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Rugby for Beginners

29th July 2025 - 28th April 2026

Corstorphine Cougars are running free beginners classes every Tuesday for Females of all ages who would like to try Rugby!

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Cocktail Craft Masterclass

Selected dates between 9th January 2026 - 19th December 2026

Join Summerhall Distillery at their historic venue for an immersive cocktail masterclass, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!

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Brick and Sip - A LEGO Workshop with Alcohol

Selected dates between 25th January 2026 - 30th July 2026

Presented by Brick and Sip, come along to The Gilded Saloon and live your childhood dreams of being a LEGO® Master Builder, while fulfilling your adult dreams of having a drink!

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Sound Bath Meditation Workshops - Elements

Selected dates between 1st February 2026 - 1st November 2026

Reconnect with your inner self and the natural elements on a Sound Bath Meditation Workshop with Marcela Tršová at Birchwood Art Studio!

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Painting Party With The Paint Club

Selected dates between 3rd February 2026 - 4th August 2026

Join The Paint Club at BrewDog DogHouse for a relaxed and creative evening of painting where a friendly artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art!

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Young Explorers - Monthly Programme

Selected dates between 8th February 2026 - 14th June 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

Are you a young wildlife adventurer who likes exploring in the outdoors? Then join Green Explorers monthly programme for 8-12 year olds and have fun and adventures in Edinburgh's local wild places!

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Intermediate Sewing Class

Selected dates between 11th February 2026 - 18th April 2026

Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for an Intermediate Sewing Class and elevate your beginner's sewing skills to create a gorgeous wash bag or make-up bag!

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Introductory Woodworking Course

Selected dates between 16th February 2026 - 9th November 2026

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.

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Family Print Club

Selected dates between 22nd February 2026 - 22nd November 2026

Edinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!

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Welcome to Improv: A Drop-In Improv Class w/ TBC Improv UK

Selected dates between 24th February 2026 - 28th April 2026

Learn the basics of improv, play some exercises and games, and laugh a lot at this fun and inclusive class run by TBC Improv UK at Summerhall!

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Painting Party With The Paint Club

Selected dates between 2nd March 2026 - 3rd August 2026

Join The Paint Club at The Alchemist for a relaxed and creative evening of painting where a friendly artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art!

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Edinburgh Sound Healing Chamber

Selected dates between 6th March 2026 - 5th June 2026

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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Breathe Well. Sing Well. Live Well. Edinburgh Workshop for Women

Selected dates between 8th March 2026 - 14th June 2026

Have you always wanted to sing and would like to build your courage to sing with confidence? Then join Louise Macdonald for this Singing Workshop for Women at The Salisbury Centre!

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Learn The Art Of Wire Wrapping - Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop

Selected dates between 13th March 2026 - 31st May 2026

Learn to make your very own wire-wrapped sea glass jewellery in this creative workshop at Joy Revival Design Studio in Portobello!

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Panda’s Art Club

Selected dates between 14th March 2026 - 25th April 2026

Head along to Inch House Community Centre for Panda's Art Club, where your child can explore colour, texture, and their own unique imagination in an immersive, hands-on workshop!

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Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop

Selected dates between 14th March 2026 - 10th May 2026

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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Vibrant Earring Workshop

Selected dates between 15th March 2026 - 31st May 2026

Get stuck into this eco-friendly workshop with Caroline at Joy Revival Design Studio to craft your own stunning, one-of-a-kind statement earrings using vintage fabrics.

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Introduction to Transmission Meditation - Edinburgh Workshops

Selected dates between 17th March 2026 - 10th November 2026

Transmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.

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Acting For Adults Taster Session

Selected dates between 18th March 2026 - 22nd April 2026

Ever wanted to try Acting? Come along to Out of the Blue Drill Hall for a free one hour Acting for Adults taster session with Melodramatic Productions!

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Beginner Footstool Upholstery Class

Selected dates between 21st March 2026 - 25th April 2026

Join Roothless Design at Out Of The Blue Drill Hall for a relaxed and creative upholstery workshop where you'll make your very own footstool from start to finish!

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Beginner’s Sewing Class

Selected dates between 21st March 2026 - 25th April 2026

Spend a Saturday in The Edinburgh Sewcial Club and learn how to use a sewing machine then make a cushion cover with your new found skills!

