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Children can discover the wonders of the natural world through Seabirds Art Workshops, taking place in community venues across Lewis and Harris! These fun, creative sessions are designed to spark imagination and inspire young artists as they learn about the unique seabird species that call the islands home.
Seabirds: Eun-mara Arts Workshops
Mon 30 June - Fri 11 July
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Make a wild and wonderful hat to wear to Donnie Dòtaman’s set at HebCelt.
Dòtaman: hat making workshop for HebCelt
Thurs 10 July
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Co-create: A Creative Group for Mums, Caregivers and expectant Mums.
A little time and space dedicated to nurturing creativity for those who are also busy creatively nurturing little ones and little ones on the way…
These are relaxed and informal, mutually supportive, creative get-togethers, both in-person and online. Offering activities such as: creative journaling, printmaking and collage.Co-Create: for mums, caregivers and expectant mums
Weekly on Fridays
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Home Recording for the Independent Musician
Sat 12 July
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Join Ceitlin Lilidh for this workshop learning traditional tàladhaidhean (Gaelic Lullabies).
Tàlaidhean workshop with Ceitlin Lilidh
Thur 17 July
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Corthom began Gàidhlig a thogail a bhios air leth feumail timicheal air làrach na Feis!
This is your chance to learn some simple day to day Gaelic and Some essential festival phrases! We can’t promise you will be fluent by the end of the festival but you will have been exposed to one of the worlds’ finest and most poetic of languages.Gaelic taster sessions
Thurs 17 & Fri 18 July
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During HebCelt, relax for a while in the Art Tent at the top of the Castle Green. You can paint your own Lewis Chessman, similar to the 12th century game pieces discovered in Uig in 1831. Then use your completed chess piece to play the big boardgame where you make up the rules.
HebCelt Art Tent: Lewis Chessmen
Thurs 17 - Sat 19 July
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This workshop offers a focus on Hebridean tunes for the fiddle, with particular attention to the stylistic features that give the music its distinctive character.
Hebridean Tunes for Fiddle with Alasdair White
Thurs 17 July
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Come and join Liza Mulholland, one of the songwriters and musicians on the Metagama: An Atlantic Odyssey show, for a songwriting session! If you play guitar or similar, feel free to bring it, but ability to play an instrument is not essential. Age 12 to 18.
Songwriting as self-expression with Liza Mulholland
Fri 18 July
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Join Christine Hanson (cello) & Charlie McKerron (fiddle) for a dynamic workshop focused on exciting new tunes for cello and fiddle.
Exploring String Ensemble Magic with Christine Hanson and Charlie McKerron
Fri 18 July
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In advance of ‘Metagama: An Atlantic Odyssey’, join Lewis talent Calum Alex Macmillan for an hour-long workshop to learn some Gaelic songs about immigration. Open to all ages and levels of Gaelic fluency. Booking essential.
Immigration Songs: Gaelic song workshop with Calum Alex Macmillan
Fri 18 July
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Puirt à beul meaning ‘tunes from the mouth’ is a traditional form of Gaelic song. Historically it was used to accompany dancing in the absence of instruments. This workshop with singer Mischa Macpherson is suitable for both beginners and experienced singers who would like to know more about this unique form.
Puirt à Beul workshop with Mischa Macpherson
Sat 19 July
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Theatre Summer School
Mon 21 - Sat 26 July
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In this session we will be focusing on our voice! This is an opportunity for young people to grow confidence, sing alongside others, and build a repertoire of songs they can carry with them anywhere. Whether at a session, a gig, or just for fun, music doesn’t always need an instrument. Your voice is enough!
Youth Trad: Song Edition – Voice as Your Instrument!
Tues 22 July
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Explore nature on a drawing adventure in Lews Castle Grounds. Children will make drawings and rubbings, collect interesting finds, and document their adventure.
Drawing Adventures
Wed 23 July
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Our monthly gathering for island songwriters
Songwriters Circle
Wed 23 July
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Seiseanan Trad sa Chafaidh/Bàr
Wed 6 Aug