2702 Recreational courses

Exclusive evening of creativity in Edinburgh to support the future of Scotland’s craft industry

During this 12 week course you will have the opportunity to work on your own project ideas to explore your different media choices.

Figurative Sculpture In this day long course we will explore all aspects of creating a life size clay sculpture of a characterful human face. We will also start to explore the creation of a ‘beautiful’ face that you will be able to take home to finish… it can take many hours to complete something as complex. We will be using a special armature unique to the Sculpture Workshop and a wonderfully forgiving specialist clay. We’ll explore how expression and emotion manifest on the face. This workshop is great fun and light hearted, we don’t use jargon or judgement, anyone of any ability can join us and have a brilliant time engaging with their own creative potential.

Learn how to make English willow baskets. Learn the techniques materials and tools involved in this traditional craft. Fun and therapeutic weekend.

3 QLS Endorsed Diploma | QLS Hard Copy Certificate Included | 10 CPD Courses | Lifetime Access | 24/7 Tutor Support

A fully tutored life drawing class for beginners.

Delve into the deep mysteries of Sacred Geometry - 'Art of the Ever-True', under the gentle guidance of SAOG Studios' senior tutor Daniel Docherty. You will learn how to draw the primary four, five and six fold 'Creation' Diagrams with the traditional geometer's tools of compass and straightedge. You will be introduced to the inherent symbolism of these symmetries and how they may be developed into a myriad of pattern possibilities. The pace of this weekend course will be set with beginners in mind and there will be time to enjoy conversation and colour ... and of course tea, coffee and cake!!!

A fully tutored portrait drawing course to give you confidence. Covers all the fundamentals of portrait drawing for beginners.

A beginners printmaking class.

Explore what equipment and surfaces you will need for acrylic painting, cover the basic of colour mixing, brush-handling and simple palette-knife uses, as well as using mediums.