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Meadows Festival
Edinburgh's festival season kicks off with the Meadows Festival, which offers the best local bands, dance groups, quirky performers and workshops amidst lots of family-friendly activities.
The Meadows, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Sat 1 Jun
Times vary / Free
Sun 2 Jun
Times vary / Free
Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets
Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.
Museum of Edinburgh (0.7 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 529 4143
- 10:30 – 12:30
Sat 31 Aug
Free / 0131 529 4143
- 10:30 – 12:30
Edinburgh Drawing School
Drawing classes with experienced tutors from the Edinburgh Drawing School.
25 Haddington Place, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Fri 24 May
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Expressive Figure Drawing I with Paul Mowat.
£20 / 07791 121313
Expressive life drawing.
Sat 25 May
Wed 29 May
Marchmont St Giles' Church, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)
Tue 28 May
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Composition and Design Skills for Beginners with Esther Cohen.
Tue 4 Jun
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Composition and Design Skills for Beginners with Esther Cohen.
Tue 11 Jun
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Composition and Design Skills for Beginners with Esther Cohen.
Mini French
Nurture your wee one's esprit with fun French lessons, focusing on songs and nursery rhymes to help them pick up the language. Ages 0–4.
Calton Centre, Edinburgh (0.7 miles)
Thu 30 May
£35 per five-week block; siblings £10 per five-week block; siblings under six months free / 0131 661 0880
- 10:00
Thu 6 Jun
£35 per five-week block; siblings £10 per five-week block; siblings under six months free / 0131 661 0880
- 10:00
Marchmont St Giles' Church, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)
Wed 29 May
£35 per five-week block; siblings £10 per five-week block; siblings under six months free / 0131 447 4359
- 10:00
Wed 5 Jun
£35 per five-week block; siblings £10 per five-week block; siblings under six months free / 0131 447 4359
- 10:00
Wed 12 Jun
£35 per five-week block; siblings £10 per five-week block; siblings under six months free / 0131 447 4359
- 10:00
St Mark's Church, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)
Sat 25 May
£35 per five-week block; siblings £10 per five-week block; siblings under six months free / 0131 258 2456
- 10:30
Sat 1 Jun
£35 per five-week block; siblings £10 per five-week block; siblings under six months free / 0131 258 2456
- 10:30
Sat 8 Jun
£35 per five-week block; siblings £10 per five-week block; siblings under six months free / 0131 258 2456
- 10:30
Also on at:
- St James' Episcopal Church, Edinburgh (2.3 miles)
- Colinton Mains Parish Church, Edinburgh (3.7 miles)
Beautiful Books
Make books inspired by the medical collections of Surgeons' Hall over four weeks, with guidance from artist Susie Wilson. Ages 16+.
Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Fri 24 May
£5 per class; £15 for all four (£3 per class; £9 for all four) / 0131 527 1649
- 13:00 – 15:00
Sat 25 May
£5 per class; £15 for all four (£3 per class; £9 for all four) / 0131 527 1649
- 13:00 – 15:00
Bookbinding Class
Head along to one of these stand-alone evening classes to find out about how to join multiple sections of your handmade book together using the X stitch.
Owl & Lion, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)
Tue 18 Jun
£15 / 0131 221 0818
- 18:30 – 20:00
Drink'n'Draw at Summerhall
A life drawing workshop with a difference: they're selling beer too. A relaxing way to unwind and exercise your creativity at the same time. (Warning: alcohol consumption can damage your rendering of the human figure.) Spaces are limited. Booking is essential.
Summerhall, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Wed 5 Jun
Mon 17 Jun
Wed 19 Jun
Edinburgh Creative Writers' Club
Creative writers of all stripes – poets, short story scribes, script writers, flash fiction junkies – are invited to discuss all things writing, from procuring an agent to overcoming writer's block.
Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)
Mon 27 May
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 19:00 – 22:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 19:00 – 22:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 19:00 – 22:00
Funky Monkey – Jive/Swing Dance Event
A fun evening for budding dancers of all levels to throw some shapes with jive, swing, Latin and blues.
The Merlin, Edinburgh (2.3 miles)
Mon 10 Jun
£8 / 0131 447 4329
- 19:00 – 23:00
Mon 8 Jul
£8 / 0131 447 4329
- 19:00 – 23:00
Mon 12 Aug
£8 / 0131 447 4329
- 19:00 – 23:00
Love Music Community Choir
Aiming to assemble 250 singers, no experience necessary (though under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) to sing a mix of world, jazz, classical, rock, indie, folk, gospel and opera.
Usher Hall, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)
Tue 28 May
£5 / 0131 228 1155
- 19:00 – 21:00
Tue 11 Jun
£5 / 0131 228 1155
- 19:00 – 21:00
Tue 18 Jun
£5 / 0131 228 1155
- 19:00 – 21:00
Open Grip
A sort of scratch night for aerial performers, where they can showcase a work-in-progress. Everyone from beginners to professional welcome.
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Sat 25 May
Suggested donation £3 / 0131 555 7101
- 19:30 – 20:30
Playback Theatre: Introductory Training Weekend
Anyone can join in on this two-day training weekend to develop theatrical skills and ultimately join Playback Edinburgh.
