Workshops Events in Edinburgh in May 2025
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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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Scottish Dance Classes for Children
Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Greenbank Church Hall!
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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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Dino’s Science Club
At Dynamic Earth's Dino's Science Club, your child will make new discoveries each week in these hour-long interactive science sessions for 6-12 year olds!
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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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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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Groove Back & Reggaeton Saturday Dance Classes
Ready to reignite your passion for dance? The Groove Back and Reggaeton Saturday classes at Blazin Studio are here to help you do just that!
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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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New Moon Sound Bath Meditation
Join Marcela Tršová at The Open Door Community Centre in Morningside to tap into living in balance with cycle of the moon!
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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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Sea Glass Jewellery workshop: Learn the art of wire wrapping
Learn to make your very own sea glass jewellery in this creative workshop at Joy Revival Design Studio in Portobello!
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Sea Glass Jewellery Experience: Collect and Create
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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Fun Play in Mandarin - Language play date
Looking for a fun and interactive way to introduce your little one to Mandarin? Then join us every Wednesday at Little Plaza!
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Spring Foraging with Wild Food UK in the Pentland Hills
Unlock the secrets of nature and embark on a journey of exploration with Wild Food UK's immersive foraging courses this Spring!
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Hoop Earrings with Charms - Eco- Resin Craft Workshop
Embrace your creativity and join Polymorphics on 29th March for a fun workshop where you'll learn to craft eco-resin earrings with lots of charms!
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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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Breathwork Essentials: Unlock Calm, Focus & Energy
Breathwork is the fastest way to change how you feel, think, and perform. This practical, no-fluff session will give you the essential tools to start using it right away.
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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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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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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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Forest Bathing Walk - Vogrie Country Park
Join Rosie from Wild Rose Forest Therapy on a soothing mindful guided walk in Vogrie Country Park! It's a great opportunity to get away from the hectic buzz of daily life.
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5 week April Salsa Beginners Course
Ready to take your first steps into the exciting world of Salsa Then join OnOne Salsa's for the last Salsa Beginners Course before Summer!
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May Queen Flower Crown and Cocktails
Join us at Summerhall Distillery and create a gorgeous fresh flower crown, alongside 2 beautiful floral cocktails to celebrate Beltane, and reveal the real May Queen in you!
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Develop your Drawing and Painting skills
Join artist Susan Mitchell for this 4 week Thursday course at Leith Makers and develop your drawing and painting skills further!
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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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Beltane Sound Bath Meditation
Join Marcela Tršová at The Open Door Community Centre in Morningside for this Beltane Sound Bath Meditation on 2nd May!
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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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May the Fourth Be With You
Join us at Summerhall Distillery for an out-of-this-world cocktail masterclass, where the Force of mixology awaits!
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Steiner Waldorf Education Taster Weekend
Come and join us for a taster weekend on Steiner-Waldorf education! This is for parents, teachers and anyone else interested in creative approaches to education.
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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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Interior Design Masterclass with Lunch
Whether you want to re-design your home or just dip your toes into the world of Interior Design join Aleksandra J. Hannah from Skela Studio for this full-day Masterclass on 3rd May!
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Introduction to Sashiko Stitching Workshop
Sashiko Stitching is a simple form of stitching with very satisfying results. Join Sue Crawley of Sunshine Designs Dollar at Dovecot Studios for this workshop.
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Reggaeton Workshop at the Voodoo Rooms
Spice Up Your Dancing and join Pirita Tuisku for a Reggaeton spirit workshops at the Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 3rd May!
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Special Play Saturday
Join Collective Edinburgh on 3rd May for a creative workshop designed for families with children aged 5 – 12 years!
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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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May The Forth: Jedi Training
Join Patchwork Bear Events on 4th May and train to be a Jedi with our Jedi Masters instructing you on different elements of being a Jedi through themed party games and experiences!
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Miniature Landscape Embroidery Workshop
Feel like getting creative in Edinburgh? Come and learn how to stitch out your stress with this soothing landscape embroidery class on Sunday 4th May!
