Sidh Chailleann Art

Sound and Forest Baths
2026-05-24 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Forse of Nature, Forse House, Latheron, Caithness, KW5 6DG, United Kingdom
Sound and Forest baths with Haven House Healing

Join Lisa McDonald in immersive, soothing sounds and nature in one of 2 sessions. Lisa knows the venue and her craft well – this is a great opportunity to experience the potentials of sound as therapeutic

Each session will include a sound bath and a forest bath
Suitable for people of all ages
Under 18’s to be accompanied by an adult
Give yourself the grace to try something new
Sessions from 1pm – 2pm and 3pm – 4pm
Downstairs at Forse of Nature – wheelchair accessible

Find out more about Lisa’s practise on here website here: https://havenhousehealing.com/
Send any questions to sidhcart@gmail.com

Life Drawing: Queer Body
2026-06-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom
Life drawing session which celebrates the queer body
This session will be held to rase money fro 2 LGBTQIA+ charities: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ and https://lgbthealth.org.uk/

Clothed model in the same pose throughout both sessions
Bring your own materials, and something to put on the floor to catch paint/dust if you think you could make some mess (extra art!).
No previous drawing experience is needed – this is a welcoming and supportive environment
Morning session from 10am – 12pm (with gentle guidance) and the afternoon from 1pm – 3pm. You are welcome to book onto one or both.
5 min breaks at each hour, and people are welcome to go to the bathroom, and take their own breaks throughout
You can book an easel, a stool (bring your own if you can) or a sofa/floor space
This is not a step-free space, there are narrow stairs to get up

If you have any questions, please get in touch at sidhcart@gmail.com.
This will above all be a time to support the queer, trans and LGBTQIA+ community who live with us and over the seas. This will be a non-judgemental, welcoming space where difference is celebrated.
We would like artworks to be included in a mini exhibition from 20th – 27th June. Artworks can be mounted on the easels, or displayed in another way.

Life Drawing 16th Aug
2026-08-16 13:30 - 15:30 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom
Life Drawing Sessions

Open to all experience levels, there will be guidance for those who would like it
Accessible – let us know what adjustments we can make by emailing sidhcart@gmail.com to discuss attendance comfortable for you
Bring sketchbooks, paper and materials – if you are working with paint or similar, bring something to protect the floor with (we might have spare material too!)
Please arrive at 1.15 to set up. We will not be able to open the door to latecomers but there will be a break half way through
No photos or filming in the space
Nude model
This is a respectful and thoughtful space. Please read the Code of Conduct and understand the importance of it.
Trigger warning: these sessions will be places where physical and cognitive health conditions are apparent. We invite you to reach out if you have any questions about the sessions.
For ages 18+
If you are interested in modelling, please get in touch at sidhcart@gmail.com.
Take a look at our Concession Form to see if you qualify. if so, fill out the information on the concession ticket, and let us know any adjustments we can make for your attendance

Life Drawing 30th Aug
2026-08-30 13:30 - 15:30 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom

Therapeutic Horticulture 1 day course
2026-09-01 09:30 - 15:30 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom
We are delighted to be running the first of a series of training courses for artists and community workers across Caithness. This series is funded in part by Camster Windfarm administered by Foundation Scotland, and in part from Dounreay

What the course will cover:
An Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture (1 Day Course)
What is TH? What does it look like? Where does it happen? How does it benefit wellbeing and health? Find the answers to these questions and more in this basic level, introductory day course.

What will you learn ?

Understand what Therapeutic Horticulture (TH) is
Explore the variety of different types of TH, gardens and practitioners
Appreciate the benefits to social, emotional and physical health of TH
Find out how an ‘adaptive gardening’ approach enables person-centred TH activities
Understand what Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (TH) spaces are
Explore the theory and practical steps in TH garden design and the design process including accessibility and inclusivity, circulation and orientation, plant selection, sensory gardens
Also consider the wellbeing outcomes of shelter, social and private spaces; connection with nature; restoration and disconnection from daily routine
Find out about the careers in TH, Profession , Association and PDA and other training & support avaible

How is it delivered?

In-person training with experienced Trellis staff
Interactive sessions using a combination of slides, breakout tasks, quizzes, video clips etc , with time for Q&A, and group discussions.
Downloadable course notes and Trellis web resources avaible

Who should attend?
This is a basic level course . Its open to all beginners and those with little knowledge of TH or at the beginning of a TH career journey.

Anyone interested in/already involved in gardening activity and health
Anyone interested in/already delivering nature-connection activities

Professionals and volunteers supporting wellbeing, working in settings such as:

Health e.g. nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, link workers with an interest in Green Health
Care e.g. managers, care staff, activity co-ordinators
Education e.g. teachers, classroom assistants, those specialising in additional and Special Educational Needs support
Community and Specialist support groups e.g. mental health, dementia, homelessness, cancer support, welfare support

CPD Accredited
Greenhouse & Artspace Accessibility:
Art space: First half of the day.