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Basic Sewing: A Lifetime Skill

Selected dates between 22nd March 2026 - 25th April 2026

Join Drill Hall based artists Remode Collective for this 3 hour workshop where you will learn the basics, build your confidence and get you started on the exciting journey of sewing and mending!

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Irish Language Classes

Selected dates between 22nd March 2026 - 31st May 2026

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!

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Sound Bath Meditation Workshops - Seasons

Selected dates between 22nd March 2026 - 20th December 2026

Reconnect with your inner self and the changing seasons on a Sound Bath Meditation Workshop with Marcela Tršová at Birchwood Art Studio!

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Finish Your Delayed Sewing Project

Selected dates between 24th March 2026 - 21st April 2026

Finish those lingering projects with Remode Collective's expert support and guidance at Out of the Blue Drill Hall this spring!

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Drawing in the Spring

Selected dates between 26th March 2026 - 30th April 2026

Join Drill Hall resident artist Felicity Inkpen for a series of six drawing workshops exploring your creative side this Spring!

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The Blacksmiths Knife Making Workshop

Selected dates between 27th March 2026 - 21st May 2026

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.

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Mindfulness Based Wellbeing Retreat

Selected dates between 28th March 2026 - 22nd November 2026

Join The Mindful Enterprise for this reinvigorating day of mindfulness practices, in the stunning surroundings of Dalkeith Country Park!

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Spring Foraging with Wild Food UK in the Pentland Hills

Selected dates between 28th March 2026 - 27th June 2026
Penicuik

Unlock the secrets of nature and embark on a journey of exploration with Wild Food UK's immersive foraging courses this Spring in the Pentland Hills!

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Full Moon With Transmission Meditation

Selected dates between 2nd April 2026 - 24th November 2026

Join Share International Scotland at The Salisbury Centre for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!

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Edinburgh Science Festival

4th April 2026 - 19th April 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

Exploring the theme Going Global, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 will showcase the research and innovation created through international partnerships that address shared challenges!

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Pressed Ferns Workshop

Selected dates between 4th April 2026 - 2nd May 2026

Head to Sandport Studio for a Pressed Ferns Workshop where you will use a choice of different species of ferns to make a beautiful, completed artwork to hang in your home or to give as a gift!

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Paper Flowers

Selected dates between 6th April 2026 - 20th April 2026

Join the Royal Collection Trust at the Palace of Holyroodhouse this spring and have a go at making paper flowers and create a colourful bouquet to take home!

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Linlithgow Family Adventure

Selected dates between 8th April 2026 - 22nd July 2026

Aimed at age 5yrs+, come along and discover more about Linlithgow's wildlife, history and landscape with these fun filled sessions at Linlithgow Loch and Peel.

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Edinburgh Science Festival: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

13th April 2026 - 19th April 2026

Become a forensic scientist, study the crime scene and find the evidence. Can you solve the mystery and help Edinburgh Science Festival catch the criminal?

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Dig Up a Dinosaur

13th April 2026 - 19th April 2026

Ready to uncover dinosaur remains? Millions of years ago, dinosaurs ruled the Earth – millions of years later, it's time to find out all about them!

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Splat-tastic

13th April 2026 - 19th April 2026

Get your goo on in this interactive workshop as part of Edinburgh Science Festival, be creative with chemistry and design your own slime to take home!

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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation

Selected dates between 17th April 2026 - 20th December 2026

Delve into the strange and surprisingly scientific world of 17th-century medicine on one of Dr Arnott's Sampling Sensation workshops at The Real Mary King's Close!

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Northern Streams Festival of Nordic & Scottish Music, Song & Dance

17th April 2026 - 19th April 2026

Exploring the very early historical to contemporary interactions between Celtic & Nordic cultures will feature in the Northern Streams Festival of Nordic & Scottish Music, Song & Dance 2026!

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Introduction to Enamelling Workshop

18th April 2026

Discover ways to apply colour and patterns to metal using coloured enamels and fire with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 18th April!

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Lion King Musical Dance Workshop

18th April 2026

Come as you are and turn your movement volume UP with Pirita Tuisku at The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 18th April in a special musical dance workshop inspired by the spirit of The Lion King!

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Riso Workshop

Selected dates between 18th April 2026 - 6th June 2026

Join Out of the Blueprint for this fun, creative experience and discover how to make your own 2-colour A3 risograph prints!

