Workshops events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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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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Family Studio Saturdays
Studio Saturdays, at the The Palace of Holyroodhouse, are monthly hands-on artistic workshops for families who are interested in learning new ways to express their creativity.
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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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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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Eco-Lampshade Workshop
Make your own, eco-friendly lampshade in a relaxed environment at this workshop run by Joy Revival Design Studio!
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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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Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions every Saturday at the Scottish Parliament!
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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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Summer Course Drop - Edinburgh Open Workshop
Unlock your potential as Edinburgh Open Workshop announces a range of new summer courses suitable for first-time makers and those looking to improve their skills.
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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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Drink & Draw Edinburgh Workshop
Improve your drawing skills in a relaxed and sociable setting with artist Susan Mitchell at Leith Depot. It's a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
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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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Plant Allies: 13 Moons - in person or online
Join Grass Roots Remedies Co-operative at our herb farm in Lauriston Farm, North West Edunburgh for a slow, deep exploration of one plant ally each moon cycle.
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Last Chance to Join - Edinburgh Open Workshop
We've got just a few spots left in our upcoming May/June workshops at Edinburgh Open Workshop - don't miss your chance to create, build, and learn!
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Sketching Nature and Architecture at Lauriston Castle
Edinburgh’s favourite sketcher makes a welcome return to Lauriston Castle with some sketching workshops!
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Beginner’s Sewing Class
Spend a full day in the sewing studio and learn how to use a sewing machine and make a cushion cover with your new sewing skills!
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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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Riso Workshop
Join us at the Blueprint Studio for a fun, creative experience and discover how to make your own 2-colour A3 risograph prints!
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From clicks to savings: Cut your energy bills with Home Energy Scotland
Home Energy Scotland is running 4 workshops in collaboration with Leith Library, to help you save money on your energy bills through using their online tools.
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Tweed and Tartan Workshop
Learn to stitch a tiny tweed and tartan textile landscape using remnants of fabrics, and vintage embroidery threads in this workshop at Dovecot Studios on 13th June!
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Family Constellations in West Lothian: Move from Stuck to Flow
Are You Feeling Stuck? Then come along for a powerful Family Constellation Workshop, where we Let Go of Past Ties that Bind Us and free ourselves to live our best lives.
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Macrame Wall Hanger Workshop
Spend a fabulously relaxing Sunday afternoon with us in the sewing & textile studio and craft your own personalised amazing macrame wall hanging!
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Pride Themed Beading Workshop
Come along and make some Pride themed beaded jewellery in a relaxed safe space at Kafe Kweer on Monday 16th June!
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Iced Coffee Tumbler Printing Workshop
Unleash your creativity and design your very own custom iced coffee tumbler in Blooming Creative's relaxed and fun workshop on 19th June at Art and Vintage!
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Story Telling and Creative Writing Workshop: It is Inside You!
Join poet and academic Nandini Sen and storyteller Neel Debdutt Paul as they explore personal story forming and framing at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 19th June!
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Free-Motion Quilting & Dissolvable fabrics
Embark on a creative journey in this exciting 1-day workshop at Artisan Stitch on 20th June, where you'll dive into the world of Free-Motion Quilting and Dissolvable Fabrics.
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Good Ideas: Class
The Melting Pot has launch Good Ideas Class 2025, with 16 fully funded places available for people with good ideas wanting to make a positive change to society, their community or the environment.
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Tapestry Weaving Experience Day
This tapestry weaving experience day at Dovecot Studios is a rare chance to learn the art of tapestry weaving at the UK’s longest running tapestry studio.
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Intermediate Sewing Class - Weekday
Elevate your sewing skills during this creative class at The Edinburgh Sewcial Club, where you will make a gorgeous make-up or wash bag that is lined and has a zipper to close.
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Introduction to Enamelling Workshop
Discover ways to apply colour and patterns to your metal using coloured enamels with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 21st June.
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Thunderbirds Tabletop Taster
Play through a daring rescue mission, roll the dice, make decisions and save the world at this taster session on 21st June at Ancient Robot Games! Parents can come along and grab a coffee.
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A Summer Solstice Sensory Journey: Forest Bathing & Aromatherapy Workshop at Lauriston Castle
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with an immersive workshop at Lauriston Castle on Sunday 22nd June!
