Booking options
Free
Course Images
The Arienas Collective OPEN DAY 2025
Highlights
Delivered In-Person
6 hours
All levels
Description
Our Annual Open Day is the only time The Arienas Collective is open to the public. It is a great opportunity to visit our home-based workshop space, meet some of the artists and makers who run our workshops, find out more about all the workshops and courses we offer, and watch live, mini workshop demonstrations.
Opening hours
Doors open at 12 noon and close at 6pm. Why not combine a visit to see us with a city centre shopping trip, or early festive get-together. We're hidden away in a quiet mews just a 10 minute stroll from the hustle and bustle of St James Quarter shopping centre, St Andrew's Square, George Street, Princes Street and Edinburgh's 'favourite village', Stockbridge. There are also plenty of independent shops, cafes, galleries and restaurants in nearby Broughton Street, Dundas Street, and St Stephen's Street.
Free workshop demos
Our free wee workshop demonstrations are always a big attraction and usually sell out! Spaces are offered on a first come, first served basis. They're available to book now on a first come, first served basis using the links below.
12.30: Botanical jewellery with silver clay expert Anna Campbell
12.30: Mosaic making with Jacky Cox, Mossy Mosaic
13.30: Watercolour with Lou Davis Art
13.30: Writing personal stories with best-selling author Emma Dhesi
14.30: Lino printing with artist Suzanne Kemplay
14.30: Speed sketching with Mark Kirkham, the Edinburgh Sketcher
15.30: Enamelling jewellery with precious metal jeweller Sheila McDonald
15.30: Calligraphy with Panna Chauhan, Panna Calligraphy
16.30: Botanical jewellery with silver clay expert Anna Campbell
16.30: Sketchbooking and Bookbinding with Mark Kirkham, the Edinburgh Sketcher
Pop-up shops
Some of our artists and makers also bring artworks and gifts to sell, often at special Arienas Open Day prices. Arienas Collective gift vouchers will be available to buy on the day. Card payments are preferred, however we will accept cash on the day - but please note we may have a limited supply of change available.
Refreshments
Complimentary mulled wine and mince pies are provided. Donations for our chosen charity are welcomed.
More information
Please note that our workshop space is on the first floor of a Georgian mews home and there is no lift access. The space is not nut free, and if you have any concerns about any allergies please contact us before booking.
Our workshops are designed with adults in mind. Some are suitable for teenagers, but may require those aged 14 or under to be accompanied for insurance purposes. The Open Day is open to all, but space is restricted and since there will be workshop demos running, children should be supervised by an adult at all times.
You will find free parking in nearby streets and lanes within our parking zone. Please check the parking signs in case of any changes. Please DO NOT park in the Meuse itself since this may block in our neighbours. Thank you.
Much as we love them, the Open Day can be very busy at times and would not suitable for dogs. Sorry.
If you have any questions about the suitability of the event, demos or location, please email lynn@thearienascollective.com.
Dates
- Delivered In-Person in Edinburgh17 spaces left• toFree
Location
2 Dublin Meuse, EH3 6NW, United Kingdom, EdinburghReviews
There are no reviews for The Arienas Collective OPEN DAY 2025 yet.Why not be the first one to review this event?