Learning events in Edinburgh
View all the upcoming Learning events taking place throughout Edinburgh below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
Weekly Online Computing Club for Kids
Check out ComputerXplorers SEScotland's online kids computing clubs, the perfect way to learn the latest technologies and develop invaluable tech skills.
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Scotland’s Precious Seas
To celebrate the Year of Coasts and Waters, this small exhibition explores Scotland’s diverse sea life and the many threats facing our marine life.
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Digital Champions: Coolest Projects
Heart of Midlothian FC's Innovation Centre presents Digital Champions: Coolest Projects for girls and boys in S1-S6 every Friday during term time.
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Scottish Music Classes
The Scots Music Group is running its spring/summer term online! Check out the full list of weekly classes starting in April and available through Zoom!
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Beginner’s Sewing Workshops
These practical sewing courses will help you become familiar with the basics of machine sewing and help you build your confidence using a domestic sewing machine.
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Producer: Proper Job, Honest!
This two hour workshop from the CGO Institute is aimed at aspiring creative producers of the future. It will guide participants through the different pathways into a career in producing.
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Hopetoun Grounds Walk
This Ranger-led walk at Hopetoun House will lead you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape.
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Producing: The Business Of Telling Stories
In this two hour workshop Chris Grady will demystify the role of producer and explain the pathways into becoming a producer and a sharer of stories.
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Rags to Riches - Creative Textiles Workshop
Find out how to use up all those fabric scraps and make them into unique new fabrics in this workshop with Artisan Stitch!
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Intro to Dressmaking - 4 week course
This intro to dressmaking course run by Artisan Stitch will teach you how to make your own unique clothes that fit perfectly and improve your existing sewing techniques.
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Free-motion Embroidery
Free-motion embroidery, sometimes called ‘free-machine embroidery’ is a useful textile art skill. You can use it in quilting, card-making, applique, art journals and much more!
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Climate Detectives
The Heriot-Watt campus is a lovely, scenic spot for a walk with a side of learning. Framed by greenery and nature, the campus is brimming with intriguing facts about research into our climate's histor
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Edinburgh Science Festival at the Zoo!
It’s that time of year again when we grab our lab coats, dig out our magnifying glasses and gather our inquisitive minds for two weeks of science at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Edinburgh’s Mathematical History
From Thomas Bayes through James Clerk Maxwell to Mary Somerville, explore the mathematical delights hidden in Edinburgh's city centre on this self-led walking trail.
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Exploring Edinburgh’s Volcano - Children and Families
Explore the evidence for these ancient volcanoes on this self-led walking tour for families and learn how geology still shapes the city and landscape we see today!
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Outdoor Family Walks
Join the Dynamic Earth team for these family-friendly walks in Holyrood Park exploring Edinburgh's past.
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Pale Blue Dot
National Museum of Scotland is proud to be hosting Edinburgh Science Festival’s brand-new exhibition, Pale Blue Dot, created to celebrate the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020–21.
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Rockpool Rambles
Join the wild side of life on this informative walk along the North Berwick shoreline with the team at the Scottish Seabird Centre!
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Secrets of Healthy Cognitive Ageing
On this self-led walk around George Square and the local neighbourhood you will hear about the project’s unique history and its people, and learn about the secrets of healthy cognitive ageing.
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The Dead Interesting Tour
Take a journey back in time along the pathways of Warriston Cemetery to hear tales of its fascinating tenants and the trails they blazed during their time on earth.
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Urban Fossil Detective
Become a fossil detective and discover what ancient creatures can be found in rocks, buildings and even pavements right here in Edinburgh in this self-guided walking trail!
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Walking Through the COVID-19 Vaccine
Watch the story of the COVID-19 vaccine development unfold by following our treasure trail through the city, pausing to watch animations that reveal the science behind the vaccine.
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Digital Outdoors: Satellites and Environmental Science
Discover how satellite technology can be used by environmental scientists to learn about our planet.
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Introduction to self-defence for Girls aged 14-17 - Krav Maga
This course gives an introduction to some key elements of self-defence training that can help girls feel safer and more confident, using the reality based self-defence system Krav Maga.
