Name: Mini Selkie Costume Workshop - Aged 4+
Start: 2023-03-18T10:00:00Z
End: 2023-03-18T12:00:00Z
Location: Liniclate School

Mini Selkie Costume Workshop - Aged 4+

Museum nan Eilean U&BThis museum is based within Sgoil Lionacleit in Benbecula.  It is still currently closed due to covid restrictions on public entry into school buildings.  However we hope to hold some events outwith school hours.We want you to have a safe and enjoyable visit. During your visit, we ask you to please:Keep your distance from others visitors and staffClean hands regularly and thoroughly with hand sanitiser or soapFollow the directional signageContinue to wear face masks if you canDo not visit the Museum if you have any Covid symptoms

Museum nan Eilean (Benbecula)

Create your own  mini selkie disguise from recycled materials with artist AJ Stockwell - ages 4+ .  Followed by a walk to Lionacleit Beach

Liniclate School

W﻿hat: Create a mini selkie costume from recycled materialsThis activity links to the history and folklore of selkies in the Western Isles and the tradition of ‘guising’, of using found materials to create a costume that hides your identity (such as those seen in Margaret Fay Shaw’s photographs of South Uist).W﻿here: Library &amp; Museum - Sgoil Lionacleit, BenbeculaW﻿hen: Saturday 18th March 10am - 12pm (followed by walk to the beach - weather dependent)W﻿ho: Suitable for ages 4+ (must be accompanied by an adult) B﻿ooking required. 1 adult and 1 child equals 1 bookingF﻿REE - funded by Creative Scotland

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