Name: The Arienas Collective OPEN DAY 2024
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Edinburgh

Watch a wee workshop demo on lino printing with artist Suzanne Kemplay.Limited spaces available. This will take place in our demo room. Arrive early for the best view!

A free macrame workshop demonstration as part of our annual Open Day.
Watch a wee workshop demo on macrame with Lucy Wayman.
This will take place in our upstairs demo room. Arrive early for the best view!
Limited spaces available.

The Arienas Collective

Free macrame workshop demo and festive pop up shop at The Arienas Collective creative workshop Open Day in Edinburgh City Centre

OPEN DAY 2024 Macrame demo

General Admission

On this, 3 hour or 5 hour introduction to macram&eacute; workshop with Edinburgh artist Lucy Wayman, you get the opportunity to work on longer projects.&nbsp;You can choose to create a plant or pot hanger, or stay on to work on a more larger macram&eacute; project, such as a double plant hanger, wall hanging or bag.&nbsp;
The workshop will start with the basic principles and techniques of macram&eacute;, allowing you to build your confidence by creating small projects such as a key ring, before moving on to designing and creating your plant hanger, bespoke wall hanging, or bag.
Once you feel more confident, you will learn how to calculate rope lengths and plan designs to create your chosen hand-crafted macram&eacute; project&nbsp;using 100% cotton rope and a selection of coloured twines. A helpful instruction manual will be provided to guide you through your project.If you opt for the plant hanger project your workshop will finish after 3 hours. The longer wall hanging and bag projects last for an extra 2 hours, i.e. a 5 hour workshop.
This three-in-one workshop gives extra time for people who feel confident with the basics to challenge themselves with more elaborate designs under Lucy&#39;s guidance.
If you have any treasured gems such as&nbsp;old beads or drift wood you would like to incorporate into your design please bring them along and Lucy will show you a range&nbsp;of&nbsp;possibilities for&nbsp;including them in your piece.&nbsp;The class size is kept small so that Lucy can give you all the support you need.<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">
More information&nbsp;The Arienas Collective workshops, courses and events are run from a supportive and welcoming home-based environment within a Georgian mews home in Edinburgh&rsquo;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.&nbsp;All the equipment and materials you will need are included in the price, unless stated otherwise, plus light refreshments (a selection of Shibui teas, coffee, hot chocolate, and sweet or savoury snacks).&nbsp;On full day workshops you are welcome to bring your own lunch to eat inside or out; or there are a wide range of independent sit-in or takeaway delis, caf&eacute;s, and restaurants, plus supermarkets, within a 5-10 minute walk.PLEASE NOTE:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Our workshop space is on the first-floor of a Georgian mews building and unfortunately we do not have lift access.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The workshop space is in our home which is&nbsp;not&nbsp;nut free. Please let us know of any skin or food allergies before booking.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">We require a minimum number of bookings to ensure we can pay our creatives a fair fee, and for this reason bookings are non-refundable. Should we have to cancel, we will offer you the option to swap to an alternative date or workshop, or to request a refund.</li></ul>Private workshop bookingsMost of our workshops are also available to book for small private get-togethers; themed wedding and birthday celebrations; corporate team building and well-being purposes; and as in-store retail events. For larger groups, many of our workshops can be brought to a location of your choice. <a href="mailto:lynn@thearienascollective.com" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Email Lynn</a> for more information.Age restrictionsOur 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.

On this, 3 hour or 5 hour introduction to macramé workshop with Edinburgh artist Lucy Wayman, you get the opportunity to work on longer projects. 
You can choose to create a plant or pot hanger, or stay on to work on a more larger macramé project, such as a double plant hanger, wall hanging or bag. 
The workshop will start with the basic principles and techniques of macramé, allowing you to build your confidence by creating small projects such as a key ring, before moving on to designing and creating your plant hanger, bespoke wall hanging, or bag.
Once you feel more confident, you will learn how to calculate rope lengths and plan designs to create your chosen hand-crafted macramé project using 100% cotton rope and a selection of coloured twines. A helpful instruction manual will be provided to guide you through your project.
If you opt for the plant hanger project your workshop will finish after 3 hours. The longer wall hanging and bag projects last for an extra 2 hours, i.e. a 5 hour workshop.
This three-in-one workshop gives extra time for people who feel confident with the basics to challenge themselves with more elaborate designs under Lucy's guidance.
If you have any treasured gems such as old beads or drift wood you would like to incorporate into your design please bring them along and Lucy will show you a range of possibilities for including them in your piece. The class size is kept small so that Lucy can give you all the support you need.



