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Workshops Events in Edinburgh in October 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

Photography Tuition in Edinburgh’s Old Town

1st November 2023 - 1st November 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Learn to use your camera in one of the most beautiful cities in the world from a working photographer and film maker! Perfect for solo travellers, couples and families.

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Introduction to Transmission Meditation - Edinburgh

Selected dates between 11th February 2024 - 3rd December 2024

Transmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.

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FULL MOON with Transmission Meditation 2024

Selected dates between 24th February 2024 - 15th December 2024

Join Share International Scotland for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!

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Nature Photography Workshop

Selected dates between 8th April 2024 - 4th October 2024

Join renowned professional photographer Laurie Campbell for these Nature Photography Workshops at Edinburgh Zoo!

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BMX Lessons

Selected dates between 11th May 2024 - 12th November 2024
Leith

The Scottish BMX School is offering BMX lessons for kids of all ages, currently being held at Victoria Park in Leith.

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Art Classes for Adults and Kids

13th May 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.

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Empathy Café

Selected dates between 30th June 2024 - 27th October 2024

Join us for these cosy, safe and fun monthly Empathy Café meetings where we practice embodied self-empathy, empathic listening and communicating, and resolving conflicts in real-time.

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Dare to be Wild - Outdoor Workshop

Selected dates between 20th July 2024 - 19th October 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Do you dare to embrace your wild nature? Come to feel the incredible power of nature with Annabel Allen, your nature guide!

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Dare to Spark Change - Outdoor Workshop

Selected dates between 27th July 2024 - 26th October 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Let's light the spark to lead to positive change. Annabel Allen, the workshop facilitator, welcomes you to unleash your creativity to come up with fresh ideas for change!

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Riso Workshop

Selected dates between 24th August 2024 - 5th October 2024

Join us at the Blueprint Studio for a fun, creative experience and discover how to make your own 2-colour A3 risograph prints!

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After-school Robotics: Age 7-13 & Age 4-7

Selected dates between 30th August 2024 - 26th October 2024

Come along to Little Plaza for this engaging, and fun after-school Robotics club for kids in the local community!

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Jewellery Class - Make a set of stacking rings with a gemstone

Selected dates between 31st August 2024 - 30th November 2024

Learn to make a set of stacking rings, including one ring with a pretty gemstone, in this workshop run by Ali Bali Jewellery!

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Scottish Geology Festival

1st September 2024 - 6th October 2024
Nationwide

Learn about the incredible stories hidden within Scotland's rocks when the Scottish Geology Festival returns for 2024 between September 1st and October 6th!

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Beginner Dance Classes: Learn Bachata!

Selected dates between 2nd September 2024 - 7th October 2024

Join Bachata Blues Edinburgh for their Bachata Beginners Course starting on Monday 2nd September at The Mash House!

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Drawing in the Autumn

Selected dates between 4th September 2024 - 9th October 2024

Join Drill Hall resident artist Felicity Inkpen in a series of 6 workshops exploring your creative side this Autumn!

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Boozy Brushes, Drag Sip and Paint Party!

Selected dates between 7th September 2024 - 21st December 2024

Get Ready to Sip, Laugh & Unleash Your Creativity with a Splash of Cheeky Fun at Hoots Comedy every Saturday!

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Kids Japanese Sessions

Selected dates between 7th September 2024 - 26th October 2024

Little PLaza are excited to announce their new series of Japanese language sessions for children, running from September to October!

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DalkeithPhoto

Selected dates between 8th September 2024 - 6th October 2024

This September DalkeithPhoto will present its inaugural month of photography at Dalkeith Palace showcasing exhibitions, a major symposium, workshops, portfolio reviews and exhibition tours.

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Forest Bathing Walk - Vogrie Country Park

Selected dates between 8th September 2024 - 20th October 2024

Join Rosie from Wild Rose Forest Therapy on a soothing mindful guided walk in Vogrie Country Park! It's a great opportunity to get away from the hectic buzz of daily life.

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Green Explorers

Selected dates between 8th September 2024 - 8th December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Adventure, exploration, play and fun awaits for all 8-12 year olds on an Green Explorers day, running monthly with award-winning Edinburgh charity The Green Team!

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Black Boar Historical Fencing Classes (Smallsword)

Selected dates between 9th September 2024 - 12th December 2024

Black Boar is a historical fencing school, specialising in smallsword and military sabre tuition. If you’d like to get involved, book a class to start your historical fencing journey!

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Flamenco Dance Class Programme

9th September 2024 - 28th June 2025

Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!

