What's On: Learn & Create

Join us for a fun, creative week of dance led by an experienced YDance tutor – Beth Gildea. Learn a variety of styles including Jazz, Street, Contemporary, creative and more and finish the week with a sharing on the final day!

If you have an idea for a story then come and discover how it can be translated into a stage play. If you already have a play then come and see how it can be developed. If you have nothing then come and begin something. Imagination knows no limits. Ambition is all.

The session will start with a story from the beautiful book ‘Scottish Mythical Creatures’ written by Theresa Breslin and illustrated by Kate Leiper.  Children will then make drawings and re-tell the story through shadow puppetry, projection and movement.

Wonder Fools is a socially engaged theatre company launching a new National Residency Network across four communities in Scotland – including Stornoway.

Join us for a relaxed, playful workshop where we’ll explore storytelling through creative activities, games and conversation. You don’t need any theatre or storytelling experience – just come along, have a go and see what you think!

Get creative with concrete in this hands-on workshop with Robbie Thompson that explores how to design and build fun, functional sculptures to be installed on our forecourt.

Join us for the very first Rock Chicks rehearsal!

Music Broth, Scotland’s Loudest Library are coming back to An Lanntair with lots of musical instruments to try!
This event is fun for all ages, with our music librarian on hand to help with trying instruments for the first time.

Creative art studio session for young people age 12 – 16 led by artist Kirsten Mcilroy.  We’ll start with observational drawing which you will develop into expressive artworks.

Feel the rhythm and discover the joy of Brazilian Samba at An Lanntair in Stornoway! Our fun and energetic Introduction to Samba workshops are perfect for beginners, with no previous experience needed.  Learn samba rhythms from talented musicians and enjoy an uplifting session filled with music, movement and Brazilian spirit. 

Come to Art Cafe, a creative hangout with hot drinks, snacks and a creative group project to dive into.  Suitable for age 14 – 18 year olds.   This is your space to meet friends, express yourself, and make something amazing together.  

Baby Disco is a high-energy, family-friendly dance party where babies, toddlers, mums, and dads can come together to move, play, and enjoy something truly unique. We take classical music and transform it with fun, upbeat dance rhythms – creating the perfect soundtrack for little ones (and grown-ups!) to bop along to.

A relaxed and welcoming chance to play the Steinway grand piano in An Lanntair’s auditorium. Whether you have a polished piece or something you’re still working on, this is a space to share your playing in a supportive, social setting.