1267 Recreational courses

You’ve seen the results of letterpress printing in pictures and ads, but now you can print your own cards, posters and invites. Explore the rich textures and colours that come from this classic form of printing and get inspired by classic design styles. Learn to set type with a composing stick or alternatively you could create larger scale pieces that are more fluid and decorative. Leave with short print runs of each project and a fab new skill.

Are you a design or art student? Do you want to make sure your portfolio is up to the standard of the best? Join us for our portfolio workshop! We'll walk you through the process of developing an effective and eye-catching portfolio, and give you some insider tips on how to get noticed in the industry. You'll leave with a well-presented portfolio, an action plan that will help you get into the program of your choice, and interview practice so you can nail that all-important interview. We've got over 20 years of experience teaching design and art students, so we know exactly what it takes to produce work that stands out from the crowd. Our workshops are designed for people who want to know how to prepare for interviews, how to use their portfolio as a marketing tool for their own products, and how to present their work in the best possible light. Our company founder has interviewed for both jobs and degree level courses. She knows what questions they're going ask—and she knows exactly how to answer them!

Find out how to laser cut and engrave with Gifted Crafts Co. We’ve been lasering for 12 years now and have the experience to show for it. We use both kit style laser engravers and professional CO2 laser cutters throughout our workshop, so you can try lots of materials and techniques in both 2D and 3D. Our one-to-one sessions are designed to help you get started on your own projects, even if you don’t know anything about lasering. We’ll teach you the software, cover what materials work best for different techniques, and give you ideas for things to try out at home or in your studio.

Stunning Catalan style harvest basket, no experience necessary just a day of fun and creativity

A mindful embroidery workshop by Manchester embroidery artist Hoop & Fred! The perfect wholesome activity for a hen do, work event, or community get together!

This is a one-day intensive welding course where you can learn and practice all 3 welding processes with a variety of metals, or focus on one of your choice.

Make an amazing 5' tall living willow sculpture for your garden from freshly cut live willow. Your sculpture will continue to grow for years, simple maintence retains the size and shape whilst providing new deep red withies for you to cut and weave with each year. You will learn some basic weaving techniques and learn about how the willow is grown and processed. No experience necessary, bring a light weight pair of gardening gloves  Plant pot and compost supplied. Refreshments are included.

Learn how to create colourful monotype prints with local artist and printmaker Lou Davis in this private class at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh's beautiful Georgian New Town City Centre.

One-to-one sketching with pen and watercolour tour run by the Edinburgh Sketcher at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh City Centre

Enjoy a simple afternoon tea and some easy crafting with your team at this unique team building event