Name: Drawing Edinburgh's Skyline
Price: 30 GBP
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Edinburgh

Join artist Julie Galante for this in-person workshop, where we&rsquo;ll take inspiration from the historic city of Edinburgh. Participants of all experience levels are welcome for this friendly, small-group experience.&nbsp;We&rsquo;ll start with some guided warm-up sketches before moving on to drawing exercises focused on composition, tone, and observation. By the end of the workshop you&rsquo;ll feel more confident drawing your surroundings, no matter your previous drawing experience.&nbsp;Please come dressed for the weather, ready to spend two hours outside. You may also want to bring along a folding stool or a rug to sit on while you draw (there will likely be benches available, but this is unpredictable).&nbsp;Participants will also need to bring along some basic art supplies:&nbsp;<ul data-rte-list="default" style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A sketchbook and/or some drawing paper and board (A4 or larger recommended)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Various drawing pens and pencils</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Charcoal or graphite sticks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">An eraser</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Any other favourite art supplies that you may like to use</li></ul><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">I&#39;ll also have some supplies to hand for you to borrow or purchase (please let me know in advance if there&#39;s something in particular you need).&nbsp;</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Locations</h2><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">22 July 2024: Princes Street Gardens</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">9 August 2024:&nbsp;St Bernard&#39;s Well and the Water of Leith</div>Information about our precise meeting point will be circulated before the workshop.This workshop can take place in various locations around the city. If you have a request for a location for a future date, please get in touch.&nbsp;

Join artist Julie Galante for this in-person workshop, where we’ll take inspiration from the historic city of Edinburgh. Participants of all experience levels are welcome for this friendly, small-group experience. 
We’ll start with some guided warm-up sketches before moving on to drawing exercises focused on composition, tone, and observation. By the end of the workshop you’ll feel more confident drawing your surroundings, no matter your previous drawing experience. 
Please come dressed for the weather, ready to spend two hours outside. You may also want to bring along a folding stool or a rug to sit on while you draw (there will likely be benches available, but this is unpredictable). 
Participants will also need to bring along some basic art supplies: 
A sketchbook and/or some drawing paper and board (A4 or larger recommended)
Various drawing pens and pencils
Charcoal or graphite sticks
An eraser
Any other favourite art supplies that you may like to use
I'll also have some supplies to hand for you to borrow or purchase (please let me know in advance if there's something in particular you need).
Locations
22 July 2024: Princes Street Gardens
9 August 2024: St Bernard's Well and the Water of Leith
Information about our precise meeting point will be circulated before the workshop.
This workshop can take place in various locations around the city. If you have a request for a location for a future date, please get in touch. 

Airtily

Observational Drawing

Outdoor Learning

Sketching

Figure Drawing

Life Drawing & Portraiture

Pencil Drawing

Drawing Edinburgh

Single Workshop

Join artist and writer Julie Galante for this relaxing workshop inspired by the natural world.&nbsp;In this three-hour class we will explore a variety of techniques for creatively connecting with local nature. We will engage all five senses as we experiment with different ways to capture thoughts, images, sensations, and observations.&nbsp;No previous experience required - just a willingness to try new things.&nbsp;We will be outside for part of the class, so please come prepared for Scottish weather!Participants will go home with the beginnings of their own nature journal, which they can use to record future mindful, creative, and artistic encounters with the natural world. All materials needed for the workshop will be provided; however you are welcome to bring along your favourite art supplies if you&rsquo;d like.Early BirdNature journalling is something we encourage you to do all year round, but it really helps us to know at this time of year whether there is interest in an outdoors workshop. So we have introduced an early bird booking offer: book this workshop by Sunday, 8 October and you will save 20%.&nbsp;<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">More information&nbsp;
The Arienas Collective workshops, courses and events are run from a supportive and welcoming home-based environment within a Georgian mews home in Edinburgh&rsquo;s City Centre New Town. We invite you to join us, leave any day-to-day worries behind, and immerse yourself in being creative.
Spaces on our workshops and courses are limited so that our creative team of artists and makers can offer you the hands-on help and support you need to make the most of your time with us.&nbsp;
All the equipment and materials you will need are included in the price, unless stated otherwise, plus light refreshments (Shibui teas, coffee, hot chocolate, and sweet or savoury snacks). On full day workshops you are welcome to bring your own lunch to eat inside or out; or there are a wide range of independent sit-in or takeaway delis, caf&eacute;s, and restaurants, plus supermarkets, within a 5-10 minute walk.
PLEASE NOTE: Our workshop space is on the first-floor of a Georgian mews building and unfortunately we do not have lift access. The workshop space is in our home which is&nbsp;not&nbsp;nut free. Please let us know of any skin or food allergies before booking. We require a minimum number of bookings to ensure we can pay our creatives a fair fee, and bookings are non-refundable unless we cancel. Should we have to cancel, we will offer you the option to swap to an alternative date or workshop, or to request a refund.
Private workshop bookings and celebrations
Most of our workshops are also available to book for small private get-togethers; themed wedding and birthday celebrations; corporate team building and well-being purposes; and as in-store retail events. For larger groups, many of our workshops can be brought to a location of your choice.&nbsp;
Age restrictions
Our workshops are planned with adults in mind. Many are suitable for teenagers, but some may require under 16s to be accompanied for insurance purposes. Please check with us before booking.

