Cromarty Arts Trust & Old Brewery

16/09/2024

This Sunday 22 September, 3pm at The Stables, Cromarty. Relax with free tea and coffee while the story of Carmen unfolds around you. £14, under 18s free. Have a sneak peek here.

https://carmenco.co.uk/

12/09/2024

Sat 28 September, 7.30pm, live music at the Old Brewery with Rachel Walker & Aaron Jones. Tickets £14, BYOB. Stunning vocals, amazing musicianship, contemporary and traditional songs. Don't miss it! Book online here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/980031760377?aff=oddtdtcreator or call 01381 600354.

11/09/2024

Latest newsletter out now! Live music, harp village, art courses and a focus on stone letter carving. If you want to receive it straight to your inbox, drop us an email to [email protected] and we'll sign you up.

Join us for an afternoon of Spanish and Spanish inspired music presented as a play, with costumes, props and a storyline which roughly follows the story of Bizet's opera Carmen, but told from her point of view. Carmen Co are Emily Andrews on flute/mezzo, and David Massey and Francisco Correa on guit...

11/09/2024

Sun 22 Sept 3pm. CarmenCo - A Pocket Opera The Stables, Cromarty. Join us for an afternoon of Spanish and Spanish inspired music presented as a play, with costumes, props and a storyline which roughly follows the story of Bizet's opera Carmen, but told from her point of view. Voice, guitar & flute. Tickets £14, on the door, call 01381 600354 or online https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/952546772037?aff=oddtdtcreator

16/08/2024

We are so excited to have Rachel Walker & Aaron Jones play at the Old Brewery on Sat 28 Sept. Nominated as ‘Folk Band of Year’ at the Scots Trad Awards 2023 and named on The List magazine’s 'Hot 100' for 2023 recognising their contribution to Scottish culture. See them in our small scale, intimate venue. It'll be a sell out, get your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/980031760377?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/08/2024

Last min spaces due to cancellations! Check out www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk for more info.

08/08/2024

CROMARTY HARP VILLAGE 2024. It's going to be a great one! Join Corrina Hewat, Heather Yule Harpstories, and Cheyenne Brown for a full weekend of workshops, harp playing and tune sharing. 20 - 22 September in beautiful and peaceful Cromarty. Accommodation and meals available. Booking and full details at www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk/the-harp-village

31/07/2024

Get your tickets now for a foot stomping evening of trad and bluegrass! North Atlantic Project Sat 3 August, 7.30pm. The Stables Cromarty. Tickets - on door - 01381 600354 or online here

Elements of Scottish traditional music and American bluegrass and oldtime music.

29/07/2024

Can't wait for this Sat 3 August in the Stables, Cromarty, Local trio, North Atlantic Project are playing - expect a foot stomping evening of Scottish trad mixed with Americana bluegrass. £14,BYOB Booking: call 01381 600354 or click on Eventbrite link below.

Elements of Scottish traditional music and American bluegrass and oldtime music.

27/07/2024

More stunning work from another three makers who'll be at our Summer Craft Market 2- 4 August at the Old Buoy Store by Cromarty harbour. Kate McMorrine, and The Giant and Jo Simpson Art.

25/07/2024

We are delighted to have North Atlantic Project in Cromarty on Saturday 3 August, 7.30pm The Stables. £14 BYOB. Expect a unique blend of Scottish trad, bluegrass, Americana old time music from harp, bodran, vocals guitar and bass. Cheyenne Brown, David Currie and Graham Muir. Booking: [email protected] or www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/952482680337?aff=oddtdtcreator

25/07/2024

TONIGHT! Thursday 25 July Amy Laurenson and Miguel Girão. Don't miss this talented duo, Amy won Young Trad Musician 2023 at Celtic Connections - it'll be a great night. Tickets on the door, opens at 7pm, on stage 7.30pm, BYOB.

24/07/2024

More stunning work from artists and makers who'll be at our Summer Craft Market at the old Buoy Store, by the harbour, Cromarty from 2-4 August. Carol Jay Artist The Sutors from the Cromarty links, Kira Brown Creations jewellery and Lynn Winpenny Art Highland cow.

23/07/2024

Tickets are selling fast for Amy Laurenson and Miguel Girão at The Stables, Cromarty this Thursday 25 July @7.30pm. Don't miss out. £14, booking: [email protected] or on door.

22/07/2024

Beautiful work from just three of our talented makers who will be in Cromarty for our Summer Craft Market from 2-4 August. Anny Rideout Designs Cromarty Lighthouse print, Beti-B-rings and Rosecroft Pottery mugs. Watch out for more coming soon......

18/07/2024

We're really excited to have Amy and Miguel in Cromarty next Thursday 25 July. £14 booking: [email protected]

Gearing up for a wee run of gigs with the best duo partner in all the land Miguel Girão.. kicking things off up north next week at Cromarty Arts Trust & Old Brewery !

