ELEVATE: THE SPACE
Elevate your Wellbeing through Creativity
The Space is a welcoming creative community within Elevate, where creativity and wellbeing come together. We believe creativity is about the journey of making. It's about taking time for yourself, exploring new ideas, experimenting with different materials and finding joy in the creative process, whatever the outcome. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced maker, you'll find a relaxed, supportive environment where everyone is welcome. Through workshops, creative groups, Space to Create sessions and community events, we offer opportunities to learn new skills, share ideas, connect with others and explore your creativity at your own pace. Along the way, you'll discover new techniques, enjoy demonstrations, experiment with a wide variety of materials and tools, and experience the freedom to play, create and make something uniquely your own. Our sessions are led by Kate, our Creative Director, alongside a wonderful team of Creative Collaborators, each bringing their own skills, passion and inspiration. Whether you're looking to learn a new craft, spend time with friends, connect with like-minded people or simply enjoy a few hours of creative escape, we'd love to welcome you to The Space.
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NEW!!! SPACE TO CREATE - MONTHLY
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SAT 5th SEPT 10am - 1pm
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SAT 3rd OCT 10am - 1pm
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SAT 7th NOV 10am - 1pm
WORKSHOP INFO: £18 per session (3hrs) A creative playground for grown-ups! More than a craft club, but not quite a workshop... Enjoy a morning of creative play, with each session featuring demonstrations, techniques and creative examples to spark your imagination. You’ll have access to a treasure trove of equipment, tools, papers, stamps, stencils, inks, sprays, dies, glues and mixed media materials. We’ll explore different ways to combine colour, texture, layers and pattern, using what you discover to create cards, tags, mini artworks, journal pages, decorations and other creative projects – or take the ideas in a completely different direction of your own. Have a go at the ideas on offer, experiment with something completely new, bring along a project of your own, or simply see where your creativity takes you. There’s no pressure for everyone to make the same thing and no need to arrive with a plan. You’ll have inspiration and friendly guidance when you want it, with the freedom to play, experiment and explore at your own pace. Whether you’re looking to learn something new, revisit a favourite hobby or simply enjoy some creative time for yourself, Space to Create is a relaxed and welcoming place to make, connect and be inspired. No experience needed – just curiosity and a willingness to have a go! WHAT IS INCLUDED: * Access to a wide range of creative tools and materials * Stamps, stencils, inks and blending tools * Die-cutting and embossing equipment * Papers, card and mixed media supplies * Demonstrations, techniques and creative inspiration * Time to experiment, play and explore * Friendly guidance and support * Tea, coffee and creative conversation * A welcoming creative community Suitable for all abilities. Come curious. Have a play. See what happens. ABOUT KATE: Kate has over 18 years of teaching experience across a wide range of creative disciplines, including jewellery-making, silver clay, polymer clay, mixed media and more. She has a deep passion for working with her hands and is continually inspired by colour, texture and the joy of experimentation – especially watching ideas evolve and unfold into unexpected outcomes. Before moving to Stonehaven, Kate co-ran a studio, workshop and shop with her mum in the south of England. Since 2014, she’s been building a creative community here through her classes and workshops, now run solely at The Space. Her love of teaching shines through in her sessions, where she creates a structured yet relaxed environment filled with creativity, support and patience. ***PLEASE NOTE*** We require a minimum of 5 participants for this session to run. No refunds are available. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the session, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund.
WIRE DAISIES NEW WORKSHOP!!!
