We are beyond excited about our first-ever Arienas Collective exhibition! The exhibition is taking place in the Scot-ART Gallery 1 on the 3rd floor of St Margaret’s House, 151 London Road, Edinburgh EH7 6AE from Saturday, 24 - Saturday, 31 May 2025 and is open from 11am-5pm each day. The exhibition is free to enter and you can find out more about our theme, who will be exhibiting, and opportunities to meet our creatives in person here. We will be exploring how creatives balance making art they love with art they earn a living from. The exhibition will feature original artworks, alongside live demonstrations, taster workshops and talks. You can see a full list of our Exhibition Talks and Tasters here. This is where to book spaces for a Writing Taster with writer and published author Emma Dhesi From Memory to Memoir: Telling Our Stories. What compels someone to write their life story? Who reads memoir, and why does it matter? This interactive talk delves into the craft of memory, storytelling, and the enduring power of capturing human experience. Your story might be the next to inspire.
We are beyond excited about our first-ever Arienas Collective exhibition! The exhibition is taking place in the Scot-ART Gallery 1 on the 3rd floor of St Margaret’s House, 151 London Road, Edinburgh EH7 6AE from Saturday, 24 - Saturday, 31 May 2025 and is open from 11am-5pm each day. The exhibition is free to enter and you can find out more about our theme, who will be exhibiting, and opportunities to meet our creatives in person here. We will be exploring how creatives balance making art they love with art they earn a living from. The exhibition will feature original artworks, alongside live demonstrations, taster workshops and talks. You can see a full list of our Exhibition Talks and Tasters here. This is where to book spaces for a Mosaic making taster with Jacky from Mossy Mosaic Using materials including sea glass, pottery and vitreous tiles you will create your very own mosaic masterpiece! In this taster workshop there won’t be any tile cutting (come to a Mossy Mosaic workshop at Arienas to learn this skill!) However, there will be lots of sticking and using small pieces, so it’s only suitable for those over 8yrs old (and all children must be accompanied/ helped by someone over 18).
Experience the transformative power of yoga in this Hatha class designed to connect breath with movement. This dynamic session will guide you through a thoughtful sequence of poses that build strength, improve flexibility, and promote balance—both physically and mentally. With an emphasis on mindful movement and alignment, this class is accessible to all levels, offering modifications and challenges to meet you where you are in your practice. Whether you're looking to release tension, increase mobility, or simply take time for yourself, this class provides a welcoming space to move, breathe, and reset. Join Stephen Whitehead from Happy Trees Yoga on the mat for a revitalizing flow that will leave you feeling strong, centered, and refreshed! We will meet in the studio at 10.45 and, according to the weather, go to Saughton Park This class is spondsored by the Lottery Community Fund, Awards for All. By attending this class you release the teacher, Giada Gaslini and Art and Spirituality Cic, from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending.
Swedish full body massage is one of the most popular mainstream therapies, and is offered at any reputable spa or beauty treatment clinic. Our comprehensive professional 2-day Body Massage course guides you carefully through all of the traditional Swedish massage techniques for front and back body, including feet, head and face massage too, so that you can deliver a very effective and therapeutic treatment for your clients. Home Study + In-Person Practical This course includes around 40 hrs of home study home study including case studies plus the 2 day practical training
Aromatherapy massage is a popular mainstream therapy, and is offered at any reputable spa or beauty treatment clinic. Our comprehensive 2-day professional course guides you carefully through everything you need to know to carry out an aromatherapy treatment for your clients. You will learn about the properties of essential oils, blending essential oils to suit your clients needs, also carrier oils and their own properties.