Join artist and writer Julie Galante for this relaxing workshop inspired by the natural world. 
In this three-hour class we will explore a variety of techniques for creatively connecting with local nature. We will engage all five senses as we experiment with different ways to capture thoughts, images, sensations, and observations. 
No previous experience required - just a willingness to try new things. 
We will be outside for part of the class, so please come prepared for Scottish weather!
Participants will go home with the beginnings of their own nature journal, which they can use to record future mindful, creative, and artistic encounters with the natural world. All materials needed for the workshop will be provided; however you are welcome to bring along your favourite art supplies if you’d like.
Early Bird
Nature journalling is something we encourage you to do all year round, but it really helps us to know at this time of year whether there is interest in an outdoors workshop. So we have introduced an early bird booking offer: book this workshop by Sunday, 8 October and you will save 20%. 



More information 
The Arienas Collective workshops, courses and events are run from a supportive and welcoming home-based environment within a Georgian mews home in Edinburgh’s City Centre New Town. We invite you to join us, leave any day-to-day worries behind, and immerse yourself in being creative.
Spaces on our workshops and courses are limited so that our creative team of artists and makers can offer you the hands-on help and support you need to make the most of your time with us. 
All the equipment and materials you will need are included in the price, unless stated otherwise, plus light refreshments (Shibui teas, coffee, hot chocolate, and sweet or savoury snacks). On full day workshops you are welcome to bring your own lunch to eat inside or out; or there are a wide range of independent sit-in or takeaway delis, cafés, and restaurants, plus supermarkets, within a 5-10 minute walk.
PLEASE NOTE: Our workshop space is on the first-floor of a Georgian mews building and unfortunately we do not have lift access. The workshop space is in our home which is not nut free. Please let us know of any skin or food allergies before booking. We require a minimum number of bookings to ensure we can pay our creatives a fair fee, and bookings are non-refundable unless we cancel. Should we have to cancel, we will offer you the option to swap to an alternative date or workshop, or to request a refund.
Private workshop bookings and celebrations
Most of our workshops are also available to book for small private get-togethers; themed wedding and birthday celebrations; corporate team building and well-being purposes; and as in-store retail events. For larger groups, many of our workshops can be brought to a location of your choice. 
Age restrictions
Our workshops are planned with adults in mind. Many are suitable for teenagers, but some may require under 16s to be accompanied for insurance purposes. Please check with us before booking.

The Arienas Collective

Nature Therapy

Nature journalling in Edinburgh City Centre with local artist Julie Galante hosted by The Arienas Collective

Introduction to nature journalling

General Admission

Early Bird

Join artist Julie Galante for this in-person workshop, where we&rsquo;ll take inspiration from the sweeping view of Edinburgh&rsquo;s distinctive skyline as viewed from Inverleith Park. Participants of all experience levels are welcome for this friendly, small-group experience.&nbsp;We&rsquo;ll start with some guided warm-up sketches before moving on to drawing exercises focused on composition, tone, and observation. By the end of the workshop you&rsquo;ll feel more confident drawing a city skyline, no matter your previous drawing experience.&nbsp;Please come dressed for the weather, ready to spend two hours outside. You may also want to bring along a folding stool or a rug to sit on while you draw (there may be benches available, but this is unpredictable).&nbsp;Participants will also need to bring along some basic art supplies:&nbsp;<ul data-rte-list="default" style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A sketchbook and/or some drawing paper and board (A4 or larger recommended)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Various drawing pens and pencils</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Charcoal or graphite sticks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">An eraser</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Any other favourite art supplies that you may like to use</li></ul>

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