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The Arienas Collective

Contact name: Lynn Powell
165
Total bookings
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over 6 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

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.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Art + Wine Evening
Next date: 25th Apr 2024
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City centre sketching tours with the Edinburgh Sketcher
Next date: 28th Apr 2024
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Creative workshop hub in Edinburgh's beautiful and historic New Town
Next date: 29th Mar 2024
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Draw calming mandalas
Next date: 4th Jun 2024
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Introduction to calligraphy
Next date: 19th Sep 2024
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Introduction to lino printing onto paper
Next date: 28th Sep 2024
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Introduction to macramé with Lucy Wayman
Next date: 14th Jul 2024
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Introduction to mosaic making with Mossy Mosaic
Next date: 1st Jun 2024
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Introduction to silver clay jewellery making
Next date: 21st Sep 2024
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Lino print your own cards and gift tags
Next date: 10th Nov 2024
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Lino printing onto fabric
Next date: 2nd Jun 2024
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Lino-printing onto fabric
Next date: 2nd Jun 2024
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Macramé taster workshop with Lucy Wayman
Next date: 14th Jul 2024
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Make a slate mandala garden mosaic with Mossy Mosaic
Next date: 19th Apr 2024
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Make your own mosaic decorations
Next date: 24th Nov 2024
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Multi-coloured screen printing the photo emulsion way
Next date: 25th Sep 2024
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Multi-coloured screen-printing the photo emulsion way
Next date: 25th Sep 2024
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One-day professional soap and skincare making business course with The Scottish Soapworks at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh
Next date: 29th Mar 2024
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Online Bookbinding and sketching course
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Print-making & contemporary Rainbow junk journal bookbinding kit from The Arienas Collective with local artists Cass Barron and Lou Davis
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Sea-washed glass and pottery workshop
Next date: 20th Sep 2024
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Silver Clay Boxes and Beads
Next date: 20th Apr 2024
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Silver clay boxes and beads workshop
Next date: 20th Apr 2024
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Silver clay jewellery making taster workshop
Next date: 14th Apr 2024
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Soldering silver clay jewellery
Next date: 21st Apr 2024
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Two-day soap-making and skincare business course with The Scottish Soapworks at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh
Next date: 29th Mar 2024
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Watercolour for relaxation
Next date: 26th Sep 2024

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
6 Feb 24'

Susan Duncan reviewed: Introduction to macramé with Lucy Wayman

"Great introduction to Macrame. Lucy explained everything very clearly and taught everyone the basic knots they needed to complete a project. She was so good at going around helping everyone (no easy task when we were doing different projects). The workshop was set in Lynn's lovely home and we had all the equipment we needed to complete our projects. Tea and coffee were supplied in lovely bone china cups. I would highly recommend this course. Thank you"

The Arienas Collective responded:

"Hello Susan Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this lovely review. It means so much to us. Lucy does indeed do a great job at supporting people to create their individual macrame projects, and it was wonderful to see so many different styles. And thank you for appreciating the small things too, like my family's vintage cups. I love my tea, and always think it tastes nicer in a lovely china tea cup! I hope your fabulous macrame hanging has found its rightful place hanging proudly at home. And I hope to welcome you back again soon. Best wishes Lynn"

2 Feb 24'

Ann reviewed: Beginners Screen Printing Onto Paper

"This course was a great introduction to screen printing. A lovely course tutor who was very knowledgeable and encouraging. Great host and lovely workspace that made for a wonderful relaxed evening where some fantastic images were created in a short space of time. I would definitely return and recommend the course and providers! "

The Arienas Collective responded:

"Thanks for this lovely review Ann, and for taking the time to leave it. It was wonderful to have you join us, and to welcome you to our workshop space. I thought everyone did so well, and thank you for letting me join in :-) I do love when I get the chance to get creative myself too! We hope to welcome you back soon. Enjoy your prints! Best wishes Lynn :-) "

3 Dec 23'

Christine Armstrong reviewed: Introduction to silver clay jewellery making

"The entire day was excellent. It was well organised and delivered in a very nice environment. The atmosphere was a good balance of warm, friendly but professional. I learned a great deal, came home with wearable pieces of jewellery I'd made and met some nice, like-minded people. I will definitely be booking more courses. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable day. "

The Arienas Collective responded:

"Hello Christine Thank you so much for this lovely, thoughtful review. We really appreciate that you have taken the time to share this feedback. And we absolutely love it when people go home proudly wearing the jewellery they have made! Well done on creating such beautiful pieces. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Arienas Collective. And thank you for supporting small, creative businesses. With best wishes Lynn "

2 Jul 23'

Terri reviewed: Introduction to calligraphy

"Such an excellent day learning calligraphy, the pace was just right taking us through the basics with enough space to experiment. Thank you!"

The Arienas Collective responded:

"Hello Terri. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely review. We really do appreciate it, and are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your introduction to calligraphy with Panna. We do love to give everyone the chance to explore their creativity! We hope you keep up the practice at home with the pack Panna gave you. And hope to welcome you back one day. With best wishes, Lynn "

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