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Events in Edinburgh

Cocktail Craft Masterclass

Selected dates between 24th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Join Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!

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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 28th December 2025

Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!

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Speak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

Looking to practise speaking Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then join our Japanese Chat Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!

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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture

1st May 2025 - 23rd December 2025
Edinburgh South

Led by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.

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Chinese Dumplings with Shuxin

Selected dates between 7th June 2025 - 21st February 2026

You have another chance! Join Shuxin at Flavour and Haver Cook School and learn how to make delicious dumplings!

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Rugby for Beginners

29th July 2025 - 28th April 2026

Corstorphine Cougars are running free beginners classes every Tuesday for Females of all ages who would like to try Rugby!

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Tang Soo Do

6th August 2025 - 20th December 2025

Come and try out the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do at Gracemount Leisure Centre on Wednesdays & Saturdays!

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Edinburgh Sound Healing Chamber

Selected dates between 5th September 2025 - 5th June 2026

Join Susaidh Soundsphere Scotland and lull your mind, body and spirit into a physically restful state with skilled weaving of gongs, crystal and Himalayan singing bowls!

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Reconfigure Life Drawing at Summerhall

16th September 2025 - 17th December 2025

Reconfigure welcomes all ages and all abilities, in an atmosphere of warmth and creativity, at these Life Drawing classes in Summerhall's iconic Anatomy Lecture Theatre.

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Yoga in the Dark at The Kimpton Hotel

Selected dates between 19th September 2025 - 6th February 2026

Step into the heart of Edinburgh for a little self care magic with Yoga in the Dark at The Kimpton Hotel, Charlotte Square!

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Mindfulness Based Wellbeing Retreat

Selected dates between 28th September 2025 - 29th March 2026

Join The Mindful Enterprise for this reinvigorating day of mindfulness practices, in the stunning surroundings of Dalkeith Country Park.

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Crafternoons

Selected dates between 26th October 2025 - 20th December 2025

Looking for something fun to do with the kids during the winter? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions every Saturday at the Scottish Parliament!

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Men’s Yoga Morning with Adam

Selected dates between 5th November 2025 - 17th December 2025

Yoga is a great way to start your day, and whether you are young, old, looking to get fit, this Wednesday class at Sonshine Hollistic in Livingston is suitable for all levels!

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Brick and Sip

Selected dates between 15th November 2025 - 20th December 2025

Presented by Brick and Sip, come along to The Gilded Saloon and live your childhood dreams of being a LEGO® Master Builder, while fulfilling your adult dreams of having a drink!

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WinterFest

28th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Step into the magic of WinterFest and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park!

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Christmas Market and Open Days

29th November 2025 - 30th December 2025

Edinburgh Printmakers will be opening the doors of our historic building Castle Mills to welcome you to a fun-filled weekend of activities, workshops, and our bespoke Christmas Market!

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Family Drawing Workshop

Selected dates between 29th November 2025 - 20th February 2026

Take inspiration from drawings in our latest exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance and join us for a special family drawing workshop.

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Winter Solstice Sound Bath Meditation

19th December 2025

Come and reconnect with your inner self and tap into living in balance with your body and the Earth's natural cycles at this Winter Solstice Sound Bath Meditation on 19th December!

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Decoding the Thoth Tarot

20th December 2025

Learn the basics of the Thoth Tarot including meanings of the major arcana and basic spreads, as well as how it differs from the Rider Waite Smith system.

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Horror films as therapy: Why scary can be healthy

20th December 2025

This workshop will explore the psychological benefits of watching horror and the ways that horror films can help us deal with trauma, depression, grief and anxiety.

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Piedmont Wine Tasting!

21st December 2025

Join Slonk Wine for this tasting showcase of Piedmont's finest wines on Sunday 21st December at The Port of Leith Distillery!

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Making Magic workshop with Tim Licata

27th December 2025 - 28th December 2025

In this exciting hands-on workshop, young people aged 12+ will explore the world of card magic — not just the techniques, but the theatre behind it.

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Artist Bootcamp

13th January 2026

Are you an Artist, working away in your own studio, stuck in a big of a rut, and feel like you need an injection of energy?! Well the 5 week Artist Bootcamp course is for you!

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TBC Improv UK: Intro to Improv Course (101)

13th January 2026 - 3rd March 2026

TBC Improv's 'Into to Improv Course' is your invitation to explore the fundamentals of improvisation in a supportive, playful environment on this 8 week course — no experience needed.

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Acting for Adults Taster Session

Selected dates between 14th January 2026

Ever wanted to try Acting? Come along to Out of the Blue Drill Hall for a Free one hour Acting for Adults taster session with Melodramatic Productions!