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T-shirt a Day Workshop

18th April 2026

Learn the art of sewing elastic materials and create a simple T-shirt with expert guidance from Remode Collective at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 18th April!

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Woodturning Weekend Course

Selected dates between 18th April 2026 - 14th June 2026

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.

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Gardening Through the Seasons

19th April 2026

Join Village Green Gatherings and garden designer Lynn Hill at The Secret Summerhouse for this relaxed, hands-on workshop where you will learn practical skills for looking after your garden!

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Guest Workshop: Solo-Prov & Being Obvious

19th April 2026

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.

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PlaynLearn - Innovative Piano Learning

19th April 2026 - 20th April 2026

Get ready to discover the joy of the keys at the Edinburgh Society of Musicians' PlaynLearn event, two brilliant days dedicated to exploring and sharing innovative piano music!

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Sardinia Wine Tasting

19th April 2026

Join Slonk Wine for this tasting showcase of Sardinia's finest wines on Sunday 19th April at The Port of Leith Distillery!

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Silver Spinner Ring Workshop

19th April 2026

Spend a creative and relaxing 3 hours making your very own flared silver spinner ring on this beginner-friendly workshop from Silverbean Jewellery at The Gift Tree Corstorphine!

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Edinburgh Art Workshop - Beginners Watercolour Course

Selected dates between 20th April 2026 - 23rd April 2026

Join Edinburgh Art Workshop and unleash your inner artist on this uplifting watercolour course, perfect for beginners to master vibrant washes and build creative confidence in a friendly setting!

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Summer Term - Mindful Art

20th April 2026

Get stuck into a 8 week Summer Mindfulness Course to reframe the mind, reduce stress, and spark new perspectives with Raphie Piquiot at Birchwood Art Studio!

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Summer Term - Sculpting with Nature

20th April 2026

Join artist/tutor Marcela for this 8 week sculpting with nature course where you will use various techniques and mediums before embarking on your own project towards the end of the term!

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Move, Breathe & Be in Nature Workshop

Selected dates between 21st April 2026 - 23rd June 2026

Join Caroline McIntosh in the beautiful grounds and walled gardens of Gracemount Mansion for this Move, Breathe & Be in Nature workshop.

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Painting Party With The Paint Club

Selected dates between 22nd April 2026 - 27th May 2026

Join The Paint Club at Manahatta for a relaxed and creative evening of painting where a friendly artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art!

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Summer Term - Linocutting with Layers

22nd April 2026

Enjoy a 8-week lino printing course at Birchwood Art Studio, where expert illustrator Anupa helps all skill levels master linocutting with layers in a calm supportive environment!

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Fiends in the Furrows

23rd April 2026 - 26th April 2026
Leith

Wicked things are coming... Cinetopia x Leith Kino present Fiends in the Furrows, a brand new folk horror film festival, taking place in Leith between Thursday 23rd and Sunday 26th April!

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Sparkling Spring Wine Workshop

23rd April 2026

Join Wine Events Scotland's Diana Thompson on a fizz-filled journey through Spain, France and South Africa at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh on Thursday 23rd April!

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Tapestry Weaving Experience Day

Selected dates between 24th April 2026 - 9th May 2026

Aimed at absolute beginners, this tapestry weaving experience day at Dovecot Studios offers the rare chance to learn the art of tapestry weaving at the UK's longest running tapestry studio!

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A Joyful Spring Gathering: Forest Bathing & Aromatherapy at Dr. Neil’s Garden

25th April 2026

Enjoy a mindful connection with nature by joining Wild Rose Forest Therapy for a Forest Bathing session followed by an Aromatherapy workshop where you will create your own therapeutic perfume!

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From Stress and Tension to Relief and Ease Workshop

25th April 2026 - 26th April 2026

Join Sedona Method instructors Owen Donnelly and Yvonne Spence at The Salisbury Centre to explore ways to let go of uncomfortable emotions, beliefs and to leave feeling freer and more relaxed!

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Head Over Heart: Inversions Workshop

25th April 2026

Join Kuluna Yoga at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 25th April for a new workshop exploring the techniques for mastering inversions which can benifit both mind and body!

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Intro to Improv Course (101) - TBC Improv UK

25th April 2026

Discover and learn the foundations to creating improvised performance in this 4-week Sunday course run by TBC Improv and starting on 25th April at Summerhall!

