This workshop led by artist Renuka Ramanujam gives an insight into jute – a fibre that has had much historical impact locally in Angus and Scotland, as well as linking to Scotland’s colonial history.

The workshop will trace jute through its processing through a series of hands on making activities whilst being accompanied by its context at various points in history, looking at:

• The involvement of the East India Company in growing the jute trade (including figures from Montrose!)
• The industrialisation of jute processing and its impact on mills in both India and Dundee
• The life and treatment of jute mill workers

Some of the making activities involved will be:

• Turn raw fibres into cordage/rope
• Weave your own jute patch
• Print your own jute sack stamp design

No prior experience needed. Materials provided. Suitable for age 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

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Seeing the first skeins of geese flying overhead is a significant moment in nature’s calendar – a sure sign that autumn is upon us. This year, we’re marking this magical moment with our very first GooseFest and we hope you’ll join us.

From family activities at the visitor centre to a chance to take to the Basin on a rowing boat, there’s something for everyone.

What’s On:

• Wednesday 1 to Sunday 12 October – Pink-footed Goose Trail
• Wednesday 1 October – Feathers and Fables
• Wednesday 1 October – Ask a Ranger
• Thursday 2 October – Geese and How to Count Them
• Friday 3 October – Pink Foot Friday
• Sunday 5 October – Wild Geese Rising
• Sunday 5 October – Pink Sunset
• Monday 6 October – Goose Town Walk
• Tuesday 7 October – Ask a Ranger
• Wednesday 8 October – Awesome Geese in Autumn
• Thursday 9 October – After-hours with the Geese
• Thursday 9 October – Oars on the Water, Wings in the Sky
• Saturday 11 October – ‘Goose’ Sunset Row
• Saturday 11 October – Felting Geese
• Sunday 12 October – Pink Sunset
• Sunday 12 October – After-hours with the Geese

Please check individual event details as some will require advance booking to secure your place.

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Whether you’re a seasoned painter or just in for the laughs, all materials are provided – no experience necessary!

Choose from one large pot which you will paint then plant a daffodil bulb for a vibrant display next year or choose three small pots which you will design and paint then plant three types of herbs and take them home and pop them on your windowsill. All pots come with a saucer to paint too!

Make sure you have a lift arranged because you will be greeted with a glass of prosecco on arrival. The bar will be open for the rest of the evening offering delicious cocktails/mocktails and much more. Once you are halfway or so through your painting we will begin to put out the cheese and meat boards on the table.

It’s the perfect blend of creativity, conversation and celebration. Grab your spot, bring a friend (or a whole friend group!) and lets toast to a great friendship!

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Kelly will introduce her practice and the concept of the scroll that cannot be fully unrolled. She will share how memory, migration, and colonial legacies shape her work, using images from sketches and works-in-progress.

This will be followed by a short Q&A session.Participants will be invited(but not required) to take part in a collective memory exercise. Using rice paper, ink, and brushes, each person can create a small mark, symbol, or fragment that represents a memory, place, or moment in history that holds meaning for them. These contributions will be gathered and assembled into Kelly’s final piece. The process is not about producing a polished artwork, but about layering voices and memories—echoing the themes of silence, weight, and fragmentation.

Suitable for age 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

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Are you ready to put your investigative skills to the test and collect forensic evidence?

Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll examine the disappearance of The Turners and explore the world of forensics.

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Join the Rangers at Monikie Country park to build your own bird feeder to help the birds in your garden or green spaces! Using mostly natural materials, we’ll make a tasty treat holder suitable for our flying friends.

Age: 5+ ( Under 16s to be accompanied).

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Anne will guide you through the key things to consider, and help you plant up your own to take home.

£15pp covers the tuition, refreshments from our café, and the compost for your container. You will have the opportunity to do a ‘supermarket sweep’ where you can choose your own container or basket and whatever plants you wish to add – these will be charged for on the night.

We have a wonderful range of perennial and annual plants to choose from, many of which are grown on site by the Ashbrook Team. Whatever your taste – the opportunities are limitless!

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This event is part of the Angus Outdoor Adventure Winter Festival.

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Join us for a special adults-only Murton Makers session, where creativity, laughter, and hands-on crafting take centre stage.

Unwind, try something new, and enjoy time for yourself in a relaxed, welcoming space designed just for grown-ups.

£8 per wooden good made.

Book your place now.

This event is part of the Angus Outdoor Adventure Winter Festival.

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Let your creativity shine as you craft your very own personalised Christmas wreath – one you’ll cherish for years to come.

Our workshop offers a beautiful selection of seasonal materials, from vibrant baubles and lots of ribbons to rustic pine cones and fragrant dried fruit. Whether your style is classic or modern, you’ll have everything you need to design a one-of-a-kind wreath that perfectly reflects your holiday spirit.

To book, call our events team on 01382 350777 or alternatively email events@forbesofkingennie.com.

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Join the Rangers at Monikie Country Park and build your own bat or bird box and find out more about how you can help these fascinating creatures!

Age: 5+ ( Under 16s to be accompanied).

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