Paint Edinburgh in Oils — a Studio Workshop with Working Artists

Learn oil painting with GSA-trained, exhibiting artists. Small group, all materials included.



2 hours

Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 30 to 50

  £35 - £40 (Earlybird price of £35 applies if you book into a public session 5+ days ahead) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

This is not a paint-and-sip class. This is an oil painting workshop led by working, exhibiting artists — in a real studio, with real materials, and genuine one-to-one attention.
Ash Lab Art Studio is run by two professional artists based in Edinburgh. Between us, we hold postgraduate degrees from Glasgow School of Art, have exhibited internationally, and were selected for Saatchi Art's 2026 Rising Stars programme. We paint every day — and we teach the way we work.
In this session, you'll learn to paint Edinburgh. Using the city's iconic landscapes, architecture, and light as your subject, we'll guide you through the fundamentals of oil painting from start to finish. Whether you've never held an oil brush before, or you've dabbled and want proper direction, this workshop is designed to give you real skills in a single afternoon.
What's included:
All oil painting materials and canvas provided
Step-by-step guidance throughout
Maximum 5 students — everyone gets individual attention
A finished oil painting on canvas to take home
No experience needed. Just show up.
TEACHER BIO:
Ash Lab Art Studio is co-founded by two professional artists working and exhibiting in the UK. Le Liu holds an MLitt in Fine Art from Glasgow School of Art, has exhibited at the Barbican, the 5th London Art Biennial, and Transmission Gallery Glasgow, and was selected for Saatchi Art's 2026 Rising Stars feature from over 2, 000 submissions. We bring our practice directly into the teaching room — what we teach is how we actually work.

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Save £5 per guest, when you book 5+ days before a session
What you'll get
What you'll learn:
Colour mixing and paint consistency
Brush techniques and layering
Composition and how to look at a subject
How light and shadow work in oil
How to start — and how to finish — a painting
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself!
Suitable for

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Location

Silvan House, Corstorphine Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh

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Ash lab art studio
Ash lab art studio

female Women-owned

Ash Lab is a creative studio in Edinburgh where art becomes part of everyday life.
We bring together traditional craftsmanship and contemporary creative practice, transforming heritage techniques into hands-on, playful experiences. We believe making art should be inspiring, approachable, and joyful.
At Ash Lab, we learn, make, experiment, and create together—sharing ideas, celebrating the creative process, and building a community where everyone feels welcome.

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