The Arienas Collective

Contact Name: Lynn Powell

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Address:
Dublin Meuse
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH3 6NW

The Arienas Collective

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About The Arienas Collective

The Arienas Collective supports local artists and makers to earn a living by sharing their creative skills and passions with others through delivering workshops. The workshops are run from our mews home in the beautiful Georgian New Town of central Edinburgh. We believe in the wellbeing benefits of engaging in creative activity, and our class sizes are kept small so that you get the support you need to make the most of your time with us. We teach you creative skills you can continue at home.

The Arienas Collective's Courses

Advanced sketching - Georgian landscapes

Advanced sketching - Georgian landscapes

In-person course

Midlothian - Next course on 26th March 2021

Focusing on two illustrations, you will learn how to use composition and perspective to draw the eye into your painting. Using ink and watercolour, and under the close guidance of Mark Kirkham, the Edinburgh Sketcher, you will finish and mount two A4 pieces. Places are limited to eight or under on this more advanced sketching workshop in order to provide more one-to-one tuition. This workshop is suitable for anyone who has attended one of Mark's Introduction to speed-sketching workhops, or has previous experience of sketching. If you are unsure whether...

Advanced sketching - people and crowds

Advanced sketching - people and crowds

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 26th April 2021

In this workshop we will capture both crowds on the streets of Edinburgh, and also close up portraits from within the Scottish Portrait Gallery. Using ink and watercolour, and under the guidance of Mark Kirkham, the Edinburgh Sketcher, you will finish and mount two A4 pieces. Places are limited to eight or under on this more advanced sketching workshop in order to provide more one-to-one tuition. This workshop is suitable for anyone who has attended one of Mark's Introduction to speed-sketching workhops, or has previous experience of sketching. If you...

Art + Wine evenings

Art + Wine evenings

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 28th January 2021

Our Art & Wine Evenings offer a fun, relaxed, creative night out in Edinburgh's fabulous city centre, and are perfect for those who lack confidence with their drawing skills. September's theme is 'Flowers' and will feature images by artists Georgia O'Keeffe, Van Gogh and The Scottish Colourists. With hands-on help from local artist Suzanne Kemplay, you will learn how to create your very own still life or landscape painting using acrylic paints, while enjoying a glass of wine and nibbles. You don't have to be able to draw, so it's...

Collaborative bookbinding and sketching workshop

Collaborative bookbinding and sketching workshop

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 11th December 2020

Local artists Cass Barron and Mark Kirkham share some of their favourite bookbinding and sketching techniques in this collaborative workshop. The day will be split between The Arienas Collective workspace and local points of interest around Edinburgh's New Town, including the National Portrait Gallery. Over the course of the day, Cass will introduce a range of book making techniques, including single sheet Japanese Stab binding, concertina fold books and a more substantial leather bound sketchbook. With Mark’s guidance you will add colour washes to your pages before taking them out...

Creative workshop hub in Edinburgh's beautiful and historic New Town

Creative workshop hub in Edinburgh's beautiful and historic New Town

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 6th December 2020

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 are always looking for new creatives to join our Collective to add to our creative workshop offer. The Collective provides admin and marketing support including selling via an online shop and promotion via website and social media platforms. Our space is also available for booking as a private group. We offer birthday parties, hen parties, family group bookings, and so on. Most...

Design your own letterpress stationary at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh's City Centre

Design your own letterpress stationary at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh's City Centre

In-person course

Midlothian - Next course on 26th June 2021

Design and create your own letterpress personal or business stationery with local artist and printer Lou Davis. This full day introduction to creating your own letterpress projects using vintage metal and wood type allows you more time to play with designs to create your own products than our half day letterpress taster options. However, it assumes no previous experience so is still suitable for beginners. In the morning, you will go through the basics of letterpress printing and learn to set a quote in metal type which we can print...

Introduction to calligraphy workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town

Introduction to calligraphy workshop in Edinburgh's historic New Town

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 21st March 2021

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. We offer two Introduction to calligraphy workshops: one where you learn the foundational hand, and one where you learn the italic hand. On each workshop you will begin by learning the basics of calligraphy, including the different types of nibs, correct sizing of letters and...

