Learning Events in Edinburgh in April 2025
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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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Flamenco Dance Class Programme
Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!
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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25
Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!
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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development
Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
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Longarm Quilting Workshops
Experience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!
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Scottish Dance Classes for Children
Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Greenbank Church Hall!
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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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Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop: Creative 2
Come along to Joy Revival Design Studio for a relaxed and creative workshop where you will learn drilling and the art of wire wrapping to make your very own sea glass jewellery!
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Sea Glass Jewellery workshop: Learn the art of wire wrapping
Learn to make your very own sea glass jewellery in this creative workshop at Joy Revival Design Studio in Portobello!
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Say Konnichiwa! A Playful Japanese Club for Kids! (Spring term)
Calling all little language learners! Our Kids Japanese Club is a super fun, interactive way for primary-aged children (P1–P7) to discover Japanese through play, creativity, and hands-on activities.
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Fun Play in Mandarin - Language play date
Looking for a fun and interactive way to introduce your little one to Mandarin? Then join us every Wednesday at Little Plaza!
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Spring Foraging with Wild Food UK in the Pentland Hills
Unlock the secrets of nature and embark on a journey of exploration with Wild Food UK's immersive foraging courses this Spring!
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Spring door wreath workshop
Come along to Joy Revival Design Studio for creative workshop where you will learn to make your own spring door wreath using natural foliage!
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Intro To Grow Your Own Veg
Join Earth in Common at Leith Community Croft on 1st April for a hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop designed to help you get started with growing your own produce.
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Creatures of the Planet
Meet some of our incredible animals as they showcase their remarkable natural behaviours and instincts at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Rainforest Adventure
Discover the tropical rainforest with Dynamic Earth's family drop-in activities as part of Edinburgh Science Festival!
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Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this Easter
Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia for an egg-cellent day out this Easter holiday and experience the UK's Best Attraction!
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Japanese Boro Stitching Workshop
Join us at Dovecot Studios on 5th April for a slow stitching workshop inspired by the Japanese Boro tradition of repeatedly mending fabrics!
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Paper Flower Making: Icelandic Poppies
Come along to Dovecot Studios on 5th April and learn how to make beautiful Icelandic paper Poppies!
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Reggaeton Workshop for Beginners
Have you always wanted to dive into Reggaeton? Then join Pirita Tuisku for a Reggaeton workshop on 5th April at George Heriots School!
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Tote Bag Workshop with Oskar
Join us for a 1-day Tote bag workshop hosted by Artisan Stitch with guest tutor, Oskar from Oskar’s Bespoke Bag Maker on Saturday 5th April.
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Easter Camps At St Georges
School's out so come and join The Wild Outdoors at St George's School for an adventure-packed experience this Easter!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Meet the Marine Scientists
Meet marine scientists for some amazing activities in this drop-in event at Dynamic Earth!
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Young Artists Easter Course for 9-12 Year Olds
Leith School of Art is running a Young Artists Easter Course, suitable for 9-12 Year Olds, from 7th to 11th April.
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Spring Explorers
Embark on an adventure with the Discovery and Learning team at Edinburgh Zoo through visiting our animals and unique spaces in this 3-hour session for ages 6+.
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Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
Matthew Bourne’s audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time. Catch it at the Festival Theatre in April!
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Egg Tray - Eco- resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics for a delightful crafting experience and learn the techniques to craft your very own eggcellent tray!
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Egg Holder - Eco- resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics on 16th April at We Make Edinburgh for a delightful crafting experience and learn the techniques to craft your very own eggcellent tray!
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Family Sewing Class: Clothing Repair
Whether you’re a parent wanting to teach your child essential life skills or a young sewist eager to learn, this hands-on workshop will show you how to repair your clothes with confidence.
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Family Sewing Day: Upcycled Jeans Apron
This Artisan Stitch family sewing day is the perfect opportunity for kids aged 7+ and their parents to bond while transforming old denim jeans into personalised aprons.
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Getting Good at Growing From Seed - A propagation workshop
Growing from seed is incredibly rewarding with many benefits and the Lauriston Farm growers are here to share top tips and tools of the trade at this workshop on Saturday, April 19th.
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Take The High Road
Follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on one of their favourite routes through Holyrood Park.
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Beginners Sewing & Dressmaking Course
This 10 week Beginners Sewing & Dressmaking course, starting on 23rd April at Artisan Stitch, combines the best of both worlds; a beginners' sewing course with an added introduction to dressmaking.
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Dressmaking Course - Wednesday Mornings
This 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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Better Dressmaking
Learn loads of tips and techniques to make your home sewing look less – well- ‘homemade’ at this 10 week Better Dressmaking Course run by Artisan Stitch!
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The Scottish Colourists inspired painting workshop
In this two day workshop at Dovecot in April, celebrate the work of Peploe and Cadell and delve deep into their world of colour!
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Intermediate Embellishment Embroidery: Beading Techniques
Join Chloe Patience for this intermediate workshop focusing on beading techniques at Dovecot Studios on 26th April.
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Self-Defence workshop for women
Join Amanda from fitandhappy for this self-defence workshop for women at Duncan Place Community Hub, in Leith on Saturday 26th April!
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5 week April Salsa Beginners Course
Ready to take your first steps into the exciting world of Salsa Then join OnOne Salsa's for the last Salsa Beginners Course before Summer!
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Learning Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Learning Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
The Community Hub Barrhead: Beginners Sewing Class
Learn how to sew at The Community Hub Barrhead's friendly beginners' class, which runs every Monday afternoon.
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The Community Hub Barrhead: English Conversation Group
The Community Hub Barrhead's weekly English Conversation Group offers the chance to improve your English in an informal setting!
READ MORELearning Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Learning Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Sgraffito Ceramic Workshop
Join Jilly Ballantyne on 26th April for a one-day creative retreat at Bowhouse, in the stunning East Neuk, where you’ll learn the art of sgraffito, on clay!
READ MORELearning Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Learning Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Alexander Technique
This 8-week course is designed to introduce participants to the theory and practice of the Alexander Technique.
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Introduction to Acting for Camera
This weekly class introduces the specialist skills and techniques required when acting for camera and also aims to increase your confidence and understanding of how to perform text for the camera.
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Learning Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Learning Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Short Course: Skill Up for Nature: Roots and Wings
This programme from Centre for Human Ecology is designed to offer participants an opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners involved in different aspects of land use in Renfrewshire.
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Beginners Sewing Course
Always wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine but just don’t know where to start? Then this four-week course from Thimbleberry Sewing could be the answer!
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Kids Spanish Classes P1-P3
Saltire Languages' kids Spanish classes are fun and interactive... they teach children the basics of Spanish through songs, books, games, drama and just generally having fun.
READ MORELearning Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Learning Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Make a Hazel Hurdle
Learn how to make a traditional woven hazel hurdle from hazel sticks cut from coppice sites in Central Scotland on this 1-day course run by Green Aspirations Scotland CIC on 19th April.
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Floral Embroidery Workshop with Lucy Freeman
Learn how to use four simple stitches to paint with threads, creating your own floral embroidery with Lucy Freeman at Made in Stirling on Saturday April 19th!
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Scotland’s National Hero
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
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