6 Creative Things to do in Edinburgh During Lockdown

6 Creative Things to do in Edinburgh During Lockdown


By Phoebe Griffiths

Edinburgh, usually a bustling hub for creativity and the arts, has been hit (along with many other cities in the UK) by lockdown restrictions. However, as we try to stay safe, we must also not forget to have fun, relax and get creative, even if our options are a little more limited these days. We need a creative outlet now more than ever!

Finding creative things to do in Edinburgh during lockdown might seem hard with many galleries and venues closing their doors. But don’t worry, there’s plenty of safe yet artistic options out there for you. Or, if you’re simply looking for what to do when bored at home but have completely run out of fun and creative indoor activities, let our virtual classes guide you.

We’ve compiled a list of crafty activities to keep you occupied in Edinburgh, that can all be done in the safety of your own home. 

Set your imagination free with creative writing classes

If you’re on the hunt for things to do on a rainy day at home, why not get cosy with a mug of tea and explore your imagination with an online class in creative writing. Maybe you’ve had a story playing on your mind for some time, or you simply want to dabble and find more things to do in quarantine to fill your time with, creative writing has many benefits. 

Creative writing can help you with artistic self-expression and thought clarification. With a live online class, you could learn anything from how to create characters and a gripping plot to using music, art and your senses as inspiration for your prose. Most importantly, with a creative writing course or class, you will learn how to unlock your creativity and express yourself and could take you from beginner to published author (you never know!). 

A person concentrating with a laptop and notepad resting on their legs

Whip up a storm with an online cooking course

Instead of watching Come Dine With Me reruns or The Great British Bake Off, why not rediscover your own kitchen and impress your friends and family with some new culinary skills? Try an cooking class online or an online cooking course and learn how to cook restaurant-quality food during a time when access to restaurants in Scotland is somewhat limited. An online cooking course is one the tastiest yet most creative things to do in Edinburgh during lockdown.

If you’re tired of the same old spaghetti bolognese and you’re looking for things to make at home that will awaken your tastebuds, a cooking kit and class could be just what you need to reinvent your at-home meals. With a cooking class online you can choose which cuisine or dish to perfect your skills in such as sushi or gnocchi. You’ll also be able to get more creative in the kitchen and maybe one day appear in your own episode of Come Dine With Me, and even take home the cash prize!

Eager to discover the culinary delights of your local area? Check out our cooking classes in London

A family preparing and cooking a meal

Craft boxes

If you’re experiencing lockdown here in the UK with children, firstly we salute you, secondly, you might be interested in some kids arts and crafts to keep them entertained. Craft kits for kids are excellent ways of giving your little ones an exciting afternoon. If you’re a little jealous of all the fun they’re having, don’t worry, there are craft kits for adults too. 

A craft kit can contain any type of artistic and creative activity and can be delivered right to your door, which is perfect if you find Edinburgh a bit a scary place at the moment with COVID. From candle making kits to flower crown crafting kits, the limits of craft boxes are truly endless and can entertain kids and adults alike. 

Glass terrarium making

Looking to introduce some more greenery to your space now you’re spending more time at home? Terrarium kits will not only provide you with hours of creative fun, but you also get to keep your aesthetically-pleasing plant display to place on your mantlepiece with great pride.

Not only are they incredibly easy to maintain and almost impossible to kill through neglect, but you can get creative with design and make yours unique. When you learn how to make a terrarium through a live online class, you will be guided through the process so that your creation will be the envy of all of your green-thumbed friends. 

A finished glass terrarium sitting on a desk

Pottery at home

If you’re after creative things to do in Edinburgh during the lockdown, a pottery at home kit is a great option if you want something a bit different. Pottery is usually confined to studios, but with a pottery craft kit and live online class, you can discover this inspiring craft at home.  Not only is getting your hands covered in clay incredibly freeing, but the art of crafting a beautiful ceramic is a new hobby you won’t want to give up. 

As indoor activities go, pottery allows you to go wild, blow off some steam and allows you to use your creative energy after a hard week at work. It’s a wonderful activity if you’re looking for kids arts and crafts too. Let’s face it, youngsters will never miss an opportunity to get a little messy and spend some time creating!

Cocktail making at home

Who said drinking alcohol can’t be creative? Not us! Mixology is art with delicious benefits.  With a cocktail making kit, you can discover flavourful blends, mixes and combinations. And, of course, it would be wrong not to give your creations a try! 

Seeing as we can no longer experience Edinburgh in all its glory (in the wee hours of the night), a cocktail making kit is an intoxicating alternative when you’re stuck wondering what to do this weekend at home.

Not only is a cocktail set and class perfect for a lockdown hen party or a virtual birthday party, but it is also a more thrilling date-night option to add to you list of at home date night ideas. It’s a great way to show your date or partner your fun side and wow them with a bottle-twirl or two. Although, you might need more than one class for that!

 

A person enjoying a cocktail




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