The Arienas Collective

Name: The Arienas Collective
Address: 2 Dublin Meuse, Edinburgh, EH36NW, GB
Telephone: 07732 901150

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17/11/2023

NO.7 OF 7 REASONS TO SAVE THIS DATE | 18 NOVEMBER….

REASON 7: TREAT YOURSELF

We love it when people treat themselves to some creative time out. So as well as signing up for one or more of our free workshop demos - and enjoying complimentary mulled wine and mince pies - why not add an Arienas Collective creative workshop gift voucher to your wish list?

Our printed gift vouchers are available all year round, but you (or the wonderful person treating you) can pick one up in person at the Open Day in Edinburgh tomorrow.

Our printed gift vouchers come with a lovely hand-stamped gift card and envelope to add a personal message.

PLUS!!! On Open Day only if you buy a voucher worth £30 or more, we'll include a complimentary gift box worth £3*

And you can also select a complimentary Arienas Collective postcard from a selection we'll have available on the day.

We know you’re worth it…so see you here tomorrow from 12 noon! 🧡

Lynn x

(*Subject to stock availability on the day.)

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16/11/2023

NO.6 OF 7 REASONS TO SAVE THIS DATE | 18 NOVEMBER…

REASON 6: MEET THE ARTIST

We are a team of 18 creatives who believe in the power of collaborative working. We love to talk about what we do, and share the wellbeing benefits of engaging in creative activity.

The Open Day is a great chance for us to share our passion for creativity with you, and each other.

From left to right in the photo: Jenny will be running a soapmaking demo; Mark will be sketching live and talking about his fabulous new City Centre Sketching Tour experience; Cass can't be here in person but has topped up her Online Bookbinding course kits ready for sale on the day; John will be serving mulled wine and mince pies (and doing the Open Day book-keeping afterwards!); I'll be here to help you with Gift Voucher purchases, workshop enquiries and bookings; Anna will be running two silver clay demos, and selling her silver jewellery samples; and Suzanne will be introducing you to lino printing, and talking about her Art & Wine Evenings.

Lou will also be here to run a Watercolour for Relaxation demo, and selling her watercolour and screen prints. Panna will be using her calligraphy skills to personalise baubles and cards, and doing a demo of her new paper folding class. Susan will be here for her first Arienas Collective Open Day, and running two workshop demos at our coffee table space: botanical collage and needle felting. And you can join in with Lucy while she creates a macramé piece live on the day!

So, even if you're not booked in for a demo, do pop in and say hello.

See you there!

Lynn x

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Find out more:

⬆️ OPEN DAY LINK IN BIO

➡️ LINK https://www.thearienascollective.com/workshops?layout=grid&cadpath=the-arienas-collective%2Fthe-arienas-collective-open-day-2023

15/11/2023

NO.5 OF 7 REASONS TO SAVE THIS DATE | 18 NOVEMBER…

REASON 5: SUPPORT SMALL LOCAL BUSINESSES

Each year we create space for a wee Pop Up Shop to support the artists and makers in the Collective who offer items for sale.

Some are available at special Open Day Only prices, and this is the only event where Anna sells her handmade silver jewellery samples.

The list of shops popping up this year can be found above. Each one is a small, creative business in its own right so you know you'll be supporting local independent businesses with every purchase you make on the day.

See you there.

Lynn x

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Find out more:

⬆️ OPEN DAY LINK IN BIO

➡️ https://www.thearienascollective.com/workshops?layout=grid&cadpath=the-arienas-collective%2Fthe-arienas-collective-open-day-2023&mc_cid=9e03ccf6d2&mc_eid=8c17edf3aa

14/11/2023

NO.4 OF 7 REASONS TO SAVE THIS DATE | 18 NOVEMBER…

REASON 4: FUNDRAISE FOR FAMILIES

Each year we fundraise for a creative partner, and for 2023 we have decided to continue supporting in Kyiv, Ukraine.

We found out about the wonderful work Svitlana was doing to keep creativity alive during wartime early on in the Russian invasion. Svitlana and I had hoped the war would be over by now, but sadly it continues, and while the world's attention turns to what's happening in Israel and Gaza, the challenges in Ukraine remain.

So we have decided to continue supporting Svitlana and her team to provide art classes for children as a way of taking their minds off the horrors of the war they are still experiencing.

The photo above shows one side of one of the 50 fabulous double-sided 'Dotty Coasters' that will be on display at the Open Day to raise funds. Each coaster is a one-off, has been handmade by Jacky from and was featured in her Instagram project.

Jacky has very kindly donated all 50 coasters to The Arienas Collective Open Day to help us with our fundraising, and has suggested a minimum donation of £5 per coaster.

You can select which coaster you want in person on the day. It's an extra lovely connection that mosaic classes are something that Svitlana also offers at her studio in Kyiv.

See you there!

Lynn x

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⬆️ OPEN DAY LINK IN BIO

➡️ LINK https://www.thearienascollective.com/workshops?layout=grid&cadpath=the-arienas-collective%2Fthe-arienas-collective-open-day-2023

13/11/2023

NO.3 OF 7 REASONS TO SAVE THE DATE | OPEN DAY 18 NOVEMBER…

REASON 3: £50 FREE PRIZE DRAW

Each year we run an Open Day only prize draw.

This year we're keeping it super simple. To have the chance of winning a £50 Arienas Collective Gift Voucher, just make sure you sign the numbered Open Day registration sheet, include up-to-date contact details (email and phone), and tick the box to say you'd like to enter the prize draw and be added to our mailing list (if you're not on it already).

We'll draw a winner at the end of the day using a random number generator. The lucky winner will have their Gift Voucher in time for Christmas - and can choose to keep it for themselves, or gift it to someone else.

See you there!

Lynn x

⬆️ OPEN DAY LINK IN BIO

➡️ https://www.thearienascollective.com/workshops?layout=grid&cadpath=the-arienas-collective%2Fthe-arienas-collective-open-day-2023

12/11/2023

NO.2 OF 7 REASONS TO SAVE THE DATE | OPEN DAY 18 NOVEMBER…

REASON 2: FREE WORKSHOP DEMOS

Our lovely team of creatives offer hourly, free mini workshop demos.

Numbers are limited by space, so we ask you to book ahead.

If your preferred workshop demo is already full, you can add your name to the waitlist and we'll be in touch if any places become available.

Any remaining - or unclaimed - places will be allocated on the day on a first come first served basis, so if the demo you'd like to see is already full, it's worth coming along early.

Lucy will also be working on a macramé piece throughout the Open Day (except when there's a demo running in the coffee table area) that you can join in with.

See you there!

Lynn x

⬆️ OPEN DAY LINK IN BIO

➡️ DIRECT LINK: https://www.thearienascollective.com/workshops?layout=grid&cadpath=the-arienas-collective%2Fthe-arienas-collective-open-day-2023

11/11/2023

NO.1 OF 7 REASONS TO SAVE THE DATE | OPEN DAY 18 NOVEMBER…

REASON 1: ONE DAY ONLY

The workshop space is based in our family home, and the annual Open Day is the only time we open to the public.

The feel of our space is important to us: we aim to create a relaxing, welcoming vibe where those who may lack confidence in their creative skills can feel at ease.

The Annual Open Day is the perfect opportunity to come and see the space, meet some of our artists, and get a feel for what we offer...though it'll be busier than usual!

See you there!

Lynn x

➡️ https://www.thearienascollective.com/workshops?layout=grid&cadpath=the-arienas-collective%2Fthe-arienas-collective-open-day-2023

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09/11/2023

ARTIST’S DATE…

I’ve not taken myself on an Artist’s Date in a wee while. And my head was telling me I needed to.

Today I carved out 30 mins between workshop admin, visiting my mum, and shopping for tonight’s Macrame wreath workshop for coffee and cake in Stockbridge.

Apart from their amazing coffee and totally yummy cakes, the space is bright and spacious, and the background music works for my taste. 😊

Working on your own can be lonely, and even speaking to staff to order, and being surrounded by others chatting and working, makes you feel less isolated.

I got hooked on the concept of regular Artist Dates reading Write for Life by . And from hosting The Artist’s Way Women’s Circle facilitated by

We shouldn’t feel guilty taking time out for ourselves. We need to! I’m learning that. 😉

Where would you go for your Artist’s Date with yourself?

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08/11/2023

SEASONAL SILVER JEWELLERY…

Each year I join in with Anna’s silver clay workshops to make gifts for family and friends…and myself 😊

Silver clay is such a flexible material to work with that even as a complete novice, it’s amazing what you can make.

In the past I’ve made wine glass charms (so people don’t argue over who’s glass is whose at Christmas! 🍷). Charms with my nieces’ initials stamped into them that I’ve added to a chain or bracelet. Earrings, and several pendants.

All of the lovely pieces in these photos were made by people on Anna’s last beginner’s taster workshop, which I hope gives you an idea of the wide range of shapes and styles you can create. Aren’t they fabulous!

And, as well as being recycled, silver clay is of hallmark quality! It really does tick a lot of ‘make your own’ boxes.

We’ve a weekend full of silver clay taster workshops coming up, and if you’d like to have a go at making your own jewellery - whether for yourself or others - Anna has added an extra class on Sunday at 10am. She will have jump rings and earring hooks, and I’ll have some chains and bracelets available as optional extras.

It’s a lovely workshop to do with friends and family too. There’s a link below and in our bio if you’d like to find out more. 🩶

And if you’re interested in all things silver clay, give Anna a follow on her Insta account where she shares loads of tips and ideas on how to get the most from your metal clay experience. 🩶

➡️ https://www.thearienascollective.com/workshops?layout=grid&cadpath=the-arienas-collective%2Fsilver-clay-jewellery-taster

➡️ WORKSHOPS link in bio

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08/11/2023

GETTING IN THE MOOD…

One of my favourite festive tasks is setting the table. By the time Christmas Eve arrives, our family table - where we create at all our workshops - will have a centre piece and more candles than anyone probably needs!

I’ve booked myself onto Lucy’s Macrame wreath and decoration workshop tomorrow evening, and I’ve not yet decided whether my wreath will end up on the table, or the front door. I’m waiting to be inspired.

I fell in love with knotting on my first workshop with Lucy Wayman, and so far I’ve made several hanging pots, a small wall hanging that’s on the back of the workshop loo door!, and a huge outdoor macramé piece for my daughter Jodie’s wedding which hangs amongst trees in our family home in France.

So I’m excited to work on a new macramé project tomorrow evening: I’ve never knotted a circle before!

Watch this space to see where my wreath ends up.
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➡️ https://www.thearienascollective.com/workshops?layout=grid&cadpath=the-arienas-collective%2Fmacrame-christmas-wreath-and-decoration-workshop

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08/11/2023

MACRAME WREATH…

Looking for something a little different to adorn your door or table for the festive season?

I’m in love with this new macramé wreath making workshop that artist .wayman has come up with.

The workshop is this Thursday evening from 6-9pm. I’m going to be joining in, but will be finding time to serve up some mulled wine or tea (yes, mulled tea smells just as amazing and Christmassy).

What I haven’t decided is whether it will hang on my door, or sit on my table. What do you think?

Either way it’ll be an addition to my growing ‘make your own’ macramé collection. 🎄

➡️ WORKSHOPS link in bio to find out more and book

https://www.thearienascollective.com/workshops?layout=grid&cadpath=the-arienas-collective%2Fmacrame-christmas-wreath-and-decoration-workshop

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08/11/2023

MOSAIC DECORATIONS…

Help us make this fab wee workshop possible.

We’ve 3 bookings for this 2-hour pocket-friendly festive workshop on Friday at 10am, and would love to get at least 3 more!

Join Jacky from to make a set of 2 (or 3 if you work quickly!) bright and shiny tree decorations to add sparkle to your branches this year.

The backs of these glass mosaic decorations have space to add a personal message.

These hand-made hanging decorations are destined to become the festive family heirlooms of the future, if you’re like and love to bring out the same decorations each year because of the memories they hold. 🎄

£30 per person including all materials and I’ll be serving up mulled tea - it smells amazing! - with mince pies to get us in the mood.

Bookings open until the end of tomorrow. Please tag anyone you think may be interested. 💚♥️

06/11/2023

AND BREATHE…

There’s a lot going on in the world right now. And I’m finding it hard to focus on the day-to-day things I need to do.

The posts I should be sharing.
The blogs I should be writing.
The newsletter I want to finish.
The checklist that remains unchecked.

My head is spinning.
My vision is blurring.

So,

I’ve lit the candles.
Run a bath.

And I am switching off for the rest of the evening, hoping that will bring me the restful sleep I need to waken refreshed, recharged and ready for the day-to-day that tomorrow brings.

Taking time out can feel indulgent. But there are times when you just need to turn down the noise and listen to the sound of silence.

And breathe, deeply, slowly.

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04/11/2023

TOMORROW IS POSTPONED…

Sadly we’ve had to postpone tomorrow’s Christmas calligraphy workshops because Panna is unwell.

Huge thanks for the understanding of everyone booked in for tomorrow, as we know it’s always disappointing when something is cancelled at short notice. Fortunately, most of those booked in can make the new date.

The upside is if you missed out on booking in tomorrow because it was sold out, or you weren’t able to make the date, you can now snap up one of the remaining spaces on Saturday, 25 November to make personalised glass baubles in time for Christmas. 🎄

➡️ WORKSHOPS LINK IN BIO to book a space. [link below]

We hope Panna gets better soon. 💙

https://www.thearienascollective.com/workshops?layout=grid&cadpath=the-arienas-collective%2Fchristmas-calligraphy

Lynn x

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03/11/2023

MAKE YOUR OWN: Soapy stocking fillers…

I’m not that person who loves Christmas shopping - I find the noise and busyness a bit overwhelming. But I do love making things (who knew?!). So I focus on making Christmas shopping a more meaningful, fun and relaxing time by making my own.

I joined in with Jenny’s soap making class right at the start of setting up The Arienas Collective, and I’ve been enjoying making my own soap ever since!

I’ve bought my own organic glycerine soap base, a selection of moulds, plus essential oils that work for me. I love making soaps for myself and others - and it fills the room with beautiful scents.

Nothing is wasted because I use up every drop! I do gift wrap them for Christmas, but usually in packaging and papers I’ve saved for re-purposing. And I know exactly what’s going into each bar of soap, so no scouring the labels for unknown ingredients that might harm my skin, or the planet.

I’ve found people love receiving a hand made soap, and tell me how much they notice - and feel - the difference when compared to some shop bought options.

Jenny has some lovely festive moulds (which I don’t have) so I’m going to be joining in tomorrow’s stocking filler workshop to make some wee gifts for family and friends, and for some of the carers who look after my mum - it’s a lovely way to say a wee thank you.

It’s a calming and relaxing process, far away from the madness I associate with the high street at Christmas time.

Today’s workshop is sold out, but there are still spaces left tomorrow morning. If you’d like to join me in some relaxing soap making in our home-based workshop, follow the link below - or click on the WORKSHOPS link in the bio.🎄

£45pp or two for £80. This includes all materials and festive refreshments (think fizz!). 🥂

➡️ https://www.thearienascollective.com/workshops?layout=grid&cadpath=the-arienas-collective%2Fsip-soap-learn-how-to-make-your-own-soap-bars

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02/11/2023

ECO-FRIENDLY SMALL BUSINESS LIFE…

Tonight I’m starting the slow - but surprisingly therapeutic - process of hand stamping our lovely Open Day gift bags. 🧡

We do our best to minimise the need for packaging, and certainly for single use plastic.

These FSC Kraft paper bags from are sustainable, recyclable and compostable. And we hope you’ll love them so much you’ll proudly reuse them.

I’ve bought these blank to avoid the need for over-printing, and instead I’m hand-printing them using the lovely wooden stamp created for us by the lovely people at .co.uk - the Green Stamp Company - and their eco-friendly and vegan ink pads.

Our lovely logo was designed for us by , and I think it works well against the orange background. And the wee house featured in the middle of the logo represents our welcoming, homely, home-based, friendly ethos.

We’ve invested in these to protect and wrap any purchases you make on the day, but if you bring your own bag that’s absolutely great! However, if our lovely wee bags reduce the need for extra gift wrap, then we’ll be delighted. 🧡

Reuse. Recycle. Repurpose. 🧡

ANNUAL OPEN DAY | 18 NOVEMBER 2023 FROM 12 NOON 🧡

02/11/2023

SAVE THE DATE | 18 NOVEMBER…

This is the only day in the year that we open to the public, so if you haven’t already got the 18 November in your diary, then slot it in now!

We’ve free workshop demos happening throughout the afternoon - some are already sold out so snap the remaining spaces up quickly!

Artist Lucy Wayman will also be here running a live macramé demo - why not pop in and have a go at knotting!

There will be mulled wine and mince pies to get you in the festive spirit.🍷

A display of ‘dotty coasters’ project - fabulous collection of one-off coasters created by Jacky on her 100 day creative journey.

And we’ll be raising funds for our friends at in Kyiv so they can continue to offer workshops to children and families during wartime in Ukraine.

Plus…some of our artists and makers will have items for sale, such as cards, gift wrap, prints, mosaics, soaps, personalised bauble decorations, creative gift kits, gift vouchers, and more.

Places are limited.

➡️ You can reserve your slot via the WORKSHOPS link in the bio - then search for OPEN DAY 2023 for all the available workshop options. (See direct link below.)

We can’t wait to welcome you! 🎄

Thanks for supporting local artists and makers, and helping keep this small creative business going. 🧡

Lynn x

https://www.thearienascollective.com/workshops?layout=grid&cadpath=the-arienas-collective%2Fthe-arienas-collective-open-day-2023

Local artists and makers who will be there include:

wayman

31/10/2023

CREATE AT HOME AT YOUR OWN PACE…

We’re very much about creating in person, but we know that those of you who live further away, or prefer to work at your own pace from home, are still looking for creative workshop opportunities.

During lockdown, we worked together with Cass to put together two exclusive online bookbinding courses. The first was with printmaker Lou ; and the second was with Mark the .

We have limited stocks of these unique kits remaining - and this JUNK JOURNAL bookbinding and gel printing kit heading off in the post today means we only have 3 left!!!

We recently re-stocked the bookbinding and sketching kits, and have 8 left.

Both cost £130 and include lifelong access to the online course materials.

To find out more ➡️ follow the link to our SHOP in the bio and then search for online courses.

You can also collect these in person at our Open Day on 18 November 12.30-6pm if you’d like to pick up one in time Christmas.

https://www.thearienascollective.com/artistsshop

30/10/2023

FESTIVE FOCUS 🎄

The first of our series of festive-focused ‘make your own’ workshops is this Wednesday, 1 November at 6pm.

Printmaker Lou Davis will show us how to print our own luxury gift wrap, and our practice prints will be turned into gift tags.

We still have spaces left if you’d like to join us. You can book via the WORKSHOPS link in the bio, or copy and paste the link below.

