WHAT'S NEW for 2026?
PRINTMAKING
2025 has been a challenging year. Health issues and subsequent surgery have impacted on my creative work but it has been a busy year with the launch of my book 'EXPLORING PRINTMAKING' both here in the UK and also in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Following the success of this printmaking handbook, I am now in the process of writing book 2. This will be a different beast and I am still planning how it will be structured and what to include. 2026 will be an exciting year!
EXHIBITIONS
I have exhibited work in a couple of exhibitions here on the island, taken part in this year's OPEN STUDIOS HEBRIDES and I showed my work and gave a collagraph demonstration at the FESTIVAL OF PRINTMAKING at Stirling University.
As secretary of the PRINTMAKERS of SCOTLAND organisation it has been great to be involved with our second successful Festival at Stirling University in August 2025. Our third festival takes place in August 2025 and is going to be even more amazing !
PRINTMAKERS OF SCOTLAND FESTIVAL OF PRINTMAKING
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Join us for the exciting festival returning to Stirling University from
August 14-16, 2026.
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For further details, visit
www.printmakersofscotland.com.
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OPEN STUDIOS HEBRIDES 2026
The 5th Open Studios event was held in July/August this year with artists and makers across both Lewis and Harris opening the doors of their workplaces to welcome visitors. There were also members who do not have studios showing their work at the Town Hall in Stornoway.
From the initial year with a group of 12 artists, there are now over 50 members. ​​
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Watch out for details of OSH 2026.
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Information on how to get involved for 2026 is available on
the website
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EXPLORING PRINTMAKING
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My book for Bloomsbury Press on printmaking techniques that can be done at home without a press or expensive equipment was finally completed in November 2025. It has been a lot of work, a steep learning curve and has challenged my technical skills but, overall, a very enjoyable experience.
The book covers a variety of different styles of printing with step by step instructions and lots of photos. It includes projects to make use of the printed papers that you will accumulate after trying out the print activities.
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I hope that the book will appeal to the beginners who want to try out ways of getting into printmaking but also to more experienced artists who are returning to this artform and are ready to try something new.
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I have been fortunate to be able to include contributions from other printmakers :
Susan Yeates
Karen Komurcu
Suzie Mackenzie
Clare Youngs
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The book can be ordered online or purchased in a variety of bookshop.
For signed copies contact me via the CONTACTS page
£22.50 incl UK p&p
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