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Landscape Painting Workshop

25th April 2026

Join Hayley Whittingham at Birchwood Art Studio for this workshop focussing on a variety of methods for applying paint in order to capture the movement and drama of the landscape!

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Mindful Photography Workshop

25th April 2026

Join experienced photographer Ines at Bridgend Farmhouse on Saturday 25th April for a workshop where photography and mindfulness come together to explore connection and presence!

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Needlefelt a Wall-Hanging Workshop

25th April 2026

Unwind and get crafty with Splat Edinburgh's needle-felting workshop at LifeCare Edinburgh, where you'll learn a fun new skill and create a unique wall-hanging to take home!

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Terrazzo Soap Dish - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop

25th April 2026

Join Polymorphics at We Make Edinburgh on Saturday 25th April where you will discover the art of terrazzo and learn how to work with eco-resin to create your own beautiful soap dish!

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Textured Silver Ring Workshop

25th April 2026

Join Leith Jewellery Studios for a Textured Silver Ring Workshop, their most popular jewellery workshop, at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 25th April!

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Feminist Lino Printing

26th April 2026

Enjoy an empowering afternoon of feminist lino printing, and celebrate body positivity through guided creativity at Graft Edinburgh on Sunday 26th April!

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Harris Tweed Coin & Credit Card Purse Making Workshop

26th April 2026

Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for this one-day workshop and make a gorgeous credit card/coin purse made from vintage Harris Tweed on Sunday 26th April!

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Paper Flower & Cocktail Making Workshop

26th April 2026

Join the Paper Flower Parlour at The Biscuit Factory on Sunday 26th April for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to create a selection of beautifully realistic crepe paper flowers!

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Youth Circus Classes

27th April 2026

Looking for a fun, creative physical activity for your child? Join Think Circus at Leith St Andrews Parish Church and explore the world of juggling, hula hoop, plate spinning and more!

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Soft Furnishings Course

29th April 2026

Join Donna at Joppa Sewing School for a 4-week course, where you'll master professional sewing techniques to craft stunning, bespoke soft furnishings for your home!

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Edinburgh Tradfest

1st May 2026 - 11th May 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

Celebrating traditional arts from Scotland and around the world, Edinburgh Tradfest returns between the 1st and 11th May with another exciting programme of live music and workshops!

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Baroque and Renaissance Instrument Discovery Day

2nd May 2026

Join St Marys Music School and experience musical history on this unique Baroque and Renaissance Instrument Discovery Day, open to music lovers, curious beginners, and seasoned players alike!

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Hands & Feet Drawing Workshop

2nd May 2026

Join Suzanne Kemplay at Birchwood Art Studio in this small, perfect for beginners workshop where you master the art of drawing hands and feet!

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Sacred Fire: A Boutique Festival

2nd May 2026 - 3rd May 2026

Sacred Fire is a two-day intimate gathering at Beechbrae Woodland, where we will sing, dance, eat, relax and sauna to kick off the festival season!

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Silver Stacking Ring Workshop

2nd May 2026

This beginner-friendly Silver Stacking Ring Workshop from Silverbean Jewellery at Portobello Town Hall is perfect whether you're new to jewellery making or just looking for a fun afternoon!

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Terrazzo Bubble Trinket Dish - Eco- Resin Craft Workshop

2nd May 2026

Experience the satisfaction of creating your own stunning bubble Trinket Dish using eco-friendly resin in this workshop run by Polymorphics at We Make Edinburgh on Saturday 2nd May!

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Spring Wreath Making Workshop

3rd May 2026

Creating a stunning dried floral wreath under the expert guidance of the Edinburgh Craft Club, perfectly paired with House of Suntory’s Roku Gin, at Tigerlily Edinburgh on Sunday 3rd May!

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Wild Woman Celebrating Beltane

3rd May 2026

Step into the Wild Woman Celebrating Beltane, a sacred celebration of spring's vibrant energy, renewal, and the untamed spirit within you, on 3rd May at Bawsinch & Duddingston Loch Nature Reserve!

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Sashiko and Boro Stitch Heart Hanging Decoration Workshop

8th May 2026

Join Sue Crawley at Dovecot Studios on Friday 8th May where you can build on your previous Sashiko and Boro stitch experience and learn to create your own fabric heart decoration!

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Beginners Drawing Workshop

9th May 2026

Join Tess Glen at Birchwood Art Studio for a Beginners Drawing Workshop, perfect for those who would love to try an art class but don't want to be the only one there with no experience!

