Workshops events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Cocktail Craft Masterclass
Join Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!
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Men Drawing Men Edinburgh
This monthly untutored life drawing group at The Salisbury Centre gives men the opportunity to come along and draw a male Life model in a friendly, supportive drawing group.
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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation
Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!
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Speak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!
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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Introduction to Transmission Meditation - Edinburgh
Transmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.
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FULL MOON with Transmission Meditation
Join Share International Scotland for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!
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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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Forest Bathing at Lauriston
Join Dr Eve Hepburn on a relaxing forest bathing journey at in Lauriston Castle Gardens!
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8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course (in-person & online combined course)
This 8-Week course will be facilitated by Gary Young from The Mindful Enterprise and is based on the work of international mindfulness teacher Rob Nairn.
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Photo Plate Lithography Weekend
Explore layering images in colour to create painterly prints with a delicacy of mark and tone, characteristic to this medium, at Edinburgh Printmakers' Photo Plate Lithography Weekend.
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Chinese Dumplings with Shuxin
You have another chance! Join Shuxin at Flavour and Haver Cook School and learn how to make delicious dumplings!
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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!
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Rugby for Beginners
Corstorphine Cougars are running free beginners classes every Tuesday for Females of all ages who would like to try Rugby!
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Forest Bathing Taster Sessions
Come along to these lovely Forest Bathing taster sessions with Wild Rose Forest Therapy in St. Mark's Park!
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Tang Soo Do
Come and try out the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do at Gracemount Leisure Centre on Wednesdays & Saturdays!
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Artphobes Anonymous Workshop
Does the thought of drawing a picture on a blank page fill you with a sense of self doubt, frustration and certain failure- before you have even begun? If so, this workshop is for you.
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Scots Music Group Classes
Join the Scots Music Group for their new session of classes in traditional music taking place on various dates and venues through September to November!
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Edinburgh Sound Healing Chamber
Join Susaidh Soundsphere Scotland and lull your mind, body and spirit into a physically restful state with skilled weaving of gongs, crystal and Himalayan singing bowls!
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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 Christ Church, Morningside!
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Copperplate Minuscules – Half-Day Workshop
Discover the beauty and rhythm of Copperplate script in this focused 4-hour workshop dedicated to minuscules (lowercase letters) with Panda Scribes in Linlithgow.
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Full Moon Sound Bath Meditation
Come and tap into living in balance with cycle of the moon and through it rediscover and strengthen your instinct and intuition at this Full Moon Sound Bath Meditation with Marcela Tršová!
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Castle Chorus Weekly Rehearsal
Castle Chorus is a small, friendly choir open to anybody who loves singing. If you’re interested in coming along, singing some songs and meeting new people, feel free to just turn up on a Thursday!
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Kizomba Beginners Course
Learn a new skill and join Dança Kizomba Edinburgh's structured kizomba beginners course every Monday for 4 weeks, starting on 15th September!
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Have fun learning Salsa!
Join OnOne Salsa's beginner-friendly 7-week Salsa Crossbody Beginners Foundations course, starting on 16th September!
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Ready to Dance Cuban Rueda
This 7-week course run by OnOne Salsa is perfect for dancers who want to start learning Rueda Casino in a fun & friendly way!
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Reconfigure Life Drawing at Summerhall
Reconfigure welcomes all ages and all abilities, in an atmosphere of warmth and creativity, at these Life Drawing classes in Summerhall's iconic Anatomy Lecture Theatre.
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Yoga in the Dark at The Kimpton Hotel
Step into the heart of Edinburgh for a little self care magic with Yoga in the Dark at The Kimpton Hotel, Charlotte Square!
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Copperplate Majuscules - Half-Day Workshop
Take your calligraphy to the next level with this 4-hour session devoted to majuscules (capital letters), run by Panda Scribes in Linlithgow.
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Mindfulness Based Wellbeing Retreat
Join The Mindful Enterprise for this reinvigorating day of mindfulness practices, in the stunning surroundings of Dalkeith Country Park.
