What's On at Caithness Horizons: July 2015
28th June 2015
Cafe Exhibitions
Thurso Gala primary school art competition exhibition
6th July - 31st July
Gallery Exhibitions
Hazel Cashmore
5th June - 30th August
Special Events
Craft Market
Saturday 11th July, 11am – 3pm
Local makers display and sell their wares at the first of our Summer Craft Markets. We'll host another market in July and then one again in August.
Peter's Pals Workshop – Exhibition Preparation
Saturday 18th July, 2 – 4pm
Peter’s Pals: Young Curators Club will be working with Museum Curator Joanne Howdle to develop their own temporary exhibition.
Hazel Cashmore Art Workshop For Children
Tuesday 21st July, 2 – 4pm
Art workshop for children with Caithness artist Hazel Cashmore. Places limited to 20 children, aged 7 – 12 years old. Priority booking for members of Peter’s Pals: Young Curators Club. To book please telephone 01847 896508 or e-mail info[AT]caithnesshorizons.co.uk
Hazel Cashmore Art Workshop For Adults
Thursday 23rd July, 2 – 4pm
Art workshop for adults with Caithness artist Hazel Cashmore. Places limited. To book please telephone 01847 896508 or e-mail info[AT]caithnesshorizons.co.uk
Seasonal Opening Times:
Remember that we are now open 11am – 4pm on Sundays until the end of September.
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