The Droving Talks

Saturday 3 October 2015
Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries
11am to 4.30pm

SPRING IS COMING!

The Droving Project presents Imbolc

Sunday 1 February 2015
Outside the Dalmellington library
From 6.30pm

SPRING IS COMING!
Time to celebrate fire and light!

Cow willow lantern procession by the pupils of Doon Academy
Drumming performance from young people of Dalmellington and Bellsbank
Fire performance from the Imbolc maidens

The days are growing longer and the cows are looking forward to sweeter grass. Come along, help celebrate the beginning of spring and enjoy the show. All welcome. Free entry.

Christmas Artisan Fair

Sat 29 Nov, 11am to 3.30pm
Doon Valley Museum,
Dalmellington

Handmade unique textile items and Christmas gifts – a selection of traditionally made items will be available such as felt jewellery, spun and woven goods, basketry decorations, handmade soaps, wool and more…

Free and all are welcome

Spinning Demonstration and drop in with the Ayrshire handspinners

Sat 15 Nov, 11am to 2pm
Doon Valley Museum,
Dalmellington

A great opportunity to view this ancient craft form in action as the Ayrshire handspinners hold their monthly meet in the Doon Valley Museum as part of The Droving Project series of workshops and events.
There will be an opportunity to have a go at spinning for those who wish.
The Doon Valley Museum is one of Dalmellington oldest buildings and used to be weavers cottages, so it is fitting that this craft form, closely interlinked with the pastoralist past of the area, takes place in this venue.
Free and all are welcome to drop in and enjoy the ambience!

______________________________________________________________________________________________________