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07597 588 242 www.madeineastlothian.org [email protected] MADE in East Lothian @M3D4EL MadeinEastLothian Made in east lothian Supporting artists, makers and the wider creative community in East Lothian goat trail project No kidding, do you remember Cow Parade or Oor Wullie’s bucket trail? Well, Haddington is stirring it up with its very own Goat Trail. Made in East Lothian secured Area Partnership funding for this exciting project, which had to be put on hold due to Covid 19. We’re delighted to say we have just taken delivery of 12 gorgeous fibreglass goats, prepped and ready to be embellished with art work. We’re looking for proposals to decorate these goats from anyone that is interested, whether you’re an individual artist/maker, a family, a group or any other variation on that theme – we have an application form ready, so if you’re interested email us at [email protected] or pop in to the Hub (21a Hardgate Haddington, we’re open Wednesday to Saturday 11-4) to pick up an application pack. The closing date for entries is Friday 18th September at 4 pm. Entries will be judged by a selected panel and winners will be given a month to complete their goat project. We plan to have the goats out and about in town in the run up to the festive season, but don’t just think tinsel when coming up with your designs – we’re looking for creativity and flair. If all goes well, the goats will be auctioned off to help support a further community-based project. join our community become a member Maker members: artists/makers wishing to sell and promote their work Community members: volunteers, participants and the wider public one to one tuition: Our two resident artist-makers, Fiona Lambert and Fiona Maher, are available for sessions on visual arts and upcycling. You can find out more and book slots on our new website. commissioned work: We take on a range of commissioned work to meet individual needs and requirements from upcycled furniture to bespoke artworks. THE HUB: A Community facility where you’re always welcome for a cuppa! Our premises on Haddington’s Hardgate offer a mixed-use venue and a centre for creative reuse of donated materials. We also provide regular sessions for adults with additional support needs and mental health issues. Makers Gallery: our retail area is a showcase for local artists and makers. Browse and buy original work, or we can help you commission bespoke projects. Workshop space: our versatile space is used for community group meetings as well as our daily programme of workshops and drop-in groups at affordable prices (open up for the April - June programme). Community Shed: this project offers an opportunity for people to come together and develop new skills. Started in partnership with STRIVE, it engages in community based projects such as creating raised planting stations for people with disabilities, cutting and finishing wooden shields for the Haddington 700 tournament and commissioned projects and repairs. Ink Station: our small printmaking facility accommodates relief and intaglio printmaking with a flat bed printmaking press and inking-up materials. 1:1 and small group tuition is available. Community Groups: the regular groups that meet in the Hub have evolved in response to demand, and are an essential part of the MADE community. Knit and Natter meet on Wednesday mornings, Sew Social on Thursday mornings and the popular Hub Art Club on Friday afternoons during term time. We also host New Beginnings Club on alternate Mondays where they are exploring a range of new arts & crafts skills. Upcycling & Reuse: the reuse of donated furniture and materials which are used in projects or upgraded for resale is essential to the success of the Hub. Thursdays have a particular focus on upcycling with our sew social group, regular 1:1 tutored furniture projects and the Shed group. The open access workspaces are available for rent for individual projects with use of donated materials. Visit us wednesday to Saturday 11 am to 4 pm Community Arts Hub 21a Hardgate, Haddington EH41 3JW MADE in East Lothian CIC: 553217 MAKERS MARKETS Promoting local artists/makers Our monthly Wee Fair at Tyninghame Hall is a showcase for local artists and makers. Held on the last sunday of each month, the original work includes jewellery, wood, glass, ceramics, textiles, home furnishings, upcycled furniture, and artwork - come along and discover exciting new makers.