SAT 22nd AUG
10.30am- SPACES
WORKSHOP INFO: £30 (2hrs) Everything included & Refreshments WHAT TO EXPECT: In this two hour workshop Sarah will demonstrate & be on hand to help, guide & inspire you to make your own wire daisies. You will be able to make up to several daisy designs and choose one to mount in driftwood. You will be able to take home your creations on the day. EXPERIENCE: The workshop and skill level is for complete beginners & no experience is necessary. A level of dexterity is required, so please keep this in mind when considering booking. MATERIALS: All materials and equipment are provided for use during the workshop. Refreshments will also be provided. Glasses (prescription or safety) should be worn. Please bring your own if you have them. ABOUT SARAH: Sarah has always loved making and crafting. Her current focus is on coastal crafts, mainly using seaglass, driftwood and pebbles from Stonehaven beach in her work. Sarah makes driftwood, seaglass and pebble designs, and seaglass jewellery. Through her small local business, Little Blue Fish, you can find her designs at local shops, & online. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available.​
SEAGLASS PROJECT - FRAMED SHROOM
NEW DESIGN
SAT 22nd AUG
2pm- SPACES
WORKSHOP INFO: £30 (2hrs) Everything included & Refreshments WHAT TO EXPECT: In this two hour workshop Sarah will demonstrate & be on hand to help, guide & inspire you to make your own seaglass & pottery pictures. You will have fun designing and making up to three of your own unique shrooms and birdie pictures, made with locally found seaglass and pottery. Seaglass will be provided, but if you have a special piece please bring it along and we will do our best to incorporate it in your project. You will be able to take home your creations on the day. All the seaglass & pottery has been hand-collected from Stonehaven beach. EXPERIENCE: The workshop and skill level is for complete beginners & no experience is necessary. MATERIALS: All materials and equipment are provided for use during the workshop. Refreshments will also be provided. Glasses (prescription or safety) should be worn. Please bring your own if you have them. ABOUT SARAH: Sarah has always loved making and crafting. Her current focus is on coastal crafts, mainly using seaglass, driftwood and pebbles from Stonehaven beach in her work. Sarah makes driftwood, seaglass and pebble designs, and seaglass jewellery. Through her small local business, Little Blue Fish, you can find her designs at local shops, & online. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available.​
MINI WORKSHOP
SEAGLASS DRILLED & WRAPPED PENDANTS
SUN 23rd AUG
3pm - SPACES
WORKSHOP INFO: £18 (1hr) All materials included WHAT TO EXPECT: In this mini workshop you to make, up to two, seaglass pendants using Stonehaven seaglass. You will be able to take home or wear your creations on the day. You will learn techniques including how to use pliers & wire to use the wire appropriately for your project & how to make bespoke seaglass to make beautifully unique pendants. All the seaglass has been hand-collected from Stonehaven beach. EXPERIENCE: The workshop and skill level is for complete beginners & no experience is necessary. A level of dexterity is required to use the tools and manipulate the wire, so please keep this in mind when considering booking. MATERIALS: All materials and equipment are provided for use during the workshop. Glasses (prescription or safety) should be worn. Please bring your own if you have them. ABOUT SARAH: Sarah has always loved making and crafting. Her current focus is on coastal crafts, mainly using seaglass, driftwood and pebbles from Stonehaven beach in her work. Sarah makes driftwood, seaglass and pebble designs, and seaglass jewellery. Through her small local business, Little Blue Fish, you can find her designs at local shops, & online. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available.​
MACRAMÉ BOW NECKLACE
NEW WORKSHOP!!!
​SAT 29th AUG
10.30am - SPACES
OR
2pm - SPACES
WORKSHOP INFO: £30 (2hrs) Everything Included - materials & refreshments. WHAT TO EXPECT: Join textile artist Sarah Grigg and learn how to create a beautiful statement bow necklace using recycled cotton rope. In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, you'll learn the multiple figure 8 knot - a traditional knot used by sailors and climbers that, when repeated and adapted, creates a striking bow shape perfect for wearable textile jewellery. Sarah will demonstrate each stage before guiding you through plenty of practice time, allowing you to gain confidence before creating your own finished necklace. Choose from a selection of colourful recycled cotton ropes to create a unique piece that reflects your own style. Once the fittings have been glued in place, you'll leave wearing (or taking home) your finished necklace. EXPERIENCE: This workshop is suitable for complete beginners, and no previous experience is necessary. Some hand dexterity is helpful for knot tying, but Sarah will guide you through each step at a relaxed pace. MATERIALS: All materials and equipment are provided during the workshop. A wide range of recycled cotton rope colours and necklace fittings are included, so all you need to bring is yourself. ABOUT SARAH: Returning to a childhood love of art, Sarah is a self-taught textile maker and designer who has been creating and selling her work under the name Ragged House for the past eight years. Alongside designing contemporary textile pieces, Sarah enjoys sharing her passion for making through workshops and community projects with both adults and children. She loves introducing people to new creative skills in a welcoming and encouraging environment. ***Please Note*** We require a minimum of 5 participants for this workshop to run. No refunds are available. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the workshop, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund.
