Bannatyne Hotel is the home of the Pure Art Gallery and the venue for lots of our in real life workshops and activities.

Spend the day with the Pure team and take part in some fun and creative art and well being activities.

A full day of activities will be delivered by textile artist Susan D'souza and painter Fran White.

Susan will take you on a journey of hand painting with natural plant dye extracts to create a colour sampler and learn more about the dyes. You will make one labelled colour chart sample and then one hand painted fabric piece using the dyes in combination.

As a natural follow on to Susan's workshop, Fran will invite you into her slow stitching sanctuary - a welcoming space where you can explore mindful creativity, textile arts, and community connection through the meditative practice of slow stitching. You will have access to ethically sourced and hand-dyed materials, enhancing a sensory experience that fosters relaxation and self-expression. This will be a mindful and therapeutic practice, where the process is valued over the outcome, promoting both individual well-being and collective engagement.

10am arrival

10.30am - 12.30pm Natural dying with Susan D'Souza

12.30pm - 1.30 pm Lunch (order in advance recommended)

1.30pm - 3pm Slow stitching sanctuary with Fran White

3.30pm Sound Bath with Sarah Stephenson of Seraphina Sound

Sarah Stephenson is a professional classical pianist, vocal coach and Sound Healing Practitioner, as well as tutor for the College of Sound Healing.

We are delighted to work with Sarah again and she will guide you through this wonderful experience to achieve a state of deep relaxation, balance and calm

The day will also include an Artist Surgery with Lesley Samms

Book a 20 minute 1-2-1 slot with Pure founder Lesley Samms and ask your art related questions.

Food and refreshments will be available to purchase from the bar throughout the day.