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Adult Art: Glasgow's Glorious Glass
Date	Location
Take a look at the museum's glass objects and make your own FIMO millefiori beads. View full details
16 Jun Noon	Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow

Adult Art Workshops
Date	Location
A gallery tour followed by a practical art workshop. Places strictly limited – book early to avoid disappointment. Booking is essential. View full details
6 Jun 10am A workshop on watercolour landscapes.	Burrell Collection, Glasgow
20 Jun 12.30pm Create a collaborative collage based on a gold Ghanaian 'soulwasher's badge' in this Refugee Week special…	Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition & Workshop
Date	Location
The Scottish Middle Eastern Council invites you to learn more about Arabic calligraphy. Part of Refugee Week. View full details
23 Jun 1pm	Fred Paton Centre, Glasgow

Art and Craft Workshops
Date	Location
Workshops in fused glass, silk batik jewellery, mosaics, painting drawing and knitting. Part of 3 Harbours Arts Festival. View full details
2 Jun–10 Jun Times vary	Seashore Gallery, Cockenzie

Art & Design Studies Summer School
Date	Location
Intensive week-long summer courses in different art and design disciplines. View full details
16 Jul–10 Aug Mon–Fri 9.30am–5.30pm	Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh

Art Cart
Date	Location
Artist-led art activities for all the family, inspired each month by something different from the gallery collections. View full details
3 Jun 2pm 1 Jul 2pm	Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Art for Not Quite Beginners: Looking 10
Date	Location
An informal discussion-based tour of the gallery led by art historian Ola Wojtkiewicz. The theme for this session is Masterpieces. Booking is essential. View full details
31 May 10.30am	Clore Education Centre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Art for Not Quite Beginners: Making 10
Date	Location
A hands-on art-making workshop led by artist Rosie Lesso, exploring the art and craft of collage. View full details
31 May 1.30pm	Clore Education Centre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

The Art of Looking
Date	Location
Tutors Christian McEwen and Jan Kilpatrick unblock your creativity, whether it's founded in creative writing, poetry or art, in a workshop that's based on looking, seeing and understanding before replicating. Materials provided; bring a packed lunch. View full details
25 Jul–26 Jul Wed & Thu 10am–5pm	The Macphail Centre, Ullapool

Art Week Holiday
Date	Location
Spend a peaceful week drawing or painting with like-minded artists, inspired by the surrounding countryside. Price includes materials, lunch and refreshments. View full details
2 Jul–27 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–4pm	art4you Scotland Studio, Glasgow

Atmosphere: Digital Storytelling
Date	Location
Matt Adams from multidisciplinary artists' group Blast Theory delivers a webinar (which you can attend in person or online) on the principles of digital storytelling. Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Atmosphere Programme. View full details (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
21 Jun 1.30pm	Inspace, Edinburgh

Ayrshire Burns Brightly
Date	Location
A series of arty projects taking inspiration from the democratic ideals of the Scottish Enlightenment, and how they inspired Burns. Installation and soundscape experiences take over Ayrshire, and there's also a large cardboard tower that the public are invited to help tear down. Part of Roofless. View full details
31 May–3 Jun Times vary	Various Venues, South Ayrshire

Beginners Website Design
Date	Location
A course that will teach you how to make your own website using Adobe Dreamweaver, covering HTML, CSS and Photoshop. Some computer experience is required. Price given is for the full four-week course. View full details and ticket info
31 May–21 Jun Thu 6–9pm	Stills, Edinburgh

Black & White Photography 2 -– Fine Printing and Alternative Processing
Date	Location
For those with some knowledge of analogue photography, or who have completed the beginners' course, this course offers a chance to extend your developing and printing skills and to learn a bit more of the technical lingo. Some darkroom experience is required. Price given is for the full six-week course. View full details and ticket info
29 May–3 Jul Tue 6–9pm	Stills, Edinburgh

Books in Focus: German Expressionism
Date	Location
Kirstie Meehan, from the Gallery's Archive and Library, discusses artists' books by German expressionists such as Kokoschka, Balach and Grosz (and Kandinsky, who wasn't German but who gave up the chance of a professorship in Law to study art in Germany). Booking is essential. View full details
7 Jun 11.30am	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, Edinburgh

Books in Focus: Surrealism
Date	Location
A chance to see rare publications dating from the very beginning of the Surrealist movement, many of them owned by Roland Penrose and Gabrielle Keiller, whose collections contain fine examples of works by artists including Max Ernst, Man Ray and Salvador Dalí. Booking is essential. View full details
6 Sep 11.30am	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, Edinburgh

Chinese Calligraphy & Brush Painting Class
Date	Location
Learn the ancient art of calligraphy and brush painting under course leader Chi Zhang. Suitable for both beginners and improvers. Cost includes all materials. View full details
15 May–26 Jun Tue 6.30–8.30pm	The Confucius Institute for Scotland, Edinburgh

