Posts for June, 2023

Hedgewitch is the first in a magical 5 book series. It tells the story of Cassie Morgan, who has run away. After seven years spent waiting for her mother to return, she flees her dreary boarding school and sets out to find her. But the world outside her school is full of hidden magic and children have been going missing.

With the help of a talking cat and a flying broom, Cassie escapes to the enchanted village of Hedgely. There she will begin her training in the practical skills of witchcraft with the Hedgewitch, who watches over the Hedge, the vast forest that marks the border between England and Faerie…

The book series is for ages 8-12 but everyone is welcome!

Author Skye Mckenna will give a short talk followed by a presentation about the book. We will also be giving away some posters and bookmarks at the event.

We hope to see you there!

An opportunity to learn or develop a skill in willow weaving at workshops in the community woodland. Come along and relax, enjoy meeting people or sit quietly by. Come for an hour or all stay all day. Donations appreciated.

Looking to reconnect with nature and embrace your creative side?

To celebrate our summer exhibition, The Forest, we’re holding a special one-off workshop, combining the ancient Japanese practice of shinrin yoku (AKA forest bathing) and ceramics.

Running on Friday July 7, 10am-2.30pm, you’ll start the day with a session led by Highland Quietlife in beautiful Anagach Woods in Grantown-on-Spey. Cath will lead you through ways to find a connection with the forest and trees around you.

Then at the Spey Bank Studio, our lead tutor Angus Grant will show you how to make a pinch pot, using natural objects to add texture to your clay.

And best of all – Angus will glaze and fire your ceramics and you’ll get them to keep as a memento of the day.

A new art exhibition from the Spey Bank Studio in Grantown. The Forest showcases paintings and photography inspired by the beautiful woodlands and trees of Strathspey and the Cairngorms National Park.

Featuring work by a host of well-known artists, including Campbell Bryson, Graham Niven and Esther Tyson, this is the first summer show from the Spey Bank Studio. These striking new artworks show us new ways to look at the nature around us.

Join us for Woolly Weekend – fun activities for all the family.

Follow the journey of wool from lamb to loom, from shearing, dyeing, carding and spinning to many crafts including knitting, crochet, weaving, waulking the cloth and lots more.

Visit our marquee to see lots of wool based crafts in action and have a go yourself.

Hope to see ewe there!

Donations welcome, car parking charges apply.

News spreads that the Prince has landed, and a small redcoat patrol finds itself isolated in potentially hostile territory. Will the locals rise up in the name of the Prince, or will the soldiers of King George be able to keep the peace a little longer…

Come and enjoy this weekend of living history – brought to the museum by the Alan Breck’s Volunteer Regiment.

11am—5.00pm each day.

Come and experience an authentic 18thC Township from the era of Jamie and Claire. See traditional skills, such as pole lathe, try dressing up and meet the inhabitants of our Township. There will also be a talks & demonstrations programme through the day including weaving/spinning/dying and a talk by author Maggie Craig.

Don’t miss our local waulking group, Comhlan Luadh Bhàideanach, in action as well as our costume competition – a great day out for all Outlander fans! No need to book—just come along.

Museum entry by donation, car parking charges apply. With thanks to the Inverness Outlanders for all their help and support.

The workshops which combine outdoor experiences with yoga, mindfulness and connection to nature are designed to make the outdoor and action sports space accessible to more people. During the two days, participants will learn the basics of route planning, navigation, and safety in the outdoors, as well as enjoying shared meaning-making, storytelling and yoga sessions.

We will be using Ellie & Mac’s Picnic Blanket Tote Pattern which you can download for free here https://www.ellieandmac.com/products/picnic-blanket-tote-pattern
This is a great beginners project & idea for Summer trips at home or abroad.

First we will learn machine basics then create a patchwork blanket
We will then add a water resistant backing & straps
Once sewn the blanket can be folded into an easy carry bag

What’s Provided
– Equipment
– Water resistant fabric
– Straps
– Haberdashery

You need to bring
– 12 Fat Quarters

BOOKING
Please book your place online – you can book multiple sessions & for multiple children.
No payment will be taken via our website. After booking you will receive an invoice (applying any discounts or split payment dates), your place is not confirmed until this invoice is paid

Once booked we will send you:
An invoice – this must be paid once received
Emergency Contact & Health Forms
Material Choices Form

Have a go at a new crafty project

Craft Club is all about learning new creative skills. Each week has a theme and is full to the brim of different craft skills including sewing, weaving, crochet, knitting, clay sculpting and more!

This club has full day sessions so kids can spend more time on their crafts & try out other mini craft projects as well

For fantasy week we will be adding a little magic to our crafts! Our main projects will be:

Monday – Sewing unicorn or dragon toys
Tuesday – Sculpting fairy gardens with clay
Wednesday – Wet Felted dragon eggs
Thursday – Loom Knitted monsters
Friday – Tin Can fairy lanterns

All activities come with a range of options and are suitable for boys & girls – we encourage everyone to use their creativity and make it their own!!
All materials are provided. Where ever possible we will do our crafts outside!

BOOKING
Please book your place online – you can book multiple sessions & for multiple children.
For Craft Club you can book for individual days (£35 each) or select the full week for a discounted price (£158).
No payment will be taken via our website. After booking you will receive an invoice (applying any discounts or split payment dates), your place is not confirmed until this invoice is paid

Once booked we will send you:
An invoice – this must be paid once received
Emergency Contact & Health Forms