SASHIKO INSPIRED EMBROIDERY -
NEW DESIGN
SUN 30th AUG
10.30am - 1 SPACE
WORKSHOP INFO: £35 (2.5hrs) NEW SASHIKO DESIGN - Perfect for beginners or those who have tried Sashiko before and would like to try a new design and learn more techniques. Everything Included - tool & equipment for use on the day, materials & refreshments. In this workshop, we will learn embroidery techniques inspired by the Japanese art of Sashiko. We will work on a sampler piece, which can be made into a variety of items in your own time. There will be lots of samples to inspire future projects! In this class we will: * Discuss the history and uses of this technique * Learn about different fabrics and threads * Plot and mark out the stitching lines ready to sew * Practise simple stitches to create a beautiful geometric design * Understand how to start and finish our stitching * See examples of what our work can be turned into MATERIALS & EXPERIENCE: All materials, tools and equipment are provided for use during the workshop. Refreshments will also be provided. This workshop is aimed at beginners with no previous experience required. Please be aware that you will be using a needle and thread so a level of dexterity is required. Please be aware of this when booking. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the workshop, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund.
LAMPSHADE WORKSHOP
NEW WORKSHOP!!!
​SAT 19th SEPT
10.30am - SPACES
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2pm - SPACES
WORKSHOP INFO: £35 (2.5hrs) *BYO Fabric/Material* - see size below Everything else Included - tools, equipment & refreshments. WHAT TO EXPECT: Join textile artist Sarah Grigg and learn how to create a lampshade in your own fabric. In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, you'll learn the skills needed to make a 20cm Lampshade. Sarah will demonstrate each stage and guiding you through, allowing you to gain confidence to make your own finished lampshade. MATERIALS: A 20cm frame is included. YOU will need to bring your own fabric choice with you - fabric is NOT included in the cost. 1m x 40cm of fabric is required for a 20cm shade - please allow more if you require a specific pattern placement. If you would like to make a 30cm lampshade there will be a £5 additional charge on the day. N.B you will also need to bring more fabric for the larger shade. Anything else needed, tools and equipment are provided during the workshop. EXPERIENCE: This workshop is suitable for complete beginners, and no previous experience is necessary. ABOUT SARAH: Returning to a childhood love of art, Sarah is a self-taught textile maker and designer who has been creating and selling her work under the name Ragged House for the past eight years. Alongside designing contemporary textile pieces, Sarah enjoys sharing her passion for making through workshops and community projects with both adults and children. She loves introducing people to new creative skills in a welcoming and encouraging environment. ***Please Note*** We require a minimum of 5 participants for this workshop to run. No refunds are available. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the workshop, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund.
