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Free macrame workshop demo and festive pop up shop at The Arienas Collective creative workshop Open Day in Edinburgh City Centre

Free Open Day sketching workshop demo and festive Pop Up Shops at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh City Centre

This workshop will explore artist-led practice in Edinburgh and feature an open discussion between Sierra Metro (Edinburgh) and Sett Studios (Edinburgh). Artist and researcher Chris Biddlecombe will also provide an overview of the key findings from the ‘Artist-Led Organisations in Scotland: Survey and Mapping of Activity’ research report which has been undertaken by Scottish Artists Union on behalf of Creative Scotland. About Sierra Metro is a gallery committed to artist-centred practice and our intention is to showcase and support emerging and mid-career visual artists and designers. We aim to engender a climate of flexibility and experimentation for everyone who exhibits with us, and offer broad public access to contemporary art experiences and discussions. Established in 2008 we curated a vibrant cross discipline arts programme until 2012 at Ground Floor North, The Lighthouse, 22 West Harbour Road. After a period of hibernation, we have reopened in our new Leith location on Ferry Road.  Sett Studios is an artist-run studios with dedicated gallery space in Leith, Edinburgh. Run for artists, by artists. Providing an accessible and safe space, with a particular focus on supporting those from socially and financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Working to foster allyship, make art accessible, and uplift marginalised voices. Our artist community includes queer, working class, neurodiverse, disabled and POC artists. Instagram @settstudios If you have any other participation needs, please email us via learning@artistsunion.scot

These sessions include welding , grinding , torch cutting and design and construction of metal sculpture work. From an hour to make a bolt man to a family group session of 3 hours to make a large sculpture the possibilities are endless.  £40 an hour then £15 any additional person

All ages welcome for 8 plus they can sculpt what they like for two hours or you can have a theme, the birthday child has a go on the wheel too. A small ball of air hardening clay each to take home in your party bags (clay tools are also available for party bags on request for an additional charge). . you are welcome to bring your own drinks and nibbles and have a wander around the animals too. Two and a half  hrs for 8 people or over £35 THEN £15 PER CHILD

For a lovely set of hand and foot prints why not book in for an hour of squishing hands and toes in clay and making coloured hand prints in what ever shape you like. More than one child? then keep them entertained making a few things while they wait there turn. £35 per hour £10 any additional child.

Something to remember. Book 8 or more people and get two hours to sculpt what you like with a pre thrown plate to all sign as a keepsake for the day. The birthday person or hen gets to have a go on the pottery wheel too. You are welcome to bring your own drinks and nibbles and have a wander around the animals too. Two and a half hrs for 8 people or over £35 THEN £15 PER PERSON.

If your looking to really get to grips with throwing, from handles to lids, tea pots to platters. Then why not book in for a two day session or a couple of hours a week £35 per person per hour £20 any additional person per hour.

Book in for a couple of hours or more and try throwing and sculpting

Free calligraphy demo at The Arienas Collective Festive Open Day in Edinburgh City Centre