Workshops Archive

Joe Neil MacNeil Memorial Lecture: Cape Breton Step Dance

May 23, 2012
October 5, 20122:00 pm-3:30 pm
Highland Village Museum/An Clachan Gàidhealach
Free
Join us for a lecture on Cape Breton Step Dance and the importance of the Nova Scotia Gaidhealtachd to its study from John Gibson. This lecture series is named in memory of the late Joe Neil MacNeil (Eòs Nìll Bhig) one of Cape Breton’s foremost Gaelic storytellers in recent times. The lecture will take place in the tuning room. Refreshments served.
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Am Breacan Bòidheach Fàsanta: Mary’s Bonny Plaid – Natural Dye Workshop

May 23, 2012
October 5, 201210:00 am-12:00 pm
Highland Village Museum/An Clachan Gàidhealach
$10
Using natural dyes to add colour to the cloth and yarns that pioneer women made was an important aspect of 19th century life. If you
have ever wondered what materials were used to produce such a wide range of hues, please join us for an afternoon of wool dying. Participants will learn about various dyeing techniques and will be able to dip a few
skeins of their own. Pre-registration required. Workshop is open to all ages.
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Bobbin Lace Demonstration

May 23, 2012
October 7, 20121:00 pm-4:00 pm
Scotsville School of Crafts
Admission by Donation
Bobbin lace takes its name from the way it is made: on a firm pillow to which a pricked-out
pattern is tacked and each twist of the wooden bobbins is held in place by a pin. It is interesting to watch. Drop in to see artist Suzanne Craig as she hand weaves lace using this centuries-old technique.
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Exhibit: Lakeside Impressions

May 23, 2012
October 7, 20121:00 pm-4:00 pm
Scotsville School of Crafts
Donation
A unique exhibit of visual art and fine craft, from paintings to photos to textiles, created by local artisans.
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Basket Weaving Demonstration

May 23, 2012
October 6, 20121:00 pm-4:00 pm
Scotsville School of Crafts
Donation
Weaver Diane McEachen will be working on a large Bushel Basket, with different reeds and grasses and birch handles. She will demonstrate different techniques such as twining, four-rod whale, and inlay.
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Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

May 23, 2012
October 11, 20125:00 pm
North Ingonish Fire Hall
$12
Old fashioned Corned Beef and Cabbage boiled dinner. Seating is limited. We will prepare for 125 people, first come first served.
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Salmon Dinner in Mabou

May 23, 2012
October 10, 20124:30 pm-6:30 pm
Mabou Hall (St. Mary’s Parish)
$18 / adults
Baked salmon with veggies and potato with dessert and tea or coffee. Children 12 and under have the option for pizza.
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Celtic Quilt Guild Annual Show & Sale

May 23, 2012
October 12, 201210:00 am-4:00 pm
Belle Cote Community Centre
Donation
This is an exhibition and sale of bed quilts, small quilts and other items made by the guild’s 37 members. Some are world-renowned quilters such as Anne Morrell Robinson. This is the group’s 10th exhibition, which is usually held in June… so this year the Celtic Colours audience has a special opportunity to check it out.
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