SCREENINGS AT THE SHOP
Film screenings at The Shop will run for the two weeks of the Festival. Click on the individual links for film details:
ECHOES OF VOICES
GIVEN TO THE PEOPLE
THE DEVIL AND ME
THE SHOP, 6 CROSSGATE, CUPAR.
TUES. - FRI. 12 NOON - 6PM, SAT. 10AM - 6PM, SUN. 1 - 4PM (CLOSED MONDAYS)
SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER
SILK DYING WORKSHOP
JEAN DUNCAN
An introduction to the use of resist dying techniques on silk. This day-long workshop would provide the opportunity to try some resist dying in the morning and then after lunch to use layers of silk and stitch to complete a piece of work. Jean Duncan is a visual artist and lecturer at Elmwood College in Cupar.
ST COLUMBAS SCHOOL , NORTH UNION ST, CUPAR, 10AM - 3PM, £20
*JEAN WILL ALSO PROVIDE A WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN. VISIT THE CHILDREN'S PROGRAMME FOR DETAILS.
SCREENINGS IN THE PARK
FILM AT THE BANDSTAND
Outdoor screening among the trees of Cupar's Haugh Park, of Simon Yuill's film, Given To The People. The film explores the Pollok Free State, a camp in the woods of Pollok Estate, Glasgow, initiated by local resident, Colin Macleod, who began a tree-top protest against the building of the M77 motorway through Pollok Park in the early 1990s.
There will also be a screening of the film poem, Echoes of Voices on this evening.
THE BANDSTAND, HAUGH PARK, CUPAR, 7PM - 9PM, FREE
SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER
HERITAGE WALK
STEVEN PENRICE
A guided walk around old Cupar with informative commentry by local amateur historian, Steven Penrice. Find out more about grave robbers and public hangings! The walk lasts approximately one and a half hours.
MEET IN FERGUSON SQUARE (OUTSIDE ARGOS) AT 2PM, FREE
MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER
STORYTELLING FOR ADULTS
OWEN PILGRIM
Owen Pilgrim will be telling a story inspired by the historical tale of the Pittenweem witches. Interweaving legend, song and folklore, the tale is given a new life relating to the follies of our time.
ST JAMES THE GREAT CHURCH, ST CATHERINE ST, CUPAR, 7PM, £5.00
TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER
FILM-NIGHT
THE COMPLAYNT OF SCOTLAND (30 MINS)
WORKHORSES (50 MINS)
THE OLD PARISH CENTRE, SHORT LANE, CUPAR, 7 PM, £5.00
WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER
POETRY EVENING
with Scottish published writers James Robertson, Helena Nelson, Gordon Dargie
ST JAMES THE GREAT CHURCH, ST CATHERINE ST, CUPAR, 7PM, £5.00, REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER
WALKABOUT/WRITEABOUT, A MORNING POETRY WORKSHOP WITH MAUREEN SANGSTER
A chance to explore some parts of Cupar, in particular Cupar Farmers Market in Bonnygate carpark, and then to write poems based on the experience. There is also the opportunity to then display works produced, if participants wish, in George Inn Pend (entrance to Bonnygate carpark).
Maureen Sangster, Poet, will lead the event. A warm welcome to all. No experience necessary.
MEET AT YMCA, BONNYGATE, CUPAR, 10.30AM - 1.30PM
£7 AND £5 CONCESSION
THE ART OF RELIGION
EXHIBITION, WORKSHOP, AND MUSIC
An exhibition of local arts and crafts based loosely on the theme of religion and spirituality, in the enchanting surroundings of this old Scottish Episcopal Church. All Day Workshop - make your own stained glass window, perhaps taking inspiration from the beautiful East window above the altar. Nettie Roberts will be playing her clarsach harp in St James the Great Church as accompaniment to the exhibition 'The Art of Religion' from 2 - 3pm on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October.
ST JAMES THE GREAT CHURCH, ST CATHERINE ST, CUPAR, 9AM - 5PM, DONATIONS WELCOME
SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER
PIC 'N' MIX, EXHIBITION AND FILM
Work by local artists and craftmakers, including paintings, pottery, tapestry, glass and prints.
A Tale o' Twa Stanes - this short film, suitable for all ages, will be shown regularly throughout the day.
'The Stone of Scone is Scotland's crowning slab of marble. Known as Lia Fail, it was used by successive Pictish kings for their monarchs but centuries later, the order came from King Edward of England to steal it and carry it away to London. Did Edward get what he wanted? We shall see! A family short directed by Jock Ferguson for Herald Films.
THE OLD BAKERY, GEORGE INN PEND, CUPAR, 9AM - 5PM, FREE
TUESDAY 20TH OCTOBER
FILM NIGHT
PLUS CHAT WITH SCREENWRITER/PRODUCER DOUGLAS EADIE
’As An Eilean’ - an award winning film, screenwritten and co-produced by Cupar-based film maker, Douglas Eadie, 1993. An intriguing, dark tale of island life, set on a small, gaelic speaking island off the coast of Scotland. Secrets and ambiguity abound as the story weaves its way through themes of love, longing and prejudice. Subtitles when appropriate. Optional interval after 1 hour for refreshments. Douglas Eadie will be available to chat about the film after the screening.
THE OLD PARISH CENTRE, SHORT LANE, CUPAR, 7PM, £5 INCLUDING REFRESHMENTS
SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER
SIMPLE BOOK REPAIRS
JILL SAUNDERSON
Learn the skills that will enable you to do a simple repair on you favorite book in this day-long workshop. Book repairs are fun, fairly easy and very rewarding. Just bring your own books, and an apron!A bookbinder at St. Andrews University for 20 years, Jill Saunderson repaired the books in the Special Collection.
ST COLUMBA'S SCHOOL, NORTH UNION ST, CUPAR
10AM - 12.30PM (LUNCH-BREAK) AND 1.30PM till 4PM, £20, ADULTS AND CHILDREN 14+
SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER
POETRY SLAM
Part of a larger Festival closing event at the silo on the final Sunday, the slam, compered by Milton Balgoni, features a number of poets battling it out for points awarded by the judges, who are selected from members of a sometimes unforgiving audience! The grand prize will be revealed on the night! Visit silo projects page for further information.
THE SILO, CUPAR TRADING ESTATE, CUPAR, 7PM, DONATIONS ON THE DOOR
*Please note that we are unable to accept credit or debit cards at our local box office. Payment for tickets or workshop places must be in cash or by cheque only.
