Ocean Studios
Ocean Studios is a creative space for the city of Plymouth. Located in the Royal William Yard, Ocean
Located in the historic surroundings of Royal William Yard, Ocean Studios is home to an array of resident and visiting artists who regularly host workshops, exhibitions and events for Plymouth's creative community. By creating a specialist provision in the form of unique managed workshops, Ocean Studios boosts creative enterprise in the city aiming to engage local people in the arts. Visitors to O
Join RAMP at Ocean Studios for a hands-on two-day Photogravure course perfect for beginners and printmaking enthusiasts!🙌
Explore the art of creating stunning prints using photographic images and traditional intaglio techniques. Led by printmaker and letterpress master Alan Qualtrough, this fun and educational workshop is a unique opportunity to elevate your printmaking skills alongside fellow art lovers.
Course Details:
🗓️Session One: Monday, 14th October 2024, 11 AM - 4 PM
🗓️Session Two: Tuesday, 15th October 2024, 11 AM - 4 PM
🎟️Tickets: £90 (plus fee)
🖌️Materials: All included
Don't miss out, secure your spot now!🎨✨
Head to https://ramp.realideas.org/whats-on/ to book
🎨✨Join RAMP at Ocean Studios for a fun and creative workshop where you’ll dive into the art of still life printmaking using the monoprint technique!✨🎨
No experience needed just bring your favourite images of locations as inspiration, and let screen printer Suzanne Drummond guide you through this easy-to-master process. You'll create unique, beautiful prints and explore your creativity in a vibrant, inspiring space.
All materials are provided, so come ready to experiment and have fun! Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike. 🖼️✨
🗓️ Saturday 12th October
⏰️ Choose between 3 different time slots; 10am - 11:30am, 12pm - 1:30pm, or 2pm - 3:30pm
🎟️ £25 (plus fees)
📍 Ocean Studios, Royal William Yard
Don’t miss out on this chance to get hands-on and make something amazing!
Book at: https://ramp.realideas.org/whats-on/
Part of our print programme
Join us for the Sewing Socially All-Dayer with Lizzy from Make Fabric Boutique!
Are you ready to dive into your sewing projects and connect with a supportive community of fellow makers?🧵
Spend 6.5 hours in a fun, relaxed sewing environment at our fully equipped studio—complete with spacious tables, a full sewing kit, and all the accessories you need to bring your creative visions to life.
Bring your sewing projects, fabrics, patterns, and machines, and make serious progress while surrounded by like-minded sewing enthusiasts. Don’t have a machine? No worries! You can rent one for just £5 per hour (limited availability).
Secure your place and join us for a day filled with creativity, camaraderie, and skill-building. Let's sewcialize, create, and inspire together! ✨
🗓️ Saturday 12th October
⏰️ 10am - 4:30pm
🎟️ £15 (plus booking fees)
Head to https://ramp.realideas.org/whats-on/ to book now
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Get creative with us at RAMP for an exciting printmaking workshop at Ocean Studios!✨️
Learn new printing techniques, experiment with materials, and create your very own masterpiece to take home. We’ll kick things off by sketching around the beautiful Royal William Yard, focusing on shapes, forms, and colours, and then transform those sketches into stunning monoprint artworks with printmaker Suzanne Drummond.
Workshop Details:
🗓️Date & Time: Tuesday, 8th October, 10am
🎟️Tickets: £55 (plus fee)
🎨Materials: All provided, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook!
Are you ready to explore new printmaking techniques or take your skills to the next level?🎨✨
Join us on Saturday 5th October for a session that is perfect for both beginners wanting to try something new or professional printmakers looking to expand their practice and solve creative challenges.
It’s a fun, hands-on workshop where you can push your artistic boundaries while connecting with fellow creatives. We always have a great time!🙌
🗓️5th October
⏰️9:30am-1pm
🎟️£45 (Plus fees) (This price covers all materials)
📍Ocean Studios, Factory Cooperage, Royal William Yard
👩🏫Learn from Beth Munro .prints
Join us for an evening of creativity, prosecco, and printmaking fun— no experience needed! 🥂
Learn the art of BlockFace, a modular typography printing technique, with expert Matt Holmes. You’ll get hands-on with stamps to create unique letterforms and explore the joys of printmaking, all while sipping on bubbly prosecco.🍾
Perfect for unwinding, socializing, and getting crafty. All materials included—just bring your positive vibes! 🙌
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✨ Calling all textile lovers! Join us at Ocean Studios for the Creative Textiles Social, launching in October 2024!
