Craft Classes Edinburgh

Whether you’re handy with a crochet hook and would like a fresh challenge, or you’re just looking for fun things to do, our range of craft classes in Edinburgh will tick all your boxes and help you ignite that creative spark in no time! We’ll connect you with other like-minded crafty souls on their own creative journey, and you’ll join an expert teacher who’ll be with you every step of the way to help you make something wonderful. From discovering how to master macrame patterns or crack ceramic making, to learning everything there is to know about the fine art of needle felting, we think our Edinburgh craft classes, workshops, and DIY making sessions are some of the best Edinburgh activities around!

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Audience

Wheel Throwing Taster Class

5.0 (40)

Runs regularly

Leith

1 to 4 guests

£60 - £90

Wheel Throwing Class

4.9 (133)

2 years in business

Runs regularly

Leith

1 to 4 guests

£65 - £85

Beginners Introduction to Book Binding Class

5.0 (42)

26 years in business

Runs regularly

Meadowbank / Mobile

1 to 6 guests

£75 - £95

Bookbinding Class: Unique Copper Repoussé

5.0 (28)

26 years in business

Runs regularly

Meadowbank

1 to 6 guests

£75 - £95

Modern Cloisonné Workshop (Non-fired Technique)

4.9 (16)

Runs regularly

Newington

1 to 10 guests

£46

Print Your Own T-shirt Lino Workshop

5.0 (22)

3 years in business

Runs regularly

Granton

1 to 8 guests

£40 - £45

Sculpt and Sip Class

4.8 (110)

7 years in business

Runs regularly

Southside / Mobile

1 to 100 guests

£32 - £39

Beginner Sewing Course

5.0 (394)

11 years in business

Runs regularly

Meadowbank

1 to 6 guests

£65

Glass Painting Workshop - Edinburgh

4.9 (26)

4k followers

Runs regularly

New Town, Tollcross & Old Town

1 to 30 guests

£24 - £26

Hand Building Pottery / Ceramics Experience

5.0 (21) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Gorgie

1 to 6 guests

£65

Beginner-Friendly Linocut Workshop

4.9 (39) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Newington

1 to 10 guests

£35

Kintsugi Class

5.0 (62)

2 years in business

Runs regularly

Leith

1 to 6 guests

£55 - £75

Beginner Sewing Class - Make a Tote Bag

5.0 (33)

5 years in business

Runs regularly

Abbeyhill

1 to 5 guests

£42

Beginner Glass Jewellery Making Workshop

4.9 (23)

580k followers

Runs regularly

Romannobridge

1 to 6 guests

£75

Labradorite Jewellery Making Workshop

4.9 (39) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Newington

1 to 10 guests

£46

Level 1 Basic Beginners Sewing Machine Class

5.0 (80)

Runs regularly

Gorgie

1 to 5 guests

£39

Mother-of-Pearl Brooch Workshop

4.9 (39) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Newington

1 to 12 guests

£39

1:1 Wheel Throwing Pottery Beginners Class

4.9 (7)

Runs regularly

Gorgie

1 on 1

£75

Leather Work Class: Book Binding Workshop

5.0 (18)

26 years in business

Runs regularly

Meadowbank / Mobile

1 to 6 guests

£75 - £95

Unique Copper Repoussé Class - Learn Ancient Metalworking

5.0 (11)

Runs regularly

Meadowbank

1 to 6 guests

£75 - £110

Lino Printing Workshop for Beginners

5.0 (28) (teacher)

3 years in business

Runs regularly

Granton

1 to 8 guests

£38 - £45

Beginner's Guide to Crochet

4.9 (113)

Runs regularly

Fort Kinnaird

1 to 5 guests

£29

Needle Felting Workshop

4.9 (39) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Newington

1 to 10 guests

£32

Autumn Cooking Set Pottery Workshop

5.0 (71) (teacher)

Only 1 date left

Leith

1 to 10 guests

£50

Crystal Jewellery Weaving Workshop - Design Your Own Piece

4.9 (39) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Newington

1 to 12 guests

£42

Two-week Upcycling, Alterations and Repair Course

5.0 (32)

Runs regularly

Abbeyhill

1 to 5 guests

£60

Sewing Class: Drop-in

5.0 (38)

Only 2 dates left

Gorgie

1 to 5 guests

£24

Punch Needle Embroidery Workshop for Beginners

4.9 (39) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Newington

1 to 12 guests

£32

Tote Bag Lino Printing Workshop

5.0 (28) (teacher)

3 years in business

Runs regularly

Granton

1 to 8 guests

£40 - £45

Herbal Sachet Making Workshop

4.9 (39) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Newington

1 to 12 guests

£19

Upcycling Lino Printing Workshop

5.0 (28) (teacher)

