drawings of pencil, pen and ink - inspired by the www.saraqualter.co.uk Argyll landscape, people and buildings. 01546 600 267 Lucinda Hopkinson, [email protected] Glass Designer, Kilmichael Glen “ I aim to to preserve molten fluidity in my fused Fraser MacIver, glass artwork. I constantly experiment, often Painter/Printmaker, Crinan incorporating metals and encouraging bubbles. “ See two decades of Fraser’s fine Artworks at 01546 606 596 his unique Wagon Crinan Canal studio. Tuition by [email protected] appointment April to October. www.fusedglassartist.co.uk Address: The Wagon Crinan Wood, Crinan Canal, Argyll PA31 8SW Jane Allan, 07795 186 698 Basketmaker, Achnamara [email protected] Traditional baskets handcrafted from www.frasermaciver.com homegrown willow in natural colours. Tuition, commissions and sales. Ken Simm Workshop open all year by arrangement. Kenart: Paintings & Photography. 01546 850 274 Cromach, Ford, Lochgilphead. [email protected] 01546 810033. www.seafieldfarmcottages.co.uk [email protected] ARGYLL YOUTH ARTS We are indebted to and extremely grateful for the continued support from:

Argyll & Bute Council, Argyll & The Isles Ltd, Heart of Argyll Tourism Artmap Engage is the lead visual art partner in the Argyll Youth Arts (AYA) Alliance, Ardrishaig Community Trust, Ardrishaig Community Council, collaboration. Forestry Commission Scotland, Scottish Canals, Scottish Natural Heritage, Kilmartin Museum, Creative Scotland, Barbuie Woodland Project, Argyll AYA is funded through Creative Scotland’s Time to Shine initiative and is for Youth Arts, ACT and Pauline Cameron from Business young people up until the age of 25 yrs. The 2016 engagement programme Mentoring Scotland. focuses on Immersion weekend workshops and exploring the sustainable return of Lochgilphead’s lantern parade or Light Festival. We look forward to exciting new projects in 2016/17.

Young Artist Laura Clark is sponsored through Time to Shine to have a studio Many thanks to the Dochas Fund for the use of the gallery for meetings included in the 2016 Open Studio event. and exhibitions and also to Scottish Canals for our regular use of the meeting room at Pier Square, Ardrishaig during the past year. Young Associate Artists Robyn Glendinning and Erin Barker are also sponsored We are also thankful to our volunteers, partners, spouses and families and have their work included at the Dochas gallery exhibition. for their support throughout the year.

If you require any further information please contact Lead Artist Sian MacQueen at [email protected] Disclaimer: www.argyllyoutharts.org Please use the map and directions in conjunction with your own road maps.

Artmap Argyll accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury sustained by any member of the public visiting any venue participating in the open studio event listed in this brochure. Visiting adults are responsible for the supervision of any children in their care. It is not permissible to take pets of any sort into the venue areas.

It is the venues’ responsibility to have public liability cover. Whilst every effort is made by artists to ensure that the venues are as safe as possible, visitors should be aware that the studios are working environments and can be dangerous places. Great care must be exercised when visiting as there may be hazardous substances and/or tools and powerful machinery.

Please treat all venues with respect and remember many of the artists work from home.

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