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Wild Woman Beltane Gathering
Step into the Beltane Wild Woman Gathering, a sacred celebration of spring’s vibrant energy, renewal, and the untamed spirit within you, on 4th May at Bawsinch & Duddingston Loch Nature Reserve!
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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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Back to Basics: Drawing Essentials
Join artist and educator Jill Martin Boualaxai for a relaxed and inspiring 5-week Thursday evening course exploring the essentials of drawing, at The Heart of Newhaven Community from 8th May.
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Paint and Pigment Workshop
Working with artist Natalie Taylor, who exhibited her soil based paintings in 2022 at RBGE in the Living Soil exhibition, the workshop explores how to make paint from scratch from collected soils!
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Rags to Riches - Creative Upcycling
Join Artisan Stitch to learn how to transform fabric scraps into stunning, one-of-a-kind textiles!
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Storytelling for Musicians
Join musician and storyteller David Francis and learn how to improve your patter and song introductions with some basic rules of storytelling on this workshop as part of Tradfest!
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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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Pressed Flowers Mirror - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop
Learn how to create your own flowery mirror using eco-friendly materials on this workshop run by Polymorphics!
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Syrian Baking with Noura
Join the Cyrenians award-winning chef, Noura from their Syrian Supper Clubs as she teaches you how to make some traditional Syrian treats on Saturday 10th May!
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Forest Bathing Walk & Nature Mandala Experience
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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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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Intermediate Woodworking Course Edinburgh
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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Dressmaking Course - Tuesday Evenings
This six week Dressmaking course will teach you how to make your own unique clothes that fit perfectly and improve your existing sewing techniques.
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Introduction to Growing Your Own Food (Tuesday morning course)
Lauriston Agroecology Farm is running the very popular Introduction to Growing Your Own Food 6 week beginners course on Tuesday mornings.
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Alter, Repair & Upcycle: Revitalize Your Wardrobe Sustainably!
Join Artisan Stitch for this 6-week Alter, Repair & Upcycle sewing course to learn essential techniques for breathing new life into your clothes!
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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 Thursday evenings.
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Sip & Paint Starry Night Over Edinburgh
Looking for a creative night in Edinburgh? Then come along to Las Iguanas for a sip and paint experience on Thursday 15th May run by PopUp Painting!
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that conversations event Edinburgh #5
Join that conversations movement on Thursday 15th May at August 21 Coffee House and deepen your connection with a friend, family member or partner!
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Flourish & Print: Gelli printing
Capture and celebrate the beauty of nature without being able to draw by making gelli prints from early summer foliage and flowers at this workshop run by Artisan Stitch!
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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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Eco-Resin Candle Holders - Terrazzo Craft Workshop
In this workshop, run by Polymorphics, you'll learn to create beautiful and unique candle holders using eco-friendly resin.
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Falastin Film Festival: Workshop: Tatreez (Palestinian Embroidery)
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 17th May for a hands-on workshop with Rowa and learn the basics of Palestinian embroidery, tatreez!
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Intermediate Embroidery: Stump Work
Learn three-dimensional stitches using thread and wire with designer and embroidery specialist, Chloe Patience at Dovecot Studios on 17th May.
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North Edinburgh Community Festival
The North Edinburgh Community Festival is a free, family friendly and community-led event taking place in West Pilton Park on 17th May.
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Falastin Film Festival: Workshop: Art for Gaza
Join Diline Abushaban at Scottish Storytelling Centre on Sunday 18th May for a session full of creativity, healing and solidarity with Gaza!
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Macrame Workshop - Plant Hanger & Water Bottle Holder
Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for a very relaxing Sunday in the studio where you'll learn various macrame knots and techniques and craft a gorgeous plant hanger or water bottle holder!
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Curtain-making
This curtain-making class, run by Artisan Stitch on 23rd May, will give you the skills and confidence to make your own professional-looking curtains.