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Adult and Child Crochet Workshop

14th January 2026

This a beginners workshop at Out of the Blue Drill Hall is for children and their adults to learn how to crochet together.

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DIY Printmaking Course

15th January 2026

Learning a variety of accessible printmaking methods on this Paintbox School of Art's 10 week DIY Printmaking Course starting Thursday 15th January.

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Textured Silver Ring Workshop

17th January 2026

Come along to the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 17th January for a fun half day course with Leith Jewellery Studios where you'll make your own textured silver band ring!

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Harris Tweed Coin / Credit Card Purse Making Workshop

18th January 2026

Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for this one-day workshop and make a gorgeous credit card/coin purse made from vintage Harris Tweed on Sunday 18th January.

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8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course (in-person & online combined course)

Selected dates between 19th January 2026

This 8-Week course will be facilitated by Gary Young from The Mindful Enterprise and is based on the work of international mindfulness teacher Rob Nairn.

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Interior Design Masterclass

24th January 2026

Join Aleksandra J. Hannah from Skela Studio for this full-day Masterclass, perfect for anyone looking to transform their space or explore their creative side.

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Matching Pendant & Earring Set Workshop

24th January 2026

Design and create your own beautifully coordinated silver pendant and matching earrings with Leith Jewellery Studios on 24th January at Out of the Blue Drill Hall!

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Sound and Gong Bath

28th January 2026

Leave your troubles behind for 90 minutes and drift on a magic carpet of vibrations at this Sound and Gong Bath!

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Chiaroscuro - Light and Dark

31st January 2026 - 1st February 2026

In this 2 day workshop we will focus on recognising the tonal values inherent in colour, culminating in creating a still life painting in oils that emphasises and exploits the drama of chiaroscuro.

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Improv Workshop Intensives: Viewpoints, Music, Duoprov

31st January 2026 - 1st February 2026

Unlock tools for physical storytelling, musicality, and duo-based improv that deepen trust, emotion, and creative freedom in this immersive weekend intensive at Summerhall.

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Interior Design Masterclass part 2

31st January 2026

In this hands-on workshop with interior designer Aleksandra J. Hannah of Skela Studio, you’ll explore how to create functional layouts, plan lighting effectively, and present your ideas beautifully.

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Sea Glass Brooch Workshop

31st January 2026

Transform a piece of ocean-tumbled sea glass into a stunning silver brooch with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 31st January!

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The Blacksmiths Knife Making

Selected dates between 6th February 2026 - 27th March 2026

Learn the fundamental basics of blacksmithing in a supportive and engaging environment on this one day course run by Work of Iron at The Pitt.

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Valentine Jewellery Workshop

7th February 2026

Celebrate love with a day of creativity and craftsmanship with Leith Jewellery Studios for their special Valentine Workshop on 7th February at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall!

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Linlithgow Family Adventure

11th February 2026

Aimed at age 5yrs+, come along and discover more about Linlithgow's wildlife, history and landscape with these fun filled sessions at at Linlithgow Loch and Peel.

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Cabochon Textured Ring Workshop

28th February 2026

Join Leith Jewellery Studios on 28th February at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall and create your own beautifully textured silver band ring, complete with a cabochon stone!

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Yoga in the Dark at Fruitmarket Gallery

6th March 2026

Treat yourself to a little self care magic at Yoga in the Dark's biggest and 'coolest' venues to date, the newly renovated Fruitmarket Gallery above Edinburgh Waverly Station!

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Spoon Carving Course

14th March 2026 - 15th March 2026

This Spoon Carving Course, on 14th & 15th March at the Chippendale International School of Furniture, is led by Louise Forbes, a talented wood carver and the founder of Louise Forbes Designs.

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Baking with Spices

28th March 2026

Join us at Flavour and Haver Cook School on 28th March 2026 for a spice filled morning with our Food Education manager Sue!

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Edinburgh Science Festival

4th April 2026 - 19th April 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

Exploring the theme Going Global, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 will showcase the research and innovation created through international partnerships that address shared challenges!

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Sacred Fire: A Boutique Festival

2nd May 2026 - 3rd May 2026

Sacred Fire is a two-day intimate gathering at Beechbrae Woodland, where we will sing, dance, eat, relax and sauna to kick off the festival season!

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Workshops Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Adult Sunday Sessions: Painting Atmospheric Landscapes into the Light, In Oils

Adult Sunday Sessions: Painting Atmospheric Landscapes into the Light, In Oils

25th January 2026

Learn techniques on how to create an atmospheric, landscape painting looking against the light for great artistic effect, at The Wee Art Studio in Clarkston on Sunday 25th January!

