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2-3 Days
Local book designer, Beth, will teach you how to use basic book binding tools to make beautiful Japanese- style stab bound notebooks. Using a range of papers, threads and decorative techniques, you will create a set of artistic A6 notebooks for you to take away.A wonderful gift for others or perhaps to keep and use yourself. All materials provided.Beth can teach this technique to those under 16 if they have help from a supervising adult.Suitable for 16+Max 12 people. Buy Tickets..
2-3 Days
This workshop has an emphasis on having fun while making little books. Made out of upcycled leather or vegan pleather and a collection of buttons and beads you will get to learn some of the basics of bookbinding while starting your very own stash of handmade books.Ideal for stocking fillers, little gifts or to keep for yourself, these little pocket books are a great way of using up your own oddments of paper and once you know how to make these, you will never be short of a notebook again!All materials provided.No experience required.Suitable for 16+ Max 12 people. Buy Tickets..
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In this pottery workshop you will hand build a small ceramic luminary house using paper clay.Cut out the door and windows for the light to shine out and apply surface design and decoration using stamps and underglazes. The finished pieces will be fired, clear glazed and available to collect, or posted for the cost of P&P within 2 weeks.Max 6 people Cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances...
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In this pottery workshop you will hand build a Pebble Vase using a white earthenware clay.Cut out holes for the flower stems and decorate the surface using different techniques of applying underglazes.The finished pieces will be fired, clear glazed and available to collect, or posted for the cost of P&P within 2 weeks.Max 6 people. Cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances...
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2-3 Days
A fabulous opportunity for guitarists to spend a day learning from one of Germany's top jazz artists, guitarist and composer Philipp van Endert www.pve.de in the conducive and relaxed environment of The Music Workshop in Carstairs Junction which has hosted many jazz courses and events over the years. The day will culminate in an informal in-house performance with rhythm section.The event is best suited to guitarists who have a proficient 'working knowledge' of their instrument and some experience of improvising or playing by ear.Places are limited to 6 students, early booking is advisable.Participants should bring a packed lunch, guitar, small amp and/or a long jack cable to plug into our PA desk.*cost includes light refreshments (teas/coff..
2-3 Days
Loosen up your creativity with this Colour Splash painting workshop. Working on different surfaces including recycled materials, you will learn new tricks to create exciting effects for painting and decorative projects and will take home a finished piece of your own colourful artwork.Suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike. All materials provided. Suitable for 16+Max 6 people. Buy Tickets..
2-3 Days
Come and join our circle to have fun dancing to music from around the world. Suitable for the Young and Young at Heart. From African beats to European Horas, South American Salsas,Rhythms from the Middle East and Scottish reels. Move to the beat of your heart and exercise both body and soul. Our mantra is ‘No mistakes just variations’. Our lighthearted session is suitable for all fitness levels. No experience or partner required.Suitable for any age. Buy Tickets..
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2-3 Days
Ian will be joined by other members of the Dukes plus wonderful local bass player Alex Marfinescu for a play along workshop. We’ll be tackling a selection of the best numbers from Songbooks 7, 8 and 9 - chosen on the day with no rehearsal! Spare copies of the books will be available if required. It’s a session for people who have been through the beginner stage of playing, so mostly simple chords but with one or two new elements introduced. The emphasis will be on playing and singing together rather than teaching but musical pointers will be given.Bring a music stand if you have one, and please also bring copies of Ian’s song books 7, 8 and 9 if you have them.Suitable for all ages. Buy Tickets..
2-3 Days
No pressure, daft drawing challenges soundtracked by cross genre DJ sets for dancing and doodling. Soul to Hip hop, House to Disco, Rock to Reggae. Suitable for all ages. Buy Tickets..
2-3 Days
Learn to make a wonderful Halloween floral display in the beautiful setting of Shieldhill Castle Hotel.Lynn will share her skills and you will have a lovely floral Halloween pumpkin arrangement to take home.All materials provided.Then stay and treat yourself to lunch in Shieldhill's historic dining room...Festival Lunch from £10 Buy Tickets..
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2-3 Days
Join award-winning comedian and Biggar resident Stuart Mitchell - who you may have seen on TV or in the Spar - as he teaches the art of using humour in your everyday life. Whether you are in theatre, a writer or thinking about trying stand-up comedy, this workshop is for you. Stuart has coached business leaders on how to increase their likeability factor so sign-up and find out why humour is a secret weapon in business, the arts and in life.Suitable for 16+ Buy Tickets..
