We welcome you to Sannox Christian Centre to view a variety of artworks including landscapes and painted chairs and to take part in family friendly art and craft, creative activities.
The details for 2025 will be updated shortly. The text below is from last year to whet your appetite.
2024 Programme
This year the art pieces on display and activities are based on the adventures of the courageous, St Brendan, an Irish Celtic Saint who was born over 1,500 years ago and sailed with a group of friends in a small boat, called a currach, along the west coast of Scotland, stopping at places on the mainland and the islands, including Mull and Iona. An amazing feat made all the more remarkable, by the construction of the currach, which was made from woven branches, ox hides, tanned in oak bark and covered in the greasy oil from sheep skins to make it seaworthy.
It’s not known if St Brendan ever visited Arran but the Kilbrannan Sound, the stretch of water on the west side of Arran, is believed to be named after him.
Brendan the Navigator, as he became known, went on to make many sea voyages in his currach, always pushing the boundaries and sailing into the unknown. It is believed that he even sailed to the north of America. He is the Paton Saint of Sailors and those who need help conquering their fears.
The artwork on display has been created by a small group of children who live on the island and by the well-known Arran artist, Ronnie McNiece
Location
Directions:
Sannox Christian Centre, Sannox, KA27 8JD.
Paths and church are wheelchair accessible. Further parking available at Sannox Beach car park.
From Brodick, travel north through Corrie and Sannox villages. At north end of Sannox village go over a bridge and turn right into a narrow lane, opposite Corrie Golf Club.
Refreshments available.
Facilities:
Parking available
Toilet facilities
Wheelchair access
Opening hours:
Fri, Sat, Sun: 10:00am - 4:00pmMon: 10:00am - 1:00pm