2722 Recreational courses

The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wine (formerly known as the Foundation Certificate) is an ideal starting point for anyone who is considering embarking on a professional career in the drinks industry or those with no little or prior experience of wine tasting.

Learn how to prepare & join wood to make items that are both practical & beautiful. With personal tuition learn to be creative.

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

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

Gain the skills and confidence you need to lead your goups on the beach!

Make this unusual Ying Yang with an integrated rustic handle. During the course you will use several different natural coloured willows and apply different weaving techniques to make your basket completely individual. Enjoy a day of craft with refreshments provided. Please bring your own lunch.

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.

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 an Art or DT teacher looking to expand your skills and learn new crafts that are more environmentally friendly? Join me on my workshop and you'll not only enjoy learning new skills but you'll have the chance to share ideas and leave with valuable resources to start teaching straight away. I have over 20 years experience of teaching, so I can help you get started straight away. All the paperwork is already done so you can concentrate on the fun bit!