Tales from the Arctic: Celestial Bodies
Posted by Edgelands Gallery & Cultural Centre
Tales from the Arctic: Celestial Bodies
Curator Talk, Workshop & Lunch
Join Edgelands Art Gallery & Cultural Centre for an enchanting winter workshop at Dark Skies Gigha Festival 2025!
Journey with us across the night skies of the Arctic through the art of Inuit artists from the acclaimed Kinngait Studios based on the Isle of Dorset in Nunavut, Canada.
The event features: A Curator Talk where you will learn about the significance of celestial bodies such as the moon, stars and sun in Inuit art and culture and a Workshop where you will learn how to create your own constellation wall hanging made from plant fibres, clay and other seasonal, natural materials. This events also includes a beautifully light lunch featuring home grown, locally sourced and wild harvested produce and drinks.
*Spaces Limited :: Prior Booking Required. Tickets £5.00. Special Offer Courtesy of Dark Skies Gigha*
Ticket includes talk, workshop & lunch. Visit Edgelands Art Gallery & Cultural Centre for details & to book tickets
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Celestial Stories: Dark Skies Gigha Festival 2025
Join Dark Skies Gigha this November for a magical Dark Skies Winter Festival full of celestial stories, arts activities, stargazing and astronomy events. Featuring Events from: Astronomer Dr. Chris Leigh, Storyteller & Musician Alison Clark, Edgelands Gallery & Cultural Centre, Catriona Waddington from Wild Skies Shetland and Gigha Celtic Moon Club!
Celestial Stories: Dark Skies Gigha Festival 2025 is brought to you by Dark Skies Gigha with support from the Co-op, The Live Literature Fund from the Scottish Book Trust and The National Lottery Community Fund.
Image Credit :: ᑭᓄᐊᔪᐊ ᐊᓯᕙ / Kenojuak Ashevak. Nunavut (Our Land) (1992) © Kenojuak Ashevak
Isle of Gigha PA41 7AD, UK