Creative and Active Courses

We run various residential courses and retreats on Tanera including willow weaving, art, creative writing, knitting and kayaking. These courses – ranging in length from long weekends to a full week – are taught by talented tutors from all over Scotland. We provide comfortable accommodation in our holiday cottages and three delicious meals a day.

The courses offer an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in Tanera’s peace and tranquillity, gain expert and friendly tuition in your chosen activity, whilst mixing with like minded people and being looked after by the Tanera team.

*special offers available for early booking - see below for details.

Basket Weaving - with renowned willow artist Jane Wilkinson.

Friday 5th - Sunday 7th April 2013

Another wonderful weaving weekend with Jane, suitable for a beginners and experienced weavers. We are likely to be making a lovely traditional shopper basket but if there is something that you would particularly like to make,  let us know and we'll see if Jane can fit that in.

Full board for the weekend, tuition and materials: £210 (shared room) - £225 (single room) (we may have to make a small additional charge if you make a large piece of work); **Book before the end of January for a special offer of £200 / £215 **
Read about the April 2010 weaving weekend in the news archive.
Contact us to book.

 Sea Kayaking -  fully qualified local guide Julie-Ann Macleod of Norwest Sea Kayaking runs introductory and 'intromediate' courses with us on Tanera.

Introductory: Saturday 25th - Wednesday 29th May
Intromediate: Thursday 30th May - Monday 3rd June

Accommodation will be in Fuchsia Cottage, right beside the shore. Restore your strength after a day exploring the Summer Isles with some delicious home cooking!

For further information see: www.norwestseakayaking.com/index.asp?pageid=60828
Contact NorWest Sea Kayaking to make an enquiry or book a place on the course.

World Enough and Time ~ Creativity and Slowing Down - with Jan Kilpatrick (Wildtiles) and Christian McEwen (Author of 'World Enough and Time')
8th - 15th June 2013
Based on Christian's beautiful book (published September 2011), this course is a perfect opportunity to learn how to slow down, access your creativity, and pay attention to the amazing world around you.

Both tutors have extensive experience in helping people to delve into their creativity, and know the Island well.

Full board for the week ranges from £550 - £600.

Please visit the Wildtiles website to read more about the course or to book a place on it.

Journey to Tanera 1 - with Ullapool based artist and teacher Eleanor White of Bridge House Art
23rd - 29th June 2013
Eleanor's Tanera week is now in its ninth year, and is still as hugely popular as ever! Book soon to avoid disappointment.

Full board for the week: £590 (shared room) - £620 (single room). For booking and further information, visit www.bridgehouseart.co.uk.

Journey to Tanera 2 - with Kittie Jones
Due to popular demand we now have a second Bridgehouse Art residential week
31st June - 6th July 2013
Kittie is an artist based in Edinburgh who works at the Leith School of Art. Kitty has now run two courses on Tanera, with great success.

Full board for the week: £590 (shared room) or £620 (single room)

See Kitty's work at www.kittiejones.com, and read more about the course at www.bridgehouseart.co.uk/Tanera2.html.

For booking and further information, visit Bridge House Art.

Writing Retreat - with Mandy Haggith
31st August - 6th September 2013
Following hugely enjoyable retreats in 2011 and 2012, award winning author and poet Mandy Haggith will be back on Tanera to help you make space for your writing, with optional workshops every day and plenty of time for getting on with your own work.

Full board for six nights ranges from £450 to £495.

Contact Lizzie to book a place on this retreat, or read Mandy's blog for some inspiration

Knitting Retreat - with Helen Lockhart ~ FULL
7th - 13th September 2013
Helen runs Ripples Crafts in Lochinver, hand-dying beautiful yarns inspired by the landscape and traditions surrounding her home.

Come to Tanera for a perfect opportunity to get on with your knitting masterpiece.

Full board for six nights, including a beautiful bundle of Helen's yarn: £405 - £450.

Contact Lizzie to book a place on this retreat, or read Helen's blog for some inspiration.

For further information about a particular course, please do not hesitate to contact either us or the course provider directly. If there is a particular craft or activity that you would be interested in seeing available on Tanera then please let us know; we are always open to new ideas.