CLAY MOO COO
​SAT 26th SEPT
10.30am - SPACES
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2pm - SPACES
WORKSHOP INFO: £38 (2hrs) CLAY MOO COO Everything Included - materials, glazing, firing & refreshments. This workshop will be a hands-on session to make your very own moo coo. Lois will guide you step-by-step through the hand building processes needed to create your one-of-a-kind little moo coo. Demonstrating & teaching you the techniques needed for your creation including pinchpot, shaping and joining. Plus how to texture & a colour to your Highland Moo Coo Included in the price is a transparent glaze. At the end of the session your coo will be taken to Lois's Studio to be bisque fired & glazed. They will then be returned to Elevate: The Space in approx. 5-6 weeks for collection. MATERIALS & EXPERIENCE: All materials, tools and equipment are provided for use during the workshop. Refreshments will also be provided. The workshop is suitable for beginners or creatives who have some experience with clay. ABOUT LOIS: Lois background is in sculpture, & has always loved creating with her hands. In more recent years she has focused on all things mud. She believes it’s an amazing material, so malleable and with a little coaxing you can let your creative imagination run wild. Influenced by her love for her wonderful local flora and forna - hence these wee birds can be found adorning so much of her work. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the workshop, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund.
SEAGLASS JEWELLERY -
TEXTURED RING PENDANT & EARRINGS
NEW DESIGN
SUN 27th SEPT
10.30am SPACES
WORKSHOP INFO: £30 (2hrs) Everything included & Refreshments WHAT TO EXPECT: In this two hour workshop Sarah will demonstrate & be on hand to help, guide & inspire you to make your own seaglass pendants & earring set with hammer textured rings & Stonehaven seaglass. You will be able to make a pendant and earring sets to take home or wear your creations on the day. You will learn techniques including how to use pliers to make loops, how to use the wire appropriately for your project & how to texture the rings to make your bespoke seaglass pendant and earring set. All the seaglass provided has been hand-collected from Stonehaven beach. EXPERIENCE: The workshop and skill level is for complete beginners & no experience is necessary. A level of dexterity is required to use the tools and manipulate the wire, so please keep this in mind when considering booking. MATERIALS: All materials and equipment are provided for use during the workshop. Refreshments will also be provided. Glasses (prescription or safety) should be worn. Please bring your own if you have them. ABOUT SARAH: Sarah has always loved making and crafting. Her current focus is on coastal crafts, mainly using seaglass, driftwood and pebbles from Stonehaven beach in her work. Sarah makes driftwood, seaglass and pebble designs, and seaglass jewellery. Through her small local business, Little Blue Fish, you can find her designs at local shops, & online. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available.​
WIRE SCANDI STYLE FLOWERS
NEW WORKSHOP!!!
SUN 27th SEPT
2pm SPACES
WORKSHOP INFO: £30 (2hrs) Everything included & Refreshments WHAT TO EXPECT: In this two hour workshop you will make your own Scandinavian Inspired Wire Flowers. They can be mounted into driftwood or left as a bunch of flowers. You will be able to take home your creations on the day. You will have fun designing and making your own unique flowers. Driftwood will be provided, but if you have a special piece please bring it along and we will do our best to incorporate it in your project. All the driftwood has been hand-collected from Stonehaven beach. EXPERIENCE: The workshop and skill level is for complete beginners & no experience is necessary. A level of dexterity is required, so please keep this in mind when considering booking. MATERIALS: All materials and equipment are provided for use during the workshop. Refreshments will also be provided. Glasses (prescription or safety) should be worn. Please bring your own if you have them. ABOUT SARAH: Sarah has always loved making and crafting. Her current focus is on coastal crafts, mainly using seaglass, driftwood and pebbles from Stonehaven beach in her work. Sarah makes driftwood, seaglass and pebble designs, and seaglass jewellery. Through her small local business, Little Blue Fish, you can find her designs at local shops, & online. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available.​
OCEAN ODYSSEY CLAY WORKSHOP
​SUN 11th OCT
10.30am - SPACES
OR
2pm - SPACES
WORKSHOP INFO: £38 (2hrs) Everything Included - materials, firing & refreshments. This workshop will be a hands-on session, exploring clay and taking the oopportunity to be gently guided to make your very ocean life trinket bowl. Donnah will guide you step-by-step through the hand building processes needed to create your one-of-a-kind creations. Demonstrating & teaching you the techniques needed from form, shape to create your very own unique ocean odessy complete with seaweed, shells and fascinating plant life. At the end of the session your creations will be taken to Donnah's Studio to be coloured and fired. They will then be returned to Elevate: The Space in approx. 6 weeks for collection. MATERIALS & EXPERIENCE: All materials, tools and equipment are provided for use during the workshop. Refreshments will also be provided. The workshop is suitable for beginners or creatives who have some experience with clay. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the workshop, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund.
