Residents Directory

After working in academic science for more than 20 years I decided to try something new and exciting, in fact something I always wanted to do. I set up a studio for fused glass work and now I am having a lot of fun designing and making a variety of glass objects and, occasionally, glass jewellery. Glass is an amazing material, which interacts with light in many interesting ways and offers infinite possibilities to explore... Read more

Edinburgh based photographer Armands Sprogis specialise in newborn and wedding photography. My images highlight the beauty of important life events, capturing the personality and emotional connection. My greatest goal is for you to fall madly in love with the portraits I take for you, and to share with you a vision and passion for unique fine art portrait photography—photography that you will keep as a legacy to pass... Read more

Propmaker specialising in prop sci-fi and fantasy weaponry for film, tv and theatre

Alan Robinson Glass, produces unique contemporary and traditional Stained Glass to the highest craftmanship. Alan is a visual artist and designer with a Degree in Fine Art. Alan Robinson Glass specialises in designing and making dramatic, original stained glass. We work closely with clients throughout Scotland to achieve their vision and reflect their design choices. We have considerable experience and expertise in repairing... Read more

Hello! I'm Amy, a 23 year old artist here in Edinburgh! I love painting seascapes and want to share them with everyone, so I'm making my original art as accessible as possible by painting them onto everything from canvases to £5 keyrings and bookmarks so there's something for everyone. I really put the fun into functional art ;) I'm in G10 so if I'm ever in and you're up for a chat just chap on my door and say hello!... Read more

Artisan Stitch runs sewing classes and creative textile workshops for adults and children. They hold a Certificate of Excellence, and are rated 'Best sewing classes in Edinburgh'. They won the UK enterprise award for Best sewing classes 2020. In 2021, they were awarded 'Best Private Sewing Education and Training Provider' and also won the Most Outstanding Sewing Classes 2022 award from Corporate Vision. Also they are... Read more

Helping and inspiring school kids, and adults, to explore, create and have fun being an artist using a wide range of art and craft materials often recycled things or things you can find outside. We are all artists and anything can be used to make art. I run events, workshops and parties from my studio on the 6th floor. If you want to see what I'm doing currently like and follow my facebook page by clicking the icon... Read more

Studio 2.32 is a large, well-equipped and practical ceramics studio. The facilities are shared by the twelve members of the Collective. We all have (at least a basic) knowledge of making pottery and a desire to learn, for most it can only be a hobby. For others, it has been away back into a creative working life.

DUE TO THE COVID-19 RELATED RESTRICTIONS WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING REMOTELY, ALL FACE TO FACE SUPPORT AND GROUPS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED. WE CAN STILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL OR THROUGH OUR OFFICE PHONE NUMBER. We provide a range of services to carers in the city from one to one support, training, information, regular carers newsletter and events. We specialise in Short Breaks for Carers, by providing a range of day, evening... Read more

I am a stop motion animator and maker based in a dark cupboard on the 5th floor of St Margaret's House. I am drawn to small stories that reflect and engage with wider society politically and emotionally. As well as screening in exciting places around the world, my films have won various awards including three consecutive BAFTA Scotland nominations. A lover of threads and textiles, I mostly makes my puppets from cast off... Read more

A large, well-lit space with sprung flooring, mirrors and ballet bar. Perfect for dance classes, yoga or pilates and other movement-based workshops, this space is managed by one of our in-house charities. They take all enquiries related to the space. For further details please contact Wendy (see contact link).

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DOBA Studio exists to reduce plastic waste. Sometimes we do it through boosting recycling through new biodegradable materials other time by adopting zero waste lifestyles, from time to time we organize educational workshops. Whatever works. We see people in the local community as the key element to fix this mess, by approaching count on people to bring about the necessary change. Small steps, multiplied by millions. That's... Read more

OUR MISSION To introduce judo to children and adults of all ages and abilities in a fun and dynamic way, offering all members avenues of opportunity through which they can have a life-long enjoyment of judo. Edinburgh Judo aims to deliver the very best coaching to all our members within a safe and accessible environment. Judo is a unique sport: All age groups can take part Both men and women can take part Most disabled... Read more

Edinburgh School of Icon Painting was founded in September 2013. It is a small school based in the artist hub St. Margaret's House. The school mission is to teach icon painting (writing) to people of all different backgrounds but at the same time maintaining the ethos and essence of its spirituality. Introducing this unique form of art to students of the school I introduce a way of practicing an art that is different... Read more

Edinburgh School of Music provides singing and instrumental lessons and musical workshops to students in and around the Edinburgh area.

@emmawealetapestry Tapestry Weaver / Textile Artist / Tutor Colours, Textures and Contrast I am an independent Designer-Maker, working from my lovely studio in Edinburgh for the past 10 years. I love all areas of Design but my real passion lies with Textiles and specifically Tapestry Weaving. My work is often centred around a sense of place, a location and the relationship we have with it. This could be a big and bright... Read more