What we do
Out of the Blueprint is an eco print studio in Leith, Edinburgh. We use specialist Japanese printing methods called RISO and GOCCO. Through our affordable, sustainable and ethical print service, we produce posters, booklets, T-shirts and more for our local community.
As a social enterprise, we raise money through our eco printing service and reinvest all profits to support our work with young people.
Latest News
Creative Carers
Free classes for unpaid carers
Saturday afternoons, 2-4pm
Artist in Residence
Applications now open!
Bloke in a Dress
New exhibition by Levi J Richards coming soon!
Creative Carers
Free creative workshops for unpaid carers
Saturday afternoons, 2-4pm
This autumn Out of the Blue and VOCAL are working in partnership to offer unpaid carers a number of creative and inspiring workshops that carers can enjoy to take time away from their caring role, try something new and connect with others.
Roll up your sleeves, unwind and enjoy the peaceful process of printing.
Artist-in-Residence
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Out of the Blueprint’s residency programme is now open for applications from young people aged 18-24.
We are currently looking for visual artists, illustrators, graphic designers, printmakers or other creative individuals who are interested in the riso print process.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 8th October 2023
Coming soon:
Bloke in a Dress
Out of the Blueprint’s latest artist-in-residence Levi J Richards presents work created during his residency.
Launches on Thursday 28th September, 6 – 9pm: all welcome!
Open Mondays – Saturdays, 10 – 5pm, Friday 29th September to Saturday 11th November.
We support young people with:
Residencies
Paid opportunities for young artists with a dedicated studio space & access to the riso
Publishing
Support for young artists to get their zines, comics and art publications into the world
Training
Hands-on experience in the workplace for trainees with barriers to employment
Education
Workshops, classes and educational projects for
young people
We also cover 50% of riso print costs for people aged 24 or under, based in Scotland, who are printing their own work
(not on behalf of another person or organisation)- just ask for the Young Artist’s Print Discount when you place your order!
Learn to print at our friendly & fun riso workshops
Support young artists and find unique artwork, zines and t-shirts on our shop
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Contact details
Out of the Blue Drill Hall
32-36 Dalmeny Street
Edinburgh EH6 8RG
Tue – Fri, 10am – 5pm
by appointment
blueprint@outoftheblue.org.uk
@ootblueprint
Out of the Blueprint was set up in 2015 as part of the #artcore youth arts project, supported by Creative Scotland’s
Time to Shine initiative, Young Start and The Robertson Trust.
We are currently supported by the William Grant foundation, the National Lottery via Creative Scotland’s Youth Arts Access Fund,
The Robertson Trust, Baillie Gifford and YouthLink Scotland.
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