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Summer Solstice Party
Join us at The Salisbury Centre on 22nd June for a unique celebration of the longest day of the year. Come for the vibe, stay for the magic!
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Mindful Collage Workshop
Join Clementine from Concrete Nature at Field Studio in Edinburgh on Wednesday 25th June 2025 for a mindful collage workshop to celebrate the arrival of summer!
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Nature Photography Workshop
Join renowned professional photographer Laurie Campbell for these Nature Photography Workshops at Edinburgh Zoo!
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World War II Cookery Class
Join the International Ghost Society for a one-off historical cookery class, where you'll learn about food during the Second World War, and get to try your hand at making some classic WWII dishes!
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Lind & Lime Summer Cocktail Masterclass
Elevate your at home cocktail knowledge and make the most of your summer with a Lind & Lime cocktail masterclass on 28th June.
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Pressed Ferns Workshop
Fern lovers, create your own piece of botanical art on this workshop at Sandport Studio, Leith on 28th June!
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Sea Glass Stacking Ring Workshop
Learn to make a silver bezel to set some sea glass, pottery or ceramic on the full day workshop with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 28th June.
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Thunderbirds: International Rescue Recruiting
Join Patchwork Bear Events on 29th June at Meadowbank Sports Centre and learn how to save the world with Thunderbirds: International Rescue!
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Edinburgh Summer Camp 2025 at George Watson’s College
Miniversity Holiday Camps are returning to George Watson’s College this Summer and are specifically designed for children age 5-12 years!
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RZSS Summer School
Discover amazing animals and cultures from around the world and connect with nature at the RZSS Summer School at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Trouser-Fitting Masterclass
Join Artisan Stitch on 30th June for an exclusive Trouser-Fitting Masterclass with our experienced instructor, Sarah Cuthbert!
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Colour Plate Lithography Summer Course
Combine plate lithography and monoprinting techniques in this exploratory 3-day workshop led by Edinburgh Printmakers' Head of Editions, Alastair Clark from 5th to 7th July!
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Hoop Earrings with Charms - Eco- Resin Craft Workshop
Embrace your creativity and join Polymorphics on Saturday 5th July for a fun workshop where you'll learn to craft eco-resin earrings with lots of charms!
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Pattern Alteration for Perfect Fit
Artisan Stitch is running a weekend workshop on 5th & 6th July, focusing on pattern alteration for perfect fit.
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Multi Activities - Summer Camp
Little Plaza’s All-in-One Kids Summer Camp is back, offering the perfect blend of fun and educational activities in a small, nurturing environment!
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Folded Memories: Family Photo Origami Wreath Workshop
Join Makiko, a certified Japanese instructor, for this refreshing summer creative event at Little Plaza on Tuesday 8th July!
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Drawn and Painterly Approaches to Etching Summer Course
Join us at Edinburgh Printmakers from 12th - 14th July for this 3-day Drawn & Painterly Approaches to Etching course with Robert Powell!
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Be Seen - 3 Hour Retreat
Ocean Flow invites you to this 3 hour retreat at Kirknewton Village Hall on Sunday 13th July.
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Sashiko Embroidery Workshop
Come along and explore the beautiful world of Japanese Sashiko embroidery at this craft class run by The Edinburgh Sewcial Club!
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Kids Japanese Summer Holiday Camp
Due to high demand, Wee Joys Japanese Language has created a one-of-a-kind summer camp designed exclusively for young language enthusiasts and fans of Japanese culture aged 7-12!
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French & Art : Drawing Edinburgh in French
What if you practiced both drawing and your French? Join the Institut francais d'Ecosse for a four day creative lab with French artist and teacher Yannik Ruault.
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Beginners Intensive Sewing Course
This beginners 3 day intensive sewing course run by Artisan Stitch will teach you all the foundation skills to launch you into the world of sewing.
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Eco-Resin Mini Tray - Terrazzo Craft Workshop
This workshop, run by Polymorphics, is a great introduction to this trendy resin art whether you are a craft newbie or an experienced maker, Eco-resin is fun and completely safe to work with!
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Collagraph Summer Course
Join artist and printmaker Gillian Murray at Edinburgh Printmakers to develop your collagraph skills on this three day course in July!