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Family Bushcraft
In this workshop you will try your hand at some essential survival skills while testing your family’s ability to light fires and create tools to hunt and cook the elusive... marshmallow!
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Know Your Overlocker
Overlockers are amazing machines. This Know Your Overlocker workshop with Artisan Stitch will show you how versatile your overlocker can be.
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Seaweed Excursion
Come along for an introductory seaweed foray at North Berwick with Greg Kenicer on 2nd July and find out all about these incredible organisms in real-life!
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Outdoor Family Walk: A Tropical Land
Join the Dynamic Earth team for a family-friendly walk in Holyrood Park, exploring Edinburgh's tropical past as part of Edinburgh Science Festival.
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Edinburgh Summer 2021 Camp at George Watson’s College
Miniversity Holiday Camps are coming to George Watson’s College this summer and are specifically designed for children age 5-12 years!
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Kids Learn to Sew Class
This Kids learn to sew class is an introductory sewing class for 8-15 years. The class must be taken before children can progress to take any of my other sewing classes for children.
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Kids Sewing - Hair scrunchies
This sewing class for children aged 8-15 will show them how to upcycle old clothing into fun fashion accessories.
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Flora Medica: Foraging Walk
Join Anna Canning, an expert botanist and wild plant forager, on this guided walk around Hopetoun and collect some wild ingredients to make a delicious snack or herbal remedy.
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Kids Sewing - T-shirt skirt
Take 2 T-shirts.... This is a fun and fashionable upcycling class for 11-15 year olds, upcycling t-shirts in to a grunge-style skirt.
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How to be a Psychic Conman
Roll up! Roll up! Gather ye round the traveling caravan as Snake Oil Salesman, Ash Pryce, demonstrates the miraculous curative abilities of psychic surgery.
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Fergus McCreadie Workshop
Suitable for beginners and intermediate entry level students, multi-award-winning pianist Fergus McCreadie will cover topics from comping to soloing in this workshop.
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Dressmaking Course
Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for 6 evenings in the studio and learn how to make your own clothes. You can choose any garment you'd like to make!
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Family Craft: Pond life - Pond Dipping
Discover what lives in our wonderful pond in the Japanese Garden and like a scientist record what you have found in a special little book.
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Pinhole Cameras
To celebrate World Photography Day (19 August), join us at Lauriston Castle for a special workshop exploring pinhole cameras!
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Scots at War at the Castle
Join Scots at War for an interactive family experience where you can join Scotland's army of yesterday- today!
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Tracks, Trail and Signs
A Ranger-led guided walk to help you investigate the tracks, trails and signs of the Hopetoun wildlife.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Events in Fife
Set of Silver Stacking Rings Workshop
Come along to East Nook Studio and learn how to saw, solder, form and texture your own silver rings from scratch!
Silver Pendant Workshop
In this workshop, run by East Nook Studio, you will design and create your own simple pendant from a piece of silver, before connecting it to a chain.
Set of Silver Bangles and Ring Workshop
Learn how to saw, solder, form and texture your own silver bangles from scratch in this workshop rum by East Nook Studio!
Rings with Things Workshop
Create hammered texture rings using both traditional and contemporary jewellery techniques in this workshop run by East Nook Studio!
Pendants Vs Earrings creative Workshop
One for the indecisive - in this workshop you can create either a silver pendant with chain, or a pair of dangly or stud earrings.
All Day Intensive Jewellery Class for Beginners
The perfect class for an individual or a group of friends to come and learn, socialise and most importantly, to make some jewellery to take home!
Rings to Wear 3 Ways
Finger rings, Earrings, Necklace or bracelet, however you want to wear it, if you love a circle, this is the workshop for you!
Events in Glasgow
Curious About Glasgow
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Seasonal Self-Discovery Writing Workshops
Explore how to live more intentionally and incorporate nature and the seasons into your daily life on a Seasonal Self-Discovery Writing Workshop with Debbie Innes.
Online Music Classes
Fancy learning to play an instrument? Platform Glasgow are running weekly online Fiddle, Guitar and Drums classes for juniors and adults!