🧵 Happening every first Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm to 9pm at Ocean Studios, Royal William Yard, Plymouth, this free event is the perfect spot for textile enthusiasts to connect, collaborate, and get creative.
Bring your own textile project and enjoy an evening filled with inspiration, skill swaps, stash exchanges, exhibitions, and talks. Don’t forget your favourite drinks and snacks to enjoy while you craft!🍪
Hosted by the talented textile artist Becky Dodman Wainwright and Lizzy Evans, owner of Make Fabric Boutique, this is your go-to hub for creativity and collaboration. .dodman.wainwright
See you on October 2nd!🌟
Are you ready to explore new printmaking techniques or take your skills to the next level?🎨✨
Join us on Saturday 5th October for a session that is perfect for both beginners wanting to try something new or professional printmakers looking to expand their practice and solve creative challenges.
It’s a fun, hands-on workshop where you can push your artistic boundaries while connecting with fellow creatives. We always have a great time!🙌
🗓️5th October
⏰️9:30am-1pm
🎟️£45 (Plus fees) (This price covers all materials)
📍Ocean Studios, Factory Cooperage, Royal William Yard
👩🏫Learn from Beth Munro .prints
Join us for an evening of creativity, prosecco, and printmaking fun— no experience needed! 🥂
Learn the art of BlockFace, a modular typography printing technique, with expert Matt Holmes. You’ll get hands-on with stamps to create unique letterforms and explore the joys of printmaking, all while sipping on bubbly prosecco.🍾
Perfect for unwinding, socializing, and getting crafty. All materials included—just bring your positive vibes! 🙌
Calling all CAMP members with a passion for printmaking!🎨
Join us for the Monthly PrintKIN Social, where you'll connect with fellow creatives, learn new techniques, and become part of a vibrant social network in Plymouth. Whether you're an experienced artist or just curious about printmaking, this is the perfect space to explore, collaborate, and grow.
CAMP is a member-led network supporting artists, arts workers, and creatives across Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly. 🌊
On Saturday 28th September, we’re excited to host Nicola Westlake for a hands-on cyanotype session exclusively for CAMP PrintKIN members!
PrintKIN is led by Ocean Studios resident and printmaker Viv Spencer
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create, share, and connect!
Join us for a hands-on 3-week Collagraph course at Real Art Make Print, Ocean Studios! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this course is perfect for exploring the unique art of collagraph printmaking.🎨
Over 3 Thursdays (Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 10), you’ll learn how to create your own collagraph plates, ink them, and print beautiful designs. Led by printmaker Viv Spencer, you'll have everything you need—materials included!
Don’t miss this chance to dive into a fun and creative printmaking process. Secure your spot now by heading to our what's on page, link in bio! 🖼️✨
https://ramp.realideas.org/whats-on/collagraph-3-week-course-991078591747/
Calling all sewing enthusiasts! ✂️✨
Ready to dive into your sewing projects while connecting with a supportive community? Join us for the Sewing Socially All-Dayer, in collaboration with Lizzy from Make Fabric Boutique, where creativity meets camaraderie! 🧵
Bring your projects, sewing machines, fabrics, and patterns, and spend 6.5 hours immersed in a fun and relaxed studio environment.
Don't have a machine? No worries! Rent one for just £5/hour (limited availability).
This self-guided session is perfect for working at your own pace while connecting with fellow sewists ready to share tips and inspiration. Whether you're looking to make progress on your projects or just enjoy the vibe, this event is for you!
Spaces are limited, so book your spot now and become part of our vibrant Plymouth Sewing Community. ✨🧵
RISO Social X NOVU🎉
Calling all illustrators, graphic designers, RISO enthusiasts, and comic zine creators! If you're passionate about creativity and community, this event is for you!🎨✨
What to expect:
🌈 Discover the power of RISO printing and how it can take your projects to the next level with bold, vibrant designs.
🤝 Connect with fellow creatives—this is your chance to network, collaborate, and grow your creative circle!
🎨 Get hands-on with RISO! You’ll create your own piece and explore the magic of print.
