Barra & Vatersay Community Gathering
Saturday 21st Sept, 11am - 8pm
Part 1 - Allasdale
11am - 1pm
Making Through Walking : Creative Encounters with Your Surroundings
Led by Uist based artists, Tara Drummie and Calum MacKinnon Ferguson.
This workshop will take place over a period of walking on Allasdale machair, where participants will collect memories of place through observations, sketching, expressive mark making, writing, and actions.
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Back to the Broch : Linking the personal with the archaeological
Led by local artist Sheena Beaton.
A writing session at Dùn Cuithir where participants will work from a series of prompts exploring memory, landscape, and personal history.
Click here to book both events:
- Meeting at Cuithir Cemetery parking space (11am and 1.30pm)
- The workshops will take place outdoors and over rough terrain.
- Durable footwear for walking and warm/waterproof clothes are recommended.
- Advisable to bring a packed lunch
Part 2 - Gàradh a' Bhàgh a' Tuath
2.45pm - 3.15
Performance - Còisir Ghàidhlig Bharraigh
3.30pm - 5pm
A collaborative artwork session with artists Tara Drummie, Calum MacKinnon Ferguson and Sheena Beaton.
Using techniques such as mark making, printmaking, and collage to produce individual and collaborative pieces of art and writing
5pm - 6pm
Homemade Soups, refreshments, home baking
6pm - 7pm
Traditional uses of plants in the Highlands and Islands
Talk by Professor Margaret Bennett
7pm - 8pm
Music from Joanie & Michael Garvin and other local musicians
8pm
Fire Scupture Lighting accompanied by Barra & Vatersay Pipers
- All are welcome to attend free of cost.
- All workshop materials will be provided
