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! Printmaking – Lino-Cut for Beginners !

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/105357096061

Make your own lino-cuts and print some super-cool images!
5 hours over two days:
18 January – 10.30am to 1pm (Saturday)
19 January – 10.30am to 1pm (Sunday)
Try this lino printmaking workshop for beginners and learn to make your own lino-cut.
Whether you’re completely new to lino printmaking or if you’ve dabbled in it before and want a refresher, this craft class will give you a chance to get creative and make something lovely.
During your class, you’ll learn some traditional lino cutting techniques to create your own printing block.
You’ll be guided by David Watt, and experienced teacher and artist, and you’ll have a chance to create a set of lino prints to take away with you.
You’ll receive everything you need but if you’d like to bring some ideas for your stamp design, feel free.
Your teacher will have lots of examples at the studio to inspire you too.
By the end of your craft class, you’ll head off with a host of new lino printing skills, as well as your prints to display and share with family and friends.
Email your questions and booking soon by emailing
events@theardchattancentre.org
Fee £50.00 for both days (5 hours’ tuition including materials)
Full payment must be made in advance to secure your place.
Sign-up at this link on Eventbright
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/105357096061
No previous knowledge required – beginner-friendly.
What you’ll get
– lots of knowledge about printmaking and lino-cuts
– your handmade lino cut
– your prints.
Your teacher will be David Watt who has many years’ experience as a master-printmaker.

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! New Trustees !

The Ardchattan Centre is seeking new Trustees at this pivotal time of development and change.
Our current Trustees are a small, dedicated group of skilled individuals who have worked with people in our communities (near and far), and are ready for phase 2 of The Ardchattan Centre plan.
As we move into a new phase for the use of our buildings, grounds and knowledge, we need to expand the numbers and range of skills on our Board of Trustees accordingly.

Deadline Monday 23 December 2024 and then we’ll get back to you…

Please write a simple outline telling us…
– why you are interested to join The Ardchattan Centre Trustees, and
– about the skills and experience you can bring,
then email us at events@theardchattancentre.org.
If you feel it would be helpful to include an up to date CV then please do but please don’t worry if not.

Please also use this email address to ask questions or to arrange a conversation with Trustees at any time.

We are particularly interested in applications from…
– people with experience of looking after formalities such as admin, finance, development and fundraising

– people who are good at getting things done (completer/finishers!) within our communities (near and far),

– historians who wish to work with us making our history visible and accessible in interesting, fun and quality ways which stimulate and inspire ideas for people.

We welcome applications from those who have not served on Boards before and feel they have a good deal to contribute to this next phase in the long life of The Ardchattan Centre.

 

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Green Hub – Garden and Grounds Group (The Three G’s)
next meet – 2.30pm Sunday 15 December
last meet – 2.30pm Sunday 27 October
Our group aims to provides opportunities to get your hands into the soil and other materials and learn about
  • food-production, and growing ‘how-to’,
  • surviving alongside our neighbouring fauna (deer and other hungry creatures),
  • wellbeing opportunities,

…while promoting a love of gardening, design, caring for places, and community responsibility.

Come along and decide how to work together to grow things in your Ardchattan Centre poly tunnel, share your ideas and knowledge, and pick up some helpful insights too.

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Ardchattan Play Group
join us Friday
06 December – 

then every second Friday…

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…join us on Sunday 15 December 2024 at our Pop up Tearoom
1 to 3pm.
Indulge in our new Barista Coffee machine!!
and enjoy our lovely home-baked meringues, fresh cream, cakes and other delights.
Catch up with friends old and new
drop in any time between 1 and 3pm
whether you cycle, walk or car-share, come and enjoy the lovely cakes and please
bring along a new pal who hasn’t yet discovered the loveliness of the Ardchattan and Bonawe areas.
Donations always appreciated
We try to car-share so if you’d like a lift, please
text or WhatsApp 07989747230
or ask any of the TAC team at
The Ardchattan Centre at Bonawe.

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North Argyll Home Education Group

Please email events@theardchattancentre.org to join us on the

first Friday of every month, 

1 to 3pm.

Next meet-up Friday
06 December – 

We were delighted to welcome Tyndrum Pottery who delivered a season of Pottery Sessions at TAC where you can…
watch live demonstrations on wheel throwing,
get your own hands-on experience at the wheel.
All the essentials, including tools, materials, and aprons,
were provided and participants encouraged to bring along,
their own favourite tools and creative ideas.
The sessions primarily focused on the potter’s wheel,
and explored other techniques like
sculpting, slab building, and coil construction.
Tyndrum Pottery provided everything required, and expert guidance.
Leading up to the class, Tyndrum Pottery sent out helpful guides and tutorials via email to get participants ready.
Find out more at this link
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join us on Saturday 28 September, 1 to 4pm…
…come and join us as we clean and tidy The Ardchattan Centre, getting it ready for a lovely cosy autumn and all the events we’re planning;
if you can help moving things, dusting, washing, organising and making-it-all-pretty, then your super-skills are invaluable to us!!
Tea, coffee and lovely nibbles as always of course….!
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Cinema

Join us this autumn for our occasional cinema screenings (announced next week);
from Top Gun to Local Hero, we programme for all tastes.
If you have a special film you’d like to organise for your event,
just let us know on events@theardchattancentre.org, and follow us at our Facebook page.

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Games Club

join us for another season of board-games.

Email us at events@theardchattancentre.org or ask any of the Trustees for more info.

The Board Games Club cares about three things: fun, friends, and games!
We are here to play all different kinds of board games – from classic favourites to cunning strategy and everything in between.

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Fibre Arts Club

join us for another season of making… we welcome stitchers, crocheters, knitters, menders, weavers, embroiderers and wonderful makers.

Bring your fabrics, yarns, threads and ideas to share, have your say, shape this new weekly Club!
Whether you’re looking to learn, or a bit of company while you work on your current projects, you’re welcome.

Email us at events@theardchattancentre.org or ask any of the Trustees for more info.

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Thank you for your feedback and for telling us about how The Ardchattan Centre can be useful to you.

Please keep the ideas coming by emailing us at events@theardchattancentre.org, speaking to any of our Trustees and by coming along to our many events.

Thank you

The TAC building and programme belong to YOU, so please make the most of them.