It’s going to be BRAW! - Blairgowrie and Rattray arts showcase returns

It’s going to be BRAW! - Blairgowrie and Rattray arts showcase returns

The It’s BRAW (Blairgowrie and Rattray Arts for Wellbeing) Festival returns this month with a series of
events highlighting the wealth of creative talent in the area and supporting the wellbeing of people in
the local community.

Now in its ninth year, the volunteer-run initiative encourages people to try out new skills and hobbies while at the same time giving professional artists the opportunity to showcase their skills.

Highlights include the Rattray Art Festival exhibition, craft workshops, and music sessions.

The Rattray Art Festival takes place from Saturday, August 22nd to Sunday, August 30th, 10am to 4.30pm each day, in Blairgowrie Town Hall and features hundreds of original paintings and unique
hand-crafted artworks and ceramics.

Sponsored by the A Proctor Group, HW Irvine Butchers, Graham Hygiene Services, Thrums Vets, Croft Garage, DMR Recovery and Care Crew, the Rattray Art Festival raises money for worthwhile causes with 20 per cent of sales made during the event generously donated by the artists. This year, donations will be made to Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) and Guide Dogs Scotland.

Nest Creative Spaces is hosting crafts-based workshops where you can try out – among other things – crochet for beginners, glass etching and making a resin-dipped flower bouquet. There will also be a special needle felting ‘crafternoon tea’.

The Blair Ukes will be performing with the PKAVS Wisecraft ‘Good Vibrations’ choir on Tuesday, August 18th, at 1pm in the Wisecraft building on Lower Mill Street, as well as hosting a jamming session at the Ericht Ale House on Wednesday, July 26th from 7pm to 9.30pm, and an informal play- along in the Wellmeadow on Saturday, August 29th.

Wisecraft is hosting a free community wellbeing zine workshop on Thursday, August 6th, from 10am to 12.30pm where people can design and craft their own page of the Wisecraft wellbeing magazine, sharing things that bring them joy.

And on Friday, August 7th, from 6.30pm to 8pm, there will be a make and mocktail session at Wisecraft where participants can paint and decorate ceramic bird feeders / houses and enjoy three garden-themed mocktails. This event is suitable for over 16s and should be booked in advance.

A number of businesses in the town centre are also taking part in the ‘BRAW windows of Blair’ competition, bringing a splash of colour to Blairgowrie during the festival and demonstrating their own creativity.

For further details, follow ‘It’s BRAW Blairgowrie & Rattray Arts for Wellbeing’ on social media.