A NEW one-day watercolour painting workshop for beginners run by local artist and printmaker Lou Davis in our Edinburgh City Centre workshop space. Join artist Lou Davis for a whole day learning to paint in beautiful fluid watercolours. Lou uses watercolour to create simple and approachable patterned and abstract pieces that allow you to get acquainted with this medium in a way that helps you focus, shut out the outside world and simply create. In this workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to get started painting beautiful and relaxing projects using watercolour. We’ll cover a number of projects throughout the day, that will take you through the basics of watercolour from colour mixing and making different brush strokes, learning about paper types and water control, through to mixed media techniques: adding textures, working with masking fluid and embellishing your pieces with pens and metallic paints. This workshop is perfect if you’re new to watercolour and offers a really beautiful way to explore the medium, it’s also good if you’re experienced in watercolour and are interested in using your painting and drawing time to relax and de-stress. All materials for this workshop will be provided, and the price includes morning and afternoon refreshments from local suppliers. You are welcome to bring your own lunch, or there are several cafés and takeaway options nearby. Earth conscious credentials We are mindful of the effect we have on the environment, and do our best to minimise our impact. You will take the lovely watercolours you have created home with you on the day, and workshop correspondence and notes are sent to you electronically. Favourite feedback We love to hear what you think about our workshops. Here's a favourite review for previous watercolour painting workshop with Lou. A totally peaceful and mindful three hours spent being guided and inspired by Lou…Just going with the flow. Enjoying the process. And being quite surprised by the results. Lynn is a wonderful host at The Arienas Collective…Thanks Lynn and Lou for a mindful morning. [Judith] More information The Arienas Collective workshops, courses and events are run from a welcoming and supportive environment within a Georgian mews home in Edinburgh’s City Centre New Town. We invite you to join us, leave any day-to-day worries behind and immerse yourself in being creative. Spaces on our workshops and courses are limited so that our creative team of artists and makers can offer you the hands-on help and support you need to make the most of your time with us. Our taster and introductory workshops focus on teaching creative skills and methods you can continue practising at home, using affordable materials and equipment. Where more expensive equipment is required we will mention this in the workshop description. All the equipment and materials you need are included in the price, unless stated otherwise. Light refreshments from local suppliers are provided. On full day workshops you are welcome to bring your own lunch to eat inside or out. There is also a wide range of independent sit-in or takeaway delis, cafés, and restaurants, plus a range of supermarkets all within a 5-10 minute walk. Accessibility The workshop space is on the first-floor of our Georgian mews home and unfortunately we do not have lift access. Blue badge holders can park outside our front door on the single yellow line by arrangement. Allergies The workshop space is in our open plan living space and is not nut free. Please let us know about any skin or food allergies before booking. We offer a dairy-free milk and gluten free snack alternative. Minimum number no refund policy To ensure we can always pay our creatives a fair fee, we require a minimum number of bookings for each workshop and for this reason bookings are non-refundable. Should we have to cancel due to low numbers, we will offer you the option to swap to an alternative date or workshop, or to request a refund. We do our very best to avoid cancellations. Since we often get late bookings, we keep our workshops on sale for as long as possible. We realise that some of you travel from afar, so if you book a space and have not yet received an email confirming your workshop is going ahead and need to make plans for your trip, please get in touch before booking any travel or accommodation so we can update you on booking numbers. Or check in before booking. Private workshop bookings Most of our workshops are also available to book for: private get-togethers with family and friends; themed wedding and birthday celebrations; corporate team building and well-being purposes; and in-store retail events for your customers. If you’d like to know more please Email Lynn. Age restrictions Our workshops are planned with adults in mind. Many are suitable for teenagers, but some may require under 16s to be accompanied for insurance purposes. Please check with us before booking.
This QA Level 2 Award in citizenAID (RQF) course is a half-day course to teach the skills and knowledge needed in case one finds themselves in the middle of a terrorist attack. The skills are also usable in any event where there might be either multiple or severely injured people. Past attendees said: Attended the citizen aid course this week, absolutely brilliant. Whilst we all hope that we are never involved in a major incident, the big question though would be are we prepared, what would we do? This course discusses various incidents and some are uncomfortable to think about, but if something happened most people panic, after this course you are likely to stay calm, take control and above all save lives. This course is for everyone due to the current threats in the world, However large companies especially should consider training their staff, it may save your life or someone close to you. Highly recommended, well presented and really interesting. Benefits of this course: Following several terrorist attacks that have claimed the lives of countless victims and left many in hospital with critical injuries, both in the UK and abroad, it has been clear that normal, everyday people can save each other's lives with the right levels of training This course, together with the citizenAID Phone App and a pocket guide, has been designed by both highly experienced military and civilian clinicians This course will teach you what to do during a terrorist-related, or 'simply' a serious accident, where casualties can suffer from severe trauma. It is specifically designed to help people react safely, prioritise the injured and give life-saving first aid to the casualties RUN - HIDE - TELL - TREAT Watch this short, 4 ½ minute video by the Counter Terrorism Police UK on how to stay as safe as possible during firearms and weapons attacks Whether work is causing or aggravating mental health problems, employers have a legal responsibility toward their employees Fortunately, these events are rare, but when they do happen, being prepared can save your life, and that of others Where a risk is identified, steps must be taken to remove it or reduce it as far as reasonably practicable This half-day course gives people a good awareness of mental health in the workplace Better still, of course, is to do this citizenAID course with us, which will help a lot more! Course Contents Active shooter or knife attacker scenario Shooting incident Suspect bombs Exploded bomb Casualty first look Severe bleeding Tourniquets Haemostatic Dressings Unresponsive casualty Broken Bones Burns Casualty handover Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification Our citizenAID course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards and taught by an experienced trainer. This means that you can rest assured that your citizenAID training is of high quality. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/1934/3.
Tackle Stress Before It Tackles You! Work-related stress affects 875,000 people every year, and its impacts go beyond the workplace—affecting your mind, body, and personal life. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Join our Stress Management Workshops to: ✔️ Understand the difference between stress and pressure ✔️ Learn the causes of stress in and out of the workplace ✔️ Discover practical coping strategies and build mental resilience These workshops are packed with insights, tools, and strategies to help you take control of your stress levels and improve your well-being—personally and professionally. There are two different ones to choose from - a 2 hour workshop and a 4 hour workshop! Course Contents of 2 hour course: What is Stress Stress versus Pressure Statistics Absenteeism, Presenteeism and Leaveism Workplace Causes of Stress Personal Causes of Stress Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Stress Coping Strategies Mental Resilience Benefits of this Workshop: In 2022/23. 875,000 people suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety The affects of stress are far reaching, affecting one's mind, body, social and personal life Become more aware of what stresses you, what is does to you and find ways to reduce those stress levels
Art classes for adults of all abilities. An enriching experience for individuals looking to explore their creative side, learn new artistic skills, and connect with like-minded people.
Art classes for adults of all abilities. An enriching experience for individuals looking to explore their creative side, learn new artistic skills, and connect with like-minded people.
Art classes for adults of all abilities. An enriching experience for individuals looking to explore their creative side, learn new artistic skills, and connect with like-minded people.
Art classes for adults of all abilities. An enriching experience for individuals looking to explore their creative side, learn new artistic skills, and connect with like-minded people.