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Historical Georgian Dance Classes
Join the Edinburgh Quadrille Society and learn dances from the Jane Austen / Bridgerton era at Institut français d'Écosse!
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Learn French with Comic Books in Edinburgh
Decode French comics, boost your French, and meet fellow learners over snacks & drinks at these free Edinburgh workshops run by Say Oui To Français!
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Better Dressmaking
Learn loads of tips and techniques to make your home sewing look less – well- ‘homemade’ at this 6 week Better Dressmaking Course run by Artisan Stitch!
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European Wooden Surfboard Meet 2025
The European Wooden Surfboard Meet 2025 comes to Scotland for the first time at Lost Shore Surf Resort from 3rd to 5th October.
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Free-Motion Embroidery Workshop
Artisan Stitch is holding a free-motion embroidery workshop, a useful textile art skill, on Friday 3rd October!
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Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park
Join us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!
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Drawing the Female Form
Come along to The Salisbury Centre on 4th October for a fun and empowering session where we celebrate the beauty and strength of the female form through art!
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Eco Resin Earrings - Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics and learn how to work with eco resin and how to create colourful earrings for any occasion!
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Edinburgh BMX Workshops
If your kid loves bikes (or just needs a bit of encouragement), The Scottish BMX School's workshops are a brilliant way to get them moving, learning, and smiling!
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HelloArt Asian-Led Market
This October, HelloArt invites you to experience the traditions and creativity of this festival through our Asian-Led Market at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 4th October!
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Interior Design Masterclass with Lunch
Join Aleksandra J. Hannah from Skela Studio for this full-day Masterclass on 4th October at The Scotsman Hotel, perfect for anyone looking to transform their space or explore their creative side.
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Make Your Own Upcycled Vest from a Quilt - Sewing Course
Design and sew your own upcycled vest from a quilt or blanket over this 3-week sewing course in Edinburgh, starting on Saturday 4th October.
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Spinner Ring Workshop
Make your own fashionable silver spinner ring with Leith Jewellery Studios at the Out of The Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 4th October!
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Workshop: Funding & Finances with Ailie Robertson
In this practical workshop at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Ailie Robertson will demystify the funding landscape and share tools and strategies to help you take control of your finances.
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Workshop: Recording & Releasing Your Music with Tom Oakes
Join multi-instrumentalist and producer Tom Oakes at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for a practical workshop on recording and releasing your music, from initial concept to final release.
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An Introduction To Papercut Art
Have you always fancied learning how to papercut? The join Edinburgh artist Papercut Punk for this entertaining and relaxing workshop in Portobello Town Hall on Sunday 5th October!
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Drawing in the Autumn
Join Drill Hall based artist Felicity Inkpen for a seasonal series of drawing workshops, suitable for beginners and more experienced artists alike!
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Forest Bathing Walk & Nature Clay Impressions Experience
Embrace the calm of the forest and awaken your creativity with a guided experience that blends the restorative practice of Forest Bathing with the tactile joy of creating Nature Clay Impressions.
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Chickens Painting Party at Brew Dog Dog House
Join The Paint Club on 7th October as we painting 3 quirky and colourful chickens this month!
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Intermediate Embellishment: Motif Workshop
Join us at Dovecot Studios on 10th October for this motif workshop and create a small, embroidered patch that can be sewn onto an old item of clothing, cushion or bag.
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Know Your Overlocker
Overlockers are amazing machines. This Know Your Overlocker workshop run by Artisan Stitch will show you how versatile your overlocker can be.
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Autumnal Pressed Flowers Tray
Learn how to create your own flowery tray using Eco-friendly materials in this craft workshop run by Polymorphics on Saturday 11th October!
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Decorative Felt Letter Workshop
Create your own hand embroidered felt letter decoration, filled with colourful folk art patterns and floral details on this workshop at Dovecot Studios.
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Eco-Flock Printing on Handmade Paper
Join the FLOCC Team — Sara Robertson, Sarah Taylor and Annika Syrjämäki — for a relaxed, hands-on afternoon exploring the art of eco-flock printing at Dovecot on Saturday 11th October.