3 years in business

Runs regularly

Granton

1 to 8 guests

£35 - £45

DIY Jute Tote Bag Workshop

4.9 (39) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Newington

1 to 12 guests

£35

Private Potters Wheel Taster Workshop

5.0 (8)

Runs regularly

Kirknewton

1 to 4 guests

£40

Printmaking Course Made Simple

5.0 (14)

4k followers

Runs regularly

Meadowbank

1 to 30 guests

£55

Silver Clay Taster Jewellery Class

5.0 (23)

Runs regularly

New Town

1 to 10 guests

£75

Introduction to Crochet Workshop

5.0 (11)

Only 2 dates left

New Town & Newington

1 to 10 guests

£38

Granny Square Crochet Bauble Workshop

5.0 (67) (teacher)

Only 2 dates left

Newington

1 to 10 guests

£38

Christmas Calligraphy Workshop

5.0 (74) (teacher)

Only 1 date left

New Town

1 to 8 guests

£45

Family-Friendly Holiday Clay Sculpture Class

5.0 (107) (teacher)

Only 2 dates left

Bonnington

1 to 10 guests

£14 - £28

Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop

5.0 (9)

5.0 (24) (teacher)

Your choice of time

Portobello / Mobile

3 to 15 guests

£55

Clay Earring Making Class

4.8 (50) (teacher)

16k followers

Runs regularly

Tollcross / Mobile

1 to 25 guests

£26

BYOB Sip and Sculpt Class

4.8 (50) (teacher)

16k followers

Runs regularly

Tollcross

1 to 24 guests

£26

Granny Squares Crochet Class

4.8 (18)

Only 1 date left

Leith Walk

1 to 8 guests

£38

Collage Making Workshop

5.0 (28) (teacher)

Your choice of time

Granton

1 to 10 guests

£14

Drop in Sewing Workshop

5.0 (164) (teacher)

5 years in business

Runs regularly

Abbeyhill

1 to 5 guests

£28

Make Your Own Felt Decorations Workshop

5.0 (28) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Granton

1 to 10 guests

£25 - £30

Beginner's Guide to Crocheting a Granny Square

4.8 (520) (teacher)

Only 2 dates left

Fort Kinnaird

1 to 5 guests

£29

Private Wheel Throwing Date Night Workshop

5.0 (21) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Gorgie

1 to 2 guests

£150

Full Day T-shirt Printing Workshop

5.0 (28) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Granton

1 to 10 guests

£75 - £85

Terrazzo Clock Workshop

4.9 (50) (teacher)

11 years in business

Only 1 date left

Abbeyhill / Mobile

1 to 10 guests

£45 - £50

Fused Glass Art Workshop

Runs regularly

Lundin Links

1 to 6 guests

£65

Macrame Wreath Making Workshop

5.0 (6)

5.0 (1k) (teacher)

Only 1 date left

Meadowbank

1 to 8 guests

£50

Holiday Card Printmaking: Sip and Art

5.0 (107) (teacher)

Only 2 dates left

Bonnington

1 to 10 guests

£30

Vibrant Jewellery Workshop

5.0 (6)

5.0 (24) (teacher)

Only 1 date left

Portobello / Mobile

1 to 15 guests

£38

Harris Tweed Patchwork Cushion Workshop

5.0 (1k) (teacher)

11 years in business

Only 1 date left

Meadowbank

1 to 6 guests

£70

Earrings Casting Craft Workshop

5.0 (7)

4.9 (50) (teacher)

Only 1 date left

Abbeyhill / Mobile

1 to 10 guests

£36 - £39

Festive Macrame Workshop - Christmas Tree

5.0 (1k) (teacher)

11 years in business

Only 1 date left

Meadowbank

1 to 7 guests

£50

Beginner Memoir Writing Workshop Series

5.0 (74) (teacher)

Runs regularly

New Town

1 to 8 guests

£50

Crochet Bobble Hat Workshop

5.0 (67) (teacher)

Only 1 date left

Newington

1 to 10 guests

£38

Harris Tweed Credit Card / Coin Purse Workshop

5.0 (1k) (teacher)

11 years in business

Your choice of time

Meadowbank

5 to 6 guests

£60

Six Week Garment Making Course

4.9 (90)

11 years in business

Runs regularly

Meadowbank

1 to 6 guests

£165

Calligraphy Workshop

5.0 (5)

5.0 (74) (teacher)

Runs regularly

New Town

1 to 10 guests

£95

Introduction to Stained Glass One-Day Workshop

4.9 (17) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Falkirk

1 to 6 guests

£150

Polymer Clay Workshop - Make Your Own Earrings or Charms

6 years in business

Runs regularly

Newington

1 to 10 guests

£53 - £60

Beaded Flower Jewellery Workshop in a Real Artist's Studio

6 years in business

Runs regularly

Newington

1 to 10 guests

£25 - £30

Repair / Mending Class

5.0 (174) (teacher)

