130 Recreational courses in Broxburn

Dive into the World of Timeless Elegance: Enroll in my Exclusive 6-Week In-Person Copperplate Calligraphy Course! Unleash your creativity and explore the artistry of Copperplate Calligraphy in a hands-on, immersive experience that transcends the ordinary. Join us for a six-week journey where every stroke becomes a work of art, and your penmanship evolves into a thing of beauty. What Makes Our In-Person Course Exceptional? Interactive Learning: Embrace the tactile joy of pen and paper as you engage in live, in-person lessons. Feel the flow of the ink, perfect your technique, and experience the joy of creation firsthand in a supportive and inspiring environment.Small Group Dynamics: Benefit from a close-knit learning community where you'll forge connections with fellow enthusiasts. Share ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and draw inspiration from the collective passion for the art of calligraphy.Tailored Feedback: Receive immediate feedback on your progress, allowing you to fine-tune your skills with precision. Our hands-on approach ensures that every question is answered, and every stroke is perfected throughout the course. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this enriching in-person experience. Enrol now in my In-Person 6-Week Copperplate Calligraphy Course and let the timeless art of beautiful writing become your personal masterpiece! The course will cost £180 for 6 x 2hour sessions.

Private soap making class run by The Scottish Soapworks at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh City Centre

I've added this two day workshop because a one day workshop gives you the basics, but two days will allow you to develop your carving technique and use additional knife grasps.  By embedding good technique into the way you carve, you will avoid injuries and additional regular stretching will help you to look after your body. You will leave with the knowledge and confidence to carve safely at home.  You will have access to a range of different tools, starting with the axe to rough out spoon blanks - I have a good range of axes you can try from budget to the Gransfors large carving axe. Next using the Mora wood carving knives (105/106/120) to shape your blanks into spoons following traditional designs for optimising strength and utility. I also have a range of hook knives to try out. Using these traditional tools you will make a spoon from local and sustainable fresh cut green wood (usually willow/birch/alder or cherry) - starting with a log and leaving with a spoon. From the initial splitting of the log, trimming it down with an axe, to carving finer details and decorations with chip carving knives. This course is located close to central Edinburgh and is accessible by public transport.  Depending on the weather it can be inside or outdoors in the wildlife garden. Courses can also be arranged to suit your availability! Please email to discuss your requirements, discounts are available for small groups or multiple days. Course numbers are usually limited to five or less; individual training courses can also be arranged. What's included in the price? Tea, coffee, light lunch of bread and soup and snacks. Professional training in the use of a range of traditional tools. Advice on tool care and sharpening. Fresh cut (green) wood for carving. Some tools available for sale at competitive rates.  

One day, weekend, pottery workshop for beginners. Hand Building and Wheel Throwing in a Saturday

Private soap making class run by The Scottish Soapworks at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh City Centre

See how plastic bottle tops are remelted into beautiful objects!

Join artist Julie Galante for an afternoon of homemade botanical inks made from foraged plants and kitchen scraps. In 2023 Julie dove into ink-making, producing more than 300 inks from over 100 different botanical sources. In this three-hour workshop, Julie will share what she’s learned from all these inky experiments, giving you the skills and knowledge to create your own library of botanical colours. She'll share her core learnings, including the best ways to extract colours, the best plants to use, and how to preserve and store your inks. We'll also cover different ways of finishing your inks depending on how you'd like to use them. Please note this workshop will take place in Julie's Stockbridge studio, which is accessible via three flights of stairs. We will also spend part of the workshop foraging outside, weather permitting, so please dress accordingly. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Intermediate level mosaic making class run by local maker Mossy Mosaic exclusively at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh City Centre

Learn how to screen print and apply metal leaf to your design with printmaker Lou Davis at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh City Centre

Join me in learning how to write uncials.This sixth century broad edge script is simple, elegant and timeless.This course will run for four weeks 7-9 on a Tuesday.Everything will be provided. Beginners and improvers welcome