Beautiful Mosaics created by local learners!

**UPDATE: You can currently see these on display at Ferrycroft Visitor Centre until October**

We’re absolutely thrilled to showcase the wonderful mosaics created in our recent workshops! These impressive pieces were brought to life through the efforts of Sally Purdy, who collaborated with enthusiastic students from Brora Learning Zone and right here at the Lairg Learning Centre. Using a variety of recycled materials, the participants designed and carefully assembled these unique artworks.

A big thank you to Sally Purdy for her guidance and to all the students for their hard work and imaginative contributions. These beautiful mosaics are a fantastic achievement and a great example of what can be accomplished through learning and teamwork. Well done to all! (Photos below)

Brush Strokes and Spotlights!

Creativity Meets Performance

At LDLC, we have been working behind the scenes to create content for a show in collaboration with Eden Court. The focus of this project is exploring themes and issues that are important to Highland communities.

Through fun and informal activity sessions, we have been gathering your stories, memories, concerns, and aspirations for our local area. All of this input will be compiled and used to develop a play.

Children from Lairg Primary School enthusiastically participated in the activities, which centered around the theme of sheep and Lairg. They donned sheep costumes, bounced on the bouncy castle, and even got involved in some green screen theater!

The ultimate result of these events will be displayed on the stage in the Lairg Community Centre, with the premiere scheduled for June 28th, 2025.

Wrapping up 2024

As we approach the festive season, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the fantastic year we’ve had Lairg and District Learning Centre. It’s been a busy and inspiring time, filled with learning, creativity, and connection – all made possible by our wonderful tutors, dedicated students, and the community we serve.

A Year of Amazing Workshops

This year, we’ve continued to offer a wide range of workshops and classes, each aimed at bringing something special to the local community. From the rich melodies of Gaelic song, language, and myth, to the hands-on creativity in our Maker’s Space, there’s been something for everyone.

Our family cooking classes have brought people together around the table, learning new skills and sharing recipes, while our writing and art classes have nurtured creativity in all its forms. Sowing and growing workshops have given our community the chance to get their hands dirty in the garden, whilst our craft and sewing classes are always popular… And let’s not forget the woodworking and pottery classes, both of which have been incredibly popular. With Robert Aitken’s film making course, there really has been something for everyone.

We’re so grateful to all of our talented tutors who have made these sessions happen. A big thank you to all of our tutors over this year!

The Centre will be CLOSED at the end of the day on THURS 19th DECEMBER -MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL FROM THE TEAM AT LAIRG & DISTRICT LEARNING CENTRE!

As we move towards summer the team at LDCL are as busy as ever planning classes and workshops.

As partners in the Highland Community Waste Partnership we continue to offer an array of workshops, led by Project Officer Heather Bruce, who joined the Learning Centre in April. Jo Henderson led the project previously, before leaving to join TYKES as a Field Worker. She still visits us every Tuesday to run the ever popular Maker’s Space and Mini Makers. HCWP is funded and
coordinated by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, with funding from The National Lottery Community Fund. With eight community groups in the Highlands coming together as part of a to help reduce consumption and waste and tackle our throwaway culture.