In typical Wyllie style George didn’t call his making space his “studio” but plainly referred to it as “the basement”

Situated in the undercroft of the family home in Gourock and overflowed into the garden overlooking the Clyde Estuary, as does the Wyllieum.

We titled our community making space “The Upstairs Basement” in tribute.

As well as being a making space, the Upstairs Basement features a rolling exhibition programme.

During February and March of this year the participants of our creative workshops are developing works to display as the sessions develop.

May - June 2025: Angharad Jefferson showcases her Marydoll.toys collection of textile art in the upstairs basement and our shop.