Posts for September, 2024

The Festival starts with a classical concert starring Dmytro Morykit at 8pm, plus optional supper at 7pm, at the Speyside Hotel, Grantown on 26th . Friday 27th at 7.30pm a traditional concert starring Paul Anderson at the British Legion, Grantown. Saturday 28th fiddle and group competitions 10.00 at the YM Community Cinema; Workshop Concert 4pm YM Community Cinema, Grantown; workshops (singing, drumming, moothie, fiddle, waulking the cloth) throughout the day at the YM and in the Ben Mhor Hotel; Family Ceilidh at the Ben Mhor Hotel, 7pm. Sunday 29th Heritage Walk with Music, 10.30 from the Hub; Family Guided Walk with Music 1.30pm from the Hub, finishing at Grant Park for a Picnic with Music. Open sessions in the Ben Mhor Saturday. Musical treasure hunt along the High Street all weekend – forms available online, from the Hub and the YM Community Centre.

In this workshop we will be making the Pathfinder Vest from Twig & Tale – which is a great starting point for learning to sew outerwear. It can be made with or without hood, with different fastenings and pockets. There are also the options to include Animal Add Ons – a range of fun ears, tails & pockets to create Animal themed vests

This course is designed for those with basic machine skills – knowing how to set up, thread and sew straight seams.

During the workshop we will learn:
– How to read the pattern and cut our pieces
– Constructing the vest
– Adding ears, tails etc (optional)

What’s Included
– Pathfinder Vest pattern – Adult or Child
– Animal Add on pattern (optional)
– All equipment, threads etc

What you will need
– Outer Fabric – Wool, Wool blends, corduroy, denim, fleece or softshell (upcycled blankets work really well)
– Lining Fabric – cotton, linen, flannel, thin fleece
– You may wish to get a thread which matches or co-ordinates with your fabric (many fabric retailers offer a thread matching service)

Once booked we will contact you to discuss measurements & which size you wish to make & inform you how much fabric you will need.

For this course we will be using the Polychromatic pattern from Elizabeth Hartman – which contains instructions for the rainbow block pattern which you can then use to create a pillow case & small or large quilt. We’ll be making the pillow case in this workshop but you will go away with the skills for all the options.

This course is designed for those with basic machine skills – knowing how to set up, thread and sew straight seams.

During the workshop we will learn:
– How to read the pattern and cut our pieces
– Sewing together the rainbow block
– Construction the pillow case back pieces
– Attaching the batting with quilting stitches
– Constructing the pillowcase

What you will need
– Rainbow: 4 Fat Quarters (precise measurements below if you want to use scraps)
– Background Fabric: 0.5m
– Backing Fabric: 1m
– Muslin/Lightweight cotton: 1m
– You may wish to get a thread which matches or co-ordinates with your fabric for quilting.

For more details on fabric please see our website

Socks are a hugely popular knitted item. We will be using the free pattern from Tin Can Knits – the Rye socks. This is a great beginners sock pattern, with simple techniques & a nice garter pattern feature. The pattern has 7 different sizes and can be worked in 4ply, DK or Aran yarn.

We know everyone knits at different speeds so we will be knitting a baby size pair of socks, using Aran yarn – giving everyone the opportunity to finish at least one sock

During the workshop we will learn:
– Casting on & working the rib
– Creating a flap & turning the Heel
– Working the Foot
– Decreasing for Toe


What you will need
– Aran Yarn (80m, roughly 1x 100g ball max)
– 3.25mm & 3.75mm needles, either a set of 4-5 double pointed needles or circular needs (we recommend 40-60cm cable length)*

*Needles – these are the sizes specified for the pattern, but if you are knitting these socks only for the purpose of this workshop then 3.5/4mm needles will work just as well

This knitting skill opens up a whole collection of new patterns & techniques!

We will learn to cast on in the round & working both stoking & garter stitch to create a cowl

Then we will create a toddler size pair of mittens to learn increasing & decreasing in the round.

We will be working with free patterns from Tin Can Knits

You will need to bring
– Aran Yarn (92-165m for cowl, 65m for mittens, roughly 2 balls max)
– 4mm & 5mm needles, either a set of 4-5 double pointed needles or circular needs (we recommend 40-60cm cable length

Popular local artist Angus Grant is among 300 crafters and artists taking part in this year’s North East Open Studios. The event, which is in its 21st year, offers the public the chance to visit studios and workshops across the region and see firsthand the processes and equipment used to make beautiful artwork.

This is the first time Angus has taken part and he is offering the chance to see his pottery at the Spey Bank Studio in Grantown-on-Spey. He’ll be available to talk about making ceramics and maybe even demonstrate some of his making techniques.

Wandering Workshops Re-connection yoga and contemplative nature walking workshop is designed to support you to access the natural energy of the land and the turning of the seasons, through Gaelic nature wisdom, your own natural breath cycles, and the power of yoga and mindfulness practices. The hope is to help you find a renewed sense of connection, meaning, and fulfilment.

The weekend’s workshop will include:

Yoga & breathwork sessions, working on flow and connection
Nature walks and contemplative walking in Glenmore Lodge’s surrounding area
Guided reflection & journaling, finding creativity

Join Timber + Stitch in their Aviemore Studio and learn the basics of screen printing onto fabric.

This beginners screen printing class will take place in a relaxed environment over a 2.5 hr period.

You will use hand cut paper stencils (either scissor or scalpel cut) to create your own unique tea towel or tote bag print.

– You will learn how to prepare stencils
– You will learn about suitable fabrics and inks to use
– You will create a unique printed tea towel or tote bag to take home

All materials are included in the price. You can choose to print either a tea towel or tote bag.

Join Timber + Stitch in their Aviemore Studio and learn the basics of screen printing onto fabric in the morning and sewing a lined zipper pouch in the afternoon.

This class will take place in a relaxed environment over a 4.5 hr period.

You will use hand cut paper stencils (either scissor or scalpel cut) to create your own unique print and then sew your fabric finishing the class with your own zip pouch. These little zip pouches are so versatile and a great skill to have and after the class you will be confident to make more.

What you will learn in the class:
– You will learn how to prepare paper stencils
– You will learn about suitable fabrics and inks to use for screen printing
– You will learn how to heat set your printed fabric
– You will learn how to insert a zip
– You will learn how to sew up a lined pouch

All materials are included in the class but you must bring your own sewing machine. (Basic sewing machine skills required).

This class will run from 10:00 – 14:30 with a short break for lunch when some yummy nibbles will be provided.

Join Timber + Stitch in their Aviemore Studio and learn the basics of screen printing.
This beginners screen printing class will take place in a relaxed environment over a 2.5 hr period.
You will use hand cut paper stencils (either scissor or scalpel cut) to create your own unique tea towel print.

– You will learn how to prepare stencils
– You will learn about suitable fabrics and inks to use
– You will create a unique printed tea towel to take home

All materials are included in the price