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February will see the Annual Exhibition at the Edinburgh Palette of Drawing and Painting by the final year Painting students from Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen. The exhibition will give the public the opportunity to see the students work before their final... Full details

This dressmaking course will teach you how to make your own unique clothes that fit perfectly. Or if you've already done a bit of dressmaking, then you can improve your techniques. Artisan Stitch won a Certificate of Excellence and is rated 'Best sewing... Full details

The Beginners sewing course XL is an extended version of the classic Beginners sewing course. It is a 6-week evening course, so there's two extra projects to make. This extra sewing practice makes a huge difference to your sewing skill and confidence. It... Full details

6 week Course - 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... Full details

Learn how to make Beeswax Food Wraps and go home with a new skill, 3 wraps and feeling empowered to cut down on your plastic use. What are beeswax food wraps? They're a natural eco-friendly alternative to cling film and tin foil for... Full details

Simply Singing is an opportunity to sing with a friendly group, the emphasis being on fun. We sing songs from all over the world. There is no need to read music and there is no need to be a brilliant singer. To join... Full details

Sewing knit fabric with a domestic sewing machine can be tricky. But it's really easy with an overlocker. Many people who have overlockers only use them to neaten the edges of their work but they can do so much more. This short class... Full details

It's extremely useful to be able to make your own curtains. Ready-mades only come in a limited number of sizes, so they don't always fit very well. Then you may want a specific colour or pattern to match your other decor. Custom-made curtains... Full details

If you have a little one on the way, or know someone who does and want to make them a special handmade gift, this workshop is for you! In this beginners workshop we will be making a simple pair of newborn baby shoes.... Full details

BEGINNERS WELCOME! In this workshop we will learn to knit the Oats Cowl by Tin Can Knits in the round - a great starter project if you are new to knitting or for those who haven't picked up the needles in a while.... Full details

This class is suitable for beginners (it's best to complete the Beginners Course first but not compulsory) and those who are new to Iyengar yoga. This class teaches a wide syllabus of poses including standing poses, seated poses, twists, forward bends, backbends and... Full details

Interdisciplinary Mark Making 8 week course with tutor Sarah Calmus MONDAY's- 19:00- 21:00 - March 2nd- 27th April 2020 £130 - full course fee (includes all materials) £100- reduced rate for students and those with income support BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/interdisciplinary-mark-making-course-tickets-85417896227 or contact Sarah... Full details

6 week Course - 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... Full details

Simply Singing is an opportunity to sing with a friendly group, the emphasis being on fun. We sing songs from all over the world. There is no need to read music and there is no need to be a brilliant singer. To join... Full details

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

Free-motion embroidery, also known as Free-Machine embroidery, is a useful core skill for Textile Artists, Quilters and Felters. Many of my other creative workshops involve free-motion embroidery so if you’re not sure which one to take, then I recommend this workshop as a... Full details

If you are new to glass, but would like to design and make few pieces of your own bespoke jewellery then this class is for you. You don’t need any prior skills or knowledge, just imagination and creativity. We will use colorful fusable... Full details

A fun workshop for anyone interesting in learning how to crochet! 'Crochet' uses a hook and yarn to make items such as clothing, blankets, toys or accessories. In this beginners workshop we will be making a small basket, perfect for storing trinkets! This... Full details

Mindful Creativity for WellBeing What is Dotty Art? Dotty Art is all about relaxing, feeling good and enjoying yourself. It’s a gentle mindful practice that helps relieve worries, stress and anxiety giving wellbeing. Dot mark making to create images is a primitive art form... Full details

Beginners Welcome! In this workshop we will be mastering the Granny Square – something that never goes out of fashion! Perfect if you are interested in making patchwork items such as blankets. A fun workshop for anyone interesting in learning how to crochet!... Full details