Workshops Events in Edinburgh in August 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Cocktail Craft Masterclass
Join Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!
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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation
Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!
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Speak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!
Looking to practise speaking Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then join our Japanese Chat Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Introduction to Transmission Meditation - Edinburgh
Transmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.
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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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Nature Photography Workshop
Join renowned professional photographer Laurie Campbell for these Nature Photography Workshops at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Monday Makes
This summer, join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse every Monday in the Great Gallery to make your very own trinket box to take home.
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Rugby for Beginners
Corstorphine Cougars are running free beginners classes every Tuesday for Females of all ages who would like to try Rugby!
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Festival Dance Class: Contemporary Dance Technic
Feeling stuck in your dance journey? Struggling with technique, posture, or confidence? These weekly Dance Technic Classes at Blazin' Studio are here to help you break through.
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Festival Dance Class: Reggaeton
Heat up your week with our dynamic Reggaeton classes, part of our exciting weekly Festival Dance Class program. Whether you're joining online or in-person, we've got the perfect vibe for you!
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Festival Dance Class: Groove Back Dance Class
Ready to reignite your passion for dance? Our Saturday Groove Back class at Blazin' Studio is here to help you do just that.
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Stretch & Breathe Yoga
Join us at Lost Shore Surf Resort for a 60 minute Stretch & Breathe Yoga workshop with Lisa Shaw. It's fun, accessible and inclusive!
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Forest Bathing Taster Sessions
Come along to these lovely Forest Bathing taster sessions with Wild Rose Forest Therapy in St. Mark's Park!
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Rest & Reset Yoga
Rest & Reset Yoga focuses on regulating the nervous system while deeply stretching muscles & working on our fascia system for full recovery and reset of the body and mind.
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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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Tang Soo Do
Come and try out the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do at Gracemount Leisure Centre on Wednesdays & Saturdays!
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Print Expo 2525
This August, join us for Print Expo 2525 and help celebrate 10 years of Out of the Blueprint!
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Flamenco Fringe Dance Workshops
Join Alba Flamenca for vibrant Flamenco Dance Workshops with Aroa Paredes, joining us direct from Madrid this August 2025!
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Flamenco Fringe Workshops – Cajon
Join Alba Flamenca for some vibrant Flamenco Cajon Workshops with Pedro Morote (cajon), joining us direct from Madrid for August 2025.
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Choir workshop in French
Explore French music and improve your pronunciation with the Choir workshop in French at the Institut francais d'Ecosse!
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Basic Sewing: A Lifetime Skill
Come along to the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 19th August and learn basic sewing skills with our Drill Hall based artists Remode Collective!
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Maker Marketing Workshop
Delve into the world of marketing and social media and how it can help you as a maker or small business on this two day workshop run by Woodland Wreaths and Plants.
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Create Your Own Bouquet
Learn all about cut flowers at the Cyrenians Community and Green Skills Centre on Wednesday 20th August and Thursday 21st August!
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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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Sewing Machine Skills - Make a pouch or mend your clothing!
Do you want to learn more about sewing and mending clothing using a sewing machine?Then come along to this workshop at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 20th August!
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Time to Shine
Capturing light and reflection in pencil. In this class, be guided through techniques using a variety of graded pencils to help you work confidently with line and tone.
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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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Family Afternoon: Let’s play with colours
Looking for an afternoon of imagination and joy? Then don’t miss our Family Afternoon at the Institut français d’Écosse for 3 - 10year olds!
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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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Festival of Unity
The Association of Ukrainians in Edinburgh, alongside Leith Chooses, are proud to be hosting the Leith 'Festival of Unity' on Saturday 23rd August!
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Intermediate Sewing Class
Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for a full Saturday in the sewing studio and elevate your beginner's sewing skills to creat a gorgeous wash bag/make-up bag!
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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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Acting for Adults Taster Session
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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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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Clone Your Favourite Garments
Join this small group class at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 28th August and replicate a perfect pattern for your favourite garment with Remode Collective!
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Breathe New Life into Your Furniture - One-Day Upcycling Workshop
Come along to Edinburgh Open Workshop on Saturday 30th August for a full-day, hands-on course where you’ll learn how to transform tired furniture into something truly unique!
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IKEA Inspired Paper Folding for Contemporary Design Workshop
Join Kate Colin for a paper crafting workshop inspired by the bold patterns and colour combinations of IKEA's fabrics at Dovecot Studios on 30th August!
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Natures Alchemy-remembering our wild wisdom
The Last Known Wilderness invites you to join them in the beautiful Scottish Borders for a day of remembering what the modern world asks us to forget.
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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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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:
Mindful Art: Fluid Art for Mindfulness
Learn fluid art techniques to practice mindfulness and encourage wellness on this fun, calming and relaxing workshop run by Mindful Art on Sunday 17th August at Balmalcolm Den!
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Wee House On A Hill Top Clay Therapy Workshop
Join us at the welcoming Deborah Cameron Creative Artist Studio in Fife on 24th August for a relaxing, hands-on afternoon of clay craft and creativity.
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Sip&Paint with Peipei’s Palette
Set in the peaceful charm of a small Scottish town, Peipei’s Palette Sip & Paint sessions invite you to slow down, sip something lovely, and let your creativity flow freely.
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Art Factory
Art Factory is a weekly group for adults who enjoy drawing, painting and getting creative. Sessions take place in The Den, a relaxed and informal space at The Bridge.
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Pottery Wheel: Group Introduction Class
Join The Craft Pottery Studio for one of their regular introduction to making ceramic forms using the potter's wheel sessions!
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Free BYITC Supermaths Drone Workshop for Ages 8 and Above!
Join BYITC for their free Beginner's Drone Workshop, a hands-on and interactive session designed to spark curiosity and ignite a passion for drone technology—no prior experience needed!
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Guided Meditation
Meditation on Twin Hearts helps to flush out negative thoughts and emotions that congest our mind and body every day.
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Climate Ready Places - Community Workshop
Join Soul of the Junction for an inspiring and interactive Climate Ready Places workshop designed to bring together families, neighbours, and local changemakers in Carstairs Junction.
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Adult Beginners Ballet
Join Lesley Dutch School Of Dance at East Kilbride United Reformed Church for their new Adult Ballet Class for beginners, starting on Saturday 30th August.
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Baby Massage Classes
Join Fiona at Sana Yoga Studio for gentle baby massage classes, perfect for babies 0 - 12 months, working wonders for baby’s mood, sleep and tummy.
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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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Stitch & Kin Beginners Sewing Course
Come join Stitch & Kin at Kilmacolm Community Centre for a fun and interactive Beginner Sewing course where you'll learn all the basics to start creating your own stylish makes!
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Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Slow & Mindful Yoga
Feeling tense, tired, or just need a moment for yourself? The join Roz Yoga Lifestyle at The Dunblane Centre for these Slow & Mindful Yoga Wednesday classes!
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The Nudy Two Life Drawing
Nudy Two is not your average life drawing class—it's an immersive, tutored experience where creativity meets exploration!
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Self Defence Class (for LGBTQIA+ Community aged 16-35)
Led by Jackie, this self-defence workshop on Sunday 17th August at Creative Stirling, is designed specifically for LGBTQIA+ individuals aged 16 to 35.
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