Adults 18+
Archiving Architecture with Bronwen Sleigh
In this unique 3-day course on 28 March - 30 March 2026 with Bronwen
Sleigh RSA, a visual artist and printmaker, you will create printed
works in response to the rich local built heritage of Fountainbridge,
which was once the city's powerhouse of industry. Working with Sleigh’s
methodology and the beautiful process of etching and multi-plate
printing you will have the opportunity to investigate our attitudes to
space as expressed through architecture and its relationship to the
landscape.
This course will include some time for you to walk arounf the local area
to collect resources, an introduction to Sleigh's working methodologies
and her technical approach to etching.
During the course participants will work on two etching plates using the
techniques of hard ground and aquatint. Participants will produce one
image using two plates over the course. The size of the plates will be
152 x 203mm (6 X 8 inches). Participants are encouraged to bring
cameras, sketch pads, and other resources that will aid them in
acquiring materials for drawing.
On the day, we will provide archival materials, such as catalogues,
records and photos of the North
British Rubber Company
and Scottish
& Newcastle Breweries Ltd
who used to be located in Fountainbridge, as well of areal
shots, old drawings and maps of the Lochrin Basin and Union Canal from
the mid 1800s to today.
A 15% Early Bird discount is available for bookings made 1 month prior
to the start date!
Find out more about etching on our YouTube channel here.
Learn more about Bronwen Sleigh here.
This course entitles you to a FREE 3-month Associate Membership to use
the studio and consolidate your skills.
This course is part of Castle Mills: Then & Now, a
heritage project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, made
possible by money raised by National Lottery players.
Course Times 10am-5pm
Tutor Bronwen Sleigh
Suitability Open to all
Get access to
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Expanded Practice 3 day
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£290.00 -
28 March 2026 -
10:00 -
Print Studio -
Adult 16+
