You can view Claire's work in the ClacksWeb Galleries section, or visit Claire's website.
First session: Come up with a design for your earrings, learn how they will be put together and practice some basic skills involved in making them.
Second session: Put your earrings together and finish them.
Extras: You can add a gemstone or some cold enamel (colour) to your piece for an extra £10.
First session: Come up with a design for your necklace, choose a style of chain and practice some of the basic skills involved in making them.
Second session: Put your necklace together and finish it.
Extras: You can add a gemstone or some cold enamel (colour) to your piece for an extra £10.
First session: Come up with a design for your ring, practice some of the basic skills involved in making it and make the ring shank.
Second session: Put your ring together and finish it.
Extras: You can add a gemstone or some cold enamel (colour) to your piece for an extra £10.
Workshops are for a maximum of 2 people per session.
For group sessions in Bead Jewellery, please contact Claire.
This gallery opened in July 2008 and features a range of art including
'Mapping Routes Beyond Faces' is a journey through colour, light and sound designed by resident digital media artist Kenny Bean which charts and celebrates the increased creative confidence of local people from Tullibody who have come through the doors of The Art Shop.
The exhibition demonstrates the personalities and creative talent of local residents through a range of dynamic work in the form of video projections, sound, photography and creative writing.
Kenny Bean will be available at Aberdona every Tuesday during this exhibition.
The gallery will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. Aberdona Gallery and Workshops focus on promoting the following
Resident artists will also be available during gallery opening hours.
]]>This inspiring exhibiton from Reachout is led by local artist Emma Scott-Smith and has been developed by local people with experience of mental health problems.
It is hoped that this exhibition will also be touring throughout Clackmannanshire in the Travelling Gallery in the hillfoots villages - dates TBC.
If you require more information, please contact the number below.
The festival includes films submitted from across the world, music, theatre, comedy, literature and visual arts.
You can view the festival website and programme by following this link: http://mentalhealthfestival.dreamhosters.com
]]>Dive into the deep to swim with Sand Tiger, Lemon Sharks and Nurse Sharks. Help take back lives from leukaemia by entering this thrilling sponsored event.
If you think you can raise £375 in sponsorship and are up for a challenge,
this is it!
No previous experience is necessary as fulltraining will be given. Minimum age is 16.
Competition forms available from your local Library/Community Access Point (CAP).
Children receive a free gift for entering!
Some examples for children to choose from include
Competition sponsored by Alloa Rotary Club.
]]>From fancy dress parades to drawing and fashion accessory design, the museums, galleries and historic buildings of the Forth's Timeline project are set for a fun packed autumn break.
Alloa Tower is hosting children's art and craft activities. Activities also include traditional children's games and fancy dress parades.
Throughout October, the Smith is taking part in the Big Draw, a UK national campaign to encourage drawing as a medium for observation, self-expression and fun. Drawing materials are available to replicate the Stirling heads, a series of portraits carved in oak around 1540 for King James V to adorn his new palace.
Inspired children and adults can have a go at creating their own fashion bags in the 'Bags of Fun Holiday Workshops'.
Prêt a Porter i a collection of uniforms from Ailsa Porter who travelled the world for two decades as an air stewardess.
For more information, you can visit the Forth's Timeline website.
Core project partners include Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire Councils, Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum and Museums Galleries Scotland through the Regional Development Challenge Fund funded by the Scottish Government.
]]>Lisa Kennedy, our Resident Dance Tutor, will help you to do some simple Scottish Dance to Traditional music. Lots and lots of FUN!!
Classes held every Friday in the Lesser Hall of the Speirs Centre.
Note that this class continues throughout the summer.
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Class is aimed at 10 - 16 year olds, although adults are also enjoying the classes.
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Art Tutor, Jula Priestley will be working alongside members to create our own calendar for 2009, so why not come along to the workshops throughout October.
Sessions are at LADA, 38 Primrose Street, Alloa on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 12.30 to 1.30 pm. For more information, call 01259 727800.
If you are interested in developing your skills, we have cameras and computers you can use. Please give us a call and we can arrange individual or group training for you.
Tuesday, 21st October at Coalsnaughton Village Hall from 11.00 am - 2.00 pm.
If you are a woman over 16 years of age and live in Clackmannanshire, Women in Sport and Health (WISH) can offer you free sports and other activities.
WISH is for women who feel isolated and is a chance to get involved and meet other women in a similar position. Support to help you make that first big step.
Crèche facilities may be provided for one session per week and for a maximum of six weeks.
Free transport can also be provided and WISH can also give you travel vouchers to help you attend certain activities.
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