More information 
The Arienas Collective workshops, courses and events are run from a supportive and welcoming home-based 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. 
All the equipment and materials you will need are included in the price, unless stated otherwise, plus light refreshments (a selection of Shibui teas, coffee, hot chocolate, and sweet or savoury snacks). 
On full day workshops you are welcome to bring your own lunch to eat inside or out; or there are a wide range of independent sit-in or takeaway delis, cafés, and restaurants, plus supermarkets, within a 5-10 minute walk.
PLEASE NOTE: 
Our workshop space is on the first-floor of a Georgian mews building and unfortunately we do not have lift access.
The workshop space is in our home which is not nut free. Please let us know of any skin or food allergies before booking.
We require a minimum number of bookings to ensure we can pay our creatives a fair fee, and for this reason bookings are non-refundable. Should we have to cancel, we will offer you the option to swap to an alternative date or workshop, or to request a refund.
Private workshop bookings
Most of our workshops are also available to book for small private get-togethers; themed wedding and birthday celebrations; corporate team building and well-being purposes; and as in-store retail events. For larger groups, many of our workshops can be brought to a location of your choice. Email Lynn for more information.
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.

Arts & Crafts

Macrame

Macrame class with local artist Lucy Wayman hosted by The Arienas Collective creative workshop space in Edinburgh City Centre.

Introduction to macrame with Lucy Wayman

General admission

On this fun, workshop with local artist Lucy Wayman, you will learn how to make a macram&eacute; plant hanger which can also double as fabulous hanging storage with the addition of a fruit bowl or jewellery pot!
With hands-on help from Lucy, you will learn the basic principles and techniques of macram&eacute;, and will build your confidence making small keyring designs. Using 100% cotton rope and a selection of coloured twines, you will then create your hand-crafted hanger.&nbsp;
You can also bring along items you&#39;d like to incorporate into your design, such as beads, jewellery and found objects such as twigs to make it truly personal.Lucy will provide you with a&nbsp;helpful instruction manual to guide you through your project, which you can take home to remind you of the knots you learned.&nbsp;
<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">More informationThe Arienas Collective private classes are run from our supportive and welcoming home-based environment within a Georgian mews home in Edinburgh&rsquo;s City Centre New Town. We invite you to join us, leave any day-to-day worries behind, and immerse yourself in being creative.Access to all the equipment you will use is included in the price.&nbsp;Private classes can be themed to suit the occasion, such as a special birthday, hen do, or family celebration. Just let us know when booking and we can discuss the options.On full day classes you are welcome to bring your own lunch. Alternatively, there is a wide range of independent sit-in or takeaway delis, caf&eacute;s, supermarkets and restaurants within a 5-10 minute walk. We can also provide a buffet style lunch if you prefer, just let us know your dietary requirements and budget, and we&#39;ll source some options.PLEASE NOTE: Our workshop space is on the first-floor of a Georgian mews building and unfortunately we do not have lift access. The workshop space is in our home which is&nbsp;not&nbsp;nut free. Please let us know of any skin or food allergies before booking.Bringing the class to youIf you already have a venue in mind, or have a larger group size than we can cater for here, then get in touch to check if your preferred class can be brought to you.Work eventsMost of our private classes are also available to book for staff team building and well-being purposes, or as creative treats for your customers. You can find out more here.Age restrictionsOur workshops are planned with adults in mind. Many are suitable for teenagers, but some may require under 14s to be accompanied for insurance purposes. Please check with us before booking. Any complimentary alcoholic drinks are served for those aged 18 and over only; a non-alcoholic option can be provided.

On this fun, workshop with local artist Lucy Wayman, you will learn how to make a macramé plant hanger which can also double as fabulous hanging storage with the addition of a fruit bowl or jewellery pot!
With hands-on help from Lucy, you will learn the basic principles and techniques of macramé, and will build your confidence making small keyring designs. Using 100% cotton rope and a selection of coloured twines, you will then create your hand-crafted hanger. 
You can also bring along items you'd like to incorporate into your design, such as beads, jewellery and found objects such as twigs to make it truly personal.
Lucy will provide you with a helpful instruction manual to guide you through your project, which you can take home to remind you of the knots you learned. 



More information
The Arienas Collective private classes are run from our supportive and welcoming home-based 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.
Access to all the equipment you will use is included in the price. 
Private classes can be themed to suit the occasion, such as a special birthday, hen do, or family celebration. Just let us know when booking and we can discuss the options.
On full day classes you are welcome to bring your own lunch. Alternatively, there is a wide range of independent sit-in or takeaway delis, cafés, supermarkets and restaurants within a 5-10 minute walk. We can also provide a buffet style lunch if you prefer, just let us know your dietary requirements and budget, and we'll source some options.
PLEASE NOTE: Our workshop space is on the first-floor of a Georgian mews building and unfortunately we do not have lift access. The workshop space is in our home which is not nut free. Please let us know of any skin or food allergies before booking.
Bringing the class to you
If you already have a venue in mind, or have a larger group size than we can cater for here, then get in touch to check if your preferred class can be brought to you.
Work events
Most of our private classes are also available to book for staff team building and well-being purposes, or as creative treats for your customers. You can find out more here.
Age restrictions
Our workshops are planned with adults in mind. Many are suitable for teenagers, but some may require under 14s to be accompanied for insurance purposes. Please check with us before booking. Any complimentary alcoholic drinks are served for those aged 18 and over only; a non-alcoholic option can be provided.