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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25

9th September 2024 - 15th June 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!

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Flamenco Dance for kids

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 4th December 2024

Alba Flamenca Kids classes starting again on the 11th September for children who want to learn flamenco in Spanish /English in a fun and energetic way!

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Little Explorers - Arty Class for Toddlers

Selected dates between 13th September 2024 - 11th October 2024

Does your little one love to paint and splat, squish and stick? Then come along to Little Explorers for lots of arty and creative fun on Fridays at Marchmont St Giles' Church.

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Groove Back & Reggaeton Classes for Adults

Selected dates between 14th September 2024 - 30th November 2024

Ready to reignite your passion for dance? Our Groove Back and Reggaeton Classes at Blazin Studio are here to help you do just that!

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Illustration Sessions with Trista

Selected dates between 14th September 2024 - 26th October 2024

Unleash your child's imagination and join us at Little Plaza this September and October for a series of fun, educational, and creative illustration workshops led by Trista Yen!

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Tapestry Weaving Experience Day

Selected dates between 14th September 2024 - 30th November 2024

This tapestry weaving experience day at Dovecot Studios is a rare chance to learn the art of tapestry weaving at the UK’s longest running tapestry studio.

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Castle Chorus weekly rehearsal

Selected dates between 19th September 2024 - 19th December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Castle Chorus is a small, friendly choir open to anybody who loves singing. If you’re interested in coming along, singing some songs and meeting new people, feel free to just turn up on a Thursday!

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Jewellery Class - Make a set of skinny stacking rings

Selected dates between 21st September 2024 - 10th November 2024

Learn to make a set of three different sterling silver skinny stacking rings in this workshop run by Ali Bali Jewellery!

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Punch Needle Workshop

Selected dates between 21st September 2024 - 7th December 2024

Learn the art of punch needle and how to make your own colourful wool art on this punch needle workshop run by Glasgow Artist Rachael Bell at the popular artist space Leith Makers!

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Spanish Playgroup ‘Canta y Aprende’

Selected dates between 21st September 2024 - 26th October 2024

Get Talking Spanish is offering an immersive and engaging experience in Spanish for children aged 0 - 2 at LifeCare Edinburgh on Saturdays.

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Conversational Spanish sessions

Selected dates between 25th September 2024 - 9th October 2024
Portobello

Are you able to hold simple conversations in Spanish and would like to brush up your skills while you enjoy a drink? Then join Get Talking Spanish for these informal sessions!

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Rug Tufting Experience Day

Selected dates between 28th September 2024 - 23rd November 2024

Aimed at beginners, this intimate workshop at Dovecot Studios is an introduction to the art of electric gun tufting.

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Lend and Mend at McDonald Road Library

1st October 2024

Join us for an afternoon lend and mend drop-in session at McDonald Road Library on 1st October!

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8 Week Watercolour Painting Course - Wednesdays

2nd October 2024

The Edinburgh Art Workshop is offering an 8-week watercolour course for beginner and intermediate artists, starting on Wednesdays from 2nd October.

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8 Week Watercolour Painting Course - Thursdays

3rd October 2024

The Edinburgh Art Workshop is offering an 8-week watercolour course for beginner and intermediate artists, starting on Thursday from 3rd October.

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Gin and Glass Painting Workshop

3rd October 2024

Join us at Malones Leith for a two hour guided Gin and Glass painting workshop hosted by Anna from @thatspureglass on Thursday the 3rd of October!

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Free Activities: Eerie Encounters

4th October 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Enter a world of eerie encounters and misunderstood marvels with our Science Communication team at Dynamic Earth in our free drop-in activities that everyone can sink their teeth into.

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Autumn Boro Stitching Workshop

5th October 2024

Join us at Dovecot Studios on 5th October for a slow stitching workshop inspired by the Japanese Boro tradition of repeatedly mending fabrics!

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Autumn Wreath Making Workshop at The Eric Liddell Community

5th October 2024

Join us at The Eric Liddell Community on Saturday 5th October for a creative Autumn Wreath Making Workshop!

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Rocket Yoga Immersion

5th October 2024

Join Dee McQueen Yoga and Benji Yoga for an empowering workshop to explore the dynamic Rocket Yoga sequence at Out of the Blue Drill Hall!

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Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop - Creative 2

5th October 2024

Come along to Joy Revival Design Studio for a relaxed and creative workshop where you will learn to make your very own sea glass jewellery!

