A one day course to learn how to use window light to take successful photographs, shooting on location at the atmospheric Shambellie House and using our Apple Mac Suite to […]
A textiles workshops to relax and unwind as you learn some hand embroidery stitches and use them to create a beautiful hanging festive decoration. Description Using hand embroidery and some basic sewing we will create a lovely festive hanging decoration. This will be a great opportunity to relax and enjoy some festive stitching in the […]
A one-day workshop where you will learn all the techniques of copper foil tiffany style stained glass and create a finished sun-catcher to take home. Open to beginners and those who have some experience. These work as a standalone or as a series for more involved work. Description Led by Spring Fling Artist Andy Brooke, […]
Festive themed printmaking workshop, using the gelliplate press and a chance to turn prints into joyful Christmas cards and gift tags to take home. There will be an additional £5 fee to be paid directly to the artist on the day to cover the costs of materials used. Description Our final Shambellie Sunday Sessions workshop […]
A fabric and textiles workshop to enjoy while you make a fun and fabulous Christmas Party Crown. Can also be arranged for group Christmas outings. Contact http://info@shambelliehouse.org if interested. Description First there were family Christmas Jumpers; then came family Christmas pyjamas and now-Christmas Celebration Crowns!! Come and make these fun and fabulous additions to any […]
Create your own unique wreath to celebrate the festive season. Description Get into the festive spirit with Rebecca from Pretty Wild Flower Company. In this creative and fun Christmas Wreath Making Class you will learn how to create your very own unique wreath to take home and hang on your own front door this Christmas. […]
Visit us at Shambellie as we get this fantastic Victorian House ready for Christmas. Join us and make some simple Victorian style decorations and posies to take away. It’s also an opportunity to have a tour of Shambellie House and find out more about our exciting programme of courses, events and exhibitions coming in 2024. […]
Our first After School Club for Primary School Children! This week we will be painting snowy scenes of Shambellie House with tutor and Artist of Shambellie Julie Stephen. A relaxed, fun and creative club for younger children (primary school level) to come along and express themselves! We will have a variety of different sessions on […]
In this workshop we will transform a single sheet of paper into a mini zine! Using traditional art techniques, we will experiment with how images and words interact in panelled storytelling. You will not only have a zine (or zines…) to take home, this technique means your book is easily reproduced using everything from the […]
Join us for the first ever Thrive evening session for young creatives! We’re so pleased to run these sessions, thanks to funding from the Holywood Trust, aimed at young creative people in Dumfries and Galloway (ages 18+). Come along for some chat, a cuppa and some creative company. In this first session, we’re keeping things […]
An engaging and inspiring poetry workshop for young creatives with the writer-in-residence at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. For ages 9 – 13. Praise of Simon’s work: “Spectacular. Simon was so energetic, we were pretty sure his energy was keeping the lights on.” – Gateside Primary School, North Ayrshire “Simply stunning! And hilarious! The inimitable […]