Arts & Crafts Events

The exhibition takes us through the poet’s life but centres on his years with his wife Valda at their home near Biggar in Lanarkshire, 1951-78.Learn about MacDiarmid’s significance, his encounters, friendships and flytings with some of his contemporaries (including Dmitri Shostakovich, Ronald Stevenson and Hamish Henderson), his domestic and countryside environment and the companionship, support, fierce dedication and love of his wife Valda. A collaboration between the University of Glasgow, Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum and MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank.

Now that the darker nights are closing in we’ll be heading to Biggar British Legion Hall for a 4 week block of Nature Art Classes for local Primary aged children. This group replaces our Woodland Wednesdays but due to hall availability will take place Tuesdays, collection from the school at 3pm and then the class will run from 3.30-5pm.

Lots of creative fun, working with natural materials to make take home art masterpieces each week.

Our usual route to book (website) is unfortunately down just now but booking can be made by sending a Facebook PM or emailing claire@wildthingsscotland.co.uk and we can send a payment link to reserve a space.

Looking forward to getting creative with nature!

Babes in the Wood is back for our Winter Nature Art sessions, based in the Horticultural Centre at Castlebank Park, Lanark. The block is a 4 week block, every Tuesday, starting November 2nd- November 23, 10.30am-12 noon.

Every session will have a craft, a seasonal walk in nature to collect materials and games or play at the end in line with the craft theme.

Tickets are £6 each per adult and child and £2 for additonal siblings.  To reserve a place PM or email claire@wildthingsscotland.co.uk and a booking link will be sent through.

Now that the darker nights are closing in we’ll be heading to Biggar British Legion Hall for a 4 week block of Nature Art Classes for local Primary aged children. This group replaces our Woodland Wednesdays but due to hall availability will take place Tuesdays, collection from the school at 3pm and then the class will run from 3.30-5pm.

Lots of creative fun, working with natural materials to make take home art masterpieces each week.

Our usual route to book (website) is unfortunately down just now but booking can be made by sending a Facebook PM or emailing claire@wildthingsscotland.co.uk and we can send a payment link to reserve a space.

Looking forward to getting creative with nature!

Our monthly family friendly art and craft club for all in Lanarkshire who are on the autistic spectrum 

To sign up email southlanarkshire@nas.org.uk

Meeting in Biggar Municipal Hall

Carol Ann is talking to us about her amazing design skills that she uses to create the fantastical embroidery kits she sells online and from her shop Gustaf’s Studio & Gallery, Peebles.

Doors Open 7pm
Start 7.30pm

Members – included in Annual Fee
Visitors – £5
Raffle £1

Covid rules will be followed

Photo Credit: Carol Ann Long

Now that the darker nights are closing in we’ll be heading to Biggar British Legion Hall for a 4 week block of Nature Art Classes for local Primary aged children. This group replaces our Woodland Wednesdays but due to hall availability will take place Tuesdays, collection from the school at 3pm and then the class will run from 3.30-5pm.

Lots of creative fun, working with natural materials to make take home art masterpieces each week.

Our usual route to book (website) is unfortunately down just now but booking can be made by sending a Facebook PM or emailing claire@wildthingsscotland.co.uk and we can send a payment link to reserve a space.

Looking forward to getting creative with nature!

Tickets on sale now! Click here to book

It’s been a loooooonnnnnngggg! time since we launched our sessions at the Gillespie Centre.

We are delighted to finally be able to be back and bring our sell out Christmas sessions to Biggar!

Sessions are suitable for children in P1- P7. 

Yay!! Join us on Sunday the 21st November 2021 @ 10.30 – 3.30

Material Geeks sessions are based around *STEM activities (science, technology, engineering and maths) this session will not disappoint.

Now that the darker nights are closing in we’ll be heading to Biggar British Legion Hall for a 4 week block of Nature Art Classes for local Primary aged children. This group replaces our Woodland Wednesdays but due to hall availability will take place Tuesdays, collection from the school at 3pm and then the class will run from 3.30-5pm.

Lots of creative fun, working with natural materials to make take home art masterpieces each week.

Our usual route to book (website) is unfortunately down just now but booking can be made by sending a Facebook PM or emailing claire@wildthingsscotland.co.uk and we can send a payment link to reserve a space.

Looking forward to getting creative with nature!

Master the art of wreath-making in this workshop led by local florist Lynn Murphy. Many of you may already know Lynn, as she runs the very popular Secret Garden florist right here in Biggar.

The cost of the workshop covers all the materials you need to make your Christmas wreath (including decorations) along with light refreshments. Anyone attending the Christmas Wreath Making Workshop is invited to enjoy a free visit to the museum. They will also receive a 10% off voucher for the museum gift shop – a great opportunity to stock up on Christmas presents!

There is a choice of two Christmas Wreath Making Workshops. One will be held on Sunday 28th November (2pm to 4pm), and the other on Monday 29th November (11am to 1pm). Please indicate which workshop you would like to attend when making your booking.

To book, email info@biggarmuseumtrust.co.uk  or tel.01899 221050.  We are limiting numbers to 14 per workshop to allow people plenty of space.

A great opportunity to create a unique Christmas decoration for your home.

Master the art of wreath-making in this workshop led by local florist Lynn Murphy. Many of you may already know Lynn, as she runs the very popular Secret Garden florist right here in Biggar.

The cost of the workshop covers all the materials you need to make your Christmas wreath (including decorations) along with light refreshments. Anyone attending the Christmas Wreath Making Workshop is invited to enjoy a free visit to the museum. They will also receive a 10% off voucher for the museum gift shop – a great opportunity to stock up on Christmas presents!

There is a choice of two Christmas Wreath Making Workshops. One will be held on Sunday 28th November (2pm to 4pm), and the other on Monday 29th November (11am to 1pm). Please indicate which workshop you would like to attend when making your booking.

To book, email info@biggarmuseumtrust.co.uk  or tel.01899 221050.  We are limiting numbers to 14 per workshop to allow people plenty of space.

A great opportunity to create a unique Christmas decoration for your home.

Now that the darker nights are closing in we’ll be heading to Biggar British Legion Hall for a 4 week block of Nature Art Classes for local Primary aged children. This group replaces our Woodland Wednesdays but due to hall availability will take place Tuesdays, collection from the school at 3pm and then the class will run from 3.30-5pm.

Lots of creative fun, working with natural materials to make take home art masterpieces each week.

Our usual route to book (website) is unfortunately down just now but booking can be made by sending a Facebook PM or emailing claire@wildthingsscotland.co.uk and we can send a payment link to reserve a space.

Looking forward to getting creative with nature!