Grampian Transport Museum & Arena Concert

The Artisans will be displaying their work at the Grampian Transport Museum in Alford this Saturday, 21 August. There will be arts and crafts from all over Scotland attending the Arena from 1pm, followed by music - Clachan Yell, Willie G Trio, The Brothers Reid and special guest appearance from Sandi Thom.

It sounds like a hoot, so come along and enjoy all the arts and crafts as well as great music.

Artisans Busy at Work - Aberlour

There have been a good few people visiting the Artisans at the Scout Hall in Aberlour. Among the visitors we have seen Americans, Swedish, Irish and Belgians, as well as local folk. I was told that the Americans have been loving the Clootie Dumpling, made by Joy Mann of Twisted Kilts.

The display boards showing photographic images of Speyside and Integlio Prints:

Joy of Twisted Kilts have been entertaining visitors with her clan research - if you want to know what your tartan is, she can look it up on her laptop.

Speyside Artisans will be back at the Scout Hall in Aberlour this Thursday 5th - Saturday 7th August, opening at 12pm-7pm on Thursday and 10am - 4pm Friday and Saturday. This is your last chance to see some of the Artisans at work, as it is the last weekend in Aberlour.

Free admission and homebakes.

Craft Demonstrations - Aberlour

Speyside Artisans will be exhibiting at the Scout Hall in Aberlour on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays for the next two weekends (29th - 31st July and 5th - 7th August). Thursday opens 12pm-7pm and Friday and Saturdays are 10am-4pm.

Not only can be buy the wonderful arts and crafts at the Hall, but there are demonstrations taking place too.

Lesley has been demonstrating the art of silk painting (as shown in the photos). She applied silk paint to the fabric (above) and then added some salt to draw out the paint:

As you can see from these photos, the salt draws in the paint and creates trails in the colours - it really is a fascinating process to watch.

Please pop along - you can even have a tasty cake and cup of tea.

Art and Craft Hub, Aberlour

Speyside Artisans will be taking over the Scout Hall in Aberlour for the next three weekends. Taking advantage of the school holidays and tourist season in the Speyside, one of the members came up with this great idea.

It will be an interactive event - whereby you can have a go at some of the crafts. Sally from Ewe can Too demonstrates spinning, which is always popular with people. If you fancy having a go, pop along and she will give you a chance to spin your own yarn!

If ceramics is more your thing, Lyndsey will be demonstrating her craft. She makes wonderful architectural ceramics - supply a photo of your property and she will create a clay version.

There will also be photography, jewellery, kilt making, printmaking, fused glass. Something to interest everyone.

The Hub will be open on Thursday 12pm - 7pm / Friday and Saturday 10am - 4pm. The dates are: 22nd July - 24th July, 29th July - 31 July and 5th - 7th August.

We will be offering refreshments with home bakes for visitors and it's free admission.

Artwork at Craigellachie Hotel

A few members of Speyside Artisans are now displaying their art at the Craigellachie Hotel in Speyside. Lesley from the group organised the setting up of the wall area - what a great job she has done (as you can see above). Work in progress:

On display are Peter Harvey of Speyside Images (photography), Lesley Boyd (Integlio Printing) and Kathryn Abrahams, Lazy Daisy Glass (fused glass) - to be added next week.

There will be more items available soon when we install our glass cabinet in the hotel reception area.

All artwork in available to purchase.

Speyside Artisans xx

Strathisla Distillery - last day

Our last day at Strathisla was a little quieter than the weekend, but the Artisans were busy at work (Joyce Edwards, beading, above)

Joy Mann, Twisted Kilts, working on kilt orders (above)

Peter Harvey, Speyside Images' display at the distillery. Peter was in the Regal room - what a beautiful room.

Lindsay Watt, ceramicist, has been working away at the Strathisla Distillery building (above). She has now added texture to the outside walls and cut out windows.

Speyside Artisans are now preparing for North East Open Studios, which takes place in September. In the meantime, we are also taking part in some local events. Will update once details have been finalised.

Speyside Artisans

Strathisla Distillery Project Update

Lindsay Watt's project is coming along - the distillery tops have now been added (above). They took all day to sculpt and put together, but looking great.

It's been a lovely sunny day today - lots of foreign visitors coming along for the whisky tour. The exhibition has been encouraging with lots of people coming to see us - which means there have been more visitors to the centre. All positive stuff!

Here is some more of Lindsay's work:

Last day tomorrow, so if you haven't already been, pop along and say hi.