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Collect and Create Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop

Selected dates between 9th May 2026 - 14th June 2026

Enjoy a creative workshop beach combing for sea glass then back to Joy Revival Design Studio where you will learn two different techniques to make your very own sea glass jewellery!

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Edinburgh Anarchist Bookfair

9th May 2026

Get ready for the first instalment of a new era of Edinburgh's anarchist bookfair on Saturday 9th May at the Quaker Meeting House, featuring stalls, art, workshops and great company!

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Embroidery at Dr Neil’s Garden

Selected dates between 9th May 2026 - 20th September 2026

Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for a blissful afternoon surrounded by nature in the gorgeous grounds of Dr. Neil's Garden on their botanical embroidery class!

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Introduction To Cyanotype Workshop

9th May 2026

Come along to Summerhall on Saturday 9th May and join Kit Martin to be introduced to the historical cyanotype printing process, which is a camera-less form of photography!

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Men’s Health & Wellbeing Retreat

9th May 2026

Join The Mindful Enterprise in a safe, relaxed and supportive environment for this reinvigorating day of science-backed health and wellbeing practices for men, at Dalkeith Country Park.

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Forest Bathing Walk & Nature Mandala Experience

10th May 2026

Embrace the serenity of the natural world with a guided experience that blends the restorative practice of Forest Bathing with the creative expression of crafting a Nature Mandala!

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Lino Printing Workshop

10th May 2026

Learn how to lino print and create your own beautiful geometric designs ready to print onto cards and fabric with The Edinburgh Sewcial Club on Sunday 10th May!

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Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop

10th May 2026

Join Mud & Marsh Jewellery Design for this three hour Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop for beginners at The Crannie on Sunday 10th May!

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8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course

11th May 2026

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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Beginner’s Sewing Level 1 Evening Workshop

Selected dates between 11th May 2026 - 18th May 2026

Master the basics of sewing with Donna in a friendly, small group at Joppa Sewing School, where you will go from beginner to a confident creator making your own cushion cover with zip!

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Introduction to Growing Your Own Food - Beginners Course

11th May 2026

Have you ever wanted to learn to grow your own veg? Lauriston Agroecology Farm is running the very popular Introduction to Growing Your Own Food 6 week beginners course on Mondays!

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TBC Improv: Intermediate Shortform Improv Course (202)

13th May 2026

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.

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Art and Spirituality Workshop

14th May 2026

Use creativity to fulfil spiritual needs in a divided world on this Art and Spirituality Workshop, tutored by Janet McKenzie at Summerhall on Tuesday 14th May!

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The Embodied Practitioner: A Deeper Journey Into Mindfulness and Compassion

14th May 2026

This 8-Week course will be facilitated by Gary Young from The Mindful Enterprise and is geared towards those with an existing mindfulness practice, keen to take their practice to the next level!

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Crochet for Beginners Workshop: Granny Squares

15th May 2026

Join this beginner friendly crochet workshop at Dovecot Studios on Friday 15th May and learn the art of making one of the most popular crochet items out there, the granny square!

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Eco-Resin Earrings Craft Workshop

16th May 2026

Join Polymorphics at We Make Edinburgh on Saturday 16th May where you will learn how to work with Eco-resin, mix colours, cast and create up to four pairs of colourful earrings for any occasion!

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European Communities Day

16th May 2026

Come along to the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 16th May for a free celebration of Edinburgh's vibrant and diverse European communities!

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Rug Tufting Experience Workshop

16th May 2026

Join Edinburgh based Artist and Tutor Molly Kent at Dovecot Studios for this rug tufting workshop where you will get to grips with the basics of gun tufting and make your own rug!

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Sea Glass Brooch or Pendant Workshop

16th May 2026

Join Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 16th May and transform a piece of ocean-tumbled sea glass into a stunning silver brooch or a beautiful pendant!

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Workshop: Creative Approaches to Dementia-Inclusive Storytelling

16th May 2026

Join Jan Bee Brown and the Scottish Storytelling Forum in this Dementia-Inclusive Storytelling workshop giving you guidance on improving your practice and discovering your own talent.

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Japanese Sashiko Embroidery Workshop

17th May 2026

Join The Edinburgh Sewcial CLub and discover the beauty of sashiko embroidery, a traditional Japanese stitching practice that can be used both decoratively and for visible mending!

