8 Classes & Workshops in Aviemore and the Cairngorms That You Shouldn't Miss

Smarty Art is bursting with ceramic items to paint! Come for an enjoyable catch up with a friend or for a family morning or afternoon out, or perhaps incorporate it in a visit to relatives - bring them all along and everyone can be involved as this is one remaining activity now-a-days that all ages and genders can be involved in at the same time and really enjoy. :) Alternatively, come along and enjoy some therapeutic time out for yourself - immerse yourself in the 'now' and find mindfulness through painting - have fun and relax as well as create a beautiful item to keep, use and enjoy yourself, give away, or perhaps as a special Birthday or Anniversary gift. Baby hand or footprints are also very popular keepsakes and something to cherish for many, many years to come. Everything you need is here - from arty books and inspirational designs to spark your imagination, to a large range of coloured paints, stampers, sponges, stencils and specialty tools. We also have special effect paints which are dead easy to use and look so professional once fired, so however creative (or not!) you're feeling you can still achieve something beautiful. No booking is required - just come along, choose your item and get creative! Our friendly and helpful staff are always here for guidance or help. There's a huge selection available from different shaped mugs and plates to clocks, vases, animal shapes, ornaments and piggy banks. Check out our facebook page, leaflet or pictures posted by other people for an idea of what you can expect! As you will see, we also stock seasonal ranges so you can paint your own scary Halloween decorations, Easter trinkets, beautiful Christmas gifts or lovey-dovey Valentines tokens. Once you've finished, leave your masterpieces with us and we will fire them in our super-hot kiln so that they're the right colours, durable and shiny and have the wow factor!! Then take them home and enjoy them every day... :) If you're just here for the day, you can alternatively choose one of our popular 'take-away' kits that don't need to be fired. Hope to see you soon! :)

Leaving behind the stress and pace of modern living you will learn to get in touch with your inner Viking on this axe throwing course. In the shadow of the Cairngorm mountains you will learn the skills to be confident with throwing various types of axe under the expert guidance of Wooden Tom. Skills learned How to throw axes safely. Adjusting your technique to get more target hits. How to throw single handed and double handed axes.

Rod Frazer is an independent (BASI ISTD Level 4) ski instructor based in Newtonmore in Scotland. Ski coaching available at any of Scotlands 5 ski areas. Able to travel to any location for ski coaching. I'm a Ski-Scotland ambassador and during the winter season we post Snow Reports on social channels and for partners such as Ski Scotland, PlanetSki and of course Where Stags Roar. I'm also a Snowsport Scotland coach and teach occasional Ski Leader courses in Scotland and abroad - please enquire for dates. Ski touring around Newtonmore and in the Cairngorms where I'm based is a passion of mine!

BUSHCRAFT & WILDERNESS SKILLS Enjoy a unique experience in the wild and stunning environment of the Scottish Highlands. Backcountry Survival – 57.19’40” °N, -3.82’30” °W – the furthest North Survival school in Britain provides tailored courses and packages in wilderness survival techniques.

Get creative making deliciously ethical chocolates in our workshops. You could learn about making chocolate bars, truffles, or seasonal products such as Christmas Trees. Gemma will help you use your favourite types of Fairtrade chocolate to create unique delicacies. Suitable for ages 10+. Pre-booking is essential. We also run chocolate tastings. Our chocolate tastings are perfect for anyone who enjoys chocolate. Come and find out about the fascinating history of chocolate, how it was discovered, and how the bean is turned into chocolate. You'll discover how growing conditions and production techniques affect the taste and textures and learn about the complicated science of chocolate. During the tasting, you will try 8 types of chocolate, including 4 single origin chocolates. We'll provide tasting notes and teach you how to assess the quality of chocolate and identify the amazing flavours. You will also find out what we do with chocolate and get a free truffle of your choice to enjoy.

Scotland is laced with an endless network of world-class trail running terrain with drovers’ roads and stalkers’ paths that have been in use for centuries, forest trails and high mountain journeys. Whether it is a point to point crossing of Scotland or an afternoon exploring the finest local trails we will help you to find the best running and an adventure to suit any level.

A one or two day Red Squirrel Photography workshop that will teach you the basics of how to use your DSLR and allow you to explore the range of pictures that you are able to take! Using a hide in the Heart of the Cairngorms National Park you will almost definitely get a chance to see and take pictures of one of our most beautiful animals in Scotland!