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Creative sewing & dressmaking classes
Remode Collective
Explore a world of creativity and skill-building with our diverse range of courses and workshops at Remode Collective. Whether you're a seasoned maker or just starting your crafting journey, there's something for everyone: 🪡 **Dressmaking:** Unleash your inner fashion designer as you learn to create your own stylish garments from scratch. From choosing fabrics to sewing the final stitch, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way. ✂️ **Basic Sewing:** Master the fundamentals of sewing with our beginner-friendly classes. You'll gain essential sewing skills, build confidence with a needle and thread, and discover the joy of crafting. 🧵 **Quilting Short Courses:** Dive into the art of quilting, where you'll design and assemble stunning quilts. Whether you're a quilting novice or looking to expand your quilting repertoire, our short courses offer a fantastic opportunity to learn and create. 🎨 **Creative Workshops:** Explore a world of creativity with our fun and informative workshops. From embroidery to pattern drafting and more, these hands-on sessions are perfect for expanding your crafting horizons. Join us at Remode Collective and embark on a journey of creativity, skill-building, and community. Whether you're passionate about fashion, sewing, or simply love making things by hand, our courses and workshops are here to inspire and empower you. Let's craft together!
Location: OOTB Drill Hall, Dalmeny St, Leith, Edinburgh
Deadline: 31 December 2024
Arty Cuppa & Cake - East Lothian Artists, Crafters & Creatives Monthly Meet-up
Art Photography - East Lothian
Monthly meet-up for artists, crafters and all other creatives in-between, in the glorious surroundings of Smeaton Nursery Gardens Tearoom. Meeting the last Tuesday of every month from 10am, enjoy a lovely cuppa, a cake, a scone! Talk shop, exchange ideas, network, start some colabs. Just bring yourself, a big smile and some tea pennies! Hosted by Pete of 'Art Photography - East Lothian'.
Location: Smeaton Nursery Garden Tearoom, East Linton, EH40 3DT
Deadline: 31 December 2024
MOVE Summit 2025 - Bursaries Available!
MOVE Summit
Scotland’s animation & VFX gathering brings together international creatives, industry leaders, students & educators on the 19 -21 February 2025 to celebrate the joy of making things move! Over these dates we'll have three days of inspiring talks, workshops, creative reviews, screenings, an exhibition / recruitment fair, tech demos, networking and business development all focussed around the latest and greatest in the international animation and VFX industries. Not to mention our regular ‘Drink & Draw’ and MOVE Late evening events. The magic of MOVE is in the celebration of each other’s creativity, artistry and technical accomplishments and it’s a great opportunity to hear from world-class studios and discover how the latest projects were made, get insights into how creative challenges were overcome, learn new tricks and tips and see some unique works-in-progress. For this year's event we are able to offer bursaries which include a full access ticket and travel up to £100. Priority will be given to those working in or seeking work in the animation industry, and who are currently un/underemployed and experiencing financial hardship. These bursaries are intended for those who would otherwise be unable to purchase a ticket to MOVE Summit 2025. If you have already purchased a ticket, either through our ticketing site or a block booking through your university/college, then unfortunately you do not meet our eligibility criteria for receiving a bursary. Bursaries will be awarded after the deadline to applicants who satisfy the criteria and at the discretion of the MOVE Summit organising team.
Location: Edinburgh, UK
Deadline: 5 January 2025
Kickstart your Creativity with Write Like a Grrrl
Write Like a Grrrl
If you haven’t written creatively before, want to kick-start your practice, or develop your practice in a supportive community then this low-cost course is for you. Our Ignite course is a relaxed and welcoming space for both new and more confident writers to learn the fundamentals of great writing, all while focusing on building a regular writing practice and meeting a community of new writing pals. On this course, you’ll develop your skills and confidence with no expectation to share your work. You’ll learn how to push through doubt, reduce fear of the blank page, create a regular writing practice and enjoy the process of writing so much more. You’ll become skilled in characterisation, dialogue, creating dynamic settings and other essential writing techniques. The course will run every Saturday morning from 10:30am to 12:30pm at Edinburgh Open Workshop's welcoming event space. The course is available on a sliding scale with costs starting at £89.99. Please note, Write Like a Grrrl courses are open only to people from marginalised genders. See our gender inclusion policy on our website for more details.
Location: Edinburgh Open Workshop
Deadline: 24 January 2025
2025 Fringe Producer Listing
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
If you are a producer interested in working on a Fringe 2025 project, please submit your details via the form below. This resource is designed as a starting point for connection and conversation between producer and artist, will be password protected, and only shared with artists who have specifically requested to get in touch with a producer to be involved in their work. Please note that some of these artists may not have registered a show with the Fringe Society at point of getting in touch. We appreciate that the role of the producer can be defined in different ways, and this form will prompt any producer to detail more about how they work specifically. This is an open access resource for producers and artists, and any contacts listed are not formally approved/verified or recommended by the Fringe Society team. If you require any access needs in completing this form, or would like to chat further before submitting details, please get in touch with us at artistadvice@edfringe.com, or at 0131 226 0020.