Theosophical Society, Edinburgh (1.5 miles)
Sat 8 Jun
£95 (£50) / 07944 775963
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 9 Jun
£95 (£50) / 07944 775963
- 10:00 – 16:00
Rugrat Rumpus
In this class we will use music, props and movement to help our mini dancers discover their budding potential. Working both as a group and together with parents increases confidence in a fun and relaxed environment. Let the rumpus begin! Wear comfortable loose clothing and bare feet. All children under the age of 5…
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Sat 25 May
£4 (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 10:00 – 11:00
Sat 1 Jun
£4 (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 10:00 – 11:00
Sat 8 Jun
£4 (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 10:00 – 11:00
Stork's Beak: Historical Fencing
Join the school to practise techniques based on historical combat manuals from the 15th to early 20th centuries, exploring swordsmanship as a martial discipline (not a sport or part of an historical re-enactment). The first class for new prospective members is free.
Kirk O'Field Parish Church, Edinburgh (0.8 miles)
Thu 30 May
£7 per class; £25 (£15) per month of classes / 0131 332 2758
- 19:30 – 21:30
Thu 6 Jun
£7 per class; £25 (£15) per month of classes / 0131 332 2758
- 19:30 – 21:30
Thu 13 Jun
£7 per class; £25 (£15) per month of classes / 0131 332 2758
- 19:30 – 21:30
Upholstery for Beginners
Take an beat-up chair from a tired old frame to spiffy new piece de resistance of your dining room. Sand and stain the wood, add some fluffy stuff and cover it all with a lovely piece of fabric. Of course it's all more involved than that, but that's why pro crafter Louise Smith is there to show you the ropes.
Edinburgh Contemporary Crafts (1.7 miles)
Tue 28 May
£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298
Tue 4 Jun
£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298
Tue 11 Jun
£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298
Aerial Skills
Suitable for complete beginners and those with more experience in the air. The beginners group will focus on learning the very basics of aerial skills, while the second group will push their existing skill base. We advise you should have a good level of fitness to get the most from the class. We'll be working on various…
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Mon 27 May
£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:30 – 15:00
Mon 3 Jun
£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:30 – 15:00
Mon 10 Jun
£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:30 – 15:00
An Introduction to Thinking about Cinema
A series of discussions examining various aspects of cinema.
Summerhall, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sat 25 May
Sat 1 Jun
Sat 8 Jun
Sat 15 Jun
Basics of Bookbinding
Expand your bookbinding repertoire with this eight-week course, which covers techniques from single stitch pamphlets to combined hardback books with embossed covers. Artist Sara Driver-Lang runs the course, which culminates in the creation of a book of your very own design.
Edinburgh Contemporary Crafts (1.7 miles)
Tue 28 May
£180 / 07816 640298
Tue 4 Jun
£180 / 07816 640298
Tue 11 Jun
£180 / 07816 640298
Ceilidh Dancing (for dancers with additional support needs)
Ceilidh dancing is possibly the most social of all dances. Dance with your partner, dance with others in a group and join in the party! The pace of this class will be led by the dancers with live accordion accompaniment. Prepare for a lot of fun and a lot of laughs. Wear loose clothing and well-fitting, comfortable…
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Fri 24 May
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 11:00 – 12:00
Fri 31 May
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 11:00 – 12:00
Fri 7 Jun
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 11:00 – 12:00
Famous People Collage
Cut out pictures of your favourite famous folk or characters from TV and film and make a collage for your bedroom wall.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sat 20 Jul
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
Japanese Pattern Cutting and Sewing Techniques
A step by step guide to Japanese pattern cutting, making a garment of your choice.
City Centre, Edinburgh (2.1 miles)
Fri 24 May
Prices to be confirmed
- 18:00 – 21:00
Sat 25 May
Prices to be confirmed
- 18:00 – 21:00
Mon 27 May
Prices to be confirmed
- 18:00 – 21:00
The Journey of the Shaman: Introduction to the Indigenous Spirituality of the Earth Through Ceremony, Chanting and Ancient Ways of Communication with Spiritual Realms
Rekindle your connection to nature in this workshop which uses teaching tools from shamans around the world use to connect with their spiritual guides.
Stockbridge House, Edinburgh (2.1 miles)
Sat 25 May
£100 for both days or £55 for one day / 0131 331 4469
Part of Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2013.
- 09:30 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
£100 for both days or £55 for one day / 0131 331 4469
Part of Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2013.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Lindy Hop
Called the Folk Dance of America, this social dance which is THE original swing dance evolved in the 20s and 30s from the jazz music of the time and is a madcap fusion of jazz, Charleston, tap and breakaway! It can be cool and sophisticated, or wild and energetic - but the emphasis in this class is on FUN, with the…
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Mon 27 May
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Mon 3 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Mon 10 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
One-Off Magic School Workshop
Magic school workshop with a morning or afternoon session for ages 7–10. Booking is essential.
Trinity Apse Church Nave, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
Sun 30 Jun
Skint Knees Drama Classes
Games, improvisation, storytelling, voice and movement training are all part of this weekly course of workshops for young drama kings and queens.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Sat 25 May
Times vary / £110 for full term / 0131 529 6000
Ages 3–4 from 10.30–11.30; 5–7 from 10.30am–noon; 8–10 from 12.15–2.15pm;
Sun 26 May
Times vary / £110 for full term / 0131 529 6000
Ages 3–4 from 10.30–11.30; 5–7 from 10.30am–noon; 8–10 from 12.15–2.15pm;
Sat 1 Jun
Times vary / £110 for full term / 0131 529 6000
Ages 3–4 from 10.30–11.30; 5–7 from 10.30am–noon; 8–10 from 12.15–2.15pm;