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Autumn Forest Bathing Walk at Hermitage of Braid Nature Reserve

6th October 2024

Come along on a guided Autumn Forest Bathing Walk with Nature for Wellness on Sunday 6th October and allow nature to nurture your mind and body!

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Dancing in Georgian Edinburgh

6th October 2024
Edinburgh New Town

This course will introduce students to the historical and social background of the 19th-century Scottish dance scene in Edinburgh New Town by exploring the streets and buildings connected with it.

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Instrumental Taster Day

6th October 2024

Join St Marys Music School pupils and take part in a fun and interactive day of music, open to young musicians aged between P4 and S6 on 6th October!

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Jewellery Class - Make a Sea Glass Ring

Selected dates between 9th October 2024 - 1st December 2024

Learn how to make your own sterling silver sea glass ring in this workshop run by Ali Bali Jewellery!

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Let’s draw Halloween!

11th October 2024

Join Edinburgh illustrator Elaine Macintyre (aka LeopardyNonsense) on 11th October for a fun and freaky family drawing session to celebrate the spooky season! Suitable for ages 2+.

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Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park

12th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

Join us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!

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Green Explorers: FREE EVENT for 8-12 year olds

13th October 2024
Edinburgh South

This October, award-winning outdoor charity The Green Team, will be exploring Redford Woods in Edinburgh and we’d love you to join us (if you're 8-12 years old)!

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Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop

Selected dates between 13th October 2024 - 9th February 2025

Join Mud & Marsh Jewellery Design for this two and a half hour Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop for beginners at The Crannie!

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5 Week Salsa Beginners Course with OnOne Salsa

14th October 2024

Join OnOne Salsa for this 5 week Monday Salsa Dance Classes for Beginners starting on 14th October at The Mash House!

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Edinburgh October Camp 2024 at George Watson’s College

14th October 2024 - 18th October 2024

Exercise your child's mind this October Half Term at Miniversity Creative Learning Club, suitable for children age 5-12 years!

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Autumn Explorers

15th October 2024 - 17th October 2024

Following the success of our half day holiday programmes during the spring and summer at Edinburgh Zoo we are delighted to announce our Autumn Explorer programme!

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Jewellery Class - Make a Sterling Silver Spinner Ring

Selected dates between 16th October 2024

Spinner rings, also known as worry rings are great for the fidgets amongst us. Join Ali Bali Jewellery to make a sterling silver spinner ring with two spinners in this workshop!

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Threads of the Universe - Meditation, Somatic Movement & Sound Breath

19th October 2024

Join Yoga Ganesh on 19th October for the first session of a brand new holistic series called Threads of the Universe!

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FitSteps Masterclass - Fire & Ice Fusion

26th October 2024
Edinburgh North

Join Fitsteps for a 3 hour FitSteps Fire & Ice Masterclass and Workshop in Edinburgh on 26th October, with Ian Waite (ex Strictly Professional) and FitSteps master trainer Ian Parker!

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Hallowe’en at the Castle

27th October 2024

This Halloween come and enjoy some spooky activities in our historic castle. This will be a fun filled event with something for all the family.

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Jewellery Class - Make a sterling silver bangle

Selected dates between 27th October 2024

Learn how to make a medium weight sterling silver bangle in this workshop run by Ali Bali Jewellery!

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Wild Woman Autumn Celebrating Samhain

27th October 2024

Join Nature for Wellness for a truly magical Samhain event, a time to honour the turning of the Wheel of the Year, reconnect with the earth, and tap into the strength within ourselves!

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8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course at OMH Therapies

28th October 2024

This 8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course aims to help participants develop a mindfulness practice that can be applied in both personal and professional life.

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8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course including Salt Therapy

30th October 2024
Edinburgh East

This 8-Week course will be facilitated by Gary Young from The Mindful Enterprise and is based on the work of international mindfulness teacher Rob Nairn.

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Workshops Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Craft Workshop

Craft Workshop

Selected dates between 22nd May 2024 - 16th October 2024

Join Of Make Believe for their weekly adult only craft workshop at Auchenback Resource Centre in Barrhead on Wednesdays!

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Heritage Class: Discovering Maps

Heritage Class: Discovering Maps

2nd October 2024

Discover the fascinating cartographic heritage of Scotland by joining this heritage class at Giffnock Library on Wednesday 2nd October.

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Family History For Beginners

Family History For Beginners

9th October 2024

This Family History Workshop, led by experienced genealogist Lorna Kinnaird, PGDip, ASGRA, FSA Scot, will give you the skills and knowledge you need to begin your family history research!

