Days Out, Edinburgh, this weekend

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500 Years of Printing: The Popular Press
Date	Location
As part of the country-wide celebration of printing this exhibition looks more specifically at the history of the popular press. Enjoy the library's collections, which include a copy of the Bassandyne Bible, the first printed Bible in Scotland.
1 Sep–31 Oct	Central Library, Edinburgh

An Electric Shock of Delight: Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley Novels
Date	Location
An exhibition to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the publication of 'The Complaint of the Black Night', printed on Andrew Myllar and Walter Chepman's press after being granted the first Edinburgh printing patent by King James IV.
19 Jul–7 Jan 2009, not Sundays Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; 12.00–5.00	Writers' Museum, Edinburgh

Autumn Collage
Date	Location
The Garden Rangers help you make a huge autumn nature collage with all those crunchy leaves and whatever else your imagination demands. Suitable for all ages.
18 Oct 1.00–3.00	Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Big Draw: North
Date	Location
Wendy Woolfson leads a family workshop in creating art from live stories and northern tales.
18 Oct 1.00–4.00	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Botanical Illustration Diploma
Date	Location
A selection of work by the Diploma in Botanical Garden Edinburgh at the end of their first year.
1 Oct–31 Oct 10.00am–4.30	Royal Botanic Garden (Library Foyer), Edinburgh

Call to Arms
Date	Location
An exploration of the technology used by the Scottish infantry at various points throughout history, with a hands on element.
23 May–1 Feb 2009, not 25 Dec, 1 Jan 2009 (23 May–31 Oct 9.45am–5.45) (1 Nov–1 Feb 2009 9.45am–4.45)	National War Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh

Children's Activities & The Big Draw
Date	Location
October break activities for children, with costumes, quill pen writing, collection handling and a chance to participate in the Big Draw.
6 Oct–26 Oct 10.00am–5.00	Georgian House, Edinburgh

The Drawing Room
Date	Location
Explore different 'mark-making' processes in these monthly, experimental drawing sessions inspired by the modern collection. Each workshop is led by a contemporary artist and all materials are provided. Suitable for adults and young people over 15.
9 Oct–19 Oct 5.30–6.45	National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Date	Location
More local, quality, ethical produce than you could shake a stick at.
Saturdays 9.00am–2.00	Castle Terrace, Edinburgh

Embellishing Colour: Textiles
Date	Location
This course is a comprehensive, two-day introduction to working in textiles. Contact Therese Christie on 0131 554 5761 or enquiries@leithschoolofart.co.uk to reserve places or for more information.
18 Oct–19 Oct 9.30am–4.30	Leith School of Art, Edinburgh

Extremes: Life in Subarctic Canada
Date	Location
A collection of objects collected by Scottish fur traders in the 1850s and 60s from the tribes living in the Canadian subarctic, and further objects purchased recently.
1 Sep–19 Oct 10.00am–5.00	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

First Impressions: Picasso
Date	Location
Create your own 'mood painting' inspired by Picasso's Blue and Rose periods at this workshop with Julie Dawson. The first workshop is for 3-6 years (under 5s must be accompanied) and the second is for ages 7+. Email jbdawson@tesco.net to book.
18 Oct 11.00am–12.00 & 1.00–2.00	Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

Hallowe'en Cookery Workshops
Date	Location
Hubble bubble. What's that brewing? It's something devilishly delicious, no doubt at these cookery and baking workshops for kids. Ages 7-11.
Saturdays 10.00am–12.00	Cooking Mania, Edinburgh

Hispanic Festival 2008
Date	Location
The festival is back for a third year. A celebration of music, dance and theatre from across Spain and Latin America. The programme is spread across the Scottish Storytelling Centre, The Caves, The Lot and Dancebase.
16 Oct–19 Oct (Times vary)	Various Venues, Edinburgh

Imagination Workshop
Date	Location
Use your imagination (see what they did there?) to create a paper mache model animal. Workshop prices from £2.50.
18 Oct–19 Oct 10.00am–4.00	Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

J & J Antique and Collectors Fair
Date	Location
A variety of stalls with clocks, coins, stamps, silver, plate, china, paintings, gold, silver, costumes and jewellery.
18 Oct 9.00am–4.30	Freemasons Hall, Edinburgh

LGBT Centre Relaunch: T-time Drop-in
Date	Location
T-time is a monthly meeting space for transgender people, their families and friends. This is a chance to meet the peeps, try it out and watch a film.
18 Oct 1.30–4.30	LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, Edinburgh

LGBT Centre Relaunch: Trans Women Group Meeting
Date	Location
In addition to T-time Monthly, the centre has a new group for MTF transgender people.
18 Oct 5.00–6.30	LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, Edinburgh

The People Behind the Book Trade in Scotland
Date	Location
All things Scottish and booky in an exhibition organised by the Scottish Archive of Print and Publishing History Records (SAPPHIRE).
13 Sep–19 Jan 2009 Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00	Museum of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Pheonix Festival
Date	Location
NEAC is back with a week of celebratory events: dance classes, sculpture and other crafty activities leading up to a spectacular finale on Sat 25 Oct.
18 Oct–25 Oct, not Mondays (Times vary)	North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh

Quick on the Draw
Date	Location
An activity-packed exhibition all about drawing. With a hands-on activity studio, it's perfect for a day out with the kids.
11 Oct–4 Jan 2009 Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–5.00	City Art Centre, Edinburgh

Scotland: A Changing Nation
Date	Location
A major new permanent exhibition charting Scotland and its people from WWI to the present day.
11 Jul–31 Dec 10.00am–5.00	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Scottish Youth Theatre Weekly Drama Class
Date	Location
Scottish Youth Theatre put their expertise where their mouth is with 10-week courses of drama classes for ages 3-25. Taught by professional tutors, they take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and last between one and two hours. Please contact Scottish Youth Theatre for more information about times and age categories.
Fridays–Sundays (Times vary)	Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Singing for Soloists Workshop
Date	Location
Build confidence in solo singing within a supportive setting with voice coach Wendy Carle Taylor.
18 Oct 10.00am–4.00	Gillis Centre, Edinburgh

Space Age: Exploration, Design and Popular Culture
Date	Location
This exhibition looks at how space has impacted art, film, music and popular culture. A display of nearly 300 objects from the Victoria & Albert's Museum of Childhood suitable for space enthusiasts of all ages.
11 Oct–4 Jan 2009 Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–5.00	City Art Centre, Edinburgh

The Space Of The Page
Date	Location
Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone take a look at the relationship between poem and page, and what the page can add, in this exhibition that draws on the works of work of Charles Olson, Eugen Gomringer, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Edwin Morgan and more.
26 Sep–20 Dec, not Sundays Mon–Fri 11.00am–6.00; Sat 1.00–5.00	Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

Strange Town
Date	Location
A youth theatre for 14-18 year olds to learn about performing. No previous experience is required.
30 Sep–16 Dec, not Wednesdays–Mondays, 21 Oct, 4 Nov 6.00–8.00	Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

Used Bookshop
Date	Location
A large book sale of used and nearly new books. All very reasonably priced at either 50p or £1. Proceeds will go towards conservation work at the property and book donations are welcome.
21 Mar–31 Oct 10.00am–5.00	Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh

Wanted: Budding Georgian Artist
Date	Location
Draw a portrait of yourself or one of your family or friends, or design your own dinner service and be the new Wedgwood.
6 Oct–26 Oct 10.00am–5.00	Georgian House, Edinburgh

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