46 Sketchbook courses

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

An art class covering colour for beginners.

Oil painting from a nude model.

Join artist Julie Galante for this in-person workshop, where we’ll take inspiration from the sweeping view of Edinburgh’s distinctive skyline as viewed from Inverleith Park. Participants of all experience levels are welcome for this friendly, small-group experience.  We’ll start with some guided warm-up sketches before moving on to drawing exercises focused on composition, tone, and observation. By the end of the workshop you’ll feel more confident drawing a city skyline, no matter your previous drawing experience.  Please come dressed for the weather, ready to spend two hours outside. You may also want to bring along a folding stool or a rug to sit on while you draw (there may be benches available, but this is unpredictable).  Participants will also need to bring along some basic art supplies:  A sketchbook and/or some drawing paper and board (A4 or larger recommended) Various drawing pens and pencils Charcoal or graphite sticks An eraser Any other favourite art supplies that you may like to use

An inspiring practical day learning textiles skills with textiles artist Nikki Parmenter.

Watercolour, Drawing and Painting in Dumbarton

Get to grips with this eye-catching leather (or pleather) long-stitch binding and have fun picking different coloured threads and decorative papers to give your book it’s own unique character.

Join Cass for a creative day of mark making and bookbinding inspired by local flora and fauna.

A fabric manipulation and constructed textiles workshop, for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Textiles, for both Art & Design and D&T.

Creative textiles skills workshop for textiles enthusiasts and teachers