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!

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.

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

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

Animal week will include all sorts of crafts featuring creatures large and small.Our main projects will be:
Monday – Making an animal themed Cross Stitch banner
Tuesday – Crocheting Worry Worms
Wednesday – Animal Print Fabric Painting
Thursday – Using denim to Upcycle animal toys
Friday – Clay Sculpting animal trinket trays

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

We will be using the Waves & Wild Suncastle Bucket Hat pattern which you can download for free here: https://www.wavesandwild.com/shop/sandcastle-bucket-hat-ww/
These hats are a favourite summer accessory & a great sewing project

We will learn how to cut material using pattern pieces
Then we will construct our hats – sewing the two layers together to make it reversible

What’s Provided
– Equipment
– Haberdashery

You need to bring
– 2 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

Colour week is all about creative expression through colour. Our main projects will be:
Monday – Using buttons to create embroidery art
Tuesday – Learning how to create String Art
Wednesday – Weaving, including building your own loom!
Thursday – Learning to Crochet rainbow bunting
Friday – Creating Tie Dye bags

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

Have fun & be creative!!
Mini Crafters is all about creative fun! Each week has a theme & is full of easy crafts and games.

Forest week is all about nature crafts and animals. We will be making a great selection of fun and useful items:
Monday – Nature & Bird
Tuesday – Bugs
Wednesday – Forest Creatures
Thursday – Seeds & Stones
Friday – Bees

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 Mini Crafters you can book for individual sessions (£12 each) or select the full week for a discounted price (£50).
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