Learning events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!
Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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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
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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Find Out Fridays
Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.
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Holyrood Family Adventure
Discover more about Holyrood's wildlife, history and volcanic landscape with these fun filled sessions in the dramatic landscape of Holyrood Park.
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Hays Community Education Courses (Free and accredited)
Hays Community Hub is excited to launch a brand-new learning opportunity designed to support you every step of the way.
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Decoding the Thoth Tarot
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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Trees in Winter
Join a ranger to learn the tips and tricks to identify trees in winter around the lovely setting of Holyrood Park on Sunday 11th January.
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Artist Bootcamp
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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DIY Printmaking Course
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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Trees in Winter
Join a ranger to learn the tips and tricks to identify trees in winter around the lovely setting of Linlithgow Peel and Loch on Sunday 18th January!
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Chiaroscuro - Light and Dark
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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The Blacksmiths Knife Making
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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Spoon Carving Course
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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Edinburgh Science Festival
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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Learning Events in East Renfrewshire
Learning Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Learning Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Felted Vessels
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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Garden Mini Quilt Workshop
Join Eilidh Weir at Forgan Arts Centre on 7th & 8th February for a two-day mini quilt workshop celebrating the transition from winter to spring.
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Weekend Ceramic Slipware Workshop
Join us at Forgan Arts Centre for this weekend ceramic slipware workshop with Erica Taylor Low on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March, it's open to all levels!
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Here's a selection of Learning Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Actor Training: Blended
A credit-rated intensive actor training blended programme – online weekly classes, with a 10-day intensive in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Adult Cooking Class - Valentine’s Master Classes
Join The Weans' Scran & Kitchin for their Valentine's themed cooking class on 10th February and learn from a classically trained professional chef!
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Diploma In Therapeutic Massage Level 3
Is 2026 the Year You Finally Step Into a Career You Love? Be bold. Be brave. Take the leap... your future as a professional massage therapist starts here.
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Here's a selection of Learning Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Airdrie Observatory Open Evenings
Throughout the winter months you can visit Airdrie Observatory, one of only four observatories operating in the UK, on select evenings!
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Learning Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Learning Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Painting with Enamel & Lustres with Elizabeth Jane Campbell
Explore the rich and expressive techniques of painting with enamels and lustres to bring colour, pattern, and illustrative detail into your enamel jewellery designs on this two day course.
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Silver Stud Earrings Taster Workshop – Valentines Special!
Join us for a busy and bustling stud earrings, taster workshop for a bite-sized introduction to all the basic skills involved in making silver jewellery!
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Glass Fusing – Waves or Curves – with Una Galbraith
Learn the essential techniques of cutting, layering, and fusing glass to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces, guided by Una Galbraith!
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