Community Acteevities

As a Community Interest Company, Doric Books exists tae benefit e Doric spikkin community.  Oor aim is tae see Doric vailyed an enjoyed across e hale o e Nor-East o Scotland an ayont.  Wi iss in min we offer online or in situ Doric Wirkshops an Doric Blethers tae skweels an community groups.

 

As a Community Interest Company, Doric Books exists to benefit the Doric speaking community.  Our aim is to see Doric valued and enjoyed across the whole of the North-East of Scotland and beyond.  With this in mind we offer online or in situ Doric Workshops and Doric Blethers to schools and community groups.

 

 

 

Wirkshops

There's a puckle examples aneath o e kin o wirkshops we can dee, or we can maak een tae suit ye.  E cost depens on fit kin o group ye are.  We micht be able tae subsidise e cost for certain groups.  Ye can book a Doric Wirkshop or speir aboot fit we cud dee for ye bi contactin us on info@doricbooks.com

Below you will find a few examples of what we can do but we can also create a workshop to suit your group.  The cost depends on what kind of group you are.  We might be able to subsidise the costs for certain groups.  You can book a Doric Workshop or ask about what we can do for you by contacting us on info@doricbooks.com

 

'On e Fairm' Wirkshop

In iss wirkshop ye’ll fin oot aboot aa e beasts on e fairm an fit e fairmer daes aa day lang. Eesin a mixter o hauns-on activities, games, sangs an e braw buik ‘Aul McDonald his a Fairm’, ye’ll learn e Doric names o aa e fairmer's beasts an mebbe a fyow ither wirdies foreby. Ye'll hae e chunce tae maak a wee puppet or a mask an jyne in wi maakin up yer ain wee tale.

 

Jackie tellin a Doric fairm tale at Aboyne Library

 

'On the Farm' Workshop

In this workshop you’ll find out about all the animals on the farm and what the farmer does all day long. Using a mixture of hands-on activities, games, songs and the wonderful book ‘Old McDonald has a Farm’, you’ll learn the Doric names of all the farmer's animals and maybe a few other words as well. You'll have the opportunity to make a puppet or a mask and join in with making up your own tale.

 

'Fit a Rare Rig-Oot!' Wirkshop

In iss wirkshop ye’ll explore fit folk weer.  Ye'll learn e Doric wirdies for aa kins o claes an fit they luik like.  Eesin a mixter o hauns-on activities, games, sangs an stories ye'll think aboot e claes folk weer for different jobs or speeshal occasions.  Ye'll hae e chunce tae dress up, design yer ain rig-oot an jyne in wi maakin up a wee sang.

 

'What an Outfit!' Wirkshop

In this workshop you’ll explore what people wear.  You'll learn the Doric words for all kinds of clothes and what they look like.  Using a mixture of hands-on activities, games, songs and stories you'll think about the clothes people wear for different jobs or special occasions.  You'll have the opportunity to dress up, design your own outfit and join in with creating a song.

 

Create a Beuk – Aul McDonald Gings tae e Zoo

In iss fun an creative wirkshop, we’ll tak Aul McDonald on an excitin adventure tae e zoo! Eesin e picture beuk Aul McDonald His A Fairm as inspiration, we’ll explore Aul McDonald’s character an foo he interacts wi e beasts on his fairm. Syne, we’ll eese oor imagination tae think aboot foo he micht interact wi e beasts at e zoo.

Target Audience: P4-Adult

Participants’ll create thir ain 8-page bound beuk, writin an illustratin e story o Aul McDonald at e zoo. Aul McDonald gets up tae aa kynes o gypit activities, an ye’ll hae e chynce tae bring his daft exploits tae life wi yer draains an wirds!

We’ll provide aa e beuk-makin equipment, alang wi demonstrations on foo tae illustrate yer story. An we’ll supply Doric Dictionaries an word banks tae support writin in Doric, as weel as een-tae-een help thro-oot e session.

Iss wirkshop is a gran opportunity fur creativity, storytellin, an learnin foo tae write in Doric, an it’s fun inna!

Create a Book – Aul McDonald Goes to the Zoo

In this fun and creative workshop, we’ll take Aul McDonald on an exciting adventure to the zoo! Using the picture book Aul McDonald His A Fairm as inspiration, we’ll explore Aul McDonald’s character and how he interacts with the animals on his farm. Then, we’ll use our imagination to think about how he might interact with the animals at the zoo.

Target Audience: P4 and upwards

Participants will create their own 8-page bound book, writing and illustrating the story of Aul McDonald at the zoo. Aul McDonald gets up to all sorts of silly activities, and you’ll have the chance to bring these moments to life with your drawings and words!

We’ll provide all the book-making equipment, along with demonstrations on how to illustrate your story. Plus, we’ll supply Doric Dictionaries and word banks to support writing in Doric, as well as one-on-one assistance throughout the session.

This workshop is a great opportunity for creativity, storytelling, and learning how to write in Doric while having lots of fun!

 

Foo Tae Draa Emotions – Maisterin Emotional Expression in Character Design

In iss hauns-on wirkshop, ye’ll discover rare tips an techniques for illustratin yer character’s emotions wi precision an clarity. Led bi published illustrator Aaron Gale, iss session’ll guide ye thro e process o chyngin facial expressions an body language tae reflect a wide range o feelins.

Target Audience: P4-Adult

Thro-oot e wirkshop, Aaron’ll demonstrate foo tae eese subtle chynges in expression an posture tae show jist fit yer character is feelin. Fowk’ll get een-tae-een support tae develop thir skills, an bi e ein o e session, aabdy’ll leave wi a personal sheet showin thir character expressin a puckle diffrent emotions.

Whither ye’re nyew tae character design or lookin tae refine yer skills, iss wirkshop’ll gie ye e tools tae bring yer characters tae life!

How to Draw Emotions – Mastering Emotional Expression in Character Design

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover rare tips and techniques for illustrating your character's emotions with precision and clarity. Led by published illustrator Aaron Gale, this session will guide you through the process of altering facial expressions and body language to reflect a wide range of feelings.

Target Audience: P4-Adults

Throughout the workshop, Aaron will demonstrate how to use subtle changes in expression and posture to show exactly what your character is feeling. You'll receive one-on-one support to develop your skills, and by the end of the session, you'll leave with a personal sheet showcasing your character expressing various emotions.

Whether you're new to character design or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will give you the tools to bring your characters to life!

 

Ither Wirkshop Titles include:

E Wither

A Veesit tae e Pet Shop

Fit Like e day?

Funcy a Fly?

Watter Beasties

Iv ye hiv yer ain idea, jist get in touch in see fit we can dee.

 

 

Other Workshop Titles include:

The Weather

A Visit to the Pet Shop                                        A Wirkshop at Keith Grammar School

How are you today?

Would you like some tea?

Water Animals

If you have your own idea, please get in touch to discuss.