Friends of
Artists, Writers & Makers
It's a real pleasure to host some guest artists, writers and makers inspired by Scotland's outstanding natural landscapes, coastal, and marine environments.
Mixed Media
Fiona D Artisan
Fiona is inspired by the natural world and she sources botanicals from the landscapes surrounding her island home to create beautiful seasonal collections. Her work focuses on original prints, cards and textiles.
She exhibits at the Barony Centre in West Kilbride. Fiona is 'in her element' as a teacher offering creative classes & wellbeing retreats
She also exhibits her work at The Botany Workshop open days during the summer season - details will be posted on Facebook.
Pencils, Ink & Watercolours
Hannah Longmuir
Hannah has a great love of the countryside and fills her sketchbook with drawings and notes. She then layers thousands of little pencil marks to build delicate, detailed drawings of the fields, hedgerows, skies and woodlands surrounding her home. Her drawings are carefully observed and full of life.
She has created a nature-inspired collection of cards, notebooks and artist prints from her original works of art.
Her work is exhibited at The Botany Workshop open days in during the summer season - details will be posted on Facebook.
Watercolours
Faye Waterlow
Faye is a watercolourist and this stunning collection is inspired by the marine habitats and the coastal areas around Arran. She has produced a series of limited edition prints, cards and other lovely Artisan gifts from her original works of art.
Faye loves meeting people and is 'in her element' exhibiting her work at Farmer's Markets.
She also exhibits her work at The Botany Workshop open days in during the summer season - details will be posted on Facebook.
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Writer - Arran Wild Swims
Helen D Westwood
"A tonic, a therapy, a total buzz". Helen shares her thoughts on the benefits of cold water dipping and highlights some of the best spots on Arran. (NB: This book is due to published shortly).
Helen currently works remotely on Arran as a service designer for the National Lottery Community Fund; and she enjoys cold water dipping in her spare time, all year round.
You can contact Helen via her Linked In profile.
Bookbinder & Artisan Printer
E Coral Smith
Coral is a highly skilled designer combining her expertise of printing on paper and fabrics using different techniques to produce original works in journals, notebooks and sketchbooks.
She is a 'creative butterfly' and is constantly exploring new ideas to develop her work.
Coral's work is exhibited at COAST in Lamlash and at The Botany Workshop open days during the summer season.