CLAY REINDEER
​SAT 24th OCT
10.30am - SPACES
OR
2pm - SPACES
WORKSHOP INFO: £38 (2hrs) Everything Included - materials, glazing, firing & refreshments. This workshop will be a hands-on session to make your very own Reindeer. Lois will guide you step-by-step through the hand building processes needed to create your one-of-a-kind little creation. Demonstrating & teaching you the techniques needed for your creation including pinchpot, shaping and joining. Plus how to texture & add colour. Included in the price is a transparent glaze. At the end of the session your reindeer will be taken to Lois's Studio to be bisque fired & glazed. They will then be returned to Elevate: The Space in approx. 5-6 weeks for collection. MATERIALS & EXPERIENCE: All materials, tools and equipment are provided for use during the workshop. Refreshments will also be provided. The workshop is suitable for beginners or creatives who have some experience with clay. ABOUT LOIS: Lois background is in sculpture, & has always loved creating with her hands. In more recent years she has focused on all things mud. She believes it’s an amazing material, so malleable and with a little coaxing you can let your creative imagination run wild. Influenced by her love for her wonderful local flora and forna - hence these wee birds can be found adorning so much of her work. *** Please Note *** We require a minimum of 5 to run this workshop. No refunds available. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the workshop, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund.
MACRAMÉ SNAKE KNOTTED NECKLACE
​SAT 31st OCT
10.30am - SPACES
OR
2pm - SPACES
WORKSHOP INFO: £30 (2hrs) Everything Included - materials & refreshments. WHAT TO EXPECT: Join textile artist Sarah Grigg and learn how to create a beautiful statement macrame snake necklace using recycled cotton rope. In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, you'll learn the knots need to creates wearable textile jewellery. Sarah will demonstrate each stage before guiding you through plenty of practice time, allowing you to gain confidence before creating your own finished necklace. Choose from a selection of colourful recycled cotton ropes to create a unique piece that reflects your own style. Once the fittings have been glued in place, you'll leave wearing (or taking home) your finished necklace. EXPERIENCE: This workshop is suitable for complete beginners, and no previous experience is necessary. Some hand dexterity is helpful for knot tying, but Sarah will guide you through each step at a relaxed pace. MATERIALS: All materials and equipment are provided during the workshop. A wide range of recycled cotton rope colours and necklace fittings are included, so all you need to bring is yourself. ABOUT SARAH: Returning to a childhood love of art, Sarah is a self-taught textile maker and designer who has been creating and selling her work under the name Ragged House for the past eight years. Alongside designing contemporary textile pieces, Sarah enjoys sharing her passion for making through workshops and community projects with both adults and children. She loves introducing people to new creative skills in a welcoming and encouraging environment. ***Please Note*** We require a minimum of 5 participants for this workshop to run. No refunds are available. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the workshop, you will be offered an alternative date or a refund.
GROUPS / REGULAR CLASSES
YARN CLUB
BI-MONTHLY GROUP:
1st & 3rd SATURDAYS
10am - 12am
Spaces Available
CROCHET & KNITTING CREATIVE CLUB 1st & 3rd SAT of each Month 10am - 12noon £6 (per session) this includes refreshments and a wee treat! All things woolly - yarn lovers, knitters and crocheters are all welcome to join us for creating, chats & a cuppie! Bring your own project to work on in our calm and creative space. Stitch by stitch, we’re building a lovely yarn loving, community full of creativity & connection. All abilities welcome LIMITED SPACE - BOOKING REQ.
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