Colour Plate Lithography
Date	Location
Weekend course at the open access printmaking studios, showing you how to use light sensitive aluminium photo plates to expose and print detailed marks in black and white and colour. Price includes materials, and is for the full weekend course. View full details
13 Oct–14 Oct Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm	Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

Creative Art Classes
Date	Location
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. View full details
9 Jun 2pm	Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, Paisley

Days of Drawing and Painting
Date	Location
A ten-week course designed to give you plenty of experience in a drawing studio, enabling you to start developing your own style and approach in watercolours, oils or acrylics. The course fee includes the cost of all materials and there's also an exhibition of work at the end. Suitable for ages 18+. Booking is essential. View full details and ticket info
26 Apr–28 Jun Thu 10am–3pm	House for an Art Lover, Glasgow

Digital Imaging and Photo Lithography
Date	Location
Learn how to prepare digital images in Photoshop and print out acetates for exposure onto litho plates. Some previous experience of Adobe Photoshop is essential. Price includes materials, and is for the full weekend course. View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm 27 Oct–28 Oct Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm	Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

Digital Imaging – Photoshop Intermediate
Date	Location
A four-week course building familiarity with some of the more advanced functions of Adobe Photoshop, suitable for those who have completed GPS' Introduction to Photoshop course or those who are familiar with the basics. Topics covered include Layer Masks, Quick Masks, advanced layer techniques, compositing and use of Adobe Bridge. Price given is for the full four-week course. View full details
8 Aug–29 Aug Wed 6–9pm	Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow

Digital Imaging – Shortcuts and Tips Surgery
Date	Location
One-day course on speeding up your workflow on Photoshop by using keyboard shortcuts and tips. Designed as a troubleshooting session for those with a working knowledge of Photoshop. View full details
13 Oct 10am	Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow

Digital SLR Camera Training
Date	Location
Weekend workshops in getting the most out of your digital SLR camera, with a blend of technical tuition, demonstration, practical assignments and group discussion. Price given is for the full weekend. View full details and ticket info
23 Jun–24 Jun Sat & Sun 11am–5pm 4 Aug–5 Aug Sat & Sun 11am–5pm	Stills, Edinburgh

Digital SLR Photography
Date	Location
Learn to get the most out of your DSLR camera as well as some post production instruction in Adobe Photoshop. Price given is for the full six-week course. (Course also available Wed evenings.) View full details and ticket info
25 May–29 Jun Fri 11am–2pm	Stills, Edinburgh

Digital SLR Photography
Date	Location
Learn to get the most out of your DSLR camera as well as some post production instruction in Adobe Photoshop. Price given is for the full six-week evening course. (Course also available Fri mornings.) View full details and ticket info
23 May–27 Jun Wed 6–9pm	Stills, Edinburgh

DIY Comic Workshops
Date	Location
A comic design course for those who'd like to learn about the whole process, from character development to the history of comics. View full details
8 Apr–10 Jun Sun 11am–2pm	Plan B Books, Glasgow

Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School
Date	Location
Where cabaret meets life drawing - the models are burlesque divas, strapping hunks of manhood and circus freaks. Win alcohol and fancy art supply prizes at this antidote to solemn, lifeless classes. View full details
10 Jun 3pm	The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School
Date	Location
Burlesque art class with a relaxed atmosphere, music, drinks and interesting models. View full details
17 Jun 3pm	Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Drawing and Painting the Figure with Damian Callan
Date	Location
A workshop in drawing and painting techniques led by artist and experienced tutor Callan. View full details
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 9.45am–4pm Daytime course.	WASPS Studios, Edinburgh
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 7–9.45pm Evening course.	WASPS Studios, Edinburgh

The Drawing Room
Date	Location
Monthly experimental drawing sessions inspired by works in the collection, each led by a contemporary artist. All materials are provided. Please book in advance. Booking is essential. View full details
14 Jun 5.30pm 12 Jul 5.30pm 9 Aug 5.30pm	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh

Dundee WestFest
Date	Location
Community arts festival based in the west end of Dundee, starting with a gala day, Big Sunday, on Magdalen Green that features live music and entertainment, kids' activities, stalls, food and drink. Throughout the week there's a mix of walks, talks, literary events, music, dance, theatre, art and film. View full details
10 Jun–18 Jun Times vary	Various venues, Dundee

Easel Sketching in the Gallery
Date	Location
If you feel inspired enough by the masterpieces in the gallery to try your hand at a bit of sketching, come along for a session led by artist Damian Callan. There's a different subject each month, and sometimes a live model. View full details
21 Jun–22 Jun Thu & Fri 2–4pm	Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

The End is Nigh! Block Printing Workshop
Date	Location
Taking the apocalyptic theme of the exhibition Cheer Up! It’s Not the End of the World … * as inspiration, print your own doomsday message using this rough and ready old poster medium. *Part of Edinburgh Art Festival. View full details (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
18 Aug 1.30pm	Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

