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Coastal Drawing and Painting
Capture the ever-changing coastal landscape through drawing and painting in this hands-on, location-based course.
In person (On Campus)
Colour in Science and Nature
Based at the National Museum of Scotland, discover the scientific and natural aspects of colour and the profound influence colour has on our...
In person (On Campus)
Creative Rings and Bangles
Design and make your own rings and bangles, exploring metalworking techniques and creating a stylish piece of jewellery.
In person (On Campus)
Discovering Decorative Arts at the National Museum of Scotland
Join us to explore the magnificent decorative arts collections within the National Museum of Scotland.
In person (Off Campus)
Drawing on Evolution: The Hand
A unique opportunity to draw at the Anatomy Museum! Learn to identify key anatomical differences while developing your drawing skills.
In person (On Campus)
Foundation Painting
Build a solid foundation in painting. Master essential techniques, explore your creative voice and produce expressive artworks with confidence.
In person (On Campus)
Introduction to Drawing with Ink and Wash
Discover the expressive possibilities of ink and wash as you create bold, dynamic drawings with dip pens, sticks, and brushes.
In person (On Campus)
Introduction to Printmaking: Linocut
Explore the art of Lino printmaking, developing your creativity and skills in a hands-on environment.
In person (On Campus)
Preparing a Portfolio for Art School
Create a portfolio for art and design degree entry. Build skills, refine techniques, and develop your creative voice through studio projects.
In person (On Campus)
Seeing and Sensing the City
Experience new ways of seeing and sensing the city of Edinburgh in a contemporary art context.
In person (On Campus)
Street Photography
Explore Edinburgh through the lens of street photography, learning to capture candid moments and refine your images in Adobe Photoshop.
In person (On Campus)
Studio Painting
An immersive painting course for those with some experience, focusing on developing a personal and compelling body of work.
In person (On Campus)
Sustainable Approaches in Fashion
Develop design skills whilst addressing sustainability issues in fashion through creative reuse, garment upcycling, and waste-reducing...
In person (On Campus)
The Art of Rembrandt and Vermeer
Step into 17th-century Holland to compare the different approaches of Rembrandt and Vermeer, two contemporaries who transformed European...
In person (On Campus)
The History and Culture of Colour
Based at the National Museum of Scotland, uncover stories linking the history of colour with culture, society, and art.
In person (Off Campus)
Themes at the National Galleries of Scotland: Identity
Join us at the Scottish National Gallery to discover the paintings that explore the theme of identity in art.
In person (Off Campus)
Themes at the National Galleries of Scotland: Treasures of the 15th to 17th Centuries
Explore 15–17th century masterpieces through study and gallery visits, tracing how Europe’s greatest paintings came to Scotland’s national...
In person (On Campus)