Introduction to lino-printing onto fabric

Introduction to lino-printing onto fabric

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 15th January 2021

On this Introduction to lino-printing onto fabric workshop, local artist Suzanne Kemplay will help you explore ways of creating simple images and striking patterns from which you will print your own, unique tote bag and tea towel. This is a hands-on, practical and fun workshop where you will learn how to create an original design, cut your design onto lino, add paint, and print onto fabric. You will gain the confidence you need to create beautiful prints at home without the need for expensive equipment. You will take home your...

Introduction to screen-printing using paper stencils at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh

Introduction to screen-printing using paper stencils at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 27th January 2021

Learn how to screen print using paper stencils with local artist and printer Lou Davis. On this workshop you will experiment with screen printing using paper stencils, learning how to screen print onto paper using the hand cut stencil method. You’ll learn to design for screen printing, thinking about layers and colours. You’ll cut stencils by hand from paper, mix ink, set up a screen, get your registration right and print ten A4 size prints onto printmaking paper ready to take home. The Arienas Collective workshops are run from...

Introduction to silver clay ring making

Introduction to silver clay ring making

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 25th February 2021

On this one-day introductory workshop - suitable for beginners or those that have attended our silver jewellery taster workshop and wish to develop their skills - you will create 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, your expert tutor, Edinburgh-based jeweller Anna Campbell, will take you through all the steps needed to create your own pieces ready for firing. The dried clay is fired...

Introduction to sketching with watercolour

Introduction to sketching with watercolour

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 20th March 2021

On this Introduction to speed sketching workshop with the Edinburgh Sketcher, Mark Kirkham, you will meet at our private mews home from where you will begin a walk around the stunning local Georgian architecture of Edinburgh's New Town whilst creating ink and watercolour drawings. You will choose your favourite piece to mount. The price includes access to all the equipment you will need, all materials, plus a hot drink served with cake or biscuits. You will also take home all the sketches you complete. Please note that our workshop space...

Introduction to soap-making

Introduction to soap-making

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 20th February 2021

On this full day Introduction to soap-making workshop with local designer-maker Jenny Smith of The Scottish Soapworks, you will learn how to make traditional cold-process soap as well as melt and pour organic glycerine soap. Jenny will begin by explaining the properties of the natural soaps and selection of essential oils that you will be working with. You will then choose a cold process recipe to make from a range of options. Jenny will demonstrate how to mix the reactive ingredients. You will then work together to measure and blend...

Make your own food wraps

Make your own food wraps

In-person course

Midlothian - Next course on 19th February 2021

Learn how to make your own, sustainable and biodegradable food coverings with local artist and crafter Norlyne Rosewarne. Beeswax food wraps are a great, sustainable alternative to plastic food coverings. On this workshop Norlyne, who hand makes and sells Bwrapz Food Wraps, will take you through the step-by-step process needed to create a set of your own. She will demonstrate the knack of brushing the beeswax mix onto your cotton pieces, and ensuring you evenly seal the cotton before hanging your wraps up to dry. Norlyne will share some helpful...

One-day professional soap and skincare making business course with The Scottish Soapworks at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh

One-day professional soap and skincare making business course with The Scottish Soapworks at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 6th December 2020

On this one-day, hands-on workshop with Jenny Smith from The Scottish Soapworks, you will cover soap-making methods in detail including: ingredients; suppliers; equipment; safety issues; recipes and essential oils. And you will receive a pack of information including details of suppliers, legislation on creating recipes, and practical hints and tips. Our business workshops are arranged at a time to suit, so please contact us to arrange a date and to discuss any questions you may have. The contents of the day are flexible, and there is a choice about which...

Print-making & contemporary bookbinding kit from The Arienas Collective with local artists Cass Barron and Lou Davis

Print-making & contemporary bookbinding kit from The Arienas Collective with local artists Cass Barron and Lou Davis

Craft kit or book

Two Arienas Collective workshop artists - bookbinder Cass Barron and artist and printer Lou Davis - team up for this treat of an online workshop, which celebrates colour, texture, mark making and bookbinding! A series of step-by-step video tutorials will encourage you to experiment with a range of simple but effective printmaking techniques and create a one-of-a-kind A5 sized junk journal, which makes for a great sketchbook, memory book, diary or gift for someone special. Lou will show you how to make a DIY gel plate, and share some of...

