Artist Flat
All an Artist needs! (Alison Bell, July 2008)
The artist’s studio-flat is in the old toll house adjacent to Timespan looking over the river Helmsdale, Telford Bridge and the centre's herb and flower garden. It is availble to rent for artists, researchers, historians or anyone looking for a relaxing break by the sea!
Newly converted in 2008 the flat has a bright, sunny, open plan living - working - kitchen area; including desk with internet connection and large work/dining table; fully accessible shower room/wc; washing machine, CD player, DVD player. Sleeps two in comfort: twin/double bedroom (and convertible sofa in the living area).
The river Helmsdale flows from the Strath of Kildonan, famous for being at the heart of the Clearances and the site of an 18C gold-rush - you can still pan for gold! Surrounded by superb Highland landscapes rich in flora and fauna, it is on the edge of the flow country, and the area has many historic sites including early settlements and landmarks. The flat is in the centre of the village and extremely close to all restaurants, shops and pubs.
The flat is fully accessible.
Booking options: 2009
* all booking costs are self-catering and inclusive of heating/hot water/electricity/linen. Terms and conditions apply – please request a copy.
Visitors
Bookings at £225 per week / £295 pw Xmas and New Year (up to two people)
Artist’s - self-funded residencies
Timespan artist studio-flat is available for self-catering rental at a reduced rate for artists of £150 per week or £400 per month (not high season).
Artist’s - work exchange
We are also offering a limited number of opportunities for artists to stay at a significantly reduced rate in return for a minimum of 2 workshops/talks (on your own work or some other aspect of contemporary practice).
All artists must include:
- a letter of interest, outlining why you would like to visit and what research or work development you hope to carry out here (there is an active professional artist group in Sutherland)
- a CDRom with examples of your work
- a CV
- for the work exchange; please also outline your proposals for activities.
Please apply to:
Timespan (ref: Artists Flat)
Dunrobin Street
HELMSDALE
KW8 6JX