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The Arienas Collective

Contact Name: Lynn Powell

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Address:
Dublin Meuse
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH3 6NW

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The Arienas Collective's Courses

£45
Art + Wine Evenings
Art + Wine Evenings
Lothian
Join us for a fun evening of art and wine with Edinburgh artist Suzanne Kemplay. On this Scottish Colourist themed workshop, you will create your very own still life or landscape painting with hands-on help from Suzanne while enjoying a glass of wine. And we think you'll be amazed at what you can achieve. Suzanne has always loved the Scottish Colourist paintings, "I see them as part of my heritage. They have a freshness and...
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Creative workshop hub in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Creative workshop hub in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Lothian
The Arienas Collective support local artists, designers and makers to earn a living through delivering workshops where they can share their talents, skills and passions with others. We offer a fascinating range of creative courses in a supportive and welcoming venue in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town. We believe in the well-being benefits of engaging in creative activity, and our class sizes are kept small so that our artists and makers can provide hands-on...
£95
Introduction to bookbinding and sketching
Introduction to bookbinding and sketching
Lothian - Next course on 5th April 2019
On this full day combination workshop with two of our local artists - bookbinder Cass Barron and The Edinburgh Sketcher Mark Kirkham - you will create a personalised, hand-bound sketchbook and begin to fill it with your own sketches. You will begin your day with Cass, who will help you to create your own A6 (landscape) leather, or pleather, covered sketchbook, complete with decorative exposed stitching and a nifty fastening to store your pens and...
£55
Introduction to calligraphy workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Introduction to calligraphy workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Lothian
Release your inner creative on our Introduction to calligraphy workshop run by Edinburgh calligraphy artist Panna Chauhan. Calligraphy is an art form lasting over centuries. Even in its simplest form it can look beautiful, and it is an art form that can be learned...with patience. On the Introduction to calligraphy workshop you will begin by learning the basics of calligraphy including the different types of nibs, correct sizing of letters and how to hold the...
£95
Introduction to lino-printing at The Creative Arienas in central Edinburgh
Introduction to lino-printing at The Creative Arienas in central Edinburgh
Lothian
On this Introduction to lino printing workshop with local artist Suzanne Kemplay, you will explore ways of creating simple, striking images from which you will make an original set of greeting cards.   This is a hands-on, practical and fun workshop where you will learn how to create an original design, cut your design onto lino ready for adding paint and printing onto card. You will gain the confidence you need to create beautiful prints at...
£40
Introduction to macramé at The Arienas Collective creative workshop hub in central Edinburgh
Introduction to macramé at The Arienas Collective creative workshop hub in central Edinburgh
Midlothian
On this introductory workshop with local artist Nichole Fernández, you will begin by learning the four basic knots of macramé.   Having mastered those, Nichole will take you through the steps necessary to create your own plant hanger including how to plan a pattern, measure the correct amount of rope, set up and finish off the project.   You will come away with enough knowledge to create your own macramé wallhangings or plant hangers at home, along...
£45
Introduction to making your own lingerie at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Introduction to making your own lingerie at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Lothian
We offer a range of lingerie sewing workshops including knicker making, garters and kimonos. We will be adding more in the near future. Details of our knicker making workshop are below. We will be adding dates and details for the others soon so please check our website for more information. Knicker-making workshop During this 3 hour workshop, local lingerie designer Hazel Lethaby of Mischke Lingerie will introduce you to working with stretch material by sewing...
£135
Introduction to ring making
Introduction to ring making
Lothian - Next course on 29th April 2019
On this full-day intermediate workshop - suitable for those that have taken any of our Silver Clay beginners workshops - you will learn how to make two different types of fine silver ring.   Using silver clay, a material made up of recycled silver particles, an organic binder and water that can easily be used at home with little need for equipment, Edinburgh jeweller - and silver clay specialist - Anna Campbell will take you through...
£95
Introduction to screen-printing workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Introduction to screen-printing workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Lothian
Release your inner creative on our Introduction to screen-printing experience run by Edinburgh artists Jodie Powell and Brodie Sim.  On the Introduction to screen-printing experience you will begin by learning how to design and cut your own stencil. Then you will mix your chosen paint colours ready for screen-printing by hand onto high quality paper, and onto fabric products. You will take home a framed print of your original design, plus a printed tote bag...
£95
Introduction to Silver Clay Jewellery in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Introduction to Silver Clay Jewellery in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Lothian
On this full-day introductory workshop - suitable for beginners or those that have taken our Silver Clay Jewellery Taster workshop - you will learn how to design, make, fire and polish three different pieces of jewellery.   Using silver clay, a material made up of recycled silver particles, an organic binder and water that can easily be used at home with little need for equipment, Edinburgh jeweller and silver clay specialist Anna Campbell will take you...
£95
Introduction to soap-making workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Introduction to soap-making workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Lothian
Release your inner creative on our two-in-one Introduction to Soap-Making workshop run by Edinburgh designer-maker Jenny Smith of The Scottish Soapworks.   On this full day workshop you will learn two soap-making processes. In the morning you will learn how to create a log of cold-process soap ready for curing on our soap rack for 21 days, and in the afternoon organic 'melt and pour' glycerine soap. The day begins with a background to the design...
£55
Introduction to speed-sketching workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Introduction to speed-sketching workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Midlothian
Release your inner creative on our Introduction to speed sketching experience run by Edinburgh artist Mark Kirkham. Capture in detail the historical architecture, unique heritage features and charming landscape of Edinburgh's city centre with Mark Kirkham, a local artist known as the Edinburgh Sketcher. Explore Edinburgh’s New Town and Portrait Gallery with a sketch book in hand, using ink and watercolour to bring your visit to life. You will take home your favourite drawing in...
£45
Silver clay jewellery making taster workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Silver clay jewellery making taster workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Lothian - Next course on 1st April 2019
In this taster workshop, you will create a pendant or pair of earrings from hallmark-quality silver with jeweller Anna Campbell.  You will learn how to make jewellery out of a material called silver clay, which is made up of recycled silver particles, an organic binder and water. Silver clay requires with very little equipment so it's perfect for those wanting to learn a new skill they can easily do at home. You will be taken...
£110
Soldering Silver Clay at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Soldering Silver Clay at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh's historic New Town
Lothian - Next course on 30th June 2019
This full-day intermediate workshop is suitable for anyone who has attended the beginners Silver Clay Taster or Introduction to Silver Clay Jewellery workshops, or has experience of working with metal clay.   On this workshop, taught by Edinburgh jeweller Anna Campbell, you will learn the traditional skill of soldering to advance your jewellery making skills in order to make different types of jewellery including stud earrings and cufflinks.   This is the perfect follow-on to the beginners...