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Special Play Saturday

Join Collective Edinburgh on 3rd May for a creative workshop designed for families with children aged 5 – 12 years!

Special Play Saturday

About Special Play Saturday

3rd May 2025
1:30pm - 4pm
Collective Edinburgh
City Observatory 38 Calton Hill, Edinburgh New Town EH7 5AA
Free but bookable; donations welcome
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Join us for a creative workshop designed for families with children aged 5 – 12 years; a chance for kids to explore and create in a relaxed, open environment, supported by our Lead Play Artist, Frieda Ford, developed in collaboration with participating artist Philippa Brown inspired by her work in our latest exhibition, Jerwood Survey III.

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