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Meditation, Breathwork & Gong Journeying

Meditation, Breathwork & Gong Journeying

Selected dates between 31st January 2026 - 28th November 2026

Join Julie from Core Glow at Stamperland Community Centre for a little indulgence for the soul on this Meditation, Breathwork & Gong Journeying workshop!

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Adult Sunday Sessions: Mixed Media, Expressive Landscapes Using Collage, Ink, Watercolour and Pastel

Adult Sunday Sessions: Mixed Media, Expressive Landscapes Using Collage, Ink, Watercolour and Pastel

22nd February 2026

Express yourself using collage, mark-making and other mixed media to create fabulous, colourful landscapes on this workshop at The Wee Art Studio in Clarkston on Sunday 22nd February!

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Workshops Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Needle Felting Workshop

Needle Felting Workshop

31st January 2026

Join us at The Stables, Falkland Estate on Saturday 31st January for a fun and creative session where you can learn the art of needle felting with Helen Lawrenson!

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Dreel Crafters

Dreel Crafters

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 18th December 2025

Dreel Crafters is a chance to grab a cuppa with some friendly faces and have a 'craft and a natter' with a bunch of beginners and more-experienced makers!

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Felted Vessels

Felted Vessels

14th February 2026

Local fibre artist, Trish O’Meara of Wormit Woolies invites you to a Felted Vessel Workshop at Forgan Arts Centre on Saturday 14th February!

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Workshops Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Woolly Wreath Making

Woolly Wreath Making

Selected dates between 1st November 2025 - 20th December 2025

Join Braw Wee in their city centre studio for a fun, relaxed workshop where they will teach you how to make your own Woolly Wreath!

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Woodcut Printing with Mobile Print Studio

Woodcut Printing with Mobile Print Studio

21st March 2026

Discover the timeless art of woodcut printmaking in this hands-on workshop with Mobile Print Studio.

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Braid Taster Workshop - Perfect For Beginners

Braid Taster Workshop - Perfect For Beginners

Selected dates between 18th January 2026 - 1st March 2026

Struggling with braiding your own or your child’s hair, or your loved ones? Join Beauty Splendour's Braid Taster Workshop: a fun, hands-on 90-minute session designed especially for beginners!

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Workshops Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Rutherglen 900 Comedy Workshop

Rutherglen 900 Comedy Workshop

18th February 2026

Fancy following in the footsteps of some of Rutherglen's funniest folk? Now's your chance to emulate the likes of Robbie Coltrane and Andy Cameron by joining the Rutherglen 900 Comedy Workshop!

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Yule Celebration

Yule Celebration

20th December 2025

Bid a fond farewell to 2025 with gratitude and growth, and set your sights on a hopeful, abundant future at Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching's Yule Celebration.

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Novice Dog Training Class

Novice Dog Training Class

15th January 2026

Join Lynn from Pet Behaviour Scotland for the latest Novice Dog Training Class beginning on Thursday 15th January in Airdrie.

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Workshops Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Soap Making Workshop

Soap Making Workshop

8th February 2026

As part of The Boo Crew hosting the Fairy Fortnight in February they have their very popular soap making workshop, hosted by Fiona from Shrubs to Suds!

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Physio Led Antenatal Pilates

Physio Led Antenatal Pilates

9th January 2025 - 9th January 2026

Grace Ferguson Pilates will launch an antenatal (pregnancy) Pilates class on Thursday evenings in Paisley at the lovely SANA Yoga & Massage from January 9th.

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GLOW - Creative Classes For Young People With ASN

GLOW - Creative Classes For Young People With ASN

Selected dates between 17th September 2025 - 17th December 2025

PACE's Glow sessions focus on building confidence through drama and creative play in a relaxed environment. They are aimed at young people with additional support needs aged 5-18.

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Workshops Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Silver Sea Glass Rings

Silver Sea Glass Rings

24th January 2026 - 25th January 2026

Join us at Central Scotland School of Jewellery for a two-day silver sea glass rings workshop for beginners and use silver and foraged beach treasures to create stunning jewellery.

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Beginners Jewellery Sunday

Beginners Jewellery Sunday

11th January 2026

Join us at Central Scotland School of Jewellery on 11th January for the perfect Sunday of silver jewellery making for beginners!

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Indigo Dyeing

Indigo Dyeing

22nd February 2026

Join artist and nature enthusiast Liz Gaffney for an immersive Indigo Dyeing workshop, perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills.

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Events in Other Areas

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