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Introduction to Etching
Date	Location
A six-week course with members of Edinburgh Printmakers, teaching you how to work directly onto metal plates to develop beautiful and experimental etchings. View full details
23 Oct–27 Nov Tue 6–9pm	Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

Introduction to Forum Theatre
Date	Location
David Roberts of edgeeradica provides an introduction to the skills and techniques of forum theatre. Part of Leith Festival. View full details
15 Jun 2pm	Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

An Introduction to Modern Art: A Practical One-Day Class
Date	Location
Ever stood in a modern art gallery and thought you could do better? Now's the time to step up and find out. Artist Rosie Lesso introduces you to some of the techniques and practices used in the modern masterpieces on display in the gallery, and you make your own piece of modernist art. View full details
16 Jun 10.30am	Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Introduction to Printmaking 1
Date	Location
Weekend course for absolute beginners to learn the basics of this fascinating art. The best bit? You don't even need to be that talented to create something pretty special-looking. Price includes materials, and is for the full weekend course. View full details
16 Jun–17 Jun Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm 6 Oct–7 Oct Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm	Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

Introduction to Printmaking 2
Date	Location
A weekend course, suitable for total beginners, providing an introduction to two simple but effective techniques: monoprinting and relief printing. Price includes materials and is for the full weekend course. View full details
25 Aug–26 Aug Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm 17 Nov–18 Nov Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm	Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

Introduction to Printmaking
Date	Location
Five-week course for absolute beginners to learn the basics of this fascinating art, covering three low-tech types of printmaking: drypoint, collagraph, and relief printing. Price includes materials and is for the full five-week course. View full details
10 May–7 Jun Thu 6–9pm	Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

Introduction to Relief Printing
Date	Location
Explore the technique of cutting an image into wood or linoleum and using ink to produce bold and dramatic effects. Price includes materials, and is for the full six-week course. View full details
10 Oct–7 Nov Wed 6–9pm	Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

Introduction to Water-Based Screenprinting
Date	Location
Use anything from photocopied images or text to your own drawings to screenprint onto paper. You can also layer up different colours, to gorgeous effect, and use light sensitive stencils to add detail. This is a weekend course, price given is for two days. View full details
23 Jun–24 Jun Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm 1 Sep–2 Sep Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm 13 Oct–14 Oct Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm 17 Nov–18 Nov Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm	Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

Introduction to Whisky
Date	Location
Learn the flavour profiles of Scotland's four main whisky regions, and explore how the landscape has influenced the flavour of our national drink. View full details and ticket info
7 Aug–22 Aug Tue & Wed 6pm	Whiski Rooms, Edinburgh

Inver House Distillers Whisky Sampling
Date	Location
The distiller of Old Pulteney, anCnoc, Balblair and Speyburn presents this tasting of classic whiskies. View full details
25 Aug 10am	Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh

Italian for Holidays
Date	Location
Brush up on your Italian before heading off into the sun. For complete beginners. View full details
9 May–13 Jun Wed 6.30–8.30pm	Leith Academy, Edinburgh

Italian Post Beginner Conversation
Date	Location
Improve your Italian conversation skills with six weeks of conversational practice. View full details
14 May–18 Jun Mon 6.30–8.30pm	Leith Academy, Edinburgh

Jack and Jill Market
Date	Location
An opportunity for mums and dads to buy and sell nearly-new baby and kids' (ages 0–9) items of good quality. Book a stall to sell or turn up on the day to grab a bargain. View full details
17 Jun 10.30am	Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh

James Playfair – Scotland’s Revolutionary Architect
Date	Location
Philip Miller presents this lecture on James Playfair (1756–1794), a radical architect responsible for Melville Castle for Henry Dundas, and who had a great influence on Sir John Soane. View full details
5 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Jamie & Anna: Live and Loud
Date	Location
Toonatik and Nickelodeon faves Jamie and Anna present a fun-filled game show where boys are pitted against girls. Ages 5+. Part of Plu Edinburgh. View full details
2 Jun Sat 1.30–2.20pm & 4.30–5.20pm	Leith Links, Edinburgh

Japanese Water-Based Woodblock Printing
Date	Location
Weekend courses at the open-access printmaking studios in the ancient techniques of Japanese block printing. Price includes materials, and is for the full weekend course. View full details
22 Sep–23 Sep Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm 24 Nov–25 Nov Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm	Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

