Edinburgh Open Workshop will once again throw open its doors to budding makers of all ages on Saturday 29th March.
Children young people and parents from across the city are invited to sample everything that EOW has to offer - learning new skills and creating arts and crafts to take home. Now in its second year there are even more workshops and taster sessions to choose from with something to spark every interest.
Hand carve a set of wooden tea lights; test your metal in a welding workshop; build a wooden planter from scratch; sew a tote bag; or make a personalised balance board using the CNC machine. And for mini-makers there will be opportunities to build a birdhouse or build a dinosaur at drop-in sessions throughout the day.
DIY upcycling and home-decor enthusiasts will be able to take advantage of a Free Cycle event where surplus fabrics props wood and paint will be available to take home.
EOW Director Natasha Lee Walsh said: “Following on from the success of our first Family Day last year we are delighted to be running it again with even more opportunities for young people and their parents to try something new and see what making is all about.
“We will shortly launch a new Community Outreach Programme and look forward to building on days like this to offer a varied choice of activities and events that will encourage social interaction build confidence and provide community makers with DIY and upcycling skills that promote sustainability.”
Please check out our website for more details - www.edinburghopenworkshop.co.uk. We advise booking workshops online in advance although some spaces may be available on the day. There will also be a choice of drop-in sessions throughout the day.
Workshops (book online):
MAKE A PLANTER: 1 hour / £20 / ages 8+
Enjoy learning some of the basics of woodworking as you put together a small planter perfect for house plants herb gardens or anything else your green thumbs can imagine. With all the tools materials and teaching included this mini-workshop is perfect for anyone who is keen to give woodworking a try.
SEW A TOTE BAG: 1 - 1.5 hours / £20 / ages 8+
Come and try your hand at sewing with our resident textiles and prop-making master Nicola. Learn the very beginning steps of sewing with marking up material using a domestic sewing machine and attaching handles or drawstring to a small bag.
MAKE A TEA LIGHT: 1.5 hours / £20 / ages 13+
Enjoy a hands-on woodworking taster session led by resident woodworker and upholsterer Rebecca Subido. Create your own architecturally inspired candle holder while learning essential woodworking techniques. You’ll gain confidence using tools like a handsaw pillar drill and sander— the perfect start or next step to a woodworking journey.
WELD A NAMEPLATE: 1.5 hours / £20 / ages 13+
Come and try your hand at welding with our very own metalworker Josh. Learn the very beginning steps of metal work including metal cutting and drilling and welding text onto steel. Leave with a metal welded nameplate and some fantastic new skills.
Drop-in Sessions:
BUILD A BIRDHOUSE: 15 - 20 minutes / £10 / all ages
Come and assemble a pre-cut birdhouse template. This is the perfect project for under 8s to have a go at a tool-less make (assisted with guardian).
BUILD A DINOSAUR: 15 - 20 minutes / £10 / all ages
Come and assemble a pre-cut dinosaur template. This is the perfect project for under 8s to have a go at a tool-less make (assisted with guardian).
BUILD A BALANCE BOARD: 15 - 20 minutes / £20 / all ages
Come and experience the workings of our CNC machine which will engrave your name on to and cut out the template of a Balance Board. All you then need to do is assemble your piece and go live your balance board dreams.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Edinburgh Open Workshop, 39-41 Assembly St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7BQ, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