Environmental Landscape Photography
Date	Location
Exploring concepts of 'boundaries, borders, frames and edges' this course takes you on small expeditions around Edinburgh to develop techniques in landscape photography. Price given is for the full six-week course. View full details and ticket info
25 May–29 Jun Fri 2–5pm	Stills, Edinburgh

Etching – Beginner/Refresher
Date	Location
Explore the technique of etching, in which acid is used to cut images into a metal plate, which is then inked and printed through a press. Prices given are for the full course (either a two-day weekend course or a five-week evening class). View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 10am–5pm Weekend course 2.	Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow
8 Aug–19 Sep Wed 6–9pm Summer evening class.	Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow
13 Oct–14 Oct Sat & Sun 10am–5pm Weekend course 3.	Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow

Etching – Intermediate
Date	Location
A new course offering a bit more depth on the techniques and processes of etching, for those who have already done some etching. These sessions are student led, with guidance from the tutor. Each course consists of five weeks of evening classes, plus one full day; price given is for the full course. View full details
31 Oct–28 Nov Wed 6–9pm 2 Dec 11am Autumn course.	Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow

Expressive Books
Date	Location
Beginner course employing simple printmaking and bookbinding techniques to help you create interesting, recycled and home-made books. Price includes materials and is for the full weekend course. View full details
9 Jun–10 Jun Sat & Sun 10am–5.30pm	Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

Farm Open Day
Date	Location
Fun for the whole family with nature-based music, games, face painting and more. View full details
19 Aug Noon	Tollcross Children's Farm, Glasgow

Fine Art Printmaking Masterclass
Date	Location
In response to the exhibition of prints by Philip Reeves, led by Ian MacFadyen of the Glasgow School of Art. Participants encounter techniques of collage, dry point, monoprint and mixed media and are encouraged to develop their own portfolios of fine art prints. Booking is essential. View full details and ticket info
7 Jul–8 Jul Sat & Sun 10am–4pm	House for an Art Lover, Glasgow

Follow-Up Bookbinding Weekend Workshop
Date	Location
This class if for those who attended previous courses or have some basic experience in bookbinding, and will cover a variety of ‘long stitches through slotted covers’, some old methods and alternative folding techniques. View full details
16 Jun–17 Jun Sat & Sun 10am–4.30pm	Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen

Follow-Up Screenprinting Weekend Workshop
Date	Location
For those whom have previously attended a screen printing workshop at Peacock Visual Arts, or for those looking to improve on some basic printmaking skills. View full details
30 Jun–1 Jul Sat & Sun 10am–4.30pm	Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen

Fresh Faced Summer School: 3-D Work
Date	Location
Inspired by the work of Jannis Kounellis, who'll be exhibiting at the Tramway, this week-long workshop offers an insight to three-dimensional art. No experienced needed; all materials provided. Ages 12–16. View full details
16 Jul–20 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–4pm	Tramway, Glasgow

Fresh Faced Summer School: Moving Image and Digital Art
Date	Location
Explore different ways to make your work more dynamic through programmes like Photoshop, Final Cut Pro and I Can Animate. No experience needed; all materials provided. Ages 12–16. View full details
9 Jul–13 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–4pm	Tramway, Glasgow

Fresh Faced Summer School: Printmaking and Mark-making
Date	Location
An introduction to print and mark-making with help from an experienced tutor. Ages 12–16; no experience needed. View full details
2 Jun–6 Jun Mon–Wed, Sat & Sun 10am–4pm	Tramway, Glasgow

From Sketchbook to Canvas: Drawing On Location and Painting in the Studio
Date	Location
A new course led by experienced tutor and artist Damian Callan, focusing on explorations of the narrative and poetic potential of 'work'. The first sessions are conducted on location, and after considering their sketches at home, students return for days in the studio working them up into painted compositions. View full details
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 10am–4pm	WASPS Studios, Edinburgh

Graphics, Layout and Print
Date	Location
A digital drawing and publishing course in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign where you will create your own project for print or screen, as well as learn the basics of order, variation, colour and image organisation. Price given is for the full eight-week course. View full details and ticket info
18 Jun–30 Jul Mon 6–9pm	Stills, Edinburgh

Illustrating for Children with Alice Melvin: Masterclass
Date	Location
A masterclass in illustrating books for children with award-winning artist and illustrator Alice Melvin. Booking is essential. View full details
30 Jun 10.30am	Clore Education Centre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Introduction to Black and White Photography
Date	Location
Unlock your camera's true potential with this course on the manual functions, development process and printing of the SLR film camera. Price given is for the full four-week beginners' course. View full details
30 May 6pm	Stills, Edinburgh

Introduction to Collagraphy
Date	Location
Beginners' weekend courses in this simple printmaking technique, including preparation of plates with a variety of different colours and textures, and inking and printing. Price given is for the full two-day course. View full details
23 Jun–24 Jun Sat & Sun 10am–5pm June weekend course.	Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow
29 Sep–30 Sep Sat & Sun 10am–5pm September weekend course.	Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow

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