Only 1 date left

Gorgie

1 to 5 guests

£25

Cards and Gift Tags Lino Printing Class

5.0 (74) (teacher)

Only 1 date left

New Town

1 to 6 guests

£45

Silver Clay Jewellery Class: Boxes and Beads

5.0 (74) (teacher)

Only 1 date left

New Town

1 to 7 guests

£170

Weekly Adult Craft Workshop Series

5.0 (5)

Your choice of time

Stockbridge

1 to 20 guests

£30

Botanical Embroidery Workshop at Dr Neil's Garden

5.0 (6)

Only 1 date left

Duddingston

1 to 4 guests

£75

BYOB Paint and Sip Workshop – Plant Pot Party

7 years in business

Only 2 dates left

Abbeyhill / Mobile

1 to 50 guests

£30

Pattern Drafting Workshop: Skirt Block

5.0 (164) (teacher)

5 years in business

Only 1 date left

Abbeyhill

1 to 6 guests

£95

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Craft Classes and Courses Edinburgh

Fun things to do in Edinburgh this weekend

A person with blue nail polish is knitting with wooden needles in navy blue yarn If the usual weekend activities are leaving you feeling flat and uninspired, you’ve come to the right place! Our fun and invigorating craft classes in Edinburgh will take your downtime from drab to fab in minutes, and will leave you with a host of new skills and friends - what could be better? Whether you’re a needlework novice who’s always dreamed of customising your clothes with pretty embroidery stitches, a passionate potter keen to build on your wheel throwing skills or if you’d just like to get stuck into a new hobby, you’ll learn everything you need to know in our expert-led sessions!

Never dabbled with decoupage before? If you’re not too nifty with a needle, and knitting leaves you in a tangle, don’t worry - our Edinburgh craft classes and creative activities are designed for various ages and abilities, so you’ll still be able to join in with the fun. From starter sewing sessions and pottery for beginners to super simple step-by-step classes in weaving, soy candle making and lettering calligraphy, your talented teacher will guide you through the whole experience, and will be on hand to answer any questions. You’ll be able to spend a happy afternoon learning some fabulous new skills, getting creative and chatting with your classmates in a beautiful Edinburgh studio - what could be better?

Rejuvenating craft workshops and local experiences

A person sits at a pottery wheel making a small bowl, using a tool to smooth the edges Been burning the candle at both ends? Life been getting you down? Whether you’ve been working extra hard, or you just need some time away from the daily grind, heading off to a craft class is the perfect way to switch off, relax and add a little calm to your life. Whether you’re indulging in fun Edinburgh activities as part of a weekend city break, or you’re looking for ways to unwind in your hometown, spending time unleashing your creativity is a proven way to reduce stress and boost your mood - sounds great, right? Whether you decide to learn how to make your own jewellery, master the art of brush lettering or get stuck into a soothing pottery class, you’ll be back on track in no time!

If you don’t fancy going solo, our Edinburgh craft classes make great relaxing social activities for groups - so you can calm your nerves, grab your besties and get covered in clay or tied up in knots with a macrame workshop together! Looking for unique birthday party ideas? Gather your group and head off to celebrate the special occasion with a relaxing candle making class, creative basket weaving session or calming modern embroidery workshop. From fun team building activities to exciting date night ideas, our craft classes will help to beat the boredom, soothe your soul and enjoy time with your favourite people. What could be more relaxing than that?

Fun indoor activities

A finished macrame wallhanging in yellow and white cord lies on a table next to a notebook

If the typical Scottish weather has struck, and you just don’t fancy stepping outside, don’t worry - you can still have fun and get crafty with a creative Edinburgh experience from the comfort of your own home. Our online classes, craft boxes and DIY kits help to bring the studio directly to your door - which means that rain doesn’t have to stop play! Whether you’re looking for things to do on your own at home, or crafty activities that the whole family can get stuck into together, we’ve got a virtual class that will tick all the boxes and get the creative juices flowing! If you’re at home with the little ones, banish the boredom and get them away from screens with one of our kids arts and crafts kits - from painting to pottery, they’ll be able to get their hands dirty and develop some great new skills at the same time.

If you’ve exhausted the latest offerings from Netflix and you want some time away from screens, our DIY kits and craft boxes make great entertainment for when you’re staying cosy on the sofa. Packed by our expert teachers with only the best equipment and materials, they'll help you learn at your own pace and master the art of brush lettering, explore the world of papercraft and origami or become a pottery pro without even leaving the house!