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HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair
Craft Scotland is delighted to present HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair, our new living showroom and multi-disciplinary selling exhibition, coming to the City Art Centre from 11th to 19th October.
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Linocut Workshop
Learn the basics of making a linocut print in this beginners class at Dovecot Studios on 11th October.
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Storytime: The Fables of La Fontaine
Join us at the Institut français d’Écosse on 11th October for a special Heure du conte dedicated to the famous Fables of La Fontaine, with tales and craft workshop!
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The Greatest Showman Workshop: Live and Online
Join Pirita on 11th October for a magical dance experience inspired by The Greatest Showman – no experience needed, just bring your energy and a touch of circus flair!
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The Greatest Showman Workshop: Live and Online
Ready to let your inner star shine? Join us for a magical dance workshop inspired by The Greatest Showman on Saturday 11th October – no experience needed!
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Uncial Calligraphy - Half-day workskop
Step back in time and join Panda Scribes for this 4-hour workshop exploring the timeless beauty of Uncial script, a rounded, majuscule hand used in medieval manuscripts.
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Edinburgh October Camp 2025 at George Watson’s College
Exercise your child's mind this October Half Term at the Miniversity Creative Learning Club, suitable for children age 5-12 years!
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Magical Patterns: Family Craft Day
Step into a world of colour, creativity and imagination at Dovecot and enjoy a visit to IKEA: Magical Patterns during our Autumn drop-in Family Craft event on 13th October!
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October Holiday Club
Join the Dynamic Earth team for four days of discovery and adventure this October with our October Holiday Club in Edinburgh.
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Witches or Healers
Hear the story of Agnes Sampson, a woman accused of witchcraft and discover the scents of some of the herbs Agnes would have been familiar with as she worked as a local healer.
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Autumn Explorers
Edinburgh Zoo's Autumn Explorer programme returns in 2025. It's a great opportunity to introduce your children to the wonderful world of wildlife at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Jungle Threads!
Kick off October half-term at IKEA Edinburgh and let your little ones unleash their creativity with crafts inspired by our new SANDLÖPARE range!
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One-Day Kids Sewing Workshop
Join Remode Collective for this hands-on workshop focuses on practical sewing techniques that kids can use right away to repair, create, and customise their own items. Suitable for 8-14 years.
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After Hours Creative club: Collage Workshop
Join Concrete Nature at Field Studio in Edinburgh on Wednesday 15th October for a playful collage workshop to celebrate the arrival of autumn!
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Pumpkin Storage Jar
Add some festive charm to your home this autumn with a handmade pumpkin-shaped eco-resin storage jar!
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Family Afternoon: Story Collage / Histoires en papier
In this hands-on workshop at the Institut français d’Écosse, kids will dive into the colorful world of collage to create their very own stories.
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Sculpted Seashores
Dive into a world of texture, colour, and movement in this 1-day Sculpted Seashores workshop run by Artisan Stitch on Friday 17th October!
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Book event: Sibeal Pounder
Do you have the GUTS to join the Fright Club? Join bestselling children’s author Sibeal Pounder to celebrate the publication of her brand new spooky book series, Fright Club.
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Halloween Ghost Tray - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop
Get into the spirit of the season and join Polymorphics for a fun workshop where you'll learn to create a spooky Halloween ghost tray with eco-resin!
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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Edinburgh
By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Edinburgh this Halloween!
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By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Livingston this Halloween!
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Rooted in Love: Autumn Pregnancy Retreat
Enjoy a day of self care and connection on this Autumn Pregnancy Day Retreat at the serene Beechbraes Woodland Centre on the 18th October!
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Macrame Wall Hanger Workshop
Spend a fabulously relaxing Sunday afternoon with us in the sewing & textile studio and craft a beautiful macramé wall hanging!
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Beginner’s Sewing Class - Weekday Workshop
Join us for a full day in the sewing & textile workshop and learn how to use a sewing machine and make a fabulous cushion cover with your newly learned skills.