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07597 588 242 www.madeineastlothian.org [email protected] MADE in East Lothian @M3D4EL MadeinEastLothian

Made in east lothianSupporting artists, makers and the wider creative community in East Lothian

goat trail project

No kidding, do you remember Cow Parade or Oor Wullie’s bucket trail?Well, Haddington is stirring it up with its very own Goat Trail. Made in East Lothian secured Area Partnership funding for this exciting project, which had to be put on hold due to Covid 19. We’re delighted to say we have just taken delivery of 12 gorgeous fibreglass goats, prepped and ready to be embellished with art work.We’re looking for proposals to decorate these goats from anyone that is interested, whether you’re an individual artist/maker, a family, a group or any other variation on that theme – we have an application form ready, so if you’re interested email us at [email protected] or pop in to the Hub (21a Hardgate Haddington, we’re open Wednesday to Saturday 11-4) to pick up an application pack. The closing date for entries is Friday 18th September at 4 pm. Entries will be judged by a selected panel and winners will be given a month to complete their goat project.We plan to have the goats out and about in town in the run up to the festive season, but don’t just think tinsel when coming up with your designs – we’re looking for creativity and flair. If all goes well, the goats will be auctioned off to help support a further community-based project.

join our communitybecome a memberMaker members: artists/makers wishing to sell and promote their work Community members: volunteers, participants and the wider public

one to one tuition: Our two resident artist-makers, Fiona Lambert and Fiona Maher, are available for sessions on visual arts and upcycling. You can find out more and book slots on our new website.

commissioned work: We take on a range of commissioned work to meet individual needs and requirements from upcycled furniture to bespoke artworks.

THE HUB: A Community facility where you’re always welcome for a cuppa!

Our premises on Haddington’s Hardgate offer a mixed-use venue and a centre for creative reuse of donated materials. We also provide regular sessions for adults with additional support needs and mental health issues.

Makers Gallery: our retail area is a showcase for local artists and makers. Browse and buy original work, or we can help you commission bespoke projects.

Workshop space: our versatile space is used for community group meetings as well as our daily programme of workshops and drop-in groups at affordable prices (open up for the April - June programme).

Community Shed: this project offers an opportunity for people to come together and develop new skills. Started in partnership with STRIVE, it engages in community based projects such as creating raised planting stations for people with disabilities, cutting and finishing wooden shields for the Haddington 700 tournament and commissioned projects and repairs.

Ink Station: our small printmaking facility accommodates relief and intaglio printmaking with a flat bed printmaking press and inking-up materials. 1:1 and small group tuition is available.

Community Groups: the regular groups that meet in the Hub have evolved in response to demand, and are an essential part of the MADE community. Knit and Natter meet on Wednesday mornings, Sew Social on Thursday mornings and the popular Hub Art Club on Friday afternoons during term time. We also host New Beginnings Club on alternate Mondays where they are exploring a range of new arts & crafts skills.

Upcycling & Reuse: the reuse of donated furniture and materials which are used in projects or upgraded for resale is essential to the success of the Hub. Thursdays have a particular focus on upcycling with our sew social group, regular 1:1 tutored furniture projects and the Shed group. The open access workspaces are available for rent for individual projects with use of donated materials.

Visit uswednesday to Saturday 11 am to 4 pmCommunity Arts Hub 21a Hardgate, Haddington EH41 3JW

MADE in East Lothian CIC: 553217

MAKERS MARKETSPromoting local artists/makers

Our monthly Wee Fair at Tyninghame Hall is a showcase for local artists and makers. Held on the last sunday of each month, the original work includes jewellery, wood, glass, ceramics, textiles, home furnishings, upcycled furniture, and artwork - come along and discover exciting new makers.

programme of Workshops AUG 8 FURNITURE UPCYCLING PROJECT 11-4 15 DRY POINT ETCHING 2-4PM 22 REMAKE A LAMPSHADE 2-4PM 28 DESIGN AND PRINTING ON TO FABRIC 2-4 PM

SEP 5 FURNITURE UPCYCLING PROJECT 11-4 12 KITCHEN SINK LITHOGRAPHY 2-4 19 COLLAGE A WALL PANEL 2-4 26 DRIFTWOOD SCULPTURE 2-4

Workshop costs 11am - 4pm: £50 2 - 4pm: £20 Our workshops are limited to 4 participants to comply with social distancing guidelines. You will be provided with all materials, unless otherwise directed at point of booking.Face shields will be provided to allow effective communication during your workshop. For more information and booking, please visit us on facebook or on our website:

MADE in East Lothian

www.madeineastlothian.org

programme of workShops

As Lockdown eases, we are open again and beginning to offer a limited programme of activity, on reduced opening hours. Our new days and hours of opening are Wednesday – Saturday from 11am – 4 pm. This allows us the additional time required to clean and prepare at the beginning and end of each day.