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This Beginners sewing course will teach you expert sewing techniques whether you want to progress into dressmaking, soft furnishing or craft projects. You'll learn how to understand sewing machines, get experience of using different stitch types, learning about stitch lengths, widths and tensions.... Full details

This 8-week evening class in foundation sewing skills will not only teach you how to use a sewing machine, but also some foundation dressmaking skills. Who is this aimed at? Absolute Beginners. No previous sewing experience is required. If perhaps you've had a... Full details

In this course students will be guided by the principles of portrait painting established by the great painters of the 16th - 19th centuries while painting two portraits over the course of five days. One to one critiques will be technical in nature,... Full details

6 weeks - Every Wednesday Evening 6.30pm - 9pm An ideal class for folks looking to expand their sewing skills - must have a little sewing experience i.e. can thread a machine and sew in a straight line - or have attended one... Full details

6 weeks - Every Wednesday Evening 6.30pm - 9pm An ideal class for folks looking to expand their sewing skills - must have a little sewing experience i.e. can thread a machine and sew in a straight line - or have attended one... Full details

This is a live music event to celebrate the launch of Upmo's new campus. The Upmo Experience will be supported by the Wild Ponies on their UK/European Tour from Memphis Tennessee. Follow this link to secure your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-launch-of-the-upmo-campus-2019-tickets-53949878539 Full details

Rags to riches is a real stash-busting workshop. Find out how to use up all those fabric scraps and make them into unique new fabrics. Bring any pieces of fabrics and trims you have; the glitzier, the better. We will: • repurpose old... Full details

6 weeks - Every Wednesday Evening 6.30pm - 9pm An ideal class for folks looking to expand their sewing skills - must have a little sewing experience i.e. can thread a machine and sew in a straight line - or have attended one... Full details

This is a course to introduce you into the amazing world of fired paint on glass. Suitable for complete beginners and perfect for those who wants to bring their stained glass practice into another level. On this course we'll cover he basis of... Full details

Spend a full day in the studio learning how to wet felt using merino wool tops in a variety of vibrant colours then fashion into jewellery, wall hangings, book marks and more! Work further into the felt trapping fabrics, lace, ribbons into the... Full details

6 weeks - Every Wednesday Evening 6.30pm - 9pm An ideal class for folks looking to expand their sewing skills - must have a little sewing experience i.e. can thread a machine and sew in a straight line - or have attended one... Full details

6 weeks - Every Wednesday Evening 6.30pm - 9pm An ideal class for folks looking to expand their sewing skills - must have a little sewing experience i.e. can thread a machine and sew in a straight line - or have attended one... Full details

In this workshop you will learn all basic jewellery skills in relaxed, private environment. We will go through basic skills such as piercing, filling, soldering and finishing jewellery to more advance techniques such as stonesetting. You will learn the skills on real projects... Full details

6 weeks - Every Wednesday Evening 6.30pm - 9pm An ideal class for folks looking to expand their sewing skills - must have a little sewing experience i.e. can thread a machine and sew in a straight line - or have attended one... Full details

Panda Yoga Edinburgh is running two yin yoga classes from 7th January 2019 Monday 7-8pm and Wednesday 5-6pm Classes are £28 for a block of 4 January classes or £8 drop in. Yin yoga is a slow style of yoga that works on... Full details

Looking to introduce regular creative writing to your 2019? Not sure where to start, or looking for a dedicated space to flex those writing muscles and get some wit exercise? You may need a Write Rite. New Years Resolution or no: if you... Full details

6 weeks - Every Wednesday Evening 6.30pm - 9pm An ideal class for folks looking to expand their sewing skills - must have a little sewing experience i.e. can thread a machine and sew in a straight line - or have attended one... Full details

6 weeks - Every Tuesday Evening 6.30pm - 9pm An ideal class for folks looking to expand their sewing skills - must have a little sewing experience i.e. can thread a machine and sew in a straight line - or have attended one... Full details

Panda Yoga Edinburgh is running a beginners yin yoga course on Wednesday 6.15-7.15pm starting on 9th January. Classes are £28 for a block of 4 January classes. It’s possible to join after the first week if there is space Yin yoga is a... Full details

6 weeks - Every Wednesday Evening 6.30pm - 9pm An ideal class for folks looking to expand their sewing skills - must have a little sewing experience i.e. can thread a machine and sew in a straight line - or have attended one... Full details