Featured Events in Carmichael in May, 2025 (April Updated)

1-day Slow-Stitch Needlebook workshop Join us for a delightful workshop to create a unique slow-stitched needlebook. Immerse yourself in the art of slow stitching and sustainable crafting. In this hands-on event, you’ll learn how to create a beautiful, personalized needlebook using fabric scraps and easy hand embroidery stitches. Whether you’re new to hand embroidery or looking for a creative way to upcycle old fabrics, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to learn new skills and create something both practical and beautiful. What You’ll Learn: During the ‘slow-stitched needlebook’ workshop, you’ll discover the joy of slow stitching—a mindful and meditative form of hand embroidery that encourages creativity and relaxation. You’ll be guided step-by-step through the process of making your own needlebook, a charming and functional sewing accessory that will keep your needles organized and easily accessible. Key Techniques to make a hand-stitched needlebook Simple Hand Embroidery Stitches: Perfect for beginners, we'll utilise the Japanese art of Boro, using running stitch. You'll learn a variety of easy embroidery stitches, variations of chain stitch (detached chain, lazy daisy), and French knots. These stitches will be used to embellish your needlebook, adding a personal and decorative touch.Upcycling Fabric Scraps: Do you have leftover fabric scraps from past projects? This workshop is a great way to give them a new life! You'll use these scraps to create the cover of your needlebook, resulting in a unique, eco-friendly creation. If you don't have any fabric scraps of your own, then I have plenty you can use.Felted Wool Sweater Pages: The pages of your needlebook, designed to hold your needles safely, will be made from felted wool sweaters. Not only does this add a lovely texture, but it's also an excellent way to upcycle old sweaters that might otherwise go to waste.About your tutor Jen, founder of Artisan Stitch, has over 45 years of sewing experience and 30 years in teaching and mentoring. Originally working in Finance, she pursued her passion for textiles, earning a degree in Textile Design and working in luxury knitwear manufacturing. Her designs have been sold in UK boutiques and even by Valentino. A skilled embroiderer and quilter, Jen is passionate about all aspects of textile arts, from dressmaking to mixed-media techniques. About the workshop Date: Sat, May 10, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: SWI Central Office *All equipment and lunch will be provided as part of your ticket. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to unleash your creativity and learn a new skill. Sign up now! Scottish Women's Institutes is a charity which offers a platform for women to get together, learn new skills, improve their health and wellbeing and make lasting friendships. There are groups in towns, villages and cities around the country and a varied calendar of online events covering creative crafts, women's health and much more. Find out more at www.theswi.org.uk Information Source: SWI Events team | eventbrite

DOORS OPEN at 5:30 PM and SHOW STARTS at 7:30 PM$25 FOOD and BEVERAGE Minimum per guestCabaret Seating - All seats at the table are for sale. Buying one seat does NOT secure the table.Cabaret Service - It is recommended that you arrive early if you wish to have dinner, as dinner is served from 5:30pm - 7:30pm, once the show has begun options are limited to drinks and dessert.The rustle of silks and feathers under muted conversation was probably the last thing heard by the tragically and unexpectedly deceased at the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball. With a mystery under each feathery façade, unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge. It’s up to you to determine which partygoer is guilty, bring this crime to justice, and save the party! Attend the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball and help get this soiree back on track by trading clues with your guests, gathering information, and solving the crime before the masked menace gets away! Evening wear, ball gowns, Venetian masks, suits, and tuxes are what to wear to this high class night of masks and murder. Get ready for a glamorous evening of mystery, intrigue, and murder at this masquerade ball murder mystery party! Join us for an unforgettable evening as The MURDER MYSTERY COMPANY takes over FEINSTEIN'S at Hotel Carmichael! Immerse yourself in a thrilling experience where you become part of the mystery. As you savor a delicious dinner, you'll dive into an intriguing story filled with twists and turns. Everyone gets to play a role—become a detective, a suspect, or perhaps even be found guilty of the crime! Gather your friends, sharpen your wits, and prepare to uncover clues as you work together to solve the mystery of 'whodunnit.' This is more than just a meal; it’s an interactive adventure you won’t want to miss! The MURDER MYSTERY COMPANY has over 15 years of experience so it’s safe to say we know how to host a murder mystery party. We specialize in giving parties the touch of mystery they’ve been missing. Partner with us to turn an average get-together into an affordable and unforgettable experience everyone can be a part of! *parties of 8 or more contact FEINSTEIN'S Box Office at info@feinsteinshc.com for details. Information Source: Feinstein's At Hotel Carmichael | eventbrite

1-day Sewing, Upcycling and Repair workshop Ready to tackle that pile of clothes that aren't quite right, need a repair or a change of style? Join us at SWI for a relaxing and enjoyable full day workshop where we'll upcycle, alter and repair clothes from your own wardrobe to give them a new lease of life! Whether you want to fix something, alter a skirt, transform a dress into a top or cover up a stain, Jen will teach you the skills to bring new life to your most loved clothes. You'll gain essential sewing knowledge and practical tips to build your confidence transforming old garments into new! This class is a friendly, relaxed environment in which you'll learn how to repair or upcycle not only your garments but pick up hints and tricks from what others are working on too. Please bring approximately 3-5 items to work on over the course of the day. Ideas & tips on what to bring: You are welcome to bring any items that need a little love to bring them back to their best or need a new look! For example: garments with stains or tearsgarments with ripped seamsany other garments that need to be repaired or reimagined for you to get better use out of them!a men's shirt (or two) to rework into a collared blouseany materials you'd like to incorporate into the project, and we'll have more materials available for you to choose from tooEach person's day will look totally different depending on what you bring and the pace you work at! For example it might involve: 3 x pairs of trousers to be taken up1 x dress to be reworked by removing the sleeves and refitting the bodyor 1 x jumper to darn1 x skirt to alter1 x pair of jeans to repairor 1 x t-shirt to upcycle with applique1 x pair of socks to darnAbout your tutor Jen Byrne is a sustainable fashion designer based in Edinburgh. Her work uses exclusively vintage and reclaimed materials in a bid to showcase the beauty of reuse! Jen studied Fashion Design in Ireland before coming to Scotland to do a Masters in Sustainable & Ethical Fashion. She loves teaching people and sharing in the joy of creating, upcycling, making unique pieces and reconnecting with our clothing. About the workshop Date: Sat, May 31, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: SWI Central Office *All equipment and lunch will be provided as part of your ticket. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to unleash your creativity and learn a new skill. Sign up now! Scottish Women's Institutes is a charity which offers a platform for women to get together, learn new skills, improve their health and wellbeing and make lasting friendships. There are groups in towns, villages and cities around the country and a varied calendar of online events covering creative crafts, women's health and much more. Find out more at www.theswi.org.uk Information Source: SWI Events team | eventbrite