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How to draw your dragon
Discover a wealth of dragons from around the world in this fun family workshop at the National Library of Scotland on Saturday 19th July!
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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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Kids’ Summer Sewing Camp (Afternoons)
Artisan Stitch’s Kids' Summer Sewing Camps (afternoons) are the perfect way for kids aged 8-11 to explore the exciting world of sewing!
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Artisan Stitch’s Kids' Summer Sewing Camps (mornings) are the perfect way for kids aged 8-11 to explore the exciting world of sewing!I
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Physic Garden: Flower Arranging
Join florist and Royal Warrant holder Lottie Longman on 24th July to explore the flowers of the Physic Garden at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, then create your own bouquet to take home.
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Teens’ Dressmaking Course
This Teen's Dressmaking Course, run by Artisan Stitch, will teach your child how to use commercial paper patterns to make his/her own clothes. They'll also be able to improve their sewing techniques.
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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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Screenprinting Summer Course
This 4-day expanded practice screenprinting summer course is taking place at Edinburgh Printmakers from 26th -29th July!
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Singaporean Street Food with Ruzita
Come and enjoy an exciting morning with Ruzita learning to make authentic Singaporean street food on 26th July at the Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School.
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Vocal Summer School - St Mary’s Music School
St Mary's Music School will play host to their first residential vocal summer school in August, suitable for classical singers aged 14 to 18.
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Pressed Flowers Tray - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics for this workshop and learn how to create your own flowery tray using eco-friendly materials!
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Beginners Sewing Day
Learn how to use a sewing machine and make an easy sewing project in just a few hours on this Beginners Sewing Day at Artisan Stitch!
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Fringe by the Sea
Fringe by the Sea, a 10-day multi arts festival in North Berwick, is back for 2025 from 1st-10th August.
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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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Flower, Flour: Ochre Botanical Studios x Fat Pumpkin Farm
Ochre Botanical Studios have partnered with Fat Pumpkin Farm to bring you a unique and immersive experience, a combined floristry and food workshop, on Sunday 3rd August!
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Intermediate Sewing Class - 2 Week Evening Course
This intermediate class is aimed at folks who've attended a beginner's sewing class (or already familiar with sewing up and threading a sewing machine) and would like to progress their skills.
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Eco-Resin Terrazzo Coasters - Craft Workshop
Learn how to work with eco resin, how to mix pigments, make terrazzo chips and turn them into a colourful pair or coasters for your home on this workshop run by Polymorphics on 8th August.
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Summer School: Music Improvisation
Are you aged 10 to 18 and looking for a fun and imaginative music activity during the Summer Holiday? St Mary's Music School is hosting a Music Improvisation Short Course in August.
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Relief Printing Summer Course
Explore ways of creating striking images with this simple yet powerful print medium process on this course at Edinburgh Printmakers from 9th - 12th August!
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Summer Mosaics
Join us at Lauriston Castle for a 2-day workshop making beautiful mosaic panels inspired by the colours of summer with Margaret Findlay!
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The Joy of Stitch: Adventures in Free-Motion Embroidery
Explore your creativity with Artisan Stitch's brand new 3-day Summer School Course to explore Free-Motion Embroidery.
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Terrazzo Tray - Eco- resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics on Saturday 16th August for a delightful crafting experience and learn the techniques to craft your very own terrazzo masterpiece!
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Garment Making - 6 Week Evening Class
Spend 6 consecutive Wednesday evenings in The Edinburgh Sewcial Club studio with an expert tutor and make any garment of your choosing!
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Print Collage Stitch
If you'd like to have a go at quilting but have been put off by all the rules and complicated maths, then this three-day workshop run by Artisan Stitch is perfect for you!
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Beginners Sewing Course XL - 2 days
This 2-day introductory course, run by Artisan Stitch, is a good starting point to learn expert sewing techniques whether you want to progress into dressmaking, soft furnishing or craft projects.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Come and Sing Elijah
Join fellow singers in a full-day workshop, culminating in a performance of highlights from Mendelssohn's epic Elijah.
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Summery Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop
Explore the art of eco-resin and create your own colourful summery tray that adds beauty and character to any space!
