APPLECROSS WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Hand‑printed Keepsakes by Applecross Bay — a two‑hour screen‑printing workshop
A relaxed, two‑hour studio session where you learn basic screen‑printing techniques, mix inks and leave with a heat‑pressed, machine‑washable cushion, tote or T‑shirt.
Hand‑printed Keepsakes by Applecross Bay — a two‑hour screen‑printing workshop.
Set in a small studio on the shore of Applecross Bay, this two‑hour screen‑printing workshop teaches the basics of the process as you mix colour, test prints on linen and print a final keepsake to take home amid the bay and mountain views.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Studio by the Bay with Cuillin Views
Creative screen‑printing takes place in a small Applecross studio looking over the bay and the Cuillins, giving the session a coastal, scenic backdrop.
Choose a Design and Mix Your Colour
Select from Scottish contemporary designs and mix your own ink colour before printing a test piece on linen — the hands‑on part of the workshop.
A One‑off, Machine‑Washable Keepsake
Finish by printing your final item — cushion cover, tote bag or T‑shirt — which is then heat‑pressed so it’s machine washable and ready to take home.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
Over a relaxed two‑hour session you receive a short introduction to the artist’s work and studio process, choose from a selection of pre‑exposed bespoke screens, mix ink colours, print a test piece on linen, pause for a short break while prints dry, then select and print a final cushion, tote or T‑shirt which is heat‑pressed for durability.
THE SETTING
Studio by the Bay with Cuillin Views
Creative screen‑printing takes place in a small Applecross studio looking over the bay and the Cuillins, giving the session a coastal, scenic backdrop.
THE PROCESS
Choose a Design and Mix Your Colour
Select from Scottish contemporary designs and mix your own ink colour before printing a test piece on linen — the hands‑on part of the workshop.
THE TAKEAWAY
A One‑off, Machine‑Washable Keepsake
Finish by printing your final item — cushion cover, tote bag or T‑shirt — which is then heat‑pressed so it’s machine washable and ready to take home.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Materials and equipment for printing are provided: pre‑exposed screens, inks and fabric options. Participants print a final cushion cover, tote bag or T‑shirt which is heat‑pressed for machine washing.
Workshops last around 2 hours and meet at Clachan Manse.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The screen‑printing workshops last around two hours.
Where do we meet for the workshop?
The meeting point is Clachan Manse.
What will I make during the session?
You will print a final item — a cushion cover, tote bag or T‑shirt — which is heat‑pressed and machine washable.
Is the workshop suitable for children?
Not suitable for children under 12 without prior confirmation.
Do I need prior experience in screen printing?
No prior experience is required; the workshop includes a short introduction to the basics and a guided, hands‑on process.
Can I mix my own ink colour?
Yes — participants choose from designs and mix their own ink colour as part of the process.