Arts Events ARCHIVE
Wild Wreath Making with
Jenny Smith
Saturday 7th December
Candle making with
Sandwick Bay Candles
Saturday 23rd November
Bha fàileadh àlainn sa rùm coimhearsnachd againn às dèidh dha Sandwick Bay Candles cèilidh oirnn. Mòran taing do Megan a thàinig a-null a shealltainn dhuinn ciamar a dhèanadh sinn coinnealan.
There was a lovely smell in our Community Room after Sandwick Bay Candles were over teaching us how to make candles. Thank you to Megan who came over to deliver this workshop in our community. Would you like to attend a workshop if we run another one in the New Year?
Nollaig / Christmas
Family Craft Morning
Saturday 23rd November
Abair seiseanan spòrsail a bh’ againn leis a’ chloinn a’ dèanamh sgeadachaidhean Nollaig. Chòrd e ris a h-uile duine, agus bha na seiseanan làn! Mòran taing do Claire is Shona a bha os cionn chùisean.
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We had two brilliant craft sessions making Christmas decorations! Everyone enjoyed it and the sessions were full. They got a big thumbs up from Joni anyway! A huge thank you to Claire and Shona who led the sessions.
Western Isles Covid Memorial
Remembering together
COMMUNITY DAY with INTERACTIVE ART WORKSHOPS & MUSIC
Saturday 28th September
1 - 4pm, Grinneabhat. Clay shell casting, paper kiln & banner making workshops with Jon Macleod, Sandra Kennedy & Danielle Macleod.
4 - 6pm, Grinneabhat. Music from Miss Irenie Rose, Maggie Smith & Zoe Leparoux.
From 7pm North Shawbost beach. Fire sculptures & procession. Piping from Katie Macrae. Clay shell performance.
MECHANICAL GARDEN
Thurs 25th & Fri 26th July
10am - 5pm
Ages 14 - 25
FREE but booking essential
Book tickets here: https://lanntair.com/events/event/mechanical-garden/
or call 01851 708480
​Design and build mechanical inhabitants for the Grinneabhat garden and polycrub. Make motorised insects and robotic rodents or program plants with guest artists Jamie Grier and Saehee V Simmons.
We’ll learn skills such as soldering, coding and using recycled materials to bring our creations to life and make them reactive to their environment. No prior experience necessary!
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​About the artists:
Jamie is a Glasgow based sound engineer and programmer with a BSc in Multimedia & Electronics. He has worked internationally in collaboration with art, music and theatre companies, specifying, designing and implementing digital solutions, custom electronics and software for installations and performance projects.
​Originally from Los Angeles, Saehee has a BFA in Graphic Design and Photography from California State University of Long Beach and a BA(hons) in Costume for Performance from London College of Fashion. She is a costume and prop designer/maker for film, theatre, music videos and outdoor arts. Her career varies from animation for film and TV to fashion, she aims to practice sustainably wherever possible.
Batty Art Workshops
Friday 12th July
10am - 12pm ages 5 - 8
1pm - 3pm ages 9 - 12
For more information visit An Lanntair -https://lanntair.com/events/event/batty-art-workshops/
Seedling Animators Workshop run by An Lanntair
Wednesday 3 April.
Ages 5 - 8: 10am – 12pm. Ages 9 - 12: 1pm - 3pm.
Learn how to make a short stop-frame animation in this plant-based workshop for Primary school age children. You will also be making models and playing music and movement games.
Wreath Making
Wild Wreath Making Workshop with Jenny Smith
Frame Basket Weaving with Willow
With Dawn Susan
Saturday 16th September 2023 - 10am-4pm
Amazing Whales Creative Workshops
Friday 7th July 11.30am - 3pm
As part of the Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival, children age 8-12 can explore the ocean depths and learn about whales through music, movement and making with An Lanntair's arts workers. Bring a packed lunch.
To book and for more information please visit: https://lanntair.com/events/event/amazing-whales-creative-workshops/