Pottery Handbuilding Workshop
Join Spin for a two hour pottery workshop and create at your own socially distanced table with staff on hand to help bring your vision to life!
Glasgow Fort - Build Your Skills Programme
Glasgow Fort is launching a free employment training course for the community, offering participants the chance to refresh and develop the skills needed to find work.
Hand Embroidery Class
Looking for a craft to make you feel ZEN and happy and creative, without having to set up the sewing machine? This hand embroidery class with Sew Confident is for you!
Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks Group
This year, Castlemilk Park Project are combining wildlife and photography in a series of photo walks and talks!
Cuban Salsa Classes With HT Dance
Get your summer off to a fun start, meet people and keep fit at the same time with these new Cuban Salsa classes from HT Dance!
Glass Fusing Class: 1 Day
The Glass Fusing Classes at Cass Peters Glass Art are designed to give total beginners an introduction to a new skill, and allow more time to create a larger piece of work
Stained Glass Workshop: 2 Days
Learn how to create stained glass panels on this two day workshop for total beginners at Cass Peters Glass Art!
Crackin’ Crochet For Beginners
Easter got postponed this year so why not celebrate it in June instead with Sew Confident's Crackin' Crochet For Beginners workshop!
Arm Knit A Chunky Blanket
This class is for beginner knitters and arm knitters alike... learn the basics of knitting, all while creating a super luxurious chunky blanket!
2 Day Sewing Pattern Class
Have you ever wanted to make your own clothes? Got a bit of sewing under your belt? This weekend sewing pattern class is perfect for you!
Glass Fusing Class: Half Day
The Half Day Glass Fusing Classes at Cass Peters Glass Art are designed to give total beginners an introduction to a new skill... and have some fun!
Roman Blind Masterclass
Learn how to make a fab Roman blind ready to dress your own window on this one day workshop from Sew Confident!
T-shirt Printing Masterclass with Urban Pirate Apparel
Learn the ins and outs of professional t-shirt printing in this three week workshop with David from Urban Pirate Apparel at Print Clan Studio!
T-Shirt Yarn Crochet Class
Always wanted to try your hand at crochet? This session from Sew Confident will get your right up to speed with this super popular craft!
The Art Of Forgiveness
Join Kadampa Meditation Centre Glasgow for their 'Art Of Forgiveness' workshop with Gen Kelsang Drolkyi on Saturday 26th June.
Summer Schools at RCS
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's exciting programme of online summer schools, featuring a range of courses designed to keep you learning and creating at home, will run throughout July and August!
Beginner’s Textile Printing Workshop
Print Clan's two hour Beginner's Workshop is the perfect introductory session to textile screen printing!
Beginner’s Lampshade Printing Workshop
Learn how to screen print and construct your own lampshade on this beginner's evening course with Print Clan!
Drawn to Print with Fraser Taylor
This two day workshop at Print Clan with Fraser Taylor will explore the relationship between the hand drawn image and the printed image.
Japanese and Chinese Seal Engraving: Tenkoku
Carve your very own Japanese hanko stamp to make your inei impression, learn about the different stages in the Tenkoku process and the tools used with the Drawing and Painting Studio!
Events in Lanarkshire
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Beginners Sewing Course
Always wanted to learn how to sew but just don’t know where to start? Then this four day course from Thimbleberry Sewing is the course is for you!
Dressmaking Course
Ever wanted to learn how to make your own clothes? Then this 3 day Dressmaking Course from Thimbleberry Sewing is the course for you!
Thimbleberry Sewing Summer School
Learn how to sew or master a new craft this summer at Thimbleberry's Sewing Summer School!
Argentine Tango Beginners Classes
Paisley Tango have 6 week Argentine Tango classes for beginners starting in July, ideal for complete novices or anyone with a little experience of the Tango!
The Fine Art of Textiles - Summer School
Create beautiful fine art textiles through felt making, transfer, lino and geli printing on this five day workshop with textile artist Deborah Campbell!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Stop Motion Animation with Indie Flynn
Come join us at the Made in Stirling store and make your own Stop Motion Animation short film with Indie Flynn from local charity Square Peg SCIO!
Events in Other Areas
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