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Paper Flower Making@ Sunflowers
Join Dovecot Studios on Saturday 24th May for a morning crafting paper sunflowers from Italian crepe paper with paper florist, Jen O’Flaherty!
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Rug Tufting Experience Day
Aimed at beginners, this intimate workshop at Dovecot Studios is an introduction to the art of electric gun tufting.
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Self Empowerment Retreat
Join The Mindful Enterprise for this bespoke retreat with a difference being held at the beautiful Dalkeith Country Park on 25th May!
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Beginner’s Sewing - 2 week evening course
Spend two evenings with The Edinburgh Sewcial Club on 26th May & 2nd June and learn how to use a sewing machine and make a cushion cover with your new sewing skills!
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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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Flower and Still Life Watercolour Workshop
Join artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb on 31st May at Dovecot Studios as she takes you through the process of creating a small scale, still life watercolour!
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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: Delving Deeper
This half day course is ideal for those who have completed Family History for Beginners, or who already have some experience in family history research but would like to learn more.
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Heritage Course: House History: Delving Deeper
This half day course is ideal for those who have completed House History for Beginners, or who already have some experience in house history research but would like to learn more.
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Balgove Larder: Garden Shed Floral Workshops & Garden Tour
Balgove Larder has got together with Strathtyrum Flowers to bring you a series of floral workshops and garden tours throughout the year.
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Painting a Monogram on Glass Workshop
Join Mira Caie Artist on 7th May in this beginner friendly workshop where you will learn how to paint on glass and take home a beautiful personalised painting on glass of your chosen monogram letter!
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Mindful Art: Fluid Art for Mindfulness - Leven
Learn fluid art techniques to practice mindfulness and encourage wellness on this fun, calming and relaxing workshop run by Mindful Art on Sunday 4th May at Together Levenmouth Hub!
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Pottery Wheel: Vessel Creation with Black Clay - Short Course
In this two part workshop The Craft Pottery Studio's resident tutor Nadia will introduce you to the processes of throwing and assembling large vessels on a potters wheel using black clay.
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Pom Pom Wreath Making Workshop
Unleash your imagination and celebrate the joy of crafting with Braw Wee's Pom Pom Wreath Making Workshop that promises to create lasting memories!
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Paediatric First Aid Awareness
This two-hour Paediatric First Aid Awareness course is designed for those seeking essential skills to handle first aid situations involving infants and young children.
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Meditation Class
The Meditation on Twin Hearts is a guided meditation which helps to flush out negative thoughts and emotions that congest our mind and body every day.
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Chair Yoga for Every Body
Join Nicki from Superstar Yoga for some gentle Chair Yoga, suitable for all, at David Livingstone Birthplace on Friday afternoons in May!
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Puppy Class: Socialising, Advice and Training
Join Pet Behaviour Scotland for their latest Puppy Socialising, Advice and Training Course beginning on Thursday 15th May in Airdrie.
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Making Mindful Moments
Explore how creativity can support you in experiencing mindful moments and learn how that experience can support you in building a regular, even daily, mindfulness practice.
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Sound Bath Journey
Embark on a beautiful Sound Bath journey this May with The Sonic Den, and transport yourself to a state of profound tranquility, peace and inner calm!
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Weekly Sound Meditation
These weekly Sound Meditation sessions at SANA Yoga & Massage are designed to help you to relax and let go of all tension and stress in mind and body.
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Longbow Archery Experience Day
Learn the skills of traditional Longbow archery at this Green Hollow Longbows Experience Day at Mugdock. It's a chance for a full day of instruction and shooting alongside club members.
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Mosaic Masterclass with Michael Kruzich
In this five-day masterclass located in Falkirk, San Francisco based mosaicist Michael Kruzich has combined two key techniques into one intensive masterclass for serious mosaicists.
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Superhero Day
Get ready as Superhero Day returns to Affinity Sterling Mills on May 5th! Come along and meet your favourite superheroes up close!
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Boswell Book Festival
Boswell Book Festival, the world's only festival of biography and memoir, comes to Dumfries House for 2025 between the 9th and 11th May!
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