Reserve a spot here to join us next Wednesday the 9th of November for an afternoon of tours around The Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections, The Alasdair Gray Archive, Glasgow Sculpture Studios and The Distillery co-working space. This will be part of a new series of tours called “Wednesday Wanders at The Whisky Bond”.
The Glasgow School of Art Archives & Collections
This tour will focus on our textiles collection which ranges from thee 16th- 21st centuries. Many of our textiles created by former students and staff, while others have been acquired by the School for teaching purposes. Come see some of our ‘Glasgow Style’ garments and designs, Mid-Century printed textiles, GSA student fashion show garments, items from the Needlework Scheme and many more textiles from our collection.
The Alasdair Gray Archive
The Alasdair Gray Archive was established in March 2020 after Alasdair Gray’s death in late December 2019. The Archive exists to enhance the reputation and understanding of one of Scotland’s most significant cultural polymaths of the 20th century, and through his legacy support others. When you visit the Archive it is like walking into Alasdair’s front room with all the objects & items that surrounded him, many of which feature in his work. All this material is held here for research & learning purposes. When you visit you will be able to handle original artworks, prints, publications, transcripts and ephemera.
Glasgow Sculpture Studios
Glasgow Sculpture Studios is home to a vibrant community of artists working in contemporary sculptural practice. Come along for a tour of the largest art production facility in Scotland, with specialist workshops in metalwork, woodwork, plaster, resin, ceramics and digital fabrication! We support one of the largest communities of artists in Scotland with over 120 artist-members, 55 of whom are studio holders based at GSS. Through our subsidised studios, affordable workshops, and access to expertise, we support artists from all backgrounds, and at all stages of their career, to develop their practice through exploration of sculpture in its broadest sense.
The Distillery
The Distillery on the 3rd floor is a dedicated coworking space for freelancers, start-ups and creatives who require flexible, professional workspace. It will be open from 4:45pm for tea, coffee and biscuits, with an optional brief tour of its facilities.