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Beginner’s Sewing Level 1 Morning Workshop

Selected dates between 19th May 2026 - 26th May 2026

Master the basics of sewing with Donna in a friendly, small group at Joppa Sewing School, where you will go from beginner to a confident creator making your own cushion cover with zip!

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GreenAF

22nd May 2026 - 23rd May 2026

GreenAF, Scotland's first ever Houseplant Festival, will be held at The Pitt in Edinburgh this May promising a weekend of plants, botanical art, eco-friendly shopping and creative workshops!

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Linocut Workshop

22nd May 2026

Join Northern Irish printmaker and illustrator Rosanna to learn the basics of making a linocut print in this beginners class at Dovecot Studios on Friday 22nd May.

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7 Chakras Yoga Practice

23rd May 2026

The Chakras are often talked about in Yoga, but how well do you know them? Join Kuluna Yoga on a two hour journey of discovery focused on these powerful energy centres.

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Drawing Scotland’s Birds

23rd May 2026

Join artist Eilidh Maine at Birchwood Art Studio for a calm, creative day exploring Scotland's birds through sketches, watercolour, pencils and ink before developing a final piece of artwork!

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Interior Design Masterclass

23rd May 2026

Join Aleksandra J. Hannah from Skela Studio for this full-day Masterclass, perfect for anyone looking to style and refresh their home with confidence!

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Pressed Flowers Tray - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop

23rd May 2026

Join Polymorphics at We Make Edinburgh on Saturday 23rd May where you will learn how to work with Eco-resin, how to mix pigments, make your own design with pressed flowers and turn it into a tray!

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Beginner’s Upholstery Course

27th May 2026

Join Donna at Joppa Sewing School for this 6 week hands-on upholstery course where you can rescue a tired old piece of furniture or create something from scratch with expert support and guidance!

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Mixed Media Landscapes Art Workshop

28th May 2026

Join tutor Sheila Chapman at Summerhall for this Mixed Media Landscapes Art workshop where you will use various methods to create a colourful A4 size landscape painting!

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Cabochon or Sea Glass Textured Ring Workshop

30th May 2026

Join Leith Jewellery Studios on Saturday 30h May at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall and create your own beautifully textured silver band ring, complete with a cabochon stone or a piece of sea glass!

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The Leith Food Festival

30th May 2026 - 31st May 2026

Celebrate global flavours, performing arts, and the very best of Edinburgh's independent food scene when The Leith Food Festival takes over Leith Links on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May!

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Sunflowers & Biophilic Design with Lynn Hill Garden Design

31st May 2026

Village Green Gatherings invites you to join award-winning garden designer Lynn Hill at Amisfield Walled Garden for this relaxed hands-on workshop where you will craft your own decorative sunflower!

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Wander Women Garden Gathering at Amisfield Walled Garden

31st May 2026

Wander Women and Village Green Gatherings invite you to experience a 90-minute curated journey of nature connection within the historic walls of Amisfield Walled Garden on Sunday 31st May!

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Interior Design Masterclass II

6th June 2026

In this hands-on workshop with interior designer Aleksandra J. Hannah of Skela Studio, you'll explore how to create functional layouts, plan lighting effectively, and present your ideas beautifully!

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The Nude in Pastels Workshop

6th June 2026

Join Suzanne Kemplay at Birchwood Art Studio for a nude in pastels workshop where you will take inspiration from Degas' figure studies in pastels to create your own artwork!

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SELF Inner And Outer Landscapes Workshop

11th June 2026

Join tutor Janet McKenzie at Summerhall for this workshop and be given the methods and means, through experimentation and discussion, to describe and express your inner life!

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Guest Masterclass: Shortform & Calvinball

13th June 2026 - 14th June 2026

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

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Working with Inks Workshop

13th June 2026

Join Sheila Chapman and have fun getting to grips with the wonders of ink drawing in this workshop where you will create an expressive ink landscape of an Edinburgh scene!

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Summer Forest Bathing Walk: Into the Canopy

14th June 2026

Join Creative Roots In Nature and engage your senses through mindful observation of the forest's textures, sounds, and scents in this Summer Forest Bathing Walk at The Hermitage Local Nature Reserve!

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The Royal Highland Show

18th June 2026 - 21st June 2026

One of Scotland's most iconic events, The Royal Highland Show, returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre in June for another four day celebration of farming life!

