COAST Workshops...

COAST is almost here!  It's still not too late to get involved....Check out some of the workshops still available...

Get involved - the Umbrell-Arts workshops spaces are going fast, but there's still time to sign up on 01261 812276.

Don't forget the Robot Making workshop for 7 to 10 years old, call 01261 818281.

Also drop in to Bridge Street CommunityCentre for the Elements Project - 10am to 4pm. All workshops are free...

More details about the Umbrell-Arts Workshops...

Art – come rain or shine!

Getting ready for the Coast Festival weekend some local people have been making mobile art, to walk about the towns.

Last year Pauline Littlewood, an artist based in Findochty, was inspired by the sun and rain that ran through the Coast weekend in equal measure. She thought everyone should have either an umbrella or a parasol. So was born Umbrell-Arts, a project that features in four venues – with your own chance to decorate an umbrella at free workshops in Macduff Town Hall

Last week a group got together with Pauline and artists from Banffshire Artists’ Collective to practice making umbrella creations. The results will be in four custom made umbrella stands at Banff Castle, Duff House, Macduff Town Hall and Bridge Street Community Centre (Comm Centre Sat only). The public are free to pick up an umbrella in case of rain or danger of much too much sun – as if! Or just because they want to carry one about. They can then take it to the next Umbrell-arts Stand and swap it for another.

There are also four umbrella decorating workshop sessions led by artists, two each on Saturday and Sunday (1pm to 2.15 and 2.30 to 3.45pm), at Macduff Town Hall. Workshops are free, all materials provided – including umbrella. Must be booked in advance by calling 01261 812276.

Full details in Coast brochures, available from shops, libraries and tourist information.