Private macramé plant hanger class with local artist and sculptor Lucy Wayman at The Arienas Collective creative workshop space in Edinburgh City Centre

Make a macramé plant or pot hanger | private class for up to 10 people

Sole use of our home workshop space for your private soap making class including artist fee and refreshments for up to 10 people. Please add on the number of people you require materials for below.

Private class for up to 10 people (excluding materials)

Our Annual Open Day is the only time The Arienas Collective is open to the public. It is a great opportunity to visit our home-based workshop space, meet some of the artists and makers who run our workshops, find out more about all the workshops and courses we offer, and watch live, mini workshop demonstrations.Opening hoursDoors open at 12 noon and close at 6.30pm. Why not combine a visit to see us with a city centre shopping trip, or festive get-together. Edinburgh will be in full festive swing by then! We&#39;re hidden away in a quiet mews just a 10 minute stroll from the hustle and bustle of St James Quarter shopping centre, St Andrew&#39;s Square, George Street, Princes Street and Edinburgh&#39;s &#39;favourite village&#39;, Stockbridge. There are also plenty of independent shops, cafes, galleries and restaurants in nearby Broughton Street, Dundas Street, and St Stephen&#39;s Street.Pop-up shopsSome of our artists and makers also bring artworks and gifts to sell, often at special Arienas Open Day prices. The Arienas Collective creative gift kits, experiences, and gift vouchers will be available to buy on the day, with a special gift box offer. Card payments are preferred, however we will accept cash on the day - but please note we may have a limited supply of change available.Free entry and refreshments - we welcome donations for our creative partnerWe will have complimentary mulled wine and mince pies on offer, and welcome donations for our 2024 creative partner. Mini-workshop demonstrationsOur free mini workshop demonstrations are always a big attraction and usually sell out! To be the first to know when the workshop demonstrations are live to book, make sure you book your Open Day space early.

Our Annual Open Day is the only time The Arienas Collective is open to the public. It is a great opportunity to visit our home-based workshop space, meet some of the artists and makers who run our workshops, find out more about all the workshops and courses we offer, and watch live, mini workshop demonstrations.
Opening hours
Doors open at 12 noon and close at 6.30pm. Why not combine a visit to see us with a city centre shopping trip, or festive get-together. Edinburgh will be in full festive swing by then! We're hidden away in a quiet mews just a 10 minute stroll from the hustle and bustle of St James Quarter shopping centre, St Andrew's Square, George Street, Princes Street and Edinburgh's 'favourite village', Stockbridge. There are also plenty of independent shops, cafes, galleries and restaurants in nearby Broughton Street, Dundas Street, and St Stephen's Street.
Pop-up shops
Some of our artists and makers also bring artworks and gifts to sell, often at special Arienas Open Day prices. The Arienas Collective creative gift kits, experiences, and gift vouchers will be available to buy on the day, with a special gift box offer. Card payments are preferred, however we will accept cash on the day - but please note we may have a limited supply of change available.
Fundraising
We will once again be fundraising to support Lihtaryk Art Studio in Kyiv, Ukraine to continue providing creative workshops for children, young people, adults and families to distract them from the horrors of living in wartime. 
The Arienas Collective will donate its 10% pop-up shop sales commission, and the creative team will be donating prizes for an Open Day tombola. 
We will have complimentary mulled wine and mince pies on offer, and welcome donations which will also go to Lihtaryk Art Studio.
Free workshop demos
Our free wee workshop demonstrations are always a big attraction and usually sell out! Spaces are offered on a first come, first served basis. Any spaces not claimed 15 minutes before the start time will be reallocated on the day. You can book your space using the links below.
12.30 Soapmaking with Jenny Smith, The Scottish Soapworks
12.30 Silver clay jewellery with Anna Campbell, Jewellery School Scotland (demo room)
13.30 Sketching with the Edinburgh Sketcher 
13.30 Lino printing with Suzanne Kemplay (demo room)
14.30 Calligraphy with Panna Chauham Calligraphy
14.30 Gel printing with Lou Davis
15.30 Macrame with Lucy Wayman (demo room)
15.30 Enamelling with Sheila McDonald
16.30 Silver clay jewellery with Anna Campbell, Jewellery School Scotland (demo room)
17.30 Mixed media & collage with Morven Ferguson (demo room)



More information
Please note that our workshop space is on the first floor of a Georgian mews home and there is no lift access. The space is not nut free, and if you have any concerns about any allergies please contact us before booking. 
Our workshops are designed with adults in mind. Some are suitable for teenagers, but may require those aged 14 or under to be accompanied for insurance purposes. The Open Day is open to all, but space is restricted and since there will be workshop demos running, children should be supervised by an adult at all times. 
You will find free parking in nearby streets and lanes within our parking zone. Please check the parking signs in case of any changes.
Please DO NOT park in the Meuse itself since this may block in our neighbours. Thank you.
Much as we love them, the Open Day can be very busy at times and would not suitable for dogs. Sorry.
If you have any questions about the suitability of the event, demos or location for your group, please email lynn@thearienascollective.com.

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