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Introduction to Water-Based Oils

22nd June 2026 - 23rd June 2026

Join Tess Glen at Birchwood Art Studio this June for a summer workshop, where you'll master water-based oil painting in a relaxed, friendly setting!

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Portraiture in a Variety of Mediums

27th June 2026 - 28th June 2026

Join Siri France at Birchwood Art Studio for this two-day portrait workshop, exploring everything from charcoal to watercolour with expert guidance!

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Eco-Lampshade Workshop

28th June 2026

Make your own, eco-friendly lampshade in a relaxed environment at this workshop run by Caroline at Joy Revival Design Studio in Portobello!

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Edinburgh Summer Camp 2026 at George Watson’s College

29th June 2026 - 10th July 2026

Exercise your child's mind this summer when the award-winning Miniversity Creative Learning Club, suitable for age 5-12, returns to George Watson’s College!

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RZSS Summer School

29th June 2026 - 31st July 2026

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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Watercolour Still Life Workshop

1st July 2026 - 2nd July 2026

In this 2-day workshop at Birchwood Art Studio, tutor Siri France guides you through layering of colour, brushwork and using watercolour with fluency and confidence!

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Fairy Day

4th July 2026

Join the Lauriston Castle staff on Saturday 4th July to celebrate International Fairy Day and enjoy a variety of fairy-themed creative projects including wand and magic potion making!

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Sketching in Plein Air Workshop

4th July 2026

Join tutor Siri France on Saturday 4th July outdoors along the canal path to work on a couple of compositions, using pencil and watercolour!

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Drawing Out: Art And Healing Workshop

16th July 2026

Drawing Out, seeks to enable a shift in one's state of mind, to heal, to create a personal 'toolkit' of preferred materials and methods to support one's ongoing creative practice!

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Vocal Summer School - St Mary’s Music School

19th July 2026 - 24th July 2026

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.

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A Bug’s Life: Minibeasts and Insects Workshop

25th July 2026

Explore the wonderful world of minibeasts and insects with the staff at Lauriston Castle on Saturday 25th July and learn about the tiny animals around us and their importance to our world!

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Full Moon With Transmission Meditation

Selected dates between 29th July 2026 - 20th December 2026

Join Share International Scotland at OMH Therapies for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon!

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Fringe By The Sea

31st July 2026 - 9th August 2026

Fringe by the Sea is a vibrant ten-day fringe festival with a big heart, harnessing the joy of connection and creativity in the small Scottish seaside town of North Berwick!

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Measured Study Life Drawing Workshop

1st August 2026

Join Suzanne Kemplay at Birchwood Art Studio for this perfect for beginners workshop where you will use observational accuracy through repeated measurement to produce your own life drawings!

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3 Day Pentlands Sketchbook Workshop

3rd August 2026 - 5th August 2026

Join Sam Spence in the stunning Pentland Hills for two days of pressure-free, expressive sketching and experimental mark-making using natural materials!

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe

7th August 2026 - 31st August 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns from 7th to 31st August 2026 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste!

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Forest Bathing Walk & Sencha Tea Ritual Experience

9th August 2026

Join Creative Roots In Nature for the perfect way to find some calm and reconnect with nature as you enjoy a blissful guided woodland wander and a soothing Japanese sencha tea ritual!

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Wild Woman Lammas Gathering

16th August 2026

Join Creative Roots In Nature for a Lammas Gathering that marks the first harvest with meaningful rituals that honour the connection to the natural cycles of growth and renewal.

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Edinburgh International Festival: Come and Sing Bach Chorales

22nd August 2026

Come along for a day of shared music-making and experience the power of singing and performing as a group at this free workshop for those who can read music!

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‘The Painted Nude’ Acrylics Workshop

5th September 2026

Enjoy a creative day of painting in a small group at Birchwood Art Studio. Using acrylics, you will learn how to sketch from life under expert guidance from Suzanne Kemplay!

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Charcoal Life Drawing Workshop

3rd October 2026

Join Suzanne Kemplay at Birchwood Art Studio on Saturday 3rd October for a life drawing workshop where you will be exploring figure drawing with charcoal focusing on weight, shape and form!

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Intermediate Woodworking Course Edinburgh

12th October 2026

This 10-week course, at the Chippendale International School of Furniture, is designed for woodworking hobbyists who wish to explore a wide range of different skills within the craft.

