Like George Wyllie declaring on his retirement from the customs service that it was “time for ART” we also believe that new chapters and adventures can begin at any age. We have a wide variety of activities on offer in 2025 and will announce more on a regular basis
Activities
Glow and Flow
Monthly Wellbeing and Movement Class
Saturday 17th May 10:00am-12:00noon
Join us for these unique wellbeing mini retreats in the main gallery space at the Wyllieum.
Catriona and Pamela invite you to this nourishing class delivering focused self-lymphatic drainage and gentle movement incorporating the elements and energy of the season
Delivered by Pamela (Lymphatic Drainage practitioner) @PositiveStepsTherapies and Catriona (Yoga Teacher and Somatic Movement practitioner) @Restore_Move.Breathe.Replenish
£35 per person, spaces are limited
Warm Hand of Friendship, Jan-March 2025
We are grateful to have been awarded a small grant from Inverclyde Council to deliver activities throughout January - February - March 2025 as part of the Warm Hand of Friendship scheme.
Hot drinks and snacks will be available at all times during our opening hours Wed-Sun 12-5pm.
We encourage everyone to make use of the Wyllieum as a place to meet friends and relax.
Free creative workshops until end of March
Weekly paper sculpture workshops with Willie and Nicole on Wednesday afternoons 12-2 pm, from Wednesday 8th January.
Creative making workshops every Thursday afternoon 12-2pm, from 16th January with in house creative Fiona Powell including building and making with recycled materials, Supported by Inverclyde’s Warm hand of Friendship.
Spaces for workshops are limited, please book your place by contacting us at: questions@wyllieum.com.
Reimagining the Paper Boat, April 2025
In April 2025 we will be inviting members of the community to help resident artist Willie Sutherland reimagine George Wyllie’s iconic Paper Boat thanks to support from Inverclyde Community Fund
Get in touch if you would like to participate.
The “Upstairs Basement” is also available for block bookings from community groups who would like to facilitate their own projects in this unique mezzanine space overlooking both main galleries.
Current partners include:
Please contact us at questions@wyllieum.com for more information.
Events
Sunday, 13th April 2025
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Join us for a special evening with Snowgoose performing as a duo at The Wyllieum
Featuring Jim McCulloch (The Soup Dragons, Isobel Campbell, BMX Bandits) and the spellbinding vocals of Anna Sheard, Snowgoose craft timeless, harmony-rich folk music.
Their latest album, Descendant, has been met with widespread acclaim, weaving together melody, tradition, and a rare depth of songwriting.
Set against the backdrop of The Wyllieum, this promises to be a special night of live music, connection and a band at their very best.
The Gossamer Quartet
Sunday 4th May
6:30 - 8pm
The Gossamer Quartet brings Dvořák's final chamber work alongside Haydn’s dramatic Op. 20 No. 3. Formed during their studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the quartet brings together musicians from the UK, New Zealand and the USA. Known for their spirited interpretations and deep musical connection, the quartet showcases the rich contrast between Haydn’s classical elegance and Dvořák’s late-Romantic lyricism.
Artists of the Gossamer Quartet
Annabel Stevens, violin
George Weir, violin
Lauren Jack, viola
Helen LaGrand, cello
Programme
Joseph Haydn - String Quartet in G minor Op. 20 No. 3
Antonín Dvořák - String Quartet No. 14 in A flat Op. 105
