The Shieling Project

An update from the Shieling Project along with a picture of our Gaelic Education Manager Heini Apajainen.

So if you can get yourself to the beautiful Highlands of Scotland tomorrow evening and want to learn a new craft just get in touch. theshielingproject.org/en/events/skil…

& learn how to get stunning colours out of natural materials. Costs £300 & incl 3 nights accomm, food, all materials & tuition. The weather this wknd is looking favourable so we'll be working outside whenever possible & enjoying tea/wine by the fire in the evenings.

Our last workshop of the season starts tmrw & we can't believe there are still a few spaces left. Our botanical printing workshop gives you the opportunity to work with fresh flowers & leaves & learn the art of natural dyeing. Create stunning table runners, scarves, cards & more

We had another fantastic group in for our Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential last week. Participating in a bit of a spoon carving in this image.

Our hand-washing station was largely built by volunteers and course participants.

A' snìomh na Clòimhe, Na Hearadh / #Spinning #wool, #Harris #textiles #harristweed [source: @HighlandFolk]

More details about our botanical printing course running at the end of this month available here. theshielingproject.org Grab a friend and come join us for some creating and connection in the Scottish Highlands.

Dùthchas - what does it actually mean? Our Director, Col Gordon, explains more on our blog: theshielingproject.org/posts/d%C3%B9t…

There's always time to sit round the fire & have a blether when you visit the Shieling Project. Most days end with us here - chatting, perhaps enjoying a bit of impromptu live music, enjoying a cuppa or a glass of wine & reflecting on the day. Join us:theshielingproject.org/en/events/skil…

Creating beautiful keepsakes and learning new skills at the Shieling Project. theshielingproject.org/en/events/skil… #sustainableskills #craftcourses #scottishhighlands #scottishcraft #sustainablescotland

This month, we chat to @RoseHCrawford and @BenBMurphy96 about their Beltane celebration at @shielingproject. The event brought together young people working on the land for a weekend of conversation, debate, socialising and collaboration. Tune in now! buff.ly/3DD9TwJ

Hear more about the Beltane event held at the Shieling Project earlier in the year in this podcast.

Come & learn the craft of botanical printing in our beautiful highland surroundings. We'll work outside, eat nourishing food & make time for a bit of swimming & exploring too. From 31st Aug-3rd Sept £300. All accomm, meals, materials & tuition provided. theshielingproject.org/en/events/skil…

We round off our busy season with our D of E Gold Resid camps. It's always inspiring to work with the next generation & introduce them to this beautiful part of Scotland. If you know of someone looking to complete their award, send them to our website theshielingproject.org

Make beautiful handmade keepsakes & gifts at our botanical workshop (31 Aug-3rd Sept). We'll work outside & use real fresh leaves & flowers to print on peace silk or organic cotton. Learn the skills needed to make this a lifelong passion. theshielingproject.org/en/events/skil…

Learn which plants produce which colours, when to forage and how to prepare materials and return home refreshed and rejuvenated with your own hand-made creations.theshielingproject.org/en/events/skil…

How to slow down & live in the moment - join our botanical printing course. This long wknd based in the beautiful Glen Strathfarrar will provide you with the knowledge needed to use botanical dyes to transfer beautiful patterns onto paper, card & silk.

Learning more about self-sufficiency at the Shieling Project.