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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Introduction to Growing Your Own Food (Thursday evening course)
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 and Paint Van Gogh’s Starry Night!
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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Summer Launch Pop Up & Candle Workshop
Join Laura Thomas Co. on 17th May for an exclusive one day Pop-Up at Moleta Munro in Edinburgh to launch the new Summer Range and join a mini candle making workshop.
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Artphobes Anonymous
Does the thought of drawing a picture on a blank page fill you with a sense of self doubt, frustration and certain failure before you have even begun? If so, this workshop on 18th May is for you!
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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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Paint Monet’s Bridge Over Giverny, Edinburgh
Join PopUp Painting on 21st May for a sip and paint experience at Cote Edinburgh, inspired by Claude Monet’s painting of the Japanese bridge in his garden at Giverny!
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Clayful Making I
Slow down, get grounded, and connect with your creativity through the meditative process of hand-building with clay on 22nd May at Art and Vintage!
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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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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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Beginner Celtic Knots
Discover the beauty of Celtic knotwork in this hands-on beginner workshop run by Panda Scribes in Linlithgow on 28th May!
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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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A PhD Research Project: Non-linear interactive picturebook reading workshop
Huiling Chen, a PhD researcher at Edinburgh College of Art, is seeking participants for a research study on Nonlinear Interactive Picturebooks.
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EIUFF: How to Produce a Film Workshop
This workshop with the founders of the Scottish Youth Film Foundation will be an extensive 101 masterclass into all of the stages of producing a film.
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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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Introduction to Calligraphy
Unlock the artistry of the written word with Calligraphy on this workshop run by Panda Scribes on 31st May at Deaf Action, Edinburgh!
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Workshops Events in East Renfrewshire
Workshops Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Fiber Art Craft Club: Blooming Lovely - 4 Week Block
This 4 week Thursday adult crafting club, starting on 15th May at the Deborah Cameron Creative Artist Studio, is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to experience a range of crafts.
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Dotty Sheep Clay Therapy Workshop
Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of working with clay and join us to create your own hand building dotty sheep mini sculpture on 24th May at the Deborah Cameron Creative Artist Studio!
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Lampshade Making
Come along and learn how to make your own lampshade from scratch on Thursday 29th May at Forgan Arts Centre!
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Discover a New Way to Move with Essentrics
It's not yoga. It's not ballet. It's not tai chi. It's a little bit of everything—designed to unlock tight muscles, boost energy, and leave you feeling strong, mobile, and pain-free!
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Silver Clay Workshop
This workshop with Annelies Webb at Art Space G41 will introduce you to the processes of sculpting and finishing Silver Clay, and to some basic jewellery-making techniques.
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Screenprinting Workshop
Hosted by Mobile Print Studio at Cass Art, this fast paced introductory workshop will give you a solid foundation in screenprinting!
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Dog Training: Loose Lead Walking / Stop Pulling Workshop
Would you like help training your dog to walk on a loose lead and to stop pulling, using positive methods? Join Lynn Allardyce from Pet Behaviour Scotland for this workshop in Airdrie.
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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!
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Kids Pasta Making Workshop
Whether they're future chefs or just curious eaters, this Kids Pasta Making Workshop at David Livingstone Birthplace is packed with creativity, skill-building, and tasty bites!
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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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PACE May Fest!
Fest! is PACE's hugely popular school holiday performing arts festivals for young people aged 3-21 and are open to members and non members!
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Physio Led Antenatal Pilates
Grace Ferguson Pilates will launch an antenatal (pregnancy) Pilates class on Thursday evenings in Paisley at the lovely SANA Yoga & Massage from January 9th.
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Watercolour Classes
Join artist Clare Robinson for these Watercolour Classes at the lovely Lecropt Kirk Hall in Bridge of Allan!
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Weave A Tartan Scarf In A Day Workshop
Learn how to weave a beautiful tartan scarf on this one day workshop run by Radical Weavers in Stirling!
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Design & Weave Your Own Tartan Workshop
Immerse yourself in a creative voyage at Radical Weavers 'Design & Weave Your Own Tartan' workshops!
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Tea & Tarot: A Night of Insight and Empowerment
Join Toe Beanz for a Tea & Tarot Night, an intimate and therapeutic gathering designed to deepen self-awareness, encourage personal empowerment, and provide practical tools for self-exploration.
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