Back again this week, a little later than usual. The Creative Renfrewshire Monday round-up…on a Wednesday. It has been a busy start to the week but it would be criminal not to share the jam-packed week of events and activities happening in Renfrewshire. If you have an event, activity or opportunity that you’d like us to share and include in future round-ups, please send us an email through info@creativerenfrewshire.com or message us on social media with details.
And don’t forget, you can now head to the ‘community events’ page on the website to find these events as well as plenty of others listed and links to more information!
WORKSHOPS: Sewing classes at The Auld Atelier
The Auld Atelier continue their amazing work teaching people how to make their own clothes and spreading the sewing obsession to others. Get tuition from a fully qualified teacher with extensive training and experience and leave knowing how to use a sewing machine as well as how to choose a pattern and prepare it for sewing. So many skills and heaps of knowledge compacted into these lessons!
There are lots of classes and times available so no excuse, don’t put off signing up any longer! To book a class or to find out more information, get in touch with Lisa at The Auld Atelier here.
For more information and links, click here.
WORKSHOP: Make. Stitch. Play. – Lochwinnoch Feel Good Festival x Remode
Lochwinnoch Feel Good Festival and Remode have teamed up to deliver a ‘Make. Stitch. Play’ workshop in Lochwinnoch on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September. Join ReMode and fashion activist Niki Taylor for a weekend of creativity including printing, restorative drawing and stitching.
Join them for the full weekend of ‘Make. Stitch. Play’ or either the Saturday or Sunday. No experience of drawing, printing or sewing is required! Sounds like a lovely creative way to spend the weekend – snap up a ticket fast!
For more information and links, click here.
PANTO: PACE Theatre Company present ‘Beauty and the Beast’
It may be a little early to start speaking about…dare we say it…Christmas. But, we’ll happily get our heads in festive mode to share that Pace Youth Theatre’s annual pantomime is back, and this year, it’s Beauty and the Beast. Tickets are onsale now!! Book your seat ready for the best time of the year and enjoy a family pantomime in Paisley.
For more information and links, click here.
FILM FESTIVAL: HB Film Festival
The HB Film Festival -the independent film festival in the heart of Paisley- returns this October at The Wynd Centre. Join in with a weekend of film fun, watch a quality selection of local & international short & feature films and gather alongside other film lovers and professionals. Put the dates in your diary, get your tickets and eagerly await the festival schedule – October couldn’t come quick enough!
For more information and links, click here.
FESTIVAL: Spree For All
Spree for All starts tomorrow (Thursday 31st August) and continues all weekend! There’s an incredible line-up; 46 bands, DJs, Comedy, Drama, Circus skills, Street entertainment and more! There’s something for everyone – we can’t wait to enjoy all weekend.
For more information and links, click here.
WORKSHOPS: Digital and illustration design @ the Refractive
Refractive Collective presents a series of digital and illustration design workshops this Autumn. Learn new skills (and develop existing ones) in digital and illustration design in weekly sessions for just £5 each! Act quick and book your place by contacting the Refractive Collective through email or phone.
For more information and links, click here.
EVENT: The Big Art Show
The wait is over, The Big Art Show opens its doors to the public this Friday 1st September. The preview photos look amazing – it’ll take hours to pour over the details of each piece in the exhibition. What a fabulous way to spend the weekend.
For more information and links, click here.
OPEN STUDIO: Paisley Pins
It’s that time again, Paisley Pins are open this Saturday 2nd September 10am-4pm for their monthly open studio, with a range of jewellery from all 4 workshop resident jewellers. This Saturday they’re running a special offer with 10% off ready made in stock jewellery (made to order items excluded). Another fabulous place to visit on your weekend escapades around Paisley!
For more information and links, click here.
EVENT: Renfrewshire Doors Open Days
This weekend is the weekend – Renfrewshire Doors Open Days is back! Visit historical and unique venues in Renfrewshire and discover new gems just on your doorstep. There are over 40 venues taking part this year so you’ll have your weekend set moving between them – see you there!
For more information on Renfrewshire Doors Open Days, click here.