Join us on September 20th for the RISO Social X NOVU Night—where we’ll be crafting collages, making collaborative prints, and building collective mood boards to manifest our goals for the coming months.🍂
Don’t miss this chance to be part of Plymouth’s dynamic creative scene. We can’t wait to meet you!
https://ramp.realideas.org/whats-on/riso-social-x-novu-night-1014524458967/
Explore the art of photogravure with us at RAMP (Real Art Make Print)✨
Join us on Thursday 19th September at 10am for a hands-on one-day workshop at Ocean Studios. You'll dive into the process of creating beautiful, detailed prints by transforming your photographic images into high-quality intaglio plates.
Learn from artist Alan Qualtrough and create your own unique piece of art.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your artistic skills and connect with fellow creatives in a vibrant setting. To book head to our What's On page, link in our bio! See you there! 🎨
https://ramp.realideas.org/whats-on/photogravure-one-day-workshop-990386160667/
WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK📣
Follow to keep up to date with our print programme!
TUESDAY
🎨Mono Printing with an Albion Press
✨️Tetra Pak Printing 3 week course (week one)
WEDNESDAY
🖌️Introduction to Screen Printing with Dave Holt
THURSDAY
✏️Life Drawing with Kieran Walsh
🙌Photogravure one-day workshop
✂️Intro to Lino Cut 5 week course (week one)
SATURDAY
🖼️Devon Open Studios
🧵Sewing Socially All-Dayer with
SUNDAY
💛Devon Open Studios
Tickets for all these workshops are available through the link in our bio or you can head straight to https://ramp.realideas.org/whats-on/ or follow us on Eventbrite!
Are you ready to explore the art of linocut printing?✨
Whether you're a beginner or already familiar with lino, this 5-week Thursday evening course is perfect for building your skills and confidence!
You'll learn the full process—from designing and carving to printing a 4-color reduction linocut. Led by experienced printmakers Beth Munro and Lauren Collier, we'll cover mark making, tonal scaling, colour, and more. Plus, you'll have access to the incredible facilities at Ocean Studios, RWY Plymouth!
🖼️ All materials provided (feel free to bring your own tools!)
🗓️ 5-week course, Thursday evenings starting 19th September at 6:30pm
🎨 At Ocean Studios, Royal William Yard
Follow the link below to book now, hurry limited spaces!✨️
https://ramp.realideas.org/whats-on/introduction-to-linocut-5-week-course-995105927617/
Are you looking to sharpen your drawing and painting skills?🎨
Join Mark Fielding on the third Saturday of every month for a supportive, fun, and insightful workshop on Saturday 14th September, from 10am-1pm!
"We'll explore traditional techniques in tone, colour, and light, helping you enhance your observation and drawing skills across all areas of your art practice.'"
🖌️ £30 per person
🖌️ 10am - 1pm (1-hour tuition + supervised drawing)
🖌️ At Ocean Studios, The Factory Cooperage, Royal William Yard
🖌️ Ages 16+, no experience needed
🖌️ Bring your materials, or purchase on-site
Limited spaces available, so book your spot now! ✨
https://ramp.realideas.org/whats-on/drawing-from-life-workshop-596004514547/
Come and check out the wonderful collaborative exhibition here at Ocean Studios as well as the opportunity to check out open artist studios. See work from amazing artists and makers such as:
✨️ Sally Holt
✨️ Llyr Davies
✨️ Barton Hargreaves
✨️ Chris Compton .photo
✨️ Zoe Clare
✨️ Beth Munro .prints
✨️ Viv Spencer
The exhibition will run until 22nd September or you can check out open artist studios on:
🗓️ 14th & 15th September
🗓️ 21st & 22nd September
🗓️ Weekdays from 11am-3pm
A huge thank you to artist and resident Sally Holt for leading this years Devon Open Studios and all of the hard work that she has put in. Come and check out the exhibition it looks amazing and we couldn't have done it without Sally.
Thank you to Sally Holt for the graphics.
Ready to dive into the world of screen printing? Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this workshop is for everyone!
Join industry expert Dave Holt, with 20 years of experience, for an immersive 5-week short course.
Dave Holt is an experienced and knowledgeable screen printer. From self-taught beginnings to heading his own successful and internationally recognisable screen printing business Custom Merch, Dave’s passion and hands-on approach will guide you through every step of the craft.
Perfect for beginners and seasoned pros alike, get ready to unlock your creativity and take your screen printing to the next level!