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Scottish Smallholding & Countryside Festival

17th October 2026

The Scottish Smallholding & Countryside Festival is back and it's bigger and better than ever before! Don't miss this celebration of rural life at the Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 17th October!

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The Sixteen’s Workshop for Wellbeing: Edinburgh

18th October 2026

Join The Sixteen at Greyfriars Charteris Centre for a brilliant workshop to master vocal strength, expert warm-ups, and top nutritional tips for a healthy, tour-ready voice!

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Workshops Events Further Afield

If you're happy to travel outwith Edinburgh, we've curated a small selection of the events you can find over on our sister sites:
Art in the Park
2nd May 2026 - 10th May 2026
Fife

Art in the Park at Craigtoun Country Park in St Andrews is set to be a celebration of art and creativity running over two weekends in May!

Beltane Festival
2nd May 2026
Fife

Mark the arrival of summer with family activities, outdoor workshops and creative happenings as Forgan Arts Centre celebrates Beltane 2026 with their annual festival!

Floral Watercolour Workshop
24th June 2026
Fife

Join artist Clare Robinson for a relaxed afternoon workshop devoted to floral watercolour painting at Kellie Castle & Garden on Wednesday 24th June!

Glasgow 2026 Festival
23rd May 2026 - 9th August 2026
Glasgow

From Saturday 23rd May to Sunday 9th August, the Glasgow 2026 Festival, inspired by The Games, will transform the city into a summer‑long cultural showcase!

The Queen’s Park Food Festival
6th June 2026 - 7th June 2026
Glasgow

Celebrate global flavours, performing arts, and the very best of Glasgow's independent food scene when The Queen's Park Food Festival takes over Queen's Park Recreation Ground on 6th & 7th June!

WestFest
1st June 2026 - 28th June 2026
Glasgow

WestFest returns for its annual Summer festival between Monday 1st and Sunday 28th June, delivering a wide array of high quality, vibrant and inclusive events to the area!

Biggar Django Festival
19th June 2026 - 21st June 2026
Lanarkshire

Biggar Django Festival will bring three days of live sets, workshops, film, dance, and jam sessions to Biggar in June in celebration of Django Reinhardt and gypsy jazz!

Boswell Book Festival
8th May 2026 - 10th May 2026
East Ayrshire

Join a host of big-name authors and personalities, celebrating life stories, as the Boswell Book Festival returns to Dumfries House, Ayrshire for 2026.

Tending The Flame: A Revitalising Day Away By The Sea
16th May 2026
South Ayrshire

Join Yoga With Lucie for a nourishing and celebratory day by the sea, welcoming early summertime and the Fire element — the energy of warmth, joy, connection, and vitality.

May Fèis Weekend
8th May 2026 - 10th May 2026
Renfrewshire

Fèis Phàislig, the much-loved Renfrewshire arts charity, will host a brand new event in its calendar, the May Fèis Weekend - a three-day celebration of traditional music, Gaelic song and community!

Paisley Book Festival
15th May 2026 - 17th May 2026
Renfrewshire

Renowned Scottish crime writers, a former first minister, a record-breaking explorer and one of the nation's most famous newsreaders will all star at this year's Paisley Book Festival!

Paisley Food & Drink Festival
24th April 2026 - 25th April 2026
Renfrewshire

Get ready to tickle your taste buds at one of the biggest outdoor food and drink festivals around when the Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th April!

Experimental Sand Casting
19th April 2026
Stirling

This sand casting workshop is ideal for those who have some previous studio experience and are comfortable working with both butane (handheld) and propane torches.

Needle Felted Succulents with The Pale Rook
18th April 2026
Stirling

Enjoy a meditative day making needle felted succulents with world famous textile artist and doll maker Johanna Flanagan, aka The Pale Rook, at the Central Scotland School of Craft!

Stacking Gemstone Rings Workshop
18th April 2026
Stirling

In this hands-on workshop at Central Scotland School of Jewellery, you’ll design and craft a set of three delicate, textured silver rings—perfect for stacking or wearing individually.

Sponsored Links

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Sponsored Links

Edinburgh Tartan Parade
Children's Classic Concerts
Renfrewshire Council
Wonder & Co
Cancer Research UK
Arc Inspirations
Escape The Past
Open Pass Scotland
Napier Uni
Fayre Play
King Pins
The Chocolatarium
Edinburgh Dungeon
ATG

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