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EDINBURGH OPEN WORKSHOP
Ashlab
A unique social drawing experience. Capture the rhythm and beauty of a live Chinese dancer while enjoying a complimentary drink and atmospheric music. Unwind and create.
Location: Silvan House 231 Corstorphine Rd Corstorphine Edinburgh EH12 7AT
Deadline: 29 May 2026
Edinburgh Fringe 2026 - Broadcast Coordinator
Assembly Festival
Assembly Festival are looking for a Broadcast Coordinator to lead on the coordination of media broadcast opportunities across Assembly Festival and Edinburgh Food & Folk Festival. This role sits at the intersection of press, production and media delivery, ensuring all filming, photography and broadcast activity is delivered smoothly and effectively. This role would suit someone with a background in broadcast, production or media logistics looking to apply their skills within a live festival setting. The role is based in Edinburgh with contract running through July and August to cover all festival activity across the summer. Rate of pay is £113.50 per day based on a 48hour, 6 day week. Evening and weekend work is required. Staff are required to be 18+ due to the licensed nature of our sites, and have a legal right to work in the UK, no Visas are able to be offered for these roles. Role will close once filled.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 30 May 2026
The Portrait, natural light photography workshop
Laura Hynd at Bloom School
Inject creativity in to your practice with a gentle and contemplative approach to natural light portraits. Laura will welcome you into her creative and inspiring home in North Queensferry, in a small, intimate group to spend two days engrossed in The Portrait. YOU WILL: Learn about Laura's approach + process. Access Laura's archive, portfolio and photobook library. Add to your portfolio. Gain confidence, make portraits with participants + have the opportunity to make photographs with a professional model on day two. Explore challenging lighting conditions to push your understanding and demystify making great portraits. SAT 13th June 10.30AM-5PM. SUN 14th June 10AM-3PM. WHO IS IT FOR? You want to gain confidence with your portrait photography. You would like to add to your portfolio with professional quality portraits. You have a photographic project that would benefit from an element of portraiture, but you don’t know where to start. You're the designated family photographer and want to create something more than you are offering. You're a professional photographer who wants to simplify your approach/move into portrait commissions. You are a student wanting more experience and professional know-how when it comes to portraits and photo industry tips. You love portraits and want to consider alternative strategies to develop and create your style. MORE INFO: Accommodation not provided. Optional Friday evening (12th June) gathering at Laura's home in North Queensferry. Morning snacks, hot drinks + vegetarian/vegan lunch provided. £432. Payment plans available over 3 / 2 months. TRANSPORT: TRAIN - REGULAR TRAINS FROM EDINBURGH TO NORTH QUEENSFERRY TRAINS FROM GLASGOW, LONDON, NEWCASTLE, BRISTOL, EXETER, PLYMOUTH, MANCHESTER TO EDINBURGH. AIR - EDINBURGH AIRPORT 20min, TAXI (£50 approx). CAR - 30min EDINBURGH. 55min GLASGOW. ABOUT LAURA: Laura Hynd makes portraits for national and international publications including, New York Times, The Observer, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times Magazine, Washington Post amongst others. She also incorporates portraits into her photographic projects, exhibited + published internationally. Laura values natural light as the ultimate source of light on all skin. She uses minimum equipment and promotes a calm and considered approach to portrait making. With full + complete respect for those being photographed. Inclusivity https://www.bloom-school.co.uk/our-commitment
Location: North Queensferry
Deadline: 31 May 2026
Desk Space | Leith
Coven Studios
Coven is a creative coworking space located in Leith. We currently have a desk space available. Our memberships include 24/7 access, breakout areas, fast wifi and coffee machines. Email hello@covenstudios.uk to enquire or arrange a viewing. www.covenstudios.uk
Location: Leith
Deadline: 31 May 2026
Workshop
Argyll Hotel Iona
