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Create and decorate a spoon rest and a garlic/ginger grater in this 2-hour pottery workshop on October 10th (10 AM or 1 PM) at Bottega Ceramica and come back to pick them up once they've been glazed and fired. (All materials and firings included)

The Edinburgh Minute

Autumn Cooking Set Pottery Workshop

Bottega Ceramica, 39-41 Assembly St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7BQ, UK

Domestic Uncanny 
A Perseverance of Crones is a collaboration between Jan Pimblett, Kate Charlesworth and Dianne Barry.
In their age and queerness they bring together  the hidden life of domestic objects and spaces and bring you Domestic Uncanny

Jan Pimblett

Domestic Uncanny

Custom House Leith, 65-67 Commercial St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LH, UK

'Birds' is an exhibition by screenprinter Iona DeSouza and illustrator Sarah Martin, featuring work from guest artists also based in Edinburgh. You'll find a selection of screenprints, riso prints and illustrations all for our love of birds.

Sarah Martin

Birds Exhibition: Print & Illustration

Leith Makers, 105 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 8NP, UK

Last chance to see this collection of knitted textiles inspired by mathematics and geology. The centrepiece of the show is a portrait in natural dyed wool celebrating the 30th birthday of Edinburgh's James Hutton, founder of modern geology.

Madeleine Shepherd

Unconformities Textiles Exhibition

Coburg House Art Studios, 15 Coburg St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET, UK

Go back to school-outside! Join Nature School for Grownups at Bridgend Farmhouse or Leith Community Croft for hands-on fall foraging, plant ID, wild preparations and a little play. Beginner-friendly, small-group sessions this autumn!

Natasha Gabriella Lowery-Lewis

Back to School for Grownups? Nature School for Grownups: Fall Foraging at 2 Edinburgh Venues

Leith Community Croft, 4A John's Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7EL, UK

Ever had to endure mandatory updates minutes before a key deadline? Or been forced to replace a device by Microsoft or Apple? We can show you a free and easy alternative using Linux without these irritations, as well giving new life to your device.

Edinburgh Linux Cafe

Duncan Place Community Hub, 4 Duncan Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 8HW, UK

Catch Irvine Welsh's PORNO on stage at 14:30, or dance the night away from 20:00 with Irvine Welsh & local DJs. These events are fundraisers for Leith Theatre. Come along & support the venue!💙 Use code 'LOCAL' for money off both (separate tickets).

Leith Theatre Fundraiser with Irvine Welsh

Leith Theatre, 28-30 Ferry Rd., Edinburgh EH6 4AE, UK

DJ SB (Shaun Barton) at Populus Cafe on Saturday 10th Oct, playing a debut 4 hour set.
SB is best known for their extended sets, moving through slowly evolving sound into an deeply immersive experience. So please come along and enjoy the vibe. RSVP

DJ SB x Populus cafe

Populus Cafe (Leith Community Croft), 4a John's Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7EL, UK

Album Launch & Listening Party

Joshua Sabin presents new album 'Caochan', Subtext Recordings(Berlin), with visuals by Will Anderson.

Poetry, small pipes and electronics by Helena Fornells Nadal & Matt Zurowski.

On Land

Dissenter space, 94 Ocean Dr, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JH, UK

This course will take you through textile techniques on the knitting machine so you can learn and tap into your creativity! This will run for 5 weeks, followed by a full weekend in the studio to make an item designed by you!

Beginner Knitting Machine Course - Textile Techniques & Design a Vest

Paradigm Shift Open Studio Ltd, 278 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5BX, UK

In this one-day workshop, you'll design and carve your own hand-held 'big fish' while learning the foundations of carving in the round using knives and small gouges. Suitable for beginners and those with experience.

Lorri Smyth

Whale Carving with Teresa Hunyadi

Edinburgh Tool Library - Leith Workshop, 32 Tennant St, Edinburgh EH6 5ND, UK

Want to lift weights? This weekly class, suitable for all abilities, will give you a full body strength workout. The instructor is very knowledgeable about technique and managing injuries, and is passionate about body positivity and inclusivity.

Emma McCready

Strength Training Class in Leith

Run Strong Studio, 19-21 Arthur St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 5DA, UK

JOIN US for this heart-warming fundraiser featuring LIVE music by Makossa, Anna Vanosi, The Lime and the Coconut PLUS an Art Auction and Sierra Leone clothing, cloth, bags and jewellery for sale. All proceeds to EducAid Sierra Leone.

Edinburgh Culture Minute

Concert and art auction Fundraiser for EducAid Sierra Leone

Leith Arches, 6 Manderston St, Edinburgh EH6 8LY, UK

We use a unique combination of Pilates training, passion for body knowledge and using movement as medicine we can help our clients to achieve more than they ever imagined.
We focus on pain relief and specialise in hypermobility and EDS.

Ruth Munro

Pilates taster class. We focus on pain relief and are experts in hypermobility and EDS

Leith Pilates, 3 Queen Charlotte Ln, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6AY, UK

Qigong is a gentle, accessible movement and meditation practice supporting good health, balance, and renewed energy in body and mind. Drop-ins and passes available for this joyful, relaxing class. Beginners welcome!

Evi Tsiligaridou

Qigong at Alae - Weekly Qigong in Leith, Edinburgh

Alae, 100B Constitution St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6AW, UK

Slow mindful movements connected to the breath to help you release stress, calm the mind and relax

Lisa Proudfoot

Qi gong class

The Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny St, Edinburgh EH6 8RG, UK

Edinburgh Scandi Session - we're having another music session at Diggers Leith. We've the upstairs room where we can play as many pols, gånglåt, polska, vals, schottis, reinländer, halling, sønderhoning, polonäs as we like in our 2-3 hour allocation.

Philip Lyon

Edinburgh Scandi Session; it's a music session for joining in, not a concert.

Diggers Leith, 7 Bernard St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6PW, UK

Meeting regularly on Wednesday mornings at Duncan Place, our planter gardening group is community-led and free to attend. Members share gardening skills, knowledge and tips while planting & growing edible plants. No kneeling required! Cuppa included.

Duncan Place Planter Project - come and garden with us!

Pilates taster class. We focus on pain relief and are experts in hypermobilty and EDS

An evening of foot-tapping bluegrass music jam. Bring an instrument, gather your spoons or raise your voice! Expect lively melodies, relaxed vibes, and a warm welcome for musicians and listeners alike. Food and drink available from our cafe/bar.

Sociograss - Deep south Jam Session

This course will start with 3 weeks of guided sessions covering an Introduction to Pattern Cutting and techniques to elevate your sewing, then you will have a 4-week project time to use your new skills

Improvers - Introduction to Patterning Cutting & Elevate your sewing course

A seasonal series of drawing workshops with Drill Hall based artist Felicity Inkpen. These workshops will guide you through different drawing techniques, in pencil, charcoal, chalk, pastel, pen, printmaking, ink, gouache, watercolour and collage.

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