VISITORS to Glasgow School of Art degree show can get their hands dirty in the print studio this weekend.

Recent graduates Hazel Dunn and Alexandra Bland of textiles collaboration Rayha will be demonstrating their work and offering the chance to make a GSA limited edition book bag at an event in the shop that offers the chance to meet the makers of best-selling contemporary craft products.

"People will be able to choose from three different designs. You don't need to have any experience, we have done printing workshops with three year olds before so anyone can take part," says 23-year-old Hazel whose family home is in Ardnamurchan and went on to study print at GSA.

"Hopefully everyone gets stuck in. Screen printing is an interesting thing to learn, especially nowadays with everything becoming quite mechanised. It's a traditional craft and it's a lovely therapeutic way to work if you get into it.

" It's quite a simple process to pick up, so you're not only learning something but you're also getting to take something away with you to remind you of that and of your trip to the degree show."

Hazel and 24-year-old Alexandra, from Cumbria, set up Rayha when they were in the second year of the fashion and textiles course at GSA. They were put in a group to work together and learn different techniques and quickly became friends.

Alexandra specialised in embroidery and Hazel in print, combining the two they started making cushions when they wanted to design but not think about course work.

"It was a case of, 'Let's have an evening and get some pizza and do some designing' and it was a really nice outlet because we weren't being marked," explains Hazel.

"We also thought it would be good to learn about business, even on a small scale. Although art school teaches you a lot about design and technique it doesn't teach you too much about business.

I think we thought it would be easier than it was but it has been really enjoyable."

The 2014 graduates took the name Rayha from Swahili. It means "little luxury" and perfectly describes their collection of cushions, pencil cases and artist wraps. A range of stationery is in the pipeline, along with a set of bags featuring bird designs.

Their distinctive abstract style of black printing with brightly coloured embroidery and trimmings appeals to all ages. They currently have a studio at home, selling online and at GSA shop.

The event ties in with a call out for new products to sell in GSA shop from from students, staff and alumni. Graduates from far and wide, new and old are asked to get in touch with the products they design, in the hope of finding the next best-sellers. Visit www.gsashop.co.uk/pages/wanted

The event at Glasgow School of Art is part of Craft Scotland's Meet Your Maker campaign and runs from 10am to 4.30pm on June 13. The undergraduate degree show is open to the public from June 13 to 20.