A retreat for beginner or early career writers of short stories, journals, novellas and novels, interested in producing fiction and non-fiction. Beginning with an introduction to writing fiction, this course leads participants through the essentials of the craft, including characterization, plotting, description, dialogue and editing towards an enhanced understanding of how novels and short stories are created. This retreat gives avid readers and beginner writers the skills and confidence to turn a love of the written word into practical habit. It introduces the key characteristics of creative writing with clarity and playfulness, supporting writers with stage-by-stage guidance as they assimilate and practice a range of creative methods. There will be time to write alone, read aloud in a supportive group, receive one-to-one feedback and connect with your creativity amidst the spectacular beauty of Iona. This retreat will also include an optional workshop with Elizabeth Dunne, qualified hypnotherapist, on writer’s block and the functioning of the brain in the creative process. The Isle of Iona and the Argyll hotel is the perfect place for a summer wilderness adventure – offering great food and exceptional views overlooking the bay in the heart of Iona’s village. From here you can explore the island’s secluded beaches, hushed coves and wildflower meadows amidst the extraordinary changing light of sea and sky. The Argyll Hotel is delighted to host this brand new retreat. They are offering a five night package for £1,500, with room upgrades available at an extra cost. This covers your retreat fee and five night’s dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation.
Location: Isle of Iona
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Edinburgh Fringe 2026 - Build & Break / Site Crew
Assembly Festival
Assembly Festival are looking for enthusiastic and experienced team members to join our site carpenters and Site Managers to help build and break the Festival as well as experienced site crew for the run! We're interested in hearing from you if you have experience in construction/carpentry/festival or event building/fencing and scaffolding and painting as well as plant operators or build crews. Roles are offered on a contract basis and run on varying dates between June an July for the build and late August to September for the break. There are additional site crew roles based on a full time rota across the festival. Roles are paid dependent on skill set and experience but are no less than £13.45 per hour.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 30 May 2026
Edinburgh Fringe 2026 - Marketing Assistant
Assembly Festival
Assembly Festival are looking for a Marketing Assistant to support the delivery of marketing activity across Assembly Festival and Edinburgh Food & Folk Festival. This is a varied, fast-paced role providing administrative and operational support across both traditional and digital marketing functions. You’ll work closely with Marketing Managers, Digital and Social teams to ensure campaigns are delivered smoothly and efficiently. The role is ideal for someone looking to gain broad experience across marketing in a live festival environment. The role is based in Edinburgh with contract through July and August 2026 to cover all festival activity across the summer. Rate of pay is £107.50 per day based on a 48 hour week over 6 days. Evening and weekend work is required. Staff are required to be 18+ due to the licensed nature of our sites, and have a legal right to work in the UK, no Visas are able to be offered for these roles. Please apply as soon as possible, as applications are closed once the positions are full.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 30 May 2026
Private Studio Available | Leith
Coven Studios
Coven is a creative co-working space located in the heart of Leith. We currently have a private studio available. Our memberships include 24/7 access, breakout areas, fast wifi and coffee machines. Email us for more information or to arrange a viewing: hello@covenstudios.uk
Location: Leith
Deadline: 31 May 2026
Studio/Office to rent
Be Seated
This bright and contemporary studio/office/space is available from 1 April 2026. Approximately 45 m^2 (450sq feet) in size, this versatile space has its own entrance and can be divided into two or opened up as one large space depending on requirements. It also has the added benefit of connecting studios, with a lighting design company and an upholstery workshop for neighbours. You'll have access to a shared kitchen which contains a fridge, microwave,dishwasher and kettle, and bathroom facilities. The space is located close to the vibrant heart of Leith's shore area with its numerous cafes, restaurants, bars and delis. Neighbouring shops include Glass Artists, Silversmiths and an Art studio. There are great transport links and the cycle path is just minutes away. Rent £ 1,250 pcm Included in the rent: Gas Central Heating Electric Water Wifi Business rates
Location: Leith
Deadline: 1 June 2026