Winter’s Creative Flame: Create, Speak, and Connect
We’ve launched a new series of creative workshops to keep us all going through the winter evenings!
These workshops will give people the opportunity to get involved in something creative, through the medium of Gaelic – open to all abilities, from learner to fluent speaker, everyone is welcome.
We are kicking off the winter series in November.
Autumn Leaves with Angela MacMillan
About Angela
Angela Macmillan is a mixed media artist based in Inverness working intuitively with a variety of mediums, including watercolour, ink, acrylic, cyanotype, and embroidery. Her art celebrates the often-overlooked beauty and energy in nature, encouraging a mindful appreciation of the landscapes we inhabit. Gaelic proverbs and song lyrics often find their way into her pieces, reflecting the cultural and linguistic richness of her environment.
Workshop details
In this workshop, you will explore the shapes and patterns of autumn leaves, using simple tools to press their details into soft metal sheets. All materials will be provided, (however please feel free to bring along any leaves you’d like to use) and you’ll leave with your own beautifully embossed pieces. No previous experience is needed, and no drawing ability is required, just a curiosity for trying something new and the joy of making with your hands.
Date & time – 3rd November, 7-9pm
Venue – Robertson House, Dingwall
Cost – £15, materials included.
About Kirsty
Having previously worked as a Gaelic primary school teacher, Kirsty now runs her own floristry business, Flùrag Floral Design, creating arrangements for weddings and events across the Highlands. She enjoys sharing her love of flowers through a variety of creative workshops throughout the year in both Gaelic and English.
Workshop details
Come and join us for a Christmas wreath workshop, where we will be working with a variety of fresh winter foliage and festive accessories to create your own wreath. It will be a lovely, relaxed festive evening and you might even learn some new Gaelic vocabulary! At the end of the workshop everyone will have their very own wreath to take home to take home for their front door.
Date – 3rd December
Location – Robertson House, Dingwall
Price – £45
Creative Writing with Calum L MacLeod
About Calum
Calum L MacLeòid was born and raised in Inverness, with close links to the isle of Barra. He studied Gàidhlig at the University of Glasgow and writes novels, plays, poetry and short stories. He is also a BBC journalist.
Workshop details
This is a workshop for writers and anyone looking to try out creative writing. Together we will explore how stories are crafted, shaping interesting characters and using our own lives and experiences to strengthen our work. This event will be delivered in Gaelic.
Date and time – 25th February, 7-9pm
Location – Robertson House, Dingwall
Workshop cost – £15