Up one flight of stairs to meet at the Sidh C Art Space
unisex bathroom on the same floor
seats of varying heights including sofas

Walk from Art space to Greenhouses: 7 min walk with around 2 road crossings
Greenhouse: Second half of the day

uneven paths
steep incline to enter the greenhouses
step to the unisex toilet

Please email sidhchailleannart@gmail.com to discuss access requirements

www.trellisscotland.org.uk

Bug Drawing Adult Workshop
2026-09-03 14:30 - 2026-11-06 16:30 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom
Bug specimen drawing workshops for adults in Caithness at the Haven Coffee Shop. Please bring your own supplies such as pencils/paints/etc and we will be observationally drawing bug specimens.
Please review the Code of conduct & safeguarding policies before attending workshops.
Take a look at the Concession form to see if you qualify and email at the address below to discuss possible adjustments
Any questions? Feel free to email sidhcart@gmail.com!

Bug Drawing Workshop 12-16yrs 04/09/26
2026-09-04 13:30 - 15:30 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom
Bug specimen drawing workshops for 12-16y/rs in Caithness at the Haven Coffee Shop. Please bring your own supplies such as pencils/paints/etc and we will be observationally drawing bug specimens.
Please review the code of conduct & safeguarding policies before attending workshops.
Any questions? Feel free to email sidhcart@gmail.com!
Qualifications for Concessions – Please see the policy about concession forms.
www.sidhchailleannart.com/policy-documents/

Spray Painting Workshop 05/09/2026
2026-09-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom
Spray Painting Workshops for 18+ in Caithness at the Haven Coffee Shop. Please bring your own supplies such as pencils/sketchbook as we create stencils together of Caithness plants.
Please review the code of conduct & safeguarding policies before attending workshops.
Any questions? Feel free to email sidhcart@gmail.com!
Qualifications for Concessions – Please see the policy about concession forms.
www.sidhchailleannart.com/policy-documents/

Spray Painting Workshop 12/09/2026
2026-09-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom
Spray Painting Workshops for 18+ in Caithness at the Haven Coffee Shop. Please bring your own supplies such as pencils/sketchbook as we create stencils together!
Please review the code of conduct & safeguarding policies before attending workshops.
Any questions? Feel free to email sidhcart@gmail.com!
Qualifications for Concessions – Please see the policy about concession forms.
www.sidhchailleannart.com/policy-documents/

Life Drawing 13th Sept
2026-09-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom

Bug Drawing Workshop 12-16y/rs 18/09/2026
2026-09-18 13:30 - 15:30 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom

Spray Painting Workshop 19/09/2026
2026-09-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom

Life Drawing 27th Sept
2026-09-27 13:30 - 15:30 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom

Finding Common Ground - 1 day course
2026-09-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Dunnet Forest, A836, Dunnet, Caithness, KW14 8XD, United Kingdom
We are delighted to be running the first of a series of training courses for artists and community workers across Caithness. This series is funded in part by Camster Windfarm administered by Foundation Scotland, and in part from Dounreay Community Fund

This is a one day course leading conversations about negative discourse, and how to find common ground in the community. We will be covering topics around Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and the real situations we face in Caithness.

Who its for
We’re designing for the wider creative community: artists, makers, performers, and the people who run the spaces they work in.

What the day sets out to change

By the close, participants will be able to:
Tell the difference between a genuine question, a fear, a piece of misinformation and actual hate, and respond differently to each of them
Explain where narratives come from and how they travel
Hold a difficult conversation using a structure they’ve rehearsed out loud with other people during the afternoon.
Name one specific thing they’ll do differently in their own practice, venue or group

The group will leave something behind: a piece of collective work, made on the day

How is it delivered?

In-person training with experienced Diversity Scotland staff
Interactive sessions using Dunnet Forest as a base, and art practises such as Hapazome (Plant-hammering) as a way to embed knowledge and build connections

Who should attend?
This is an all-level course. It is open to those who have attended similar sessions before and want to develop their knowledge, or those who are new to the framework:

Anyone interested in/already involved in community or art practises
Anyone who regularly engages in discourse which involves strong views
Anyone working in a setting which involves the public, supporting needs or recognising difference
Those looking to develop their understanding of the languages of diversity

Accessibility
Dunnet Forest

Car park and flat paths form the car park. Nearest bus stop 20 min walk away
All-abilities trail with hard, even surfaces through the forest to get from the car park to the log cabin
Transport from the carpark to the log cabin is an option – please email the address below to discuss
More info on accessibility here: https://dunnetcommunityforest.org/your-forest/
Nearest toilet 20 min walk away – there will be bathroom breaks

Please email sidhchailleannart@gmail.com to discuss access requirements

What to bring on the day

Packed lunch
Teabags and milk which suits your dietary requirements
Rain coats and suitable footwear!

Diversity Scotland: https://www.diversityscotland.co.uk/

Bug Drawing Workshops 12-16yrs 02/10/26
2026-10-02 13:30 - 15:30 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom

Life Drawing 11th Oct
2026-10-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom

Bug Drawing Workshops 12-16yrs 16/10/26
2026-10-16 13:30 - 15:30 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom

Life Drawing 25th Oct
2026-10-25 13:30 - 15:30 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom

Bug Drawing Workshops 12-16yrs 30/10/26
2026-10-30 13:30 - 15:30 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom

Bug Drawing Workshops 12-16yrs 06/11/26
2026-11-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Haven Coffee Shop, 1-3 Brabster St, Thurso, Cathness, KW14 7AP, United Kingdom