Javier Jarquin – CARD NINJA: ReDeal
Date	Location
The New Zealand comedian returns with a show full of 'fight-of-hand' techniques, wit and cards used as weapons. Ages 5+. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival. View full details
1 Jul 7pm	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Jazz Absolute Beginners
Date	Location
With Jo Richards Level 1 Taking your first steps into the wonderful, versatile style that is jazz? With a laid-back approach, Jo will guide you, covering lots of facets of jazz including musicals, street jazz, swing, lyrical and much more! So come along, have a giggle and have a go! Wear loose, comfortable clothing with indoor trainers or jazz shoes. We recommend you bring a bottle of water with you to class. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from… View full details
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 6–7pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Jazz Advanced/Professional
Date	Location
With Chris Kidd Level 4/Pro This jazz session is for those who already have a fundamental technique and wish to advance their performance while being pushed technically. This is a high-energy, challenging class. A brand new combination is taught weekly, enabling you to incorporate your technique and individual qualities into one flawless performance. Wear loose, comfortable clothing with indoor trainers or jazz shoes. We recommend you bring a bottle of water with you to class. View full details
19 Apr–21 Jun Thu 6–7pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Jazz Beginners
Date	Location
With Jo Richards Level 1/2 For those with a little understanding of the style and following the same basis as Absolute Beginners, we`ll develop your jazz-tastic skills even further! Bring bags of confidence and be prepared to have a laugh or two in this relaxed environment. Wear loose, comfortable clothing with indoor trainers or jazz shoes. We recommend you bring a bottle of water with you to class. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and… View full details
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 7–8pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Jazz Intermediate
Date	Location
With Jo Richards Level 3 If you already have the basics down, this is the class for you! Focusing on developing technical skill and understanding of the various styles within the jazz spectrum, this class is gonna make you sweat! Covering six different routines over the term, it`ll keep your brain and body working. Wear loose, comfortable clothing with indoor trainers or jazz shoes. We recommend you bring a bottle of water with you to class. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. View full details
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 8–9.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Jazz Turn Up & Dance
Date	Location
With Jo Richards All Levels Wannabe pop idols take serious note: here`s the best jazz class for your ongoing development as a dancefloor diva/god! Wear loose, comfortable clothing with indoor trainers or jazz shoes. We recommend you bring a bottle of water with you to class. View full details
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 6–7pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Jo Jingles
Date	Location
Music and movement sessions with nursery rhymes and fun songs for kids to learn, as well as building confidence and sparking the imagination. Ages 6 months–5 years. View full details
6 Jun 10.30am	Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

Jock Tamson Abroad: The Making of the Scottish Diaspora
Date	Location
David Forsyth examines the material culture of Scots who have dispersed around the globe. View full details
27 Aug 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Jogscotland 5k Challenge
Date	Location
This year's Jogscotland 5K Challenge starts in Inverleith Park and as a special treat, passes through the Royal Botanic Gardens, normally out of bounds to runners. Booking is essential. View full details and ticket info
27 Jun 6pm	Inverleith Park, Edinburgh

John, 3rd Earl of Bute by Allan Ramsay
Date	Location
Susanna Kerr discusses the intricacies of the relationship between the King, the court and the artist in the creation of Allan Ramsay's painting. View full details
4 Jul 12.45pm	Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

John Archer: Forget about the Tricks
Date	Location
Comedy magician and the first man to fool Penn & Teller, John Archer weaves stories, mind-reading and audience participation into this magic show. Ages 12+. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival. View full details
4 Jul–5 Jul Wed & Thu 7.30–8.30pm	Traverse Bar Café, Edinburgh

John Broadwood and Sons – Piano Manufacturer to His Majesty and the Princesses
Date	Location
Philip Miller talks about John Broadwood who implemented technical innovations to improve the design of his pianoforte as it rose in popularity in the 18th century. View full details
22 Aug 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

John Dewar and Sons Whisky Sampling at the Scotch Whisky Experience
Date	Location
Ross Dennis, from the distiller famous for brands such as Dewar's Blended Whisky and Aberfeldy single malt, conducts a whisky tasting session in the shop. View full details
3 Aug–4 Aug Fri & Sat 10am–6pm 24 Aug 10am	Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh

The Joy of Sex
Date	Location
Interactive exhibition exploring the lighter, funnier side of sex. Leave that po-face at home, and get well and truly stuck into a naked tea party (socks must be left on), performance exhibits themed around tickling and fetish, and plenty of exhibitions of fruity objects and people. God only knows what's in the petting zoo. Part of the Festival of Erotic Arts. View full details
18 Jun–24 Jun Mon–Sun noon–7pm	Sapphire Rooms, Edinburgh

Jungle Junk Jewellery
Date	Location
Create jungle animal jewellery graced by elephants, leopards and exotic birds with some earth-friendly recycled materials. View full details
16 Jul Mon 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Junior Performance Course
Date	Location
Kids explore their drama skills, working on movement, characterisation and storytelling, leading up to a performance on the final day of the course. Ages 8–11. Apply for a place via the website. View full details and ticket info
2 Jul–7 Jul Mon–Sat 9.30am–5pm	Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Junior Skint Knees Drama Classes
Date	Location
Games, improvisation, storytelling, voice and movement training are all part of this weekly course of workshops for young drama kings and queens. Separate classes are available for 3-4-year-olds and 5-7-year-olds, at 10.30am on Saturdays and 10.15am on Sundays. View full details
19 May–23 Jun Sat 10.30am	Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
20 May–24 Jun Sun 10.15–11.45am	Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Kabarett: Alternative Variety & Performance Art Revue
Date	Location
Alternative erotic art revue and variety performance, featuring MC Ophelia Bitz, spoken word artists and live music. Part of Festival of the Erotic Arts. View full details and ticket info
22 Jun (Over-18s only) 7pm	The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

