RIG Arts

05/11/2026

🎄 STALLHOLDERS WANTED!

We're looking for local artists, makers and small businesses to join us at the RIG Arts Christmas Market!

📅 Sunday 6th December
📍 RIG Studios, Pirrie Hall, Campbell Street, Greenock, PA16 8AN
💷 Stall spaces: £35

If you make artwork, crafts, jewellery, gifts, food or more, we'd love to hear from you!

A chance to showcase your work, reach new customers and be part of our festive fair.

📩 Interested in booking a stall? Get in touch with us by emailing [email protected] to secure your space. Spaces are limited!

04/11/2026

📣POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Those who have signed up will be informed once new dates have been confirmed. We apologise for any inconvenience!

📣POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Those who have signed up will be informed once new dates have been confirmed. We apologise for any inconvenience!

🪾STORIES UV OOR HAME with artist Louise Carr

A creative workshop series inspired by Scots folklore, local stories and the natural environment.

📅 12 weekly sessions from Friday 6th November
⏰ 1.30pm–3.30pm
📍 RIG Studios, Pirrie Hall, Campbell Street, PA16 8AN
✨ Free!
👥 For young people aged 12–18 (high school age) who are struggling with or not in mainstream education.

Over 12 weeks, young people will explore drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, textiles and illustration, using personal sketchbooks to develop ideas and experiment with recycled and repurposed materials.

Taking inspiration from Scottish folklore, Scots language, local places and the changing natural environment, participants will create large, folklore-inspired warning signs responding to local stories, wildlife and climate change. The project will also celebrate young people's creativity and connection to place through potential public displays and a collaborative printed zine featuring their artwork, writing and ideas.

📝 To sign up, visit the What's On & Workshop Booking link in our bio, or visit: rigarts.org/greenock-studio

Delivered as part of Inverclyde Culture Collective’s Cultivate project and funded by Creative Scotland

04/11/2026

📣POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Those who have signed up will be informed once new dates have been confirmed. We apologise for any inconvenience!

📣POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Those who have signed up will be informed once new dates have been confirmed. We apologise for any inconvenience!

🎭FOLKLORE, PUPPETRY & PERFORMANCE with artist Frieda Ford

📅 x12 weekly sessions on Wednesdays from 4th November
⏰ 4pm-6pm
📍RIG Studios, Pirrie Hall, Campbell Street, PA16 8AN
✨ Free!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For young people aged 12-18 (high school age) struggling with/not in mainstream education

📝 To sign up, visit the What's on & Workshop Booking link in our bio, or visit: rigarts.org/greenock-studio

This series of participant-led workshops will support young people in Inverclyde to develop skills in puppetry, performance and collaborative art-making, using mythology as inspiration to explore personal experiences, local identity and pride.

Through playful experimentation and adaptable activities, the project will create an inclusive, accessible environment where teenagers and school leavers, including those who struggle to engage with mainstream education, can participate at their own pace, build confidence and express themselves creatively.

The project aims to empower young people as active voices in their communities, broaden their understanding of what art can be, and provide creative opportunities that may otherwise be inaccessible to them.

Delivered as part of Inverclyde Culture Collective’s Cultivate project and funded by Creative Culture Collective Scotland

04/11/2026

A Slow Sunday in the Garden 🐌🌿

Join us this Sunday for a family-friendly Snail Racing Session in The Drying Green Community Garden.

It’s an easygoing, fun activity for all ages, featuring:

Looking for your racer: Take a gentle stroll around the garden to spot your snail, bring a fast friend from your own garden, or select a contender from our official racing bucket.

Creating a character: Name your racer, invent their backstory, and complete their official profile card.

The big race: Gather round to cheer on your snail as it makes its slow and steady dash for the finish line.

Warm treats: Enjoy a cozy cup of hot chocolate as the races wrap up.

We’d love to see you there!

📆 Sunday 8th November
⏰ 11AM - 12PM
📍 The Drying Green Community Garden, behind South West Library, Old Inverkip Road, PA16 9HG
📝 Free and no sign up required. Just pop in!

Delivered as part of Ieva Grigelionyte's 'Playgarden' workshop series.

Part of Inverclyde Culture Collective’s Cultivate project and funded by Creative Scotland

03/11/2026

Unfortunately the Play Garden at the Drying Green needs to be cancelled today due to sickness. We will reschedule this workshop. More information is coming soon and apologies for any inconvenience.

03/11/2026

We Want Your Feedback!

Did you attend any Galoshans Festival events or the Street Party this year? Tell us what you thought!

Fill out our quick feedback survey and enter our draw to win a £30 Tonino’s Pizzeria Voucher as a thank you for helping us make next year even bigger.

🔗 Tap the link to complete the survey: https://bit.ly/4z0Pywl

T&Cs: To enter, submit your email by 11:59 PM on 30/11/26. One winner chosen at random to receive a £30 Tonino’s Pizzeria voucher (valid from 01/12/26). Winner notified via email on 01/12/26 and must respond within 7 days to claim. No cash alternative

01/11/2026

Another great Galoshans 🎉

31/10/2026