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Lino Printing Workshop
Learn how to lino print and create some beautiful geometric designs with The Edinburgh Sewcial Club on Sunday 24th August!
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Cushions with Zips & Piping
Learn how to make professional looking cushions with zips and piping to match your furnishings at this workshop run by Artisan Stitch!
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Curtain-making
This curtain-making class, run by Artisan Stitch on 27th August, will give you the skills and confidence to make your own professional-looking curtains.
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Argentinian Cooking with Maria
Maria from The Edinburgh Canape Company returns with her sold-out Argentinian Cooking masterclass on Sunday 31st August at the Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School.
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Physic Garden: Floral Wreaths
Join florist and Royal Warrant holder Lottie Longman to explore the flowers of the Physic Garden at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and create your own fresh wreath!
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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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Creep Calm Workshops
Based on our previous ‘Spiders: Fight Your Phobia’ workshop, the RZSS have refreshed and re-worked this interactive session to help you get you closer to overcoming your spider fear.
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Frank Turner: Lost Evenings VIII
Frank Turner returns with his eighth instalment of the award-winning festival, Lost Evenings, and brings it to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange from 25th - 28th September!
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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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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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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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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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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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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:
Heritage Course: Family History for Beginners
This Family History Workshop, led by experienced genealogist Lorna Kinnaird, PGDip, ASGRA, FSA Scot, will give you the skills and knowledge you need to begin your family history research!
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Heritage Course: House History for Beginners
This course led by an experienced genealogist will get you started on carrying out a house history in Scotland and will get you accessing some pretty amazing records!
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Summer Solstice Wellbeing - FULLY BOOKED
Give your wellbeing a boost this summer solstice, by joining the Whitelee Countryside Rangers for an hour of blissful yoga, followed by a relaxing sound bath.
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Character Sculpting and Mask Making
Join us at Forgan Arts Centre for a new immersive five session course with local sculptor and practical-effects artist, Keith Robson, starting on 21st June!
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Writing and Drawing for Comics with Colin Maxwell
Join Commando comic writer, Colin Maxwell, for this class on creating comic strips, where you will have the opportunity to make your own illustrations! Suitable for all ages.
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Carbon Gardening
This free 1 hour workshop, at Forgan Arts Centre on 21st June, is a quick introduction to some methods you can use in your own garden to store more carbon in the soil both long and short term.
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Soundbath in Hyndland Community Hall
Glasgow Soundbath returns to the stunning Hyndland Community Hall to deliver their monthly deeply immersive soundbath experience!
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LUSH Glasgow City - Mystery Bath Bomb Making
Join LUSH Glasgow City in making your very own mystery bath bomb... Will it fizz? Will it foam? Each creation will be different!
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History of Witchcraft Lino Printing Workshop
Join the team at Provan Hall for a creative afternoon learning about the Scottish Witch Trials and trying out a time-tested printing technique with artist Amelia Morgan!
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
13th Circle Coven Gathering
13th Circle is a monthly coven gathering for witches and the witch curious organised by Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching, join them in Cambuslang Park for their July event.
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Litha Celebration
The natural world is thriving and so are you, celebrate midsummer with Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching's Litha Celebration to help you call in a life of abundance and joy.
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Feel Good Friday Yoga
Mark the end of the week with Nicki at David Livingstone Birthplace for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind.
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paint & Pour
Come along and join Restoration & Creation's resident artists for one of their regular Paint & Pour evenings!
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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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Upholstery Weekend
Join Restoration & Creation in Paisley for one of their regular Upholstery Weekend Workshops and turn the old into something new and special!
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Carve your own Spoon
Join Green Aspirations Scotland on 2nd August for this one-day course in the woods and learn how to make your very own wooden spoon with an axe, knife and spoon knife, following the sloyd tradition!
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Introduction to Glass Fusing with Una Galbraith
Discover the captivating art of glass fusing in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners on Saturday 28th June.
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Blacksmithing: Next Steps
This workshop is a great follow-on from the Introduction to Blacksmithing workshop, allowing you to use the skills learned on that day, apply them again and learn some new ones!
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Quilting Workshop For Beginners with Afternoon Tea
Join The Garden Room for a fun, relaxed, and creative session on their farm where you'll be able to enjoy learning quilting techniques in a calm, relaxed environment.
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