🗓️Dates and Times:
Session One: Wednesday 18th September, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Session Two: Wednesday 25th September, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Session Three: Wednesday 2nd October, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Session Four: Wednesday 9th October, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Session Five: Wednesday 16th October, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
🎟️Price:
£150 for five weeks and materials included.
https://ramp.realideas.org/whats-on/introduction-to-screen-printing-with-dave-holt-991074890677/
Unleash your creativity with RAMP (Real Art Make Print) at Ocean Studios! 🎨✨
Join printmaker Suzanne Drummond () for a hands-on workshop where you’ll explore new techniques, experiment with materials, and create your own monoprint masterpiece to take home. Start by sketching the beautiful surroundings of Royal William Yard, focusing on shape, form, and colour, before developing your artwork.🌊🖼️
All materials provided, but you will need to bring images of your favourite locations to base your work on, we will work on recreating one specific image or an amalgamation of your selection.💡
🗓️ 17th September
🎟️ £25 (plus booking fees)
📍 Ocean Studios, Royal William Yard
⏰️ 10am-11:30am, 12pm-1:30pm, or 2pm-3:30pm
https://ramp.realideas.org/whats-on/mono-printing-with-an-albion-press-999258748817/
🎨✨ Ready to get creative? Join us at Real Art Make Print at Ocean Studios for a hands-on masterclass in Tetra Pak printing with Alan Qualtrough! 🖼️
Over a 3-week evening course, you’ll learn the art of printing with Tetra Pak cartons and explore a fresh, inspiring medium. Perfect for anyone looking to try something new! All materials are included. 🙌
Dates:
📅 Tuesday 17th Sept | 6:30pm - 9pm
📅 Tuesday 24th Sept | 6:30pm - 9pm
📅 Tuesday 1st Oct | 6:30pm - 9pm
Don’t miss this chance to unleash your creativity, see you there!🎉
https://ramp.realideas.org/whats-on/tetra-pak-printing-3-week-course-990433823227/
👕🎨 Ready to create your own custom t-shirt? Join us at Real Art Make Print at Ocean Studios for a fun and creative day! Our T-Shirt Printing Workshop with professional screen printer Dave Holt will teach you everything you need to design and print your very own wearable masterpiece. Perfect for beginners and experienced creatives alike! 🙌
Get ready to roll up your sleeves, get messy, and walk away with something truly unique. Just bring your 100% cotton t-shirt, and we’ll provide the inks, screens, and proofing fabrics!
This workshop focuses on single-color prints, and we'll contact you for image prep details. Don’t miss out—sign up now by heading to the link in our bio!🎉
https://ramp.realideas.org/whats-on/1-day-t-shirt-printing-workshop-991046776587/
WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK📣
Follow to keep up to date with our print programme!
TUESDAY
🖼️Introduction to Lino Print Workshop
WEDNESDAY
🥂Print & Prosecco: Tetra Pak
SATURDAY
🎨Free Print Experience at House of Fraser with
SUNDAY
👕1 Day T-Shirt Printing Workshop
Tickets for all these workshops are available through the link in our bio or you can head straight to https://ramp.realideas.org/whats-on/ or follow us on Eventbrite!
🍾🎨 Get ready for a fun and creative evening at Real Art Make Print at Ocean Studios! Unleash your inner artist as you sip on bubbly prosecco and dive into the world of printmaking. 🖼️✨
No experience? No problem! This event is all about unwinding, socializing, and getting crafty—just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to try something new! You'll be working with Tetra Pak, a modern introduction to the Intaglio printing process, guided by the talented Print Maker Beth Munro. .prints
🗓️Wednesday 11th September
⏰️6:30pm-9pm
🎟️£35 (plus fees, all materials included)
📍Ocean Studios, The Factory Cooperage, Royal William Yard, PL1 3RP
Don’t miss this unique chance to create beautiful art while enjoying a glass of prosecco with friends, See you there!🥂🎉
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Ocean Studios is a creative space for the city of Plymouth. Located in the historic surroundings of Royal William Yard, Ocean Studios is home to an array of resident and visiting artists who regularly host workshops, exhibitions and events for Plymouth's creative community.
By creating a specialist provision in the form of unique managed workshops, Ocean Studios boosts creative enterprise in the city aiming to engage local people in the arts.
Visitors to Ocean Studios can learn new skills in one of our many workshops, relax in our café with a coffee and slice of cake, or make use of the flexible co-work space, ideal for artists, makers, entrepreneurs and businesses and accessible via our membership.
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Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
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Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |