Edinburgh Open Workshop are open for two Saturdays of festive making as part of this year's Leith Creative Trail. Bring the family for a free drop-in session or join a hands-on adult course.
28 Nov - 12 Dec 2026
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Edinburgh Open Workshop35 - 41 Assembly Street
Leith
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EH6 7BQ
Saturday 28 November, 10am–1pm — Family Festive Make
Free festive making for all ages.
A morning of festive making, with short, hands-on sessions running every 30 minutes. Activities designed to be accessible and fun for all ages. Make giant cardboard crackers and festive characters, build your own Christmas scenes, print handmade Christmas cards using specially commissioned lino designs or decorate colourful cracker crowns.
Sessions are free to attend, but places need to be booked.
The Travelling Gallery will also be stopping by with its touring contemporary art exhibition.
The Family Festive Make is supported by the Fair Saturday Edinburgh Community Engagement Fund.
Saturday 12 December, 10am–1pm & 2–5pm— Adult Festive Make
Hands-on festive courses for adults.
Spend a few hours making, and learn something new along the way in a selection of hands-on festive courses for adults, with morning and afternoon sessions available. Try your hand at festive lino printing, paper folding, sustainable tinsel making, reusable cracker crowns, tufting or leatherwork. You can even transform reclaimed Scottish oak barrel staves into beautiful tealight holders.
Places are limited and must be booked in advance.
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