Events & Classes at ReStore
Sgeul ri Teachd / Future Story
We're excited to announce our new community writing project
(Sgeul ri Teachd / Future Story) funded by the British Science Association.
We're looking for local residents to creatively explore questions around climate change in a four-month community writing project. Through fun, interactive sessions, you will develop research and writing skills and produce your own collective 'story to come'.
Anyone aged 12+ living in the Uist area can apply, no experience in creative writing necessary. We'd like to bring together a mixed group of residents of different ages and with different experiences. The creative writing you produce can be in English and/or Gàidhlig and we welcome all language backgrounds and levels.
Sessions will be delivered by Cothrom with support from social-scientist and climate researcher Katriona McGlade and award-winning poet and educator Katharine Macfarlane.
The project will start on Saturday 7th May 2022 and participants are expected to attend up to 8 Saturday workshops from May - September 2022. These will be delivered both in-person and online.
Our first meeting will be at Cothrom, South Uist, Saturday 7th May, 12:00-14:30 (including lunch). Following meetings will be at different locations in Uist and online. Transport and refreshments provided.
If you're interested in joining the project please send either a short written response or video clip of your response to the question, 'What interests you about this project?' by 25th April 2022 to alison.stockwell@cothrom.net or call 01878 700919 if you want to find out more.
Applicants will be selected and notified by 29th April 2022.
Past Events & Workshops
Community Classes
Introduction to Sowing Seed
Recycle your plastic containers and get growing! Drop-in to our Keder between 10am and 1pm on Friday 8th April and we'll introduce you to how to grow plants from seed using disposable food containers.
FREE, no booking required
Some seeds available but feel free to bring your own.
ReCreate Community Classes
Introduction to Upcycling
Learn how to turn old materials and furniture into something new!
During the first 5 weeks you will learn how to work with different techniques and materials, including how to repair faults, use paint to create different effects and basic upholstery, before going on to work on your own project.
FREE (all materials included). Please note spaces are limited and booking is required.
Click here to book or contact alison.stockwell@cothrom.net
Our Community Shed, is a social space for sharing skills, tools and materials. Come along on Friday mornings from 4th August to meet other makers, work on your own projects and learn from each other.
We've got lots of woodworking, textiles and upcycling tools available and a member of staff will be on hand to facilitate.
Please note workshop space is limited so booking is required. Get in touch with our Community Development Tutor at alison.stockwell@cothrom.net
ReCreate Community Classes
Introduction to Textiles
Whether you’re interested in textiles for fashion, interiors or products, this
8-week introductory course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills to work on your own project. During the first 5 weeks you will learn how to work with different techniques and materials, including machine stitching, knitting, embroidery and applique, before going on to make your own piece.
FREE (all materials included). Please note spaces are limited and booking is required.
Click here to book or contact alison.stockwell@cothrom.net
Introduction to Textiles
Whether you’re interested in textiles for fashion, interiors or products, this
8-week introductory course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills to work on your own project. During the first 5 weeks you will learn how to work with different techniques and materials, including machine stitching, knitting, embroidery and applique, before going on to make your own piece.
FREE (all materials included). Please note spaces are limited and booking is required.
Click here to book or contact alison.stockwell@cothrom.net
Winter Market at ReStore
Come along to our Winter Market on Saturday 4th December from 10am till 2pm. We've got lots of new products in store made by our brilliant volunteers and learners, plus a family craft activity in our workshops.
Hope to see you there!
Winter Market at ReStore
Come along to our Winter Market on Saturday 4th December from 10am till 2pm. We've got lots of new products in store made by our brilliant volunteers and learners, plus a family craft activity in our workshops.
Hope to see you there!
As part of Book Week Scotland, Cothrom are hosting a series of walks celebrating and exploring our connection to place.
Land - Tuesday 16th Nov, 10am-12pm . A guided walk round Rueval, Benbecula led by local crime author Libby Patterson. Libby will be sharing passage from her book 'Hebridean Storm' and inviting participants to join her in a group story making activity.
Sea - Wednesday 17th Nov, 2-4pm. A guided walk round Lochboisdale pier to Gaasay led by local crime author Libby Patterson. Libby will be sharing a passage from her book 'The Uist Connection' and inviting participants to join her in a group story making activity.
