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The National
04-07-2025
- General
- The National
Free kiltmaking course for young people launches in Stirlingshire
Callander-based charity Làmhan, which provides training in Scottish heritage textile skills, is hosting the 30-week programme. The National Saturday Club will be open to those aged 13 to 16, with 12 free places available. Funded by the National Lottery Awards for All it the course is described as the only programme of its kind in Scotland. READ MORE: UK Government blamed for hindering Scottish businesses amid economy slowdown The budding kiltmaker course will run at Callander's Cross Street from September to May and will teach young Scots a range of heritage textile crafts. Youngsters will get the chance to learn spinning, weaving, natural dyeing and embroidery. The last eight weeks will be centred around kiltmaking and led by expert tutors. Jo Watson, who founded Làmhan in 2024, said: 'We're incredibly grateful for the support from National Lottery Awards for All, which allows us to deliver this opportunity free of charge. 'By introducing young people to traditional textiles through expert teaching and hands-on experience, we're helping preserve and pass on Scotland's rich cultural heritage.' The free course comes after kiltmaking was listed as endangered by the Heritage Crafts Association. Làmhan, which means hands in Gaelic, aims to preserve endangered Scottish textile traditions and offer training in heritage crafts. The National Saturday Club will run from September 6 to May 9, 2026.
The Citizen
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
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