Tailored Printmaking Retreats | Isle of Bute

Transform your artistic practice with a tailored printmaking holiday on Scotland's stunning Isle of Bute. Immerse yourself in monotype and collagraph techniques while drawing inspiration from breathtaking coastal landscapes.

“I enjoyed Carol’s tuition immensely - loads of ideas, great, very clear tuition...and still room to experiment!”
— Workshop Feedback Form

Your Personalised Art Getaway

Whether you're a solo traveller seeking fresh ideas, or a small group of friends (up to four) looking for a creative getaway, my garden studio in Rothesay offers the perfect setting. It overlooks the Rothesay Pavilion and the shimmering light on the waters of Rothesay Bay.

Flexible Options to Suit Your Availability

  • Weekend intensives - Perfect for a quick creative recharge

  • Extended retreats (up to one week) - Dive deeper into printmaking techniques

  • Custom scheduling - Choose dates that work for you between May and September

Who Will Benefit?

  • Artists working in other media seeking fresh perspective

  • Printmakers looking to enhance existing skills

  • Creative individuals at any level wanting to explore monotype or collagraph techniques

The Complete Experience

Your retreat can include some or all of the following:

  • Personalised printmaking instruction tailored to your experience level

  • Guidance on the best locations for sketching and photography around the island such as:

    • St. Blane’s Church

    • Scalpsie Beach (for the seabirds and seals as well as the views

    • Standing Stones, burial cairns, stone circles, rock art and medieval villages dotted around the island

    • St. Ninian’s at The Straad

    • The Bute Community Forest

  • Advice on transportation options (car, bus, foot, or bicycle rentals for eco-friendly exploration)

  • Places to eat and drink at the end of the day

  • A supportive, relaxing environment to nurture your creativity

Leave with stunning prints that capture your unique Isle of Bute experience and inspire your future creative practice.

Ready to begin your creative journey? Email me today to arrange your tailored printmaking retreat. Or take a look at the Short Creative Getaways page to see if there is anything there that would suit you.

For experienced printmakers seeking independent work, studio residency options are also available.Residencies outside the summer season

Things To Bear In Mind

While I suggest a holiday time window of May to September you can plan to come between October and April as long as you bear in mind that during the autumn/winter months we are more susceptible to the vagaries of stormy weather. Calmac Ferry departures from Wemyss Bay can either be suspended at short notice, or depart from Gourock depending on wind direction. Again dependant on the weather and wind direction, it is possible to divert toward Dunoon and catch the Colintraive/Rhubadoch ferry at the north end of the island. You just need to be prepared for such eventualities and build flexibility into your plans with me and your accommodation provider.