Thurs 25th July - The Stables, Cromarty
Fri 26th July - Under Canvas, Inverness
Sat 10th August - Saltburn Folk Festival
Weds 14th August - An Tobar, Isle of Mull

More info/tix via my website (link in comments), hopefully catch you somewhere along the road ! 🌞🚗

📷 - Gillie O’Flaherty

17/07/2024

Silver Jewellery Workshop with Ailsa from Wilde Workshops 27 & 28 July at The Stables, Cromarty. £170, all materials and tools supplied. Accommodation available at the Old Brewery. This weekend is suitable for beginners and those who want to develop their skills. You'll make a silver ring and a pair of silver earrings to take home. Small group and a lovely venue. More info and booking: https://www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk/events/27-jul-2024-silver-jewellery.asp

15/07/2024

Family ceilidh! This Saturday 20 July at 8pm, the Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail is coming to Cromarty. Tickets on the door: £10, £5 under 16, under 5s free. Head on up to the Stables and have a dance to some great tunes played by the trad stars of the future. Great picture here of a previous years group on the beach in Cromarty. https://www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk/events/20-jul-2024-feis-rois-ceilidh-trail.asp

10/07/2024

BBC Radio Young Trad Musician of 2023, Amy Laurenson and Portuguese guitarist Miguel Girão are playing Cromarty Arts Trust & Old Brewery The Stables on Thursday 25 July, Expect amazing music with classical, contemporary and jazz influences. DON'T MISS THIS! More info and booking https://www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk/events/25-jul-2024-amy-laurenson-and-miguel-girao.asp

01/07/2024

There are still spaces left on our great Cromarty Fiddle Weekend this weekend, 5-7 July. Three levels and three tutors Anna-Wendy Stevenson, Zoe Livings and Fiona MacAskill. Playing and learning together, residential options. Full details and booking here: https://www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk/events/5-jul-2024-cromarty-fiddle-weekend.asp

24/06/2024

Wilde Workshops will be here 27 & 28 July teaching a silver jewellery weekend. Make a silver ring and earrings, all materials included, small class size and a relaxed atmosphere. Suitable for beginners and those who want to develop their skills. Full details and booking here https://www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk/events/27-jul-2024-silver-jewellery.asp

24/06/2024

Stunning photo of Mirrored-Images work. 💙🩵💙Jill is teaching a class this weekend at The Stables, 29 & 30 June, just two spaces left. Full details and booking here. https://www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk/events/29-jun-2024-cyanotype-sun-printing.asp

Sixty-seven cyanotypes hanging on a wall!

This photo was taken three years ago at the beginning of my solo exhibition at in East Yorkshire. The work was a culmination of a year-long residency, creating cyanotypes from plants growing in the beautiful walled garden and woodland.

It was such an amazing experience and a privilege to have my work exhibited in this beautiful building ☺️🌿💙

13/06/2024

CROMARTY FIDDLE WEEKEND. Learn and play together. Three days, three great tutors, three levels and eight workshops It's going to be a great weekend! 5 - 7 July Cromarty Arts Trust & Old Brewery. Anna-Wendy Stevenson Zoë Livings and Fiona MacAskill. Full details and booking here https://www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk/events/5-jul-2024-cromarty-fiddle-weekend.asp

05/06/2024

This Sunday 9 June, Beginners painting class with McSpoff-ART by Sarah Spofforth- McOuat. Learn how to paint a hare in this friendly and relaxed small class. These beautiful and graceful animals are often seen around Cromarty, Sarah will take you through each stage and you'll go home with a stunning and colourful canvas of your own. Full details here: https://www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk/events/9-jun-2024-beginners-painting-paint-a-hare.asp

03/06/2024

Due to a last min cancellation, there is now one space on the popular Paint your Pooch day!

03/06/2024

Beginners art this weekend with McSpoff-ART by Sarah Spofforth- McOuat. Paint your Pooch, Sat 8 June, one space has just come up, call 01381 600354 to grab it! Paint a Hare, Sun 9 June, a couple of places left. Great tuition, relaxed environment, all materials, tea and coffee included. Full details here https://www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk/visual-art

30/05/2024

EXCITING NEWS! 5-7 July is the Cromarty Fiddle Weekend. Join us for eight workshops over three days. Elementary, Intermediate & Advanced levels with three experienced tutors Anna-Wendy Stevenson, Zoë Livings and Fiona MacAskill. With the blessing of Lauren MacColl we are organising a fiddle weekend this summer. Accommodation options available, Don't miss it! Full details and booking here https://www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk/events/5-jul-2024-cromarty-fiddle-weekend.asp

30/05/2024

Catch the amazing Frankie Morrow supported by Niamh Maclennan They played at Glastonbury last year, Glastonbury Festivals now they’re touring Scotland! Catch them at Resolis Hall on Friday 31 brought to you by Resolis Community Arts and Cromarty Arts Trust & Old Brewery and The Touring Network. Tickets on the door. £14. under 18 £5.

29/05/2024

Don't miss the incredible Kris Drever, playing live at the Stables, Cromarty on 12 June. Tickets here:

Unique chance to see one of Scotland's foremost musicians perform live in Cromarty.

29/05/2024

We're very excited that Mirrored-Images is teaching a class here in June. Book in and learn how to make these beautiful images. Plus you'll go home with your own design on a tote bag. Full details and booking at https://www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk/events/29-jun-2024-cyanotype-sun-printing.asp