Repeat pattern screen printing onto fabric at The Arienas Collective in central Edinburgh

Repeat pattern screen printing onto fabric at The Arienas Collective in central Edinburgh

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 7th March 2021

On this full-day screen printing workshop with Edinburgh-based artist and printer Lou Davis, you will learn how to create a repeat pattern suitable for printing onto fabric. Although beginner screen-printers are welcome to attend this workshop, it involves a more advanced method of printing, and more advanced equipment, which will perhaps suit those with some previous experience of screen-printing, or who are familiar with the emulsion method. You'll spend the morning creating patterns and learning how to make them seamlessly repeat across your fabric. Then we’ll take your best pattern...

Repeat pattern screen printing workshop at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh

Repeat pattern screen printing workshop at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh

In-person course

Midlothian - Next course on 7th March 2021

On this full-day screen printing workshop with Edinburgh-based artist and printer Lou Davis, you will learn how to create a repeat pattern suitable for printing onto fabric. You'll spend the morning creating patterns and learning how to make them seamlessly repeat across your fabric. Then we’ll take your best pattern and create screen prints using the photo emulsion method. You’ll learn to coat, expose, print and clean silk screens, and then print them onto cotton creating repeating patterns. You wiil print your final design onto a cushion cover, apron or...

Self-Care Sunday with The Scottish Soapworks

Self-Care Sunday with The Scottish Soapworks

In-person course

Midlothian - Next course on 31st January 2021

On our self-care Sunday workshops with Jenny from The Scottish Soapworks, you will combine learning new skills with treating yourself to a relaxing day out in our welcoming, home-based workshop space creating a personal pamper pack. The day begins with welcome refreshments, including a selection of Shibui teas and filter coffee options. You will then awaken your senses with the scent of pure essential oils, and select recipes for making a handy, environmentally conscious, travel-sized pamper pack from a selection of The Scottish Soapworks natural products. Midway through your day,...

Self-care Sundays - create a personal pamper pack with The Scottish Soapworks at The Arienas Collective in central Edinburgh

Self-care Sundays - create a personal pamper pack with The Scottish Soapworks at The Arienas Collective in central Edinburgh

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 31st January 2021

On this well-being Self-care Sunday soap/shampoo and skincare making workshop with Jenny from The Scottish Soapworks, you will combine learning new skills with treating yourself to a relaxing day in our welcoming, home-based workshop space creating a personal pamper kit. We offer two options: you can choose to make 'melt and pour' glycerine soap or shampoo bars (dates alternate), plus lip balm and hand/body cream blending. You will learn about the properties of The Scottish Soapworks shampoo bars or glycerine soaps, lip balms and creams. On the shampoo bar option,...

Silver Clay Jewellery Taster

Silver Clay Jewellery Taster

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 28th February 2021

On this silver clay jewellery taster workshop, you will create a pendant or pair of earrings from hallmark-quality silver with experienced, Edinburgh-based 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 through all the steps to create your own piece ready...

Soldering silver clay jewellery class

Soldering silver clay jewellery class

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 17th March 2021

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 and silver clay specialist 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 workshops, and has been requested by our participants! It’s also the...

Still Life/Flowers Weekend Painting Course

Still Life/Flowers Weekend Painting Course

In-person course

Midlothian - Next course on 27th March 2021

Still Life/Flowers: creating a finished still life composition This weekend course is run by local artist Suzanne Kemplay. Suzanne graduated in Painting and Drawing from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee. She works from her studio in Edinburgh, and has exhibited at a number of Scottish Galleries. Suzanne is predominantly known for her still life work and photorealist flower paintings. The course is designed to encourage, and give confidence to, beginners, while also helping those who want to develop their painting skills further or are new to working with...

Two-day soap-making and skincare business course with The Scottish Soapworks at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh

Two-day soap-making and skincare business course with The Scottish Soapworks at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh

In-person course

Lothian - Next course on 6th December 2020

On this two-day soap-making and skin-care course with Jenny Smith from The Scottish Soapworks, you can choose from a range of products to make including traditional cold process soap, organic 'melt and pour' glycerine soap, shampoo bars, lip balms, liquid soaps and hand and body cream. You will discuss marketing ideas, ingredient and packaging suppliers, equipment, recipe creation, costs and legislation, and will receive a detailed information handout. Your cold process soap will remain with Jenny for 3 weeks for curing, and will then be cut and packaged for sending...