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Workshops Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Sexual Harassment Training

Sexual Harassment Training

23rd October 2024

Come join us at The HR Booth on 23rd October for an informative session on sexual harassment training.

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Menopause Well-Being Event

Menopause Well-Being Event

8th October 2024

Enhance your understanding of all things Menopause... from Perimenopause to Menopause and beyond at this event held in the Lochgelly Centre on 8th October!

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Art in Nature - 3-day art course

Art in Nature - 3-day art course

28th October 2024

Join us at Kinkell Studios for this 3-day art course to further drawing & painting skills, while experimenting with different materials & techniques from printing to collage!

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Workshops Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Punch Needle Class at The Alchemy Experiment

Punch Needle Class at The Alchemy Experiment

2nd October 2024

Learn the art of punch needle and how to make your own colourful punch needle art at this workshop ran by Glasgow Artist Rachael Bell at The Alchemy Experiment!

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Japanese Shodo Calligraphy Masterclass

Japanese Shodo Calligraphy Masterclass

26th October 2024

Explore the traditional materials and brushing key styles, learning from inspiring Shodo masterpieces in this immersive afternoon masterclass from Drawing and Painting Studio!

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Carve Your Own Wax Ring or Pendant

Carve Your Own Wax Ring or Pendant

Selected dates between 7th September 2024 - 30th November 2024

Interested in the world of jewellery making? Join Annie from AOK for a relaxed, friendly and informative day at their studio and dive into the world of lost wax carving!

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Workshops Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Adult Workshops: Willow Crafting

Adult Workshops: Willow Crafting

26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

Join Max Johnson from Seileach Basketry for a fun, relaxed introduction to willow weaving at the National Museum of Rural Life!

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1 Day Spiritual Retreat - Element of Earth Retreat

1 Day Spiritual Retreat - Element of Earth Retreat

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 6th October 2024

De-stress, relax and reconnect with the power of Mother Earth in this unique 1 day retreat immersing yourself in lush forest with The Lightworker.

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Puppy Socialising, Advice and Training Course

Puppy Socialising, Advice and Training Course

10th October 2024

Join Pet Behaviour Scotland for their latest Puppy Socialising, Advice and Training Course beginning on Thursday 10th October in Airdrie.

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Workshops Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Galoshans Festival

Galoshans Festival

17th October 2024 - 2nd November 2024

Inverclyde's annual Galoshans Festival is getting ready to kick off on October 17th, bringing you a whole host of exciting performances and cultural events centred on Halloween traditions!

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Zine Making Workshops

Zine Making Workshops

Selected dates between 3rd October 2024 - 28th November 2024

Join these weekly Zine Making sessions at ReMode to learn about the art of zine-making, citizen journalism, creative writing techniques and much more!

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The Fashion Class - Autumn Fashion Camp

The Fashion Class - Autumn Fashion Camp

14th October 2024 - 18th October 2024

Learn fashion design and illustration, take part in an Autumn themed fashion photo shoot and mush more at The Fashion Class' Autumn Camp!

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Workshops Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Workshops Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Upcycled Fabric Baskets Workshop

Upcycled Fabric Baskets Workshop

12th October 2024

Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft on 12th October in our mission to craft a sustainable future in our brand new workshop that explores using scrap textiles to create upcycled fabric baskets.

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Spoon Carving

Spoon Carving

Selected dates between 6th October 2024

Join us for a fun filled Sunday with master wood-worker Louise Forbes learning all the skills you need to carve your very own wooden spoon!

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Happy Chinese Classes

Happy Chinese Classes

11th March 2024 - 31st December 2024

These fun Happy Chinese Classes for pre-school age children are run by Yan An at The Raploch Community Campus on Monday mornings.

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Movies on the Lawn
Join us for an outdoor cinema experience at Marine North Berwick, featuring matinee and evening showings in the hotel’s garden.
Pixies
American alternative rock band Pixies return to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Wednesday 14th May!
Creative Play: Wonder Studio for 2 - 5 year olds
Join us at the Fruitmarket on 28th September for a multi-sensory, loose-parts play experience for children aged 2–5 years & their parents/carers, delivered by Katy & Kerry the Wonder Studio artists!
An Autumn Equinox Event for Families and Children
Bring your family along for a magical day of stories, crafts, and nature exploration. It's a wonderful chance for parents and children to bond, learn, and celebrate the beauty of the season together!
Close Up Magic With Cameron Gibson
Join us at Wonder & Co on 28th September for an unforgettable evening of Close-Up Magic with Cameron Gibson, a member of the renowned Magic Circle!

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