Out of the Blue Drill Hall

Out of the Blue supports artists by providing them with workspace and selling opportunities, enabling them to work as artists, and to connect to the local community to pass their skills onto others.

About Out of the Blue Drill Hall

	36 Dalmeny Street, Leith EH6 8RG
	01315557100
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From its inception, Out of the Blue’s mission has been to provide opportunities for artists and other people who face barriers to creativity, to meet, work, participate, enjoy themselves, learn and develop skills and knowledge.

Out of the Blue has established a reputation as an independent, dynamic and innovative cultural social enterprise. Out of the Blue is one of Scotland’s leading community, cultural and arts development organisations working in partnership to provide economic, cultural, social and educational opportunities, to a significant number of people to make a real difference to their lives.

Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust is a Company Limited by Guarantee with charitable status with two trading subsidiaries, The Bongo Club Ltd and Out of the Blue Productions.

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Upcoming Events at Out of the Blue Drill Hall

Shopping

Out of the Blue Flea Market

Selected dates between 30th August 2025 - 28th November 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Come along to Out of the Blue Drill Hall and find just what you never knew you needed as you browse 45+ stalls packed with pre-loved items!

Workshops

Drawing in the Autumn

Selected dates between 5th October 2025 - 9th November 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Join Drill Hall based artist Felicity Inkpen for a seasonal series of drawing workshops, suitable for beginners and more experienced artists alike!

Workshops

Viking Weave Pendant Necklace Workshop

25th October 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Learn how to double loop Viking Weave with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 25th October!

Exhibitions

Liminal Exhibition

30th October 2025 - 6th November 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Liminal is a collaborative exhibition developed by young people working with the Mental Health Foundation, Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity and artist Louise Fraser!

Workshops

Wax Ring Carving Workshop

1st November 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Create your own unique ring with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 1st November!

Film

Beetlejuice (1988) (12)

2nd November 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Enjoy a special Freeze Frame Halloween screening of this cult American gothic dark fantasy comedy horror about a recently deceased couple, who as ghosts are not allowed to leave their house.

Workshops

Stacking Bangles Workshop

8th November 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Learn how to make 2 or 3 silver bangles with Leith Jewellery Studios on Saturday 8th November at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall.

Workshops

Myth and the Self: Creative Explorations of Gold and Shadow

8th November 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Two creative, experiential dramatherapy-based workshops as part of Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2025. Discover the power of myth!

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