Location: Project dependent
Deadline: 28 February 2025
Writer's Development Cohort
The Weekly Write
The Weekly Write is a space for you to give time, energy, and love to your written creative ambitions. Our weekly cohort-style class will give you the motivation you’ve been looking for to prioritise your writing in a supportive, group environment. You deserve this! Who is this for? Anybody. If you've ever had anything from a completed draft you want to revisit to an inkling of an idea for a story to put to page, this cohort is for you. Our first session begins on the 26th of March, 2024. Whether you're ready to jump right in or want to wait until later, feel free to register your interest at www.emeryschaffer.com/weeklywrite. We are currently Edinburgh-based but may offer virtual options for writers based elsewhere. Ask about the introductory discounted price! Whether you are working on a play, a pilot, a short, a musical, a feature film, a novel, or anything beyond… you’ve got this. And we’ve got you. Run by Emery Schaffer, Edinburgh-based playwright and screenwriter. Contact by email for any questions.
Location: Edinburgh City - Exact Location TBD
Deadline: 31 December 2024
Teaching Creative Thinking
Glasgow School of Art
In collaboration with Daydream Believers, we have crafted a dynamic and immersive learning adventure tailored specifically for teachers, who are passionate about bringing creativity and innovation into their classrooms. Free to all Scottish teachers, we offer a new way to approach the classroom in a fresh, engaging and creative way. Participants will have the space to open their mind to the possibilities that implementing creative thinking can change education.
Location: Online Self Paced
Deadline: 31 December 2024
Volunteer at MOVE Summit!
MOVE Summit
International industry leaders, practitioners, students and educators will gather in Edinburgh from 19th - 21st February 2025 to celebrate Scotland’s commercial animation & VFX sectors. Returning to the historic Pleasance Courtyard in Edinburgh we have three days of inspiring talks, workshops, screenings, recruitment, tech demos, networking and business development all focussed around the latest and greatest in the international animation and VFX industries. Not to mention our regular ‘Drink & Draw’ and MOVE Late evening events. The MOVE summit is made possible due to a committed and friendly group of volunteers and we’re currently looking for this year’s excellent individuals to join the team and ensure the smooth running of the event. Role of volunteers includes: - welcoming and registering speakers and guests - guiding guests and speakers to the relevant rooms and activities - live social media posts & tweets - ushering - supporting coordinators with delivery of specific - programme strands such as creative reviews, business 1:1s, exhibition, tech demos etc. - assisting with the catered lunches and dinners - providing programme information to guests and attendees - acting as evening guides for the social / networking events As our volunteers positions are unpaid we can offer you: - lunch / dinner each day - up to £40 per day towards travel costs (with valid receipt) - access to the programme where possible. As this is a working role the focus is very much on delivering a successful event and being committed to that, however with workload and availability permitting, and at the discretion of the volunteer coordinator, there may be chance to see some of the talk programme, although unfortunately at this stage that isn’t guaranteed - access to the MOVE Late social / networking events (again, if not needed to as staff for these events) - a chance to meet and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest professionals from home and overseas Please note you must be over 18 years of age and eligible to volunteer in the UK. To apply please complete this google form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVIngMxEJjIv74jSzHbr9Mlf01jmvm2Iy1TjYtKHcDz6VNig/viewform DEADLINE - midnight on Sunday 5 January 2025
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 5 January 2025
Open Call: RSA Annual Exhibition
Royal Scottish Academy
Submissions are now open for the 2025 RSA Annual Exhibition for artworks of any scale and in any fine art or architecture medium. How to submit: Artists may submit up to TWO works in any fine art medium - including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, film, installation and performance. Entry is £20 per work (student and under 26s £10) plus £10 hanging fee if selected. Architects may submit up to TWO works of any size. Work may be submitted in any suitable medium, including drawings, photography, models, video work etc. Entry is £30 per work (student and under 26s £10) plus £10 hanging fee if selected. All applications are made online at royalscottishacademy.oess1.uk. Please read the Regulations and FAQs before applying - https://www.royalscottishacademy.org/opportunities/exhibitions/ Application deadline: Thursday 6 February 2025, 5pm For further information, please contact exhibitions@royalscottishacademy.org (RSA Team), or call 01316246110, or visit https://www.royalscottishacademy.org/opportunities/exhibitions/ The deadline is Thursday 06 February 2025 at 17:00.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 6 February 2025