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next courses, activities, workshops, events…:
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! Printmaking – Lino-Cut for Beginners and Returners !
https://fb.me/e/9e0zHhSE6
https://printmakingdavid2.eventbrite.com
26 April (Saturday) and 27 April (Sunday)
– learn traditional lino cutting techniques,
– create your own printing block,
– make lovely prints,
– share the fun with a smal group of 8 people,
and a week in advice, we will email you a full pre-Sheet to enable you to
– read through all the stages in the process;
– look for inspiring examples that you might use for ideas;
– detail all the equipment/materials we provide and,
– give you ideas for how to make the most of the course.
And your teacher will have lots of examples at the studio to inspire you too.
please bring your least-precious Apron and your own snack-lunch,
we also provide teas or barista coffees with a slice of homebake for a donation of £1.
see the wonderful artworks that we produced on our recent course in January (and that was only 5 hours) at this link https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.598506672817389…!
(You can also see the equipment in these images.)
events@theardchattancentre.org
– lots of knowledge about printmaking and lino-cuts,
– your handmade lino cut,
– your prints,
– pride in your achievements
– lovely Printmaking Pals.
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Walk Bonawe’s Gaelic Landscape – Cruth-tìre Gàidhlig Bun Atha
A two-hour walk between Bonawe quarry and Craig traveling north/south (approximately) along the northside of Loch Etive.
Sunday 13 April – midday to 2.30pm
…immerse yourself in the historic Gaelic landscape around Bonawe on this accessible guided walk along the side of Loch Èite (Etive) with local Gaelic researcher and hill guide Ross Christie.
There are only 12 spaces available so grab them quick at https://fb.me/e/4VZNEFOlQ and this link https://TACwalk13April2025.eventbrite.com
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Rescheduled – to Winter (due to building works) !!
Easter Craft Fair
by Local Makers
If you would like to reserve your space, please email events@theardchattancentre.org and let us know – thank you!
at the
Pop Up Tea Room
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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 strategic 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 30 March 2025 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.
next meet – 2.30pm Sunday 23 February
- 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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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.
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.
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.
…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….!
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.
We are here to play all different kinds of board games – from classic favourites to cunning strategy and everything in between.
Fibre Arts Club
join us for another season of making… we welcome stitchers, crocheters, knitters, menders, weavers, embroiderers and wonderful makers.
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.