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Event Free Stornoway
Wednesday, 19th Jul 2023, 19:00 , 1 hr

Islands of Stone – Archaeology Talk 2

Learn about the Islands of Stone Archaeology Project which has been investigating Neolithic crannogs and see what the team have discovered in the Outer Hebrides. Talk by Duncan Garrow (University of Reading) & Fraser Sturt (University of Southampton)

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Free Stornoway Workshop
Friday, 12th May 2023, 14:00 , 4 hrs

Storytelling Workshop – Stornoway

A hands-on, practical introduction to live oral storytelling and the associated skills. Storyteller Joanne Marr leads this participatory session for anyone curious about discovering and developing their own storytelling talent. For new and aspiring storyteller

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Free Lionacleit Workshop
Thursday, 11th May 2023, 13:00 , 4 hrs

Storytelling Workshop – Benbecula

Come along to a hands-on, practical introduction to live oral storytelling and the associated skills at Museum nan Eilean, Lionacleit, Isle of Benbecula with experienced storyteller Joanne Marr on Wednesday 10 May.

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Barra Free Workshop
Wednesday, 10th May 2023, 13:30 , 4 hrs

Storytelling Workshop – Barra

Barra - A hands-on, practical introduction to live oral storytelling and the associated skills. Storyteller Joanne Marr leads this participatory session for anyone curious about discovering and developing their own storytelling talent.

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Exhibition Free Online

Tales of the Unexpected

Our online exhibition for the Between Islands project asks 'What do you think is the most unexpected thing about the islands?'

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Free Stornoway Workshop
Thursday, 19th Jan 2023, 13:00 , 3 hrs

Harvesting the Sea

Do you want to experiment with printmaking techniques using the museum as inspiration? Workshop for 12-18 year olds

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Event Free Stornoway
Thursday, 23rd Mar 2023, 18:30 , 1 hr

Finding the Story in History

Meet author Barbara Henderson to find out how museums have inspired her historical fiction.

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Free Lionacleit Workshop
Saturday, 25th Feb 2023, 10:00 , 3 hrs

Tarraing – Drawing Workshop

A free drawing workshop for thinking about living in relationship with the environment. Guided by artist Susannah Bolton, for all levels of creative confidence.

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Free Lionacleit Workshop
Saturday, 4th Mar 2023, 13:00 , 2 hrs 30 mins

Clò-bhualadh – Printing Workshop

A free bilingual printmaking session inspired by archive stories. Pop in and try, or stay for the whole session to make a storytelling concertina book - Benbecula

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Event Free Stornoway
Accordion and a pair of walking boots
Saturday, 4th Mar 2023, 14:00 , 2 hrs

Music in the Museum

Music in the Museum - traditional music. Come and join in or just to listen

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