Learning events in Edinburgh

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.

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.

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!

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.

Introductory Woodworking Course

This 5-day intensive practical course at the Chippendale International School of Furniture gives students an introduction to a whole range of woodworking skills and techniques.

Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop

Join Mud & Marsh Jewellery Design for this two and a half hour Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop for beginners at The Crannie!

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.

Steiner Waldorf Education Taster Day

Come to Edinburgh Steiner School for a taster day on Steiner-Waldorf education, perfect for parents, teachers and anyone else interested in creative approaches to education!

St Mary’s Music School Vocal Taster Day - CANCELLED

Are you a budding young singer, aged 13-19, with a passion for classical voice? Then join St Marys Music School for their Vocal Taster Day on Sunday 15th March!

Irish Language Classes

Following the success of their first Irish language class on Heritage Day, Malones Leith are back with another relaxed, welcoming session hosted by Edinburgh Comhaltas!

Higgs Lecture 2026: The Higgs Boson And Our Life

The School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Edinburgh presents the 2026 Higgs Lecture with speaker Fabiola Gianotti who was the first woman to have held the role of Director-General of CERN!

Indian Head Massage Training Course

Join Geraldine McCullagh at Me Time Therapies for this 2 day accredited course where you will be guided through a full Indian Head Massage routine covering the upper back, shoulders, neck and scalp!

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!

Kids & Teens Easter Club (8 - 15)

Build your very own sculpture from sketches created at a visit to the museum exhibition 'GIANTS' and use your MAMMOTH creativity to fill the week with a MASSIVE array of artwork.

(AI) Life Begins at 50

Join our AI-focused workshop designed especially for adults aged 50 and over and enjoy fun games, interactive activities, and real conversations about how AI can support everyday life!

Banknote Bonanza: Spring Holiday Fun

Join Museum on the Mound for fun, free, family-friendly activities throughout the Spring holidays where you can explore the family trails and discover the secret world of banknotes!

Sick Day Detectives

Do you know what makes someone sick? Join our team of Sick Day Detectives as we investigate how our friend Alex ended up with a cold!

Getting Bogged Down

Get your hands dirty with University of Edinburgh scientists researching the weird, wonderful and vital ecosystems of Peatbogs!

Young Artists Easter Course

Young artists aged between 9 and 12 can dive into a brilliant Easter Course of painting, printmaking and 3D builds at Leith School of Art from 13th to 15th April!

TBC Improv: Intro to Longform Improv Course (103)

This Intro to Longform is an 8-class course that builds on core improv skills and introduces the tools needed to create connected, meaningful shows.

TBC Improv: Cast & Conquer: Forming an Improv Group (Elective)

TBC Improv: Cast & Conquer is a 4-week intermediate course designed to help improvisers take the leap from classmate to castmate.

The Algorithm Adventure

Ever wondered how your favourite apps seem to know what you like? Step into the world of AI and algorithms to uncover the secrets behind your social feeds and game recommendations!

Truth, Trust and Trickery in the AI Age

Can you seek out what’s true in today’s tsunami of AI slop? We’ll help you navigate this new frontier of video, image and language generation in this interactive workshop.

Woodturning Weekend Course

This fun and informative weekend at the Chippendale International School of Furniture is one of our most accessible courses to give students a first point of access into woodworking.

Guest Workshop: Solo-Prov & Being Obvious

Learn to be present, obvious, and boldly simple as David Elms guides you through grounded improv and the joyful art of solo-prov in this workshop at Summerhall.

TBC Improv: Intermediate Shortform Improv Course (202)

Intermediate Shortform is an 8-class course that sharpens your instincts, expands your game vocabulary, and teaches you how to play shortform with precision, creativity, and confidence.

Guest Masterclass: Shortform & Calvinball

Boost your short form skills and embrace rule-breaking creativity in Calvinball with Hayley Kellett. A weekend of joyful, fearless play.|

Edinburgh Zoo Summer CAT

Edinburgh Zoo's Summer CAT offers a week of mucky outdoor fun, animal surveying, and campfires with flexible wrap-around care to keep your little conservationists beaming!

RZSS Summer School

Discover amazing animals and cultures from around the world and connect with nature at the RZSS Summer School at Edinburgh Zoo!

Vocal Summer School - St Mary’s Music School

The Vocal Summer School offers a comprehensive programme aimed at talented young classical singers, aged 14 to 18, who wish to hone their vocal technique and take their singing to the next level.

Edinburgh Zoo Science Summer School

Applications are now open for the 2026 Science Summer School at Edinburgh Zoo, offering 16–18-year-olds an amazing week focusing on practical activities with help from a variety of specialists!

International Piano Summer School - St Mary’s Music School

St Mary's Music School's International Piano Summer School offers a comprehensive and broad-ranging programme designed for talented pianists aged 13 to 17 who wish to expand their musical abilities.

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!

The Cloud Water Zen Centre is holding a half-day 'Introduction to Zen Buddhism' workshop on Saturday 14th March, with the main focus covering fundamentals and basics of Zen teaching and practice.

Come along to the Kelvin Hall and learn the basics of Krav Maga... with only women participants, this course focuses on empowerment, self-confidence and teaching invaluable self-defence skills!

Whether you're at school and planning your next steps or returning to college from work find the right course for you at Glasgow Clyde College's Open Day on Saturday 21st March at Cardonald Campus!

Join the Badger Cubs wildlife watch group at Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre - perfect for little ones aged 0-6 years who love exploring nature and having outdoor adventures!

The Scottish Dental Show returns to Braehead Arena on the on the 12th & 13th June with the opportunity to gain up to 10 hours of verifiable CPD by attending lectures and workshops across the event!

Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins as Stefan Gates bring his Rude Science show to Paisley Town Hall!

Join us for an enlightening and intensive three day Art Doll Making workshop with The Pale Rook from 13th - 15th March, where we will be exploring free-form art doll making.

Join us at Central Scotland School of Jewellery for a two day liquid enamel bowls workshop and explore enamel on a larger, more sculptural scale!

This one-day introductory course, run by Green Aspirations Scotland on Saturday 11th April, is a great way to start your journey into the world of green woodworking.