Events Calendar
Family Fun: collage & cyanotype printing
Join us at this family friendly event where we will create pictures inspired by the work of Sir George Reid RSA using collage and (if the sun is shining) cyanotype printing (aka “sun” printing).
We’ll use George Reid’s artworks from our own collection as inspiration, along with old photographs of Elgin Buildings, and make our own artworks using a variety of materials.
Known mainly for being a portrait painter, George Reid was noted for his black and white (monochrome) works, using pen & ink and watercolours sketches.
This event is being run as part of the RSA200: Celebrating Together, a year of events celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Scottish Academy.
Suitable for ages 8+
All under-18s must be accompanied by an adult (each children’s ticket includes one adult).
Things might get messy, so please dress appropriately!
Places are limited, so please book in advance: 1 child + 1 adult: £2
Draw the Museum
Join us to at Elgin Museum as we celebrate Door Open Days 2026 with a creative art session.
In celebration of Doors Open Days, and inspired by the work of Sir George Reid RSA in our collection, we’ll create a series of observational sketches of Elgin Museum and its collections. If the weather is good, we’ll start outside, drawing different external elements of the building. Then inside, we explore different architectural details and artefacts.
Known mainly for being a portrait painter, George Reid was also noted for his black and white (monochrome) works, using pen & ink and watercolours sketches.
This event is being run as part of the RSA200: Celebrating Together, a year of events celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Scottish Academy.
This event is also being run as part of Doors Open Days 2026.
Suitable for ages 18+
No previous drawing experience required
All materials will be provided
Tickets to this event are free but places are limited, so please book in advance
Collage & Cyanotype Elgin’s Historic Buildings
Inspired by the work of Sir George Reid RSA in our collection, and our archive of photographs of historic buildings, we’ll create a series of collages using a variety of materials. If the sun is shining, we’ll also create a cyanotype prints (aka “sun printing”).
Known mainly for being a portrait painter, George Reid was also noted for his black and white (monochrome) works, using pen & ink and watercolours sketches.
This event is being run as part of the RSA200: Celebrating Together, a year of events celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Scottish Academy.
Suitable for ages 18+
No previous drawing experience required
All materials will be provided
Places are limited, so please book in advance – note ticket price incudes all art materials: Adults £7, Moray Society members £5, Students (18+) £4
Monoprinting Elgin’s Historic Buildings
Saturday 12th September 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Inspired by the work of Sir George Reid RSA in our collection, and our archive of photographs of historic buildings, we’ll create a series of monoprints using a variety of materials.
Known mainly for being a portrait painter, George Reid was also noted for his black and white (monochrome) works, using pen & ink and watercolours sketches.
This event is being run as part of the RSA200: Celebrating Together, a year of events celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Scottish Academy.
Suitable for ages 18+
No previous drawing experience required
All materials will be provided
Places are limited, so please book in advance – note ticket price incudes all art materials: Adults £7, Moray Society members £5, Students (18+) £4
Family Fun: Create your own Sea Creature
Coastal Crafts at Elgin Museum!
Join us at this family friendly event (ages 5-8) to create your own mythical sea creature! You’ll create your own creature from our special seaside supplies, name it (using our handy naming guide), and decide what it eats and where it lives!
Suitable for ages 5-8
All under-18s must be accompanied by an adult (each children’s ticket includes one adult).
Things might get messy, so please dress appropriately!
Places are limited, so please book in advance: 1 child + 1 adult: £2.50