Kandinsky's Kleine Welten
Date	Location
Talk on the series of 12 prints that Kandinsky made in 1922 at the Bauhaus. View full details
6 Aug 12.45pm	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, Edinburgh

Kilts and Captivity
Date	Location
Hear about the rebellions of the 17th and 18th centuries first-hand (well, kinda) from two Jacobite soldiers involved in the uprisings. View full details
21 Jul–23 Jul Mon, Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 13 Aug–14 Aug Mon & Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 22 Sep–24 Sep Mon, Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Knitted Bunting
Date	Location
Combine beautiful colours to knit for a loved one, for yourself, or for some year-round bunting. Hosted by Kerry Kimber from Knitting for All and suitable for all levels. View full details
4 Aug 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Kyleakin and the Ring Net
Date	Location
Professor Will Maclean presents this talk on the Highland fishing community. View full details
24 Oct 1pm	RCAHMS, Edinburgh

The Ladies Driving Challenge 2012
Date	Location
Have a pop at driving a monster articulated lorry, a double-decker bus, a digger, a penny farthing bike or a quad bike, and raise some funds for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland. View full details
2 Sep 9am	Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Ladies of the Renaissance
Date	Location
Learn how the 16th century ladies of the court dressed and the French influence on fashion. View full details
1 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 15 Jun–29 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 6 Jul Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 20 Jul–27 Jul Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 10 Aug Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 24 Aug–31 Aug Mon–Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 13 Oct–14 Oct Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

The Ladies Waldegrave by Sir Joshua Reynolds
Date	Location
Art historian Ailsa Turner discusses Reynolds' painting of the three sisters, including its classical and contemporary allusions. View full details
8 Jun 12.45pm	Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Lady Euphemia
Date	Location
Meet the countess of Ross and Buchan, Euphemia, and hear about her amazing ancestral connection to Robert the Bruce. View full details
7 Jul–8 Jul Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 11 Aug–12 Aug Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 8 Sep–9 Sep Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

The Last Day of Summer
Date	Location
A timely workshop from Margaret Findlay, making pencil cases and kit bags to take back to school. View full details
12 Aug 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

The Latitude of Twilight
Date	Location
Professor Davidson gives a talk on the use of twilight in symbolist landscape painting. View full details
24 Jul 12.45pm	Hawthornden Lecture Theatre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Learn European Swordsmanship
Date	Location
Get to grips with a variety of historical weapons of war. Suitable for beginners; wear loose and comfortable clothing. View full details
3 May–26 Jul Thu 7.30–9.30pm	Kirk O'Field Parish Church, Edinburgh

Leith Festival
Date	Location
A growing community arts festival in which most participants, artists and performers are Leith-based. Previous years have seen 150 events hosted by around 50 venues within a one-mile radius in Edinburgh's port community, including the Leith Festival Gala Day on Leith Links, as well as the Leith Short Film Festival and tons of walks, talks and tours. View full details
8 Jun–17 Jun Times vary	Leith, Edinburgh

Leith Festival Gala Day
Date	Location
Leith festival Gala Day has become an institution in Edinburgh, with crowds gathering every year to see the pageant (setting off at noon), packed with puppets, bands and dancers, wend its way from Pilrig Park to the Links, where people gather afterwards, whatever the weather, to munch burgers and listen to some funky tunes. There's also a country dancing demonstration by local children (2pm) and the announcement of the winners in the Big Man Walking prize (3pm). Part of Leith Festival. View full details
9 Jun 11am	Leith Links, Edinburgh

Leith Hospital Recalled
Date	Location
Film and storytelling from Millie Gray and the Citadel Arts Group exploring memories of Leith Hospital. Part of Leith Festival. View full details
11 Jun 2.30pm	The Granary, Edinburgh

Lewis Barlow: As Close As You Can
Date	Location
The close-up magic virtuoso performs his latest tricks, from psychological manipulation to card control. Ages 7+. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival. View full details
30 Jun 7pm	The Vault, Edinburgh

LGBT Age New Town Treasure Trail
Date	Location
The LGBT Centre's group for over 50s goes on a leisurely 1.5-mile stroll around the New Town solving clues about the surroundings. Meet outside Harvey Nichols. Book by Mon 18 Jun. View full details
20 Jun 2pm	Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh

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