Craft freely. Every weekend.
All workshop run Saturday in small groups, so instruction stays close and personal — book ahead, as spaces are limited by studio size.
Our Sessions
Explore our range of painting and drawing classes, designed to help you build confidence and develop your creative skills at your own pace. Suitable for all ages and experience levels.
See Edinburgh differently — through paper, colour, and your own two hands. This workshop explores the ancient art of decorative paper-cutting, using Edinburgh's iconic landmarks as inspiration. Working with specially prepared designs, you'll learn hand-painted colour application techniques — layering vivid hues onto intricate cut forms that celebrate the city's architecture and character.
No experience needed · All materials provided
📍 Edinburgh · Small group · 1.5 hours
Discover the beauty of East Asian lacquer art through a contemporary marbling experience.
Natural lacquer, known as "Urushi" in Japan and traditionally used throughout China and East Asia, has been treasured for thousands of years for its durability, elegance, and unique surface effects. While lacquer has traditionally been applied to furniture, vessels, and decorative objects, contemporary artists continue to explore new creative possibilities with this remarkable material.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will experiment with floating lacquer techniques inspired by marbling processes. Colours are carefully floated and manipulated to create unique patterns before being transferred onto bookmarks and a traditional folding fan.
No prior experience is required. Participants will learn about the history of lacquer, observe demonstrations, and create their own personalised designs.
Where traditional woodblock printmaking meets contemporary UV technology. Design your own image, expose it onto a light-sensitive resin plate, and hand-print your own edition — a process rooted in centuries of printmaking tradition, updated for today.
Workshop process:
· Introduction to woodblock printmaking traditions
· Design development and composition
· UV exposure and plate development
· Hand-printing your edition
All levels welcome · Step-by-step guidance throughout
📍 Edinburgh · Small group · 3 hours · Materials included
FAQ
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Receive expert design guidance from the comfort of your home, with personalized recommendations and solutions for your space.
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We adopt a "Small Group, Personalized Pace" model. While learning in a group setting, every student follows their own individual progress. We do not force a "one size fits all" lesson; instead, the tutor provides one-on-one feedback and tailored demonstrations based on each student's specific level and needs. This ensures that you get the social inspiration of a studio environment while receiving the focused attention necessary to master technical skills at your own pace.
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Yes. We provide expert guidance on observational drawing, media experimentation, and development based on the assessment objectives to help refine your portfolio.
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We encourage students to have their own tools for consistent practice at home. We provide heavy equipment and consumables like easels, drawing boards, and professional paper.
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Course packages are non-refundable. If you need to skip a class, please notify us 24 hours in advance. We will do our best to arrange a make-up session in another Saturday slot, subject to availability.