Kilmartin House Museum has announced details of some of their forthcoming events for January – March 2012.

26th January 2012 (1.30pm to 3.00pm)
Have you ever thought about doing some voluntary work but been unsure about what’s involved? Go along to the cafe on Thursday 26th January between 1.30 pm and 3.00 pm for free tea and cakes and an opportunity to chat about volunteer opportunities at the Museum, in the Glen and on the National Nature Reserves at Moine Mhor and Taynish. If you’re interested but unable to attend on that date please get in touch and Kilmartin House Museum will send you more information about the opportunities available which include walk guide, working in the garden and office work.

25th & 26th February 2012 (10am to 4pm) – a weekend of Aboriginal Art with Jan Hendry. Jan will help you draw inspiration from the Glen to produce your own piece of aboriginal style art. The weekend will include a walk in the Glen for inspiration, making your own aboriginal style paints and producing a piece of finished work. No previous drawing experience is necessary. This workshop is suitable for adults and accompanied teenagers and costs £55 per person which includes all materials. Booking essential.

Dates for your Diary:

• March 3rd – Seed Swap in Kilmartin Museum cafe
• March 7th – Exploring the Bryophytes of Argyll’s Ravines
• March 17th and 18th – Basketmaking with Jane Allan

Full details of all these and other 1st quarter events are available from the Kilmartin House Museum website:  www.kilmartin.org.

Source: Kilmartin House Museum