GREAT NEWS!  The Artist in Residence Community Project has just secured funding from the “Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund” to continue art classes for ages 16+ for 12 months which will start 28th February 2022.

The Artist in Residence project aims to respond to the wellbeing needs of Upper Deeside and Donside communities in a post-lockdown environment by facilitating engagement with practical and creative activities with the aim of incorporating Creativity, Mindfulness, and Wellbeing in everyday life.

The drop-in sessions will let you meet the artist at work as well as receive one to one guidance to develop your own personal artistic interests have a chat, read and just relax in a safe, creative environment. There are no restrictions on places during this time however please be aware that there will be no Artist in Residence during the school holidays.

Term 1 - Painting and Drawing
28th February – 28th June (2 week break for the Easter holidays)

Monday – 28th February 2022
10am – 12pm – Drop in Session
12.30pm - 3pm – Adult’s workshop

Tuesday – 1st March
10am – 12pm – Drop in Session
12.30pm – 3pm – Adult’s workshop

We have 7 places available on either Monday and Tuesday for the adult workshop. These places are free of charge and are given on a first come basis.

You can find us at:

Aboyne & Mid Deeside Community Shed
Cemetery Road
Aboyne
AB34 5DZ

For further information or to pop your name on the list please call 013398 85222 or contact admin@mid-deeside.org.uk