Events - 30 Sep 17

Yoga Beginners Course

A 6 week gentle introduction to yoga.
These 2 hour sessions will give you time to practice all aspects of yoga and time to ask questions.
We will be working with meditation, asana (postures), pranayama (breath control), relaxation and learn a little about the philosophy behind the practice as we go along.

6 Week Skirt Making Class

Come along to this 6 week skirt making class and choose from a variety of skirt making pattern – 1950’s style circle skirt, fully lined pencil skirt and more – or bring along your own pattern.

Class sizes are kept small so you will be given ample 1 to 1 tutor time in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with other like minded, creative folks!

Jacket or Coat Making 6 week dressmaking class

This dress making class is ideal for someone who has intermediate dressmaking skills, you should be comfortable using a sewing machine and have made simple projects such as cushions or bags.
Choose from a range of jackets or coat patterns from the studio or bring along your own!

Key skills learned throughout this course;

Ashtanga vinyasa yoga classes

My name is Mary, I’m a certified Ashtanga yoga teacher

If you are new to the Ashtanga yoga method, this is a good place to start.
Please notice that this class is still though, the difference between this class and a regular ashtanga class is a that the pace is a bit slower and I take the time to explain the poses in more detail.
Clases are friendly and non-judgemental.

Wear confortable clothing, mats available on request or bring your own
bookings@bodhiyoga-edinburgh.co.uk
All welcome

Contact Improvisation & Instant Composition

Contact improvisation & Instant Composition classes
with Monica De Ioanni

Every Wednesday 6.30 – 8pm
@ St Margaret’s House
studio G 25
Price: £10 (£8 concession) drop-in
6 classes £50 (£40 concession)

These classes are open to all: beginners, dance students, performers, both experienced and not in Dance Improvisation. Utilizing the principles of contact improvisation and body-mind practices, Monica’s teaching focuses on areas such as; awareness of the body’s

6 Week Dressmaking Class

This dress making class is ideal for someone who has intermediate dressmaking skills, you should be comfortable using a sewing machine and have made simple projects such as cushions or bags.

Key skills learned throughout this course;

Vinyasa yoga in September

Come and join me for some dynamic vinyasa flow on:
Thursdays at 6pm ~ vinyasa flow
Saturdays at 10am ~ gentle vinyasa
Saturdays at 11.15am ~ vinyasa flow

All classes are £5 drop in for September only! Beginners are welcome at all classes. More details at steadfastyoga.wordpress.com. Message me to book in at steadfastyoga@gmail.com.

GuildEd Threads

An Exhibition of Embroidery and Textile Art
Opening morning: Saturday 30th September 10:30am – 1pm

The Embroiderer’s Guild is a registered charity and the Edinburgh Branch has been in existence for over 60 years.

At the moment we have 55 members who come from all walks of life. Their many skills and interests combine to make an active and productive group. We have monthly lectures on embroidery related subjects and organise workshops several times a year with experienced tutors who keep us up to date by sharing with us their techniques and skills.
Within the group over the last year we have had two projects, one finished , one ongoing. The Chairman’s challenge was to embroider a “Flower or two ” to fit into a 9″ frame. We also have ” Travelling Books ” where members chose a subject, worked a piece of embroidery, attached it to a page in the book and then passed it on. The work  produced by these two projects reflects the talent and diversity of the members and both had over half the members taking part.

Mad World: Repeat Prescription

Preview event: Friday 29th September from 6:30pm

An art and knowledge exhibition revealing some of the history of the democratic psychiatry movement which has challenged human rights abuses over decades and changed the way we understand what madness means.

Touching the Surface

Opening event: Saturday 30th September 6.30 – 9pm.

Dipa Ward

Paintings, prints and general mark making; working towards creating a sense of light and space.

The works in this exhibition are predominantly landscape with some paintings and prints of flowers to.

Len Grannum

My work to date is about exploring my relationship with the external world and personal memories through various media, including collage, chemical and natural materials as well as more traditional media, like oils.

I am currently working on pieces inspired by the natural landscape of the Lothians that we visited as part of the landscape course last year. This body of work continues the approach towards freer mark making employed in Junction Bridge with the methods of college used in the earlier pieces in this exhibition.

Katharine McCullough

Katharine has an interest in unseen generational connections and in conveying the role of the subconcious in ourselves and others.  Ideas around the  place we occupy in nature, time and space are also of importance to her, as are thoughts about the nature of form and its paradoxical link to emptiness.  Many years of working with plants have played an important role and present an area of enquiry she wishes to develop.

Beginners Jewellery in Copper & Silver

Beginners Jewellery in Copper and Silver, with Leith Lapidary Club

Open to adults who would like a one day introduction to the basics of making a simple item of jewellery (pendant, ear rings or ring) using either copper or stirling silver*. You will be taught the basics of hand piercing, roll printing, texturing and soldering. Each participant will leave with at least one piece of unique hand made jewellery.

*Stirling silver may incur an extra cost, payable on the day.

Yin Yoga Rest and Reset

The afternoon practice is an indulgent relaxing yin class with an extended savasana. The practice is aimed at relieving tension in the body and providing a space for participants to switch off from the outside world.

All mats and props are provided. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Drink, Make & Do

Each month two local creatives lead two arty activities in a relaxed evening workshop . Join us for cocktails, craft and conversation in studio G5, Edinburgh Palette on the last Saturday of the month. This September, stay inside and get cosy, come and make bath bombs and map birds.

Sessions are priced at £20 including cocktails and all art materials. A discount is available if you book in advance by contacting Lorna @drinkmakeanddo or text 07775622756

Drink, Make & Do - September

This week we’re creating beautiful bath bombs and delicate paper map garlands all washed down with the usual cocktails. Hope to see you there.

Text Lorna for more details. 07775622756