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Pumpkin Candle Holders
Celebrate the cosy charm of autumn with a creative evening of crafting and make a set of two pumpkin-shaped eco-resin candle holders — perfect for bringing seasonal warmth to your home.
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Bookbinding with Woven Spine Workshop
Join Edinburgh based Bookbinder Cass Barron on 23rd October at Dovecot Studios to create a leather or pleather bound sketchbook with a woven spine!
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Curiosity Club
Leave your grown-ups at the door and jump into a Curiosity Club for these exciting, hands-on sessions for curious kids aged 7 – 11 at the National Museum of Scotland!
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Viking Weave Pendant Necklace Workshop
Learn how to double loop Viking Weave with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 25th October!
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Paint a Stag at Brewhemia with The Paint Club
The Paint Club is back with Brewhemia in Edinburgh on 28th October, this time painting a stag in an autumnal forest.
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Terrazzo Halloween Ghost Tray
Create a Ghost Masterpiece at this workshop suitable for children and adults on 31st October! All ages from 8+ welcome. Wear your Halloween costume if you wish.
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Fireflies for Peace - Free Kids Music Workshop
Calling all kids aged 8–14! Join Firefly International for a one-day music and peace workshop on Saturday 1st November at St Cecilia's Hall!
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Wax Ring Carving Workshop
Create your own unique ring with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 1st November!
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Wild Woman Celebrating Samhain
Join Creative Roots in Nature for a truly magical Samhain event, a time to honour the turning of the Wheel of the Year, reconnect with the earth, and tap into the strength and stillness within.
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Paint a Highland Cow at The Alchemist
Join The Paint Club at The Alchemist St James Quarter on 3rd November for a relaxed and creative evening as you paint a highland cow!
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Intermediate Sewing Class - Full Day Workshop
Make a gorgeous make-up or wash bag that is lined and has a zipper to close on this Full Day Intermediate Workshop with The Edinburgh Sewcial Club on Tuesday 4th November.
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Parisian Stroll Painting Party at Brew Dog Dog House
Join The Paint Club on 4th November for a relaxed and creative evening of painting and stroll along through the streets of Paris!
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Quantum Field Circle
A cosmic ride, an energetic remembering of 'WHO & WHAT' we are, all guided by sound, voice and carefully curated frequency medicine music!
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Myth and the Self: Creative Explorations of Gold and Shadow
Two creative, experiential dramatherapy-based workshops as part of Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2025. Discover the power of myth!
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Stacking Bangles Workshop
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.
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Garment Making - 3 Week Daytime Class
Spend 3 consecutive Thursday afternoons in the sewing studio with an expert tutor and make a stunning garment of your choice!
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Sound Bath with Adam
Join Adam for a deeply relaxing experience for your mind, body and soul at Kirknewton Village Hall on Tuesday 11th November!
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Treat yourself to a little self care magic at Yoga in the Dark's most exciting venues to date, the newly renovated Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo HQ on Friday 14th November!
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The Edinburgh Sketcher at The King’s Gallery
Join Mark Kirkham, better known as the Edinburgh Sketcher, to explore Drawing the Italian Renaissance at The King’s Gallery, Edinburgh on 22nd November!
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Festival Fabric Wreath Making Workshop
Enjoy a few hours of crafting and make your own fabric wreath for the Christmas season at this fun wreath making class in Edinburgh.
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Family Drawing Workshop
Take inspiration from drawings in our latest exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance and join us for a special family drawing workshop.
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Holistic Ways Festival
The Holistic Ways Festival is back for 2025 and returns to Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Sunday 30th November!
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Festive Wreath Making at Holyroodhouse
Join florist and Royal Warrant-holder Lottie Longman at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 1st December to create your own festive wreath to take home!
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Paint a Fox in a Fairylight Forest at The Alchemist
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening as you paint a fox in a fairylight forest at The Alchemist Edinburgh on Monday 1st December!
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Wild Woman Winter Solstice Gathering
Step into a sacred space this Winter Solstice and connect deeply with yourself and the natural world, in a serene, private forest setting!