Sky - Saturday 19th Nov, 10am-12pm. A guided walk of the woodlands at Loch Drudibeg reserve with rspb warden Claire Bird. Claire will be inviting us to think about how birds and other animals inhabit this place and what we can learn from them. Family friendly walk - children welcome.
Book via eventbrite here or email alison.stockwell@cothrom.net
As part of Book Week Scotland, Cothrom are hosting a series of walks celebrating and exploring our connection to place.
Land - Tuesday 16th Nov, 10am-12pm . A guided walk round Rueval, Benbecula led by local crime author Libby Patterson. Libby will be sharing passage from her book 'Hebridean Storm' and inviting participants to join her in a group story making activity.
Sea - Wednesday 17th Nov, 2-4pm. A guided walk round Lochboisdale pier to Gaasay led by local crime author Libby Patterson. Libby will be sharing a passage from her book 'The Uist Connection' and inviting participants to join her in a group story making activity.
Sky - Saturday 19th Nov, 10am-12pm. A guided walk of the woodlands at Loch Drudibeg reserve with rspb warden Claire Bird. Claire will be inviting us to think about how birds and other animals inhabit this place and what we can learn from them. Family friendly walk - children welcome.
Book via eventbrite here or email alison.stockwell@cothrom.net
Where I am - Community Writing Project
Throughout November we're celebrating our connection to place and would like to invite you to share your experiences with us, through a short writing activity. This could be about a familiar walking spot or somewhere you go by yourself or with others.
Here is a short writing guide for further information.
Sunday 21st Nov, 2-4pm (zoom)
During the zoom event you will be invited to share your experiences of writing about place and work together to create a word map of our shared experiences.
Book via eventbrite here or email alison.stockwell@cothrom.net
Our Community Shed, is a social space for sharing skills, tools and materials. On alternate Saturdays we're opening up our workshop spaces so you can use our facilities to work on your own projects, meet other makers and learn from each other. So whether you're a novice or experienced maker, get in touch and let us know what you're interested in.
We've got lots of woodworking, textiles and upcycling tools available and a member of staff will be on hand to facilitate.
When: Saturdays (13th & 27th Nov, 11th Dec, 8th, 22nd Jan)
Further dates will be announced in the new year.
Where: ReStore, Ormiclate, South Uist
Contact: alison.stockwell@cothrom.net
Limited capacity, covid restrictions in place.
We've got lots of woodworking, textiles and upcycling tools available and a member of staff will be on hand to facilitate.
When: Saturdays (13th & 27th Nov, 11th Dec, 8th, 22nd Jan)
Further dates will be announced in the new year.
Where: ReStore, Ormiclate, South Uist
Contact: alison.stockwell@cothrom.net
Limited capacity, covid restrictions in place.
ReCreate is a series of free workshops at ReStore. Each workshop will focus on creatively reusing or upcycling different materials.
Thurs 21st Oct, 6-8pm - Fishing Rope Door Mat - upcycle fishing rope into an ocean plait woven door mat
Thurs 28th Oct, 6-8pm - Darn it! Visible Mending - learn how to repair and embellish clothes using simple weaving techniques with yarn donated by Birlinn Yarns
Thurs 4th Nov, 6-8pm - Antler Craft with Ani George from Cast of Antlers - make a keyring or necklace from cast antlers
Thurs 11th Nov, 6-8pm - Upcycled Wooden Clock - upcycle wooden furniture into a stylish clock
Thurs 25th Nov, 6-8pm - Pom Pom Garland - learn how to make decorative pom pom garlands
Thurs 9th Dec, 6-8pm - Winter Wreath - upcycle textiles and other materials into a seasonal wreath
Thurs 21st Oct, 6-8pm - Fishing Rope Door Mat - upcycle fishing rope into an ocean plait woven door mat
Thurs 28th Oct, 6-8pm - Darn it! Visible Mending - learn how to repair and embellish clothes using simple weaving techniques with yarn donated by Birlinn Yarns
Thurs 4th Nov, 6-8pm - Antler Craft with Ani George from Cast of Antlers - make a keyring or necklace from cast antlers
Thurs 11th Nov, 6-8pm - Upcycled Wooden Clock - upcycle wooden furniture into a stylish clock
Thurs 25th Nov, 6-8pm - Pom Pom Garland - learn how to make decorative pom pom garlands
Thurs 9th Dec, 6-8pm - Winter Wreath - upcycle textiles and other materials into a seasonal wreath
