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.