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Preserving for Christmas
Join the Cyrenians for a fun and creative way to make some homemade gifts for your loved ones this Christmas.
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Treat yourself to a little self care magic at Yoga in the Dark's biggest and 'coolest' venues to date, the newly renovated Fruitmarket Gallery above Edinburgh Waverly Station!
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Baking with Spices
Join us at Flavour and Haver Cook School on 28th March 2026 for a spice filled morning with our Food Education manager Sue!
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Workshops Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
All About You - One Day Retreat
Join experienced retreat leaders Sandra O’Neill and June Meagher for this one day retreat offering you gentle yoga, TCM Body Clock Flow breathing & Yoga Nidra meditation, breathwork and sound bath.
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October Week Children’s Yoga Workshop
Join Roots Children's Yoga this October week at The Moon Rooms for a special yoga workshop for children aged 8-12 years!
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Meditation, Breathwork & Gong Journeying
Join Julie from Core Glow at Mearns Kirk Hall for a little indulgence for the soul on this Meditation, Breathwork & Gong Journeying workshop!
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Painting Water: Reflections & Ripples
Calm water doesn’t simply produce a mirror image of the land. Learn how to make water appear convincing in a painting on this workshop with Steve Bretel at Unit 52 Art Studio.
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Dunfermline Climate Action Fair
Join us for our free action fair celebrating community climate action and all things green in Dunfermline.
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Life Drawing Anstruther
What better way to spend those long winter nights than coming along to a friendly life drawing group at the Dreel Hall in Anstruther?
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Booze and Fuse
Relax and have fun for an hour and a half designing and building your own glass masterpiece at Kiln Time's Booze and Fuse workshops!
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ATYN The Other Drawing Club
Join ATYN for their weekly life drawing club at House Of Toad on Wednesday evenings, where all are welcome!
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Scottish Queer International Film Festival
Celebrating emerging and boundary-pushing LGBTQIA+ filmmakers and artists from Scotland and beyond, the Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF) returns for its 10th year!
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Restorative Yoga For Better Sleep
This 90-minute Restorative Yoga class from Yoga By Gillian is a gentle yet transformative practice, perfect for easing tension, promoting relaxation, and improving your sleep.
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Julie Keys Bumps Couples Workshop
Julie Keys Bumps Couples Workshop is tailored to equip expecting mums and their birth partners with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate childbirth with confidence and positivity!
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Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow
Full day immersive greenwood carving workshop inviting participants to learn the basic skills required to hand-carve small useful objects, with the focus on a traditional wooden spoon.
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Beginners Photography Workshop
Learn how to take great outdoors and wildlife photographs with your own camera, then see your results on screen on this Beginners Photography Workshop at RSPB Lochwinnoch!
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Children’s Craft Workshops: Wooden Rudolf Christmas Tree Decoration
Join Restoration Creation for a fun event where you can make your own Christmas Rudolf decoration to hang on your tree!
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Paisley Docs: Rebels and Innovators: Filmmaking Masterclass with Director Luke Fowler
Refractive are delighted to welcome filmmakers and digital artists to participate in a Filmmaking Masterclass with Director Luke Fowler as part of Paisley Docs: Rebels and Innovators.
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Dram & Draw with Liana Moran - in collaboration with Deanston Distillery
To celebrate the opening of Liana’s solo exhibition Structural Sound, Made in Stirling is hosting a Dram & Draw in collaboration with Deanston Distillery on Friday 21st of November.
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Mixed-Media Mosaics on Slate with Rhona Duffy
Create a playful mixed-media artwork for your home or garden in this one-day workshop with Rhona Duffy at Mosaic & Glass!
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Simple Silver Rings Taster Workshop - October
Join us at Central Scotland School of Jewellery for a bite-sized Silver Jewellery Making Taster Session and learn some basic jewellery making skills as you create a beautiful silver ring!
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Book Week Scotland
Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2025 festival will be held between between the 17th and 23rd November!
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