Welcome to INK on MESH Studio
IoM Studio is a new creative space for all, based in Newhaven, Edinburgh; providing accessible studio space for artists, makers, graduates and hobbyists to meet, learn, experiment and connect through the craft of screen printing and textiles.
IoM promotes and encourages creative expression, community connections, confidence building and wellbeing in a friendly professional environment.
The community of Newhaven is ideally situated on the sea edge of Edinburgh and is easily accessible by road, bus (LRT no. 11/7/10/16) and a new tram link in Spring 2023.
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WHAT WE DO
Set within the Heart of Newhaven Community Hub (HoNC), IoM offers courses, resources, studio space and support to professional artists and beginners alike.
Our well equipped studio is housed on the first floor in the former Victoria Primary School on Newhaven Main Street.
We provide open access to screen printing, textiles equipment and resources with expert technical support as required.
We offer a range of classes and short courses for small groups alongside bespoke training and subsidised opportunities. Classes can be a ‘one off’ learning experience or a progression route to more advanced skills, creative practice and membership.
This studio launch was funded by creative Scotland crowdmatch and crowdfunder UK.
WHO WE ARE
Lorna Brown, the founder of INK on MESH Studio, is an experienced artist and educator. With 25+ years as a professional maker, business owner and lecturer in the creative industries she brings an extensive portfolio of skills to this venture and shares her strong vision for all that the IoM studio offers.
‘Post - pandemic, spaces that promote and encourage self-expression, connections, confidence building and wellbeing through creativity are needed more than ever.’ IoM studio will create access to classes, space and specialist screen print and textile equipment , allowing more people to grow their skills and express who they are …connecting and growing a community is at the heart of IoM’s manifesto.
As the studio evolves, my aim is to offer employment opportunities for freelance creative practitioners. Professional artists/designers with complementary skills will join the IoM team and ‘A list’ guest tutors are lined up to bring exciting new classes to the learning program in 2023.
Guest Tutors to date: Cass Barron of Bookbinding with Cass and Abi Nicoll of Blue Cat Clothing.
Lorna continues to exhibit, collaborate and run her own design brand Blessed Unrest, a print design and home interiors Studio.
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