We all have funny stories to tell. Stories about ourselves. Stories about people we know. Made up Stories. Stories about things we have seen and places we have been. Whatever your story is – we invite you to take part in The Makers’ brand new workshop in 2020. Do you ever go to a new…
Move on Up! KiC Dance Workshops
A two hour workshop with Sharon and Cheryl from KiC Dance Company that explores different dance genres, allowing you to hone your dance technique and even create your own way of moving your body. Communal activities like this help communication, co-operation and well-being, not to mention getting those limbs moving on up!
Drawing for Animation 2
Join illustrator and animator Pilar Garcia de Leaniz for a fun workshop where you can develop your skills in animation. Using materials like plasticine, paper and drawings you’ll be making handmade objects move!
June 5, 12, 19, & 26
10.30am – 12.30pm, Mscence Studio.
Make Your Own Kind of Music with Daniel Paddon
Daniel’s a musician with a passion for making music in ways that are different, fun and make you feel good. He has been all over the country performing and making people smile… Now it’s your turn to work with him at making your own kind of music! Using all kinds of instruments and maybe even…
Drawing for Animation 2 – The Videos!
Join illustrator and animator Pilar Garcia de Leaniz for a fun workshop where you can develop your skills in animation. Using materials like plasticine, paper and drawings you’ll be making handmade objects move!
June 5, 12, 19, & 26
10.30am – 12.30pm, Mscence Studio.
Your Pocket Camera 2
With artist Thomas Whittle, the return of the ever popular Your Pocket Camera! You’ll be using pinhole cameras and special photographic paper to build a camera, shoot an image then develop it yourself in the studio.
July 3 and 10th
11.00am – 4.00pm, Fettes College.
Costume for Confidence
Do you love making things, want to improve your confidence, sewing, and working with fabulous colours, textures and shapes? Join us for Costume for Confidence where you’ll be working with artist Emily Martin and assistant Kat Murray to create magical wearable outfits that fill you with self-confidence!
May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
11am – 1pm, Mscence Studio.
DIY Printmaking
DIY Printmaking using unusual objects with George Benjamin Douglas and Thomas Whittle!
March 27, April 3 and 10th.
Drawing Club
Experimental drawing techniques with illustrator Marcus Oakley
Wednesdays
Feb 13, 20, 27, March 6 & 13
Music Placement @ Edinburgh Uni
In collaboration with Edinburgh University Community Music students, Artlink The Makers and Edinburgh My Connect project have been involved in a 6 month music placement together. The Makers Keith, Robert, Nicola and Sam have been working alongside Edinburgh University Music students Bex Coffey (on flute), Emma Wallace (trumpet) and David Behrens (piano & guitar) to learn…
SUPERSTAR TRAINING
Confidence boosting with performance artist Miss Annabel Sings
Thursdays Jan 10 – 7 Feb
Club Kidz Go Street!
Miss Annabel Sings and Tiu met with The Makers Sophie, Audrey, Keith and Robert to take their messages of positivity for a better world to the streets of Edinburgh. They each contributed positive statements they thought would make for a better world. These were made into handmade placards, postcards and badges to hand out to…
