A session of Foraging and Distillation! Come along to the picturesque Gordon Castle Walled Garden and join Michelle Myron for a session of foraging and distilling. This exciting new gin school offers a full distillation course where you will be equipped with a traditional copper pot mini still, learn the art of distilling and make […]
A week-long dynamic course full of chances to experiment, play, grow, develop and refine your skills and knowledge of painting! The week will begin with a presentation about Georgia’s landscape painting, alongside works by other contemporary painters. Supported by group discussions and daily individual tutorials we will allow the process of painting to guide us […]
The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, totally hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie. Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine or spell the beginning of her downfall? The stage is set for regicidal rivalries, […]
You will be introduced to the loose & expressive techniques & style of Joan Eardley; the semi abstract & surrealist interpretations of Graham Sutherland, and the expressive, spontaneous collages of John Piper. Bring a selection of your own landscape/seascape images/photos to work from. – Lunch included – All materials provided – £425
Multi-award nominated Immersion Theatre proudly bring their trademark style and energy with heaps of interaction, stunning costumes, toe-tapping music, and larger-than-life characters. Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save ToadHall from the mischievous […]
Join Zara and Mhairi in The Walled Garden to hands-on and creative morning making a beautiful bouquet to take home using seasonal flowers from the garden. The course will cover cutting and conditioning flowers and tips and techniques for arranging fabulous floral displays. Weather and time permitting we may venture out for a tour of […]
We will be asking the visual question of “what if” and developing your unique visual vocabulary. This course encourages a flexible mind set, practicing the courage to edit, being playful and experimental, whilst learning to see how an artist sees. You will learn some colour theory by mixing paints, there will be easy to follow […]
Timid Mole yearns to explore the wide world. Gruff old Badger enjoys peace and quiet. Rat likes summer picnics and just messing about in boats. Their idyllic lives on the Riverbank are turned upside down when Toad announces his latest in a long line of extravagant obsessions: a gypsy caravan. Generous Toad. Exciting Toad. Only-A-Tiny-Bit-Boastful […]
A session of Foraging and Distillation! Come along to the picturesque Gordon Castle Walled Garden and join Michelle Myron for a session of foraging and distilling. This exciting new gin school offers a full distillation course where you will be equipped with a traditional copper pot mini still, learn the art of distilling and make […]
Exploring a variety of techniques and materials, we will look at how to collect information and respond to the landscape through mark making in the landscape. There will also be opportunities to look at how to work up images in a studio environment. Jonathan will provide demonstrations on location and illustrations of a variety of […]
Speyfest has unveiled the first acts on the 2025 bill, with outstanding Scottish and local talent will topping the line up when the long-standing contemporary and traditional Celtic music festival returns from 25th – 27th July 2025. Located in the village of Fochabers in the north east of Scotland, Speyfest will stage its 28th edition […]
Falstaff is skint. Dismissing his band of reprobate followers is insufficient to shore up his finances. So he decides to seduce the wives of two merchants in the hope of relieving them of some of their wealth. Mistress Page and Mistress Ford are best friends who keep no secrets from one another – so when […]
For those new to oils, we will explore the versatility of oils as a medium, as well as colour mixing, colour temperature, values and the varied techniques of application and finishing. In creating the portrait we will consider the elements of composition, pose and countenance and search for the elusive essence and personality of the […]
This week is designed to help students build and develop fundamental, observational drawing and painting skills. Using a range of different studio set ups, the week will focus on developing student’s colour sensibilities through careful observation and experimentation to produce a series of small, timeless and glowing oil paintings. The first few days will focus […]
The Historic Wheels Club Rally at Brodie Castle is the perfect blend of history, community, and automotive passion. The variety of vehicles from vintage to modern supercars is sure to be a hit, and the judging and trophy awards add a competitive edge. Plus, with catering from Brodie cafe, a catering wagon, and a hog […]
