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‘Art @ the Coop’ celebrating Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival 2022!
Come make a clay tile at a fun session held at Aboyne Coop on the 10th May from 10am to 12pm and 2.30pm to 4pm, to celebrate Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival 2022. The activities are run by local artist Stéphanie Vandem, who will be on hand to share a creative experience with anyone who wants to relax and have some fun. The activities are free and all are welcome.
The Artist in Residence project will be showcasing at the Aboyne Farmers Market on 9th July and 10th September, hosting a NEOS event at the Aboyne & Mid-Deeside Community Shed from 10th to 16th September as well as bringing back the very successful Lantern Festival that supported Aboyne & Bonfire Event to be held on the 11th November. Lantern making is scheduled for the 17th and 18th of October. To particate in any of the listed events please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further details. The Artist in Residence project is funded by the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund managed by Aberdeen Voluntary Action.
The Artist in Residence is a project of Mid Deeside Community Trust which will run from March 2022 to February 2023.
FREE ART SESSION FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS
Artist in Residence - Supporting Wellbeing Through Creativity.
During September and October, Mid Deeside Community Trust are offering community groups the opportunity to enjoy a free tailored art-making day with Artist in Residence, Stephanie Vandem.
Sessions for groups of up to 12 take place on a Monday any time from 10am - 3pm.
These will take place at the Aboyne & Deeside Community Shed in Aboyne. The shed has a kitchen and social area which makes this a lovely opportunity for a day of art, food and socialising.
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.
Aboyne Green Spaces
OPEN MEETING ALL WELCOME
A meeting will take place at the Victory Hall aboyne on 13th April 2022 at 7pm with the hope of forming a sub-group to care for the Green Spaces of Aboyne.
We look forward to seeing you there where more information will be available.
Artist in Residence
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 project will deliver high quality person-centered and cognition-stimulating creative activities whilst supporting and encouraging positive social interactions and personal wellbeing. It will offer adults a safe and nourishing ‘slow space’ to shape ideas, engage with the Arts, themselves, and the wider community. It aims to demystifies the artmaking process, thus making it more accessible to users. It allows for a much needed headspace with scheduled classes and workshops.
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
(Term 2 will start 29th August for 7 weeks and Term 3 will start 31st October for 8 weeks)
The drop-in sessions lets you meet the artist at work, have a chat, read and just relax in a safe, creative environment. These are the times when participants can watch and converse with the artist at work, as well as receive one to one guidance to develop your own personal artistic interests. 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.
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.
The classes are held at:
Aboyne & Mid Deeside Community Shed,
Cemetery Road,
Aboyne
For further information or to pop your name on the list please call 013398 85222 or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Artist in Residence - Phase 2
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 aThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Artist in Residence
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 project will deliver high quality person-centered and cognition-stimulating creative activities whilst supporting and encouraging positive social interactions and personal wellbeing. It will offer adults a safe and nourishing ‘slow space’ to shape ideas, engage with the Arts, themselves, and the wider community. It aims to demystifies the artmaking process, thus making it more accessible to users. It allows for a much needed headspace with scheduled classes and workshops.
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
(Term 2 will start 29th August for 7 weeks and Term 3 will start 31st October for 8 weeks)
The drop-in sessions lets you meet the artist at work, have a chat, read and just relax in a safe, creative environment. These are the times when participants can watch and converse with the artist at work, as well as receive one to one guidance to develop your own personal artistic interests. 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.
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.
The classes are held at:
Aboyne & Mid Deeside Community Shed,
Cemetery Road,
Aboyne
For further information or to pop your name on the list please call 013398 85222 or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Co-op Donation towards a New Bus
We were delighted to collect a cheque for £5,253.16 from Gemma and Tony at the Coop in Aboyne, which has completed our pot of funds to purchase a new bus. Our regular passengers of the Dial-a-bus were there to gladly receive the cheque on behalf of Mid Deeside Community Trust. The Dial-a-Bus formerly known as the “Hopper” is a much loved and well used rural transport that provides a door to door service for those over the age of 60 years, geographically remote, disabled or unemployed. Our buses are all fitted with accessible lifts, handrails and lower steps to ensure transport for all.
Artist in Residence 2021 Community Project
We are delighted to inform you that our new community project "The Artist in Residence 2021" will run 2 afternoons a week for 6 months starting on Thursday 9th September and Friday 10th September.
Our drop in sessions will let you meet the artist at work, have a chat, read or just relax in a safe, creative environment.
We have 12 places available for each workshop. These will split into 5 week periods so more people can enjoy this opportunity. Our first 5 week of art activities for adults will start with Clay Sculpture on the 9th September.
Thursday
12pm - 1.30pm – Drop in Session
2pm - 4.30pm – Adult’s Workshop
Friday
12pm - 3pm – Drop in Session
3.30pm - 5pm – Kid’s Art Club (Age 8+)
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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
MDCT HAS MOVED LOCATIONS
On Monday 2nd August the office of Mid Deeside Community Trust moved into the Aboyne & Mid Deeside Community Shed. Our email address and telephone number remain the same.
Our new address is:
Mid Deeside Community Trust
c/o Aboyne & Mid Deeside Community Shed
Cemetery Road
ABOYNE
AB34 5DZ
013398 85222
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We look forward to seeing you there.
