WAYS OF SEEING
WAYS OF SEEING
Explore Drawing on the Sacred Isle of Iona
Led by Iona artist Mhairi Killin
25th - 30th July 2026
5 nights, 4 days workshop on Iona
Ways of Seeing invites you to to play with drawing and mark making as a way to mindfully immerse yourself in the inner and outer landscapes of Iona.
Just six places are available on this really special retreat. You will be well looked after at the beautiful Argyll Hotel, with a three course dinner and breakfast included the price.
Ways of Seeing is ideal for those who wish to deepen or re-engage with their drawing practice in the specific environment of Iona, using more experimental approaches to drawing.
Only 6 places remaining.
ARRIVING IN IONA
Travel to Iona arriving in time for a pre dinner welcome with Mhairi, and your fellow workshop companions on Saturday 11th July. Introductions and relaxing conversations over a delicious dinner to follow. The hotel is just a few minutes walk from the pier, and you are welcome to arrive early on Iona, drop your bags at the hotel and enjoy some quiet time to yourself.
YOUR TIME ON IONA - MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
ADDITIONAL INFO
You will receive confirmation of your booking within 48 hours. Soon after we will send you a PDF with useful information about the workshop, your journey and the island.
A 40% non refundable deposit of the full price is required at the time of booking. The balance will be due 12 weeks prior to the workshop. We will email an invoice link to and payments can be made securely by credit/debit card through our Shopify platform.
You should plan to be on Iona by the last ferry on Saturday evening and leave after your breakfast on Thursday morning, unless you have made independent plans either side of the workshop
Please come prepared to walk, and let us know if this could be problematic for you.
You will be staying at the beautiful Argyll Hotel. Three course dinner and full breakfast are included in the price of the workshop.
All materials will be provided, but if you have favourite drawing tools and papers, or a sketchbook project you have already started, please bring these with you.
We will begin each day at 10am and finish around 4.30/5pm with a break for lunch. Lunches, with the exception of the first day are at your own expense.
Itineraries are prospective, often weather dependent, and could be subject to change.
Please read the Terms and Conditions which include our Cancellation Policy before booking. By acknowledging these conditions at the time of booking, you agree to and are bound by them.
Don’t hesitate to email us at info@aosdanaiona.com with any queries.