North Uist - Taigh Chearsabhagh
Based on the island of North Uist our art studios provide an opportunity to study in the distinctive environment of the Outer Hebrides on the west coast of Scotland. Our islands are a hub for creativity and innovation. Everywhere you look, you’ll find inspiration – from our jaw dropping landscapes to the history, traditions and people that shape our rich culture and heritage.
Our region is home to a thriving community-based creative arts sector, supported by a collaborative network of artists, designers, and makers. Here, you’ll find a shared focus on sustainability and ethical production and artistic expressions inspired by our rural and island communities. We will spark and nurture your creativity, confidence, and ingenuity.
Located in the Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum & Arts Centre, students have the opportunity to attend exhibitions, artist talks and interdisciplinary events. Students also benefit from the opportunity to exhibit in the gallery spaces and make use of the professional printmaking and photography facilities.
We support you to access a wide range of full and part time courses with flexible study options. At North Uist you'll always be treated as a name, not a number and our dedicated staff are on hand to help you every step of the way.
Courses
Whether you’re a high school pupil, a recent school leaver, an adult returning to education, or a professional aiming to upskill or change careers, we offer a comprehensive range of courses. From access level to PhD, as well as business training and leisure options, our programmes are designed to support your academic, career, and personal development goals.
Art courses available at Taigh Chearsabhagh:
Facilities
Facilities
- Studio space – With over 140 square metres of airy studios looking east over the Little Minch, students can explore ideas at scale in their dedicated space.
- Gallery Space – Taigh Chearsabhagh has three distinct gallery spaces, each suitable for a wide range of artwork. Students can apply to exhibit in the busy café gallery at any stage, while BA students are offered technical support to mount ambitious, professional degree show installations in one of our two main galleries.
- Print Workshop & Darkroom - These spaces provide students at all levels of experience with professional places to work and meet with and collaborate with other local artists who access this open-access facility for practising artists.
- The Print Workshop is set up for non-toxic practice, using the process of acrylic-resist etching on a Rochat press 21” x 40”.
- The Darkroom is equipped for small, medium and large format developing and printing. There are two enlargers, a DeVere 504 and a Durst 670 Colour.
- Nicola Neate is Taigh Chearsabhagh’s Print Workshop and Darkroom Co-Ordinator and Technician. She is available to support users of both facilities, as well as ensure their smooth and safe running and will be able to answer all your queries: nicola@taigh-chearsabhagh.org. Nicola has documented the facilities’ refurbishment and re-opening, which you can read about on the Taigh Chearsabhagh blog.
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