Out of the BlueprintThis 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. Discover the art of printmaking in a supportive and relaxed environment. We’ll show you simple ways to…
PALS!Monday 24th – Friday 28th July 2023Taster Day: Monday 12-5pmTuesday-Friday: 12.30-5pm. PALS! is a free week-long programme of arts activities for 11-13 year olds at Out of the Blue Drill Hall. Started initially as a response to the pandemic, we wanted to help young people get back outdoors, off their screens and enjoying new experiences…
Out of the Blueprint is excited to announce the launch of Goccomatic – DIY garment printing at Abbeymount Studios.
Goccomatic will allow artists to print their own T-shirts, tote bags and other garments using the sustainable Gocco print process. Restarting in October, we will be running inductions every Saturday and studio access on Fridays.
Based on a set of local folktales from the area, Leith Folk & Lore is a celebration and showcase of Leith’s vibrant history and culture from both past and present. Using bold and explorative risograph printing techniques, Morvern has lifted these stories off the paper and brought them to life in the form of sculptural puppets and 3D installations. The exhibition will aim to bring folk together, Leithers and non locals alike, and show them something new about our proud part of the city.
Comics artist Maria Stoian dips into autobiographical narrative with her work in progress, Forgeries. Maria explores her relationship with her late father, Alex; traversing his life, illness and death, the process of her own coming out, her grief, and the way art has always tied them together.
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. Out of the Blueprint recognises the positive value of diversity, and wishes to amplify the voices…
Artist Joanna Blémont dreams up uncanny atmospheres through natural forms and fragments of built environment. Drawing from her own personal dreams and early visual research in psychology, Joanna creates mirrored associations within her work to create enigmatic dreamscapes that are open to interpretation. The mysterious, ambiguous tone of her work immerses the viewer in the language of dreams.
Sarah Phelan presents a new body of work created during her time as artist-in-residence at Out of the Blueprint.
We’re running a 3-day comic club in the Easter holidays for ages 10-13. Each day will be filled with fun comic-making activities with real-life comic artists Malcy and HAM, with the chance to print comics and artwork using our exciting riso printer in the Blueprint studio. Places are free, and you can book your child’s…
12 March – 23 April 2022 Out of the Blue Drill HallMonday-Saturday, 10am-5pmFREE Our resident artist Gemma Gorton presents a new body of work created during her time in the riso studio. Capturing the changing colours of her Edinburgh home, Gemma’s work gives a glimpse of a quiet city of street scenes, public parks and under-explored nooks through dawn, dusk and twilight. …
