The Art Room within The Old School is in the former Saint Andrews Primary in Dumfries, in the south-west of Scotland. This "Aladdin's Cave" of a gift & craft shop offers handmade products by local, national & international makers as well as a large range of unique & unusual gifts sourced from across the globe. All treasures are complimented by The Art Room's vast windows & natural light, and The Old School's special original features.
Similarly, The Art Room Gallery exhibits the work of local, national & international artists, flowing throughout the whole of The Old School building - from it's glass-roofed balcony down to it's large-walled, grand main foyer. A vibrant seasonal exhibition programme welcomes ever-changing collections of artwork to Dumfries & Galloway.
For any keen art participants there's creative workshops programmes for ages 9 months plus! The popular Busybug programme offers messy & creative play sessions for under 5s, the after-school & Saturday morning workshops busy 5 - 11 year olds with a broad spectrum of art & crafts, the 12 - 18's programme is for any budding young artists amongst us, and the adults' programme ranges from evening classes to full-day workshops in anything from willow weaving to Trichinopoly (Viking Knitting!)!
Prices start from 20 pence so there really is something to suit all budgets at The Art Room within The Old School.