Before 3am, Visual art, Workshops

Make books inspired by the medical collections of Surgeons' Hall over four weeks, with guidance from artist Susie Wilson. Ages 16+.

Burlesque art class with a relaxed atmosphere, music, drinks and interesting models.

Drawing classes with experienced tutors from the Edinburgh Drawing School.

Over 100 artists offer their work for sale in Maidenhead town centre.

Spend a peaceful week drawing or painting with like-minded artists, inspired by the surrounding countryside. Price includes materials, lunch and refreshments.

Interactive sculptural workshop for over 16s.

Got an idea to compete with Ikea? Create your own flat-packed product to take home in this two-day workshop with artist/designer Fraser Ross. Ages 15+.

Learn how to sculpt a feathery little friend from artist Robin Fox (who is more loving of birds than his name makes it sound).

A course for botanical illustrators who've already achieved a foundation level of skills. Students work at their own pace, having access to the RBGE's collection and the expertise of the tutor. Booking is essential.

Artist Rowena Comrie leads a masterclass in working with fields of colour, so as to gain a greater understanding of abstraction. The first day focuses on watercolours, the second day on oils. Booking is essential.

A course in illustrating complex forms like pine cones and seeds. Not suitable for beginners. Booking is essential.

Design, build and test a moving lighting object with designer Fraser Ross in this workshop based on his project A Breath of Life. Participants take their finished work home. Ages 15+. Wear old clothes and bring a packed lunch.

A workshop for artistically inclined adults to get their hands messy. Booking is essential.

Workshops for teenagers in all sorts of visual art disciplines, from t-shirt printing to pottery. Materials are included, and participants may use the classes as a space to work on an independent project. Ages 11–16.

Make your own quaich, a traditional Scots drinking bowl.

Children's workshop in which you can design your own flower and then create it in clay. Ages 8–10.

An 11-week course enabling you to build your skills in oils, watercolour or acrylics. You can take either morning or afternoon sessions (half day), or book both (full day). Tutor is Michael Durning of the Paisley Arts Institute. Booking is essential.

Greer Ralston leads a drawing workshop exploring movement through dance. Paper and charcoal are provided, but please bring other materials if you wish. Places limited – book by email in advance.

Exploring drawing techniques, including figure drawing and portraiture. All materials provided. Booking is essential.

Take a page out of Degas' book and get to work sketching some ballet dancers from real life. Artist Heidi Wigmore leads the session with English National Ballet dancers. Some life drawing experience recommended, but not required.