Made at Mecknoch

Some of our leather products being used. A laminated leather catchall and a clutch bag to match customer's shoes.😁

A moment of tranquillity amongst all the Open Studio preparation!😁

Some handmade wooden pendants ready for next weekend.

Breakfast on the beach!😁

Lovely to see Ange back in the workshop making some new wire trees.

Our latest leather tote bag. All hand punched and sewn. IBAC - Isle of Bute Artists’ Collective

Leather valet tray / catch all. A little container by the front door or side of your bed to put your watch keys in etc.

A document wallet made from veg tanned leather and hand sewn.

Sunset light on some of our pieces.

Each bag is made by our hands and is unique. This one was made for a very special friend who specified the wooden base which allows the bag to stand on it's own.😁

A pippy oak neclace.😁

Enjoyed making this leather bag . All hand stitched. If this cold does not floor us ,we hope to be at Bute Yard on Sunday.

All set up at the 292 club. Why not come along for a blether. 😁

Not long now. Hopefully see you Sunday .😁

Making some lovely pieces. If you want that special gift plenty on offer and made on the island .!😁

A foraging bag with belt made out of soft Italian upcycled leather.

Thank you to everyone for making the a wonderful success!😁 Now off to collapse !😂

Day two 😁

Starting the display for this weekend's

The biggest ever Bute Studio Trail is only 5 days away! On 22 and 23 July, 43 artists on the Isle of Bute will open their studios or shared venues from 10am-5pm each day. The friendly Isle of Bute has much to offer at any time of year, but with more artists than ever taking part this year, there is a huge range of creative talent waiting for you this particular weekend. Here are some useful links to help you plan your trip. We can't wait to welcome you!

The Bute Studio Trail brochurehttps://www.butestudiotrail.com/_files/ugd/cd71e1_5c7221dc933e4e8d9cd3e5f5955b9add.pdf

The Bute Studio Trail venue map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1FARI-bkD9lGbqqhYVZyeOTCodNtWK6E&hl=en&ll=55.79508389250279%2C-5.0273899460384985&z=12

The artists taking part this year
https://www.butestudiotrail.com/our-artists

Ferries to Bute
https://www.calmac.co.uk/article/1926/Bute

Staying on Bute
https://www.visitbute.com/

The public bus
https://www.westcoastmotors.co.uk/services

The open-top bus
https://citysightseeingbute.com/

Renting e-bikes
https://fynefutures.org.uk/bikebute/

The Waverley
https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk/plan-your-cruise/timetables/

Walnut burr and maple veneer cuffs. Some of the pieces we are making for 22nd and 23rd of this month.

Not long now !😀

Less than a month to go... The biggest-ever Bute Studio Trail will take place on 22 and 23 July! 43 artists on the Isle of Bute will open their studios or venues from 10am to 5pm.

Plan ahead to get the most out of the Bute Studio Trail. Take a look at the map on our website or in the Bute Studio Trail brochure to see where your favourite artists are based and work out who you would like to see. There are painters, sculptors, printmakers, woodworkers, upholsterers, performance artists, textile artists, glass artists, jewellery designers, and more.

There are 27 venues to visit, several within walking distance from the Rothesay ferry terminal. Two ferry routes service the island: Colintraive to Rhubodach (2 mins) and Wemyss Bay to Rothesay (35 mins). You can take the train from Glasgow Central Station to meet the Wemyss Bay ferry. Visit the CalMac Ferries website for more information on fares and timetables.

If you come on foot you can hire a bike on the island, take the public bus, or hop on the CitySightseeing Bute open-top bus which will drop you off close to venue locations. We can't wait to welcome you!

https://www.butestudiotrail.com/

Here is our latest bag . Vegetable tanned leather with oak handles and base. All out products are handmade at the Mecknoch.😀

A messenger bag made from vegetable tanned leather and walnut.

A stunning day !😁😁

Before you know it, it will be here.😁

On the 22nd and 23rd of July 2023, 43 artists and craftspeople on the Isle of Bute are opening the doors to their studios from 10am-5pm each day. There are also several venues where the work of multiple artists can be admired.

The Bute Studio Trail is a great day out and a lovely way to explore the Isle of Bute. You can catch the ferry from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay (35 minutes) or the ferry from Colintraive to Rhubodach (5 minutes). Come as a foot passenger and hire e-bikes in Rothesay, or catch a bus. Or bring your own bike or car.

Save the date and follow this page for more information on the Bute Studio Trail 2023!

A couple examples of our latest pieces. A taupe veg tanned leather backpack with oak bottom sitting on a pippy oak bench with walnut dovetail inlay.

A leather and walnut journal.

A simple nativity scene. Hopefully see you at the 292 Club this Sunday.😁

Busy at the Mecknoch.😁