The Studio

Soulisquoy Printmakers are dedicated to providing open access to traditional Printmaking techniques for professional artists, individuals and groups. Soulisquoy is a well equipped Studio space located at the WASPS Studios in the centre of Stromness. The building is home to four other studio spaces for artists based on Orkney.

Housed in the spacious ground floor room ensures it can be easily accessed. The large windows allow natural daylight to flow throughout the studio with generous access to all equipment and facilities.

Soulisquoy Printmakers, WASPS Stromness Studios, 2 Hellihole Road, Stomness, KW16 3DE

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Techniques

  • relief printing - linocut, woodcut, collagraphy and letterpress

  • intaglio - etching, aquatint

  • screenprint

  • monoprint

Equipment

  • Columbian press

  • etching press (fits papers up to 520mm x 650mm)

  • two vertical etching tanks

  • extractor unit

  • copper plate cutter

  • double sink

  • vacuum screenprinting table

  • UV exposure unit

  • washout area

General

  • access to purchase paper and related items required for printmaking

  • access to equipment including rollers, cutting tools etc

  • access to toilet facilities (ground floor)

  • access to tea/ coffee making facilities (first floor). Available by arrangement

Accessibility

  • wheelchair accessible

  • dimensions of studio (approximately) 12m x 3.60m wall to wall

  • no dedicated parking. The studio is a short 8 minute walk from town parking, nearest Ferry Road, 0.4 mile/ 0.6 km walk away

  • registered guide dogs and assistance dogs are permitted in the studio

  • if you wish to discuss your access requirements please contact us

Please refer to the FAQs or contact us here if you have any other questions about the facilities.

You can see images of the studio and the facilities in the Gallery.