Posts for June, 2023

Celebrating the rich culture and connections of our Highland community, this multi-generational event brings together the best of traditional music, dance and storytelling with an upbeat, contemporary twist.

With music from Hamish Napier, Charlie McKerron and the Feis Spe Junior Ceilidh Band, classic dances from the Gay Gordons to the Virginia Reel and tales from local storytellers including author Merryn Glover , this is set to be a very special night.

Live music with Tweed.
Every Thursday evening from 9pm.
A lively ceilidh band from Inverness and Speyside. Weaving together traditional ceilidh music with funk, ska beats and anything in between.

Discover the stories of the hidden 18th Century seminary of Scalan and the lives of those who lived and worked there when it was farmed during the 19th and 20th Centuries.

Soak up the atmospheric character of the landscape. Wander around the seminary building which provides information on how the Catholic faith was kept alive in this small glen as well as peeling wallpaper fragments from when it later became a home for those working the site as a farm.

See inside the two mill buildings, including areas that are usually locked, and get a glimpse of what everyday life was like for those who lived and worked here during the 19th and 20th Centuries from their own hands. The wooden walls are daubed with handwritten, dated snippets of everyday life.

The left behind objects tell their own tale of those who lived and worked here. The restored waterwheel will also be turning bringing back the sounds of the past. Videos will be playing which provide information on the whole history of the site and the surrounding Braes of Glenlivet.

There will be volunteers onsite to answer questions and bring the history of the site alive with their own stories, memories and knowledge. Drop in anytime between 1 and 4 pm.

Parking is at the Carrachs Car Park with a 0.5mile (approx) walk along a farm track to the site. There is one parking space for restricted mobility only onsite, but please note this is accessed via a rough farm track and the site is not fully wheelchair accessible.

Donations to the Scalan Association on the day are most appreciated and help them to care for this special place.

Children are very welcome to attend.
Toilets are available on site. There is also a picnic area and benches.
For further information please contact scalanseminaryandmills@gmail.com and look out on Facebook.

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!

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