72 Sketchbook courses

Join artist Julie Galante for this in-person workshop, where we’ll take inspiration from the historic city of Edinburgh. 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 your surroundings, 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 will likely 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 I'll also have some supplies to hand for you to borrow or purchase (please let me know in advance if there's something in particular you need). Locations 22 July 2024: Princes Street Gardens 9 August 2024: St Bernard's Well and the Water of Leith Information about our precise meeting point will be circulated before the workshop. This workshop can take place in various locations around the city. If you have a request for a location for a future date, please get in touch. 

Create an eye-catching A6 journal with a leather/pleather cover and decorative exposed binding. This 48 page book makes for a great personal project or gift, with options to add decorative papers, a nifty fastening and page divider. Cass will take you through the process step-by-step with this online workshop.

Online bookbinding and sketching course hosted exclusively by The Arienas Collective and run by local artists Cass Barron of Bookbinding with Cass, and Mark Kirkham, the Edinburgh Sketcher

Creative textiles skills workshop for textiles enthusiasts and teachers

A simple pattern drafting course for anyone wanting to learn how to make their own blocks from scratch - great for teachers of GCSE & A Level Fashion & Textiles for both Art & Design and D&T.

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

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

An online Training Room for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Textiles for both Art & Design and D&T.

An Exciting Practical Face to Face Course learning surface textiles techniques, for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Textiles, both Art & Design and D&T.

An Exciting Practical Face to Face Course working with a heat press, for anyone wanting to learn new textile skills and techniques.