Out of the Blue Drill Hall

Out of the Blue supports artists by providing them with workspace and selling opportunities, enabling them to work as artists, and to connect to the local community to pass their skills onto others.

About Out of the Blue Drill Hall

	36 Dalmeny Street, Leith EH6 8RG
	01315557100
	Out of the Blue Drill Hall Website
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From its inception, Out of the Blue’s mission has been to provide opportunities for artists and other people who face barriers to creativity, to meet, work, participate, enjoy themselves, learn and develop skills and knowledge.

Out of the Blue has established a reputation as an independent, dynamic and innovative cultural social enterprise. Out of the Blue is one of Scotland’s leading community, cultural and arts development organisations working in partnership to provide economic, cultural, social and educational opportunities, to a significant number of people to make a real difference to their lives.

Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust is a Company Limited by Guarantee with charitable status with two trading subsidiaries, The Bongo Club Ltd and Out of the Blue Productions.

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Upcoming Events at Out of the Blue Drill Hall

Workshops

Acting for Adults Taster Session

Selected dates between 14th January 2026

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

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!

Workshops

Adult and Child Crochet Workshop

14th January 2026

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

This a beginners workshop at Out of the Blue Drill Hall is for children and their adults to learn how to crochet together.

Workshops

Textured Silver Ring Workshop

17th January 2026

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Come along to the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 17th January for a fun half day course with Leith Jewellery Studios where you'll make your own textured silver band ring!

Workshops

Matching Pendant & Earring Set Workshop

24th January 2026

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Design and create your own beautifully coordinated silver pendant and matching earrings with Leith Jewellery Studios on 24th January at Out of the Blue Drill Hall!

Workshops

Sound and Gong Bath

28th January 2026

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Leave your troubles behind for 90 minutes and drift on a magic carpet of vibrations at this Sound and Gong Bath!

Workshops

Sea Glass Brooch Workshop

31st January 2026

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Transform a piece of ocean-tumbled sea glass into a stunning silver brooch with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 31st January!

Workshops

Valentine Jewellery Workshop

7th February 2026

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Celebrate love with a day of creativity and craftsmanship with Leith Jewellery Studios for their special Valentine Workshop on 7th February at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall!

Shopping

HelloArt Chinese Lunar New Year Market

21st February 2026

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Join HelloArt for a vibrant Chinese Lunar New Year Market, a celebration of tradition, culture, and community at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 21st February!

Workshops

Cabochon Textured Ring Workshop

28th February 2026

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Join Leith Jewellery Studios on 28th February at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall and create your own beautifully textured silver band ring, complete with a cabochon stone!

Workshops

Charm Bangle Workshop - Make a Personalised Silver Bangle

7th March 2026

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Design and create your own beautiful silver bangle with Leith Jewellery Studios at this Charm Bangle Workshop at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 7th March!

Workshops

Trio of Earrings Workshop - Make Three Unique Pairs

14th March 2026

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Learning how to make your own silver earrings with Leith Jewellery Studios in this fun and creative hands-on workshop at Out of the Blue Drill Hall!

Workshops

Wax Ring Carving Workshop - Sculpt Your Own Signature Ring

21st March 2026

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Step into the world of wax carving and create a ring that's as unique as you are with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall!

Workshops

Spinner Ring Workshop

28th March 2026

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Design and craft your own spinner ring (also known as a worry ring or fidget ring) with Leith Jewellery Studios at the Out of The Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 28th March!

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