Lynn x

https://www.thearienascollective.com/workshops?layout=grid&cadpath=the-arienas-collective%2Fscreen-print-your-own-gift-wrapping

24/10/2023

À BIENTÔT…

I’m heading back to Bonnie Scotland tomorrow, so I was basking in the wonderful Autumn sunshine we’ve been enjoying in the Happy Valley today.

I don’t know when I will next get back to our family home in France so I’m feeling a little sorrowful.

But I’m also refreshed from my time out, and excited about the upcoming ‘make your own’ creative workshops we’ve got coming up at The Arienas Collective.

And, of course, our annual Open Day on 18 November when we get to welcome you all into our home-based workshop space!

I’m looking forward to getting creative with you over the next couple of months - it’s my favourite time for ‘making my own’ and for learning new creative skills.

Lynn 💙

24/10/2023

FESTIVE FOCUS…

Check your inbox for our latest newsletter including details of our new Festive Focus Collection of workshops starting on 1 November.

If you love to ‘make your own’ gifts and stationery, this is the perfect Collection of workshops for you. And look out for our Bring A Friend offers.

If you’re not on the newsletter mailing list yet, then head over to our workshops page (link in bio) and click on the Festive Focus Collection at the top of the page. 🎄

Thanks for supporting local artists and makers, and small creative businesses.

Lynn x

📷 Image taken kf gift tags created on our festive lino printing workshop run by local artist .

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19/10/2023

FEET UP!

Finally, the shoes are off!

It’s holiday time before the busyness of the lead up to our annual Open Day and series of festive workshops happening during November and early December. But it wasn’t quite such smooth sailing (or flying in this case) to get back to our family home in France, aka The Happy Valley.

We may have avoided the storm approaching Scotland, but not the ‘storm’ of bomb scares hitting airports in France.

We were due to arrive here yesterday, but left late and had an unplanned stopover in Toulouse (aka La Ville Rose; and today we couldn’t get into the local airport car park to get our car due to a second bomb alert.

The bomb scares here are indicative of a world not at ease with itself. And - when I think about it - the storm in Scotland is perhaps a sign of a planet not happy with what its inhabitants are doing to it either.

It was no hardship at all to spend a night in Toulouse - it’s a beautiful city. (And we were lucky to be able to do so without worrying how we’ll pay the extra hotel and travel bills.) And I am beyond privileged to be able to call both Edinburgh, and this beautiful piece of peaceful woodland in the foothills of the Montagne Noire, home.

So, now that I am here safe and sound, my thoughts turn to those who have no home, or are having to flee their home, or feel unsafe in their home, while I feel as secure as I can that I will wake up safe in my mountain home tomorrow morning. 🍃💚

14/10/2023

DRAWING WITH TONE…

It’s ages since I’ve worked with 4B pencils and charcoal! They were two of my favourite materials when I studied art at school.

I’ve always been interested in creating images with tone. Even my early photography days were spent shooting in black and white, by choice.

So I signed up early to the second of three ‘So You Think You Can’t Draw’ sessions run by .

As in Session 1 Drawing with line, we began sketching images upside down to engage the left-hand side of the brain. This has really helped me get over my drawing fears because you focus on the shapes you see, rather than drawing the actual image. When you turn the image and sketch the right way around, it’s amazing how accurate they turn out to be!

The third, and final, session of this 3-week course is next week when colour will be introduced. The course can be booked as a block, or as individual sessions. So if you fancy giving Olivia’s method a try, there’s still time to book up for ‘Drawing with colour’.

This course is really giving me the confidence to start drawing again. 💙

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11/10/2023

A LETTERING JOURNEY…

Learning how to form the letters of the alphabet in the ‘foundational’ or ‘italic hand’ is the first part of artist Panna Chauhan’s Introduction to calligraphy one day workshop. But it doesn’t stop there.

Calligraphy needs time to practice. And, having taught you the correct way to hold the pen to form the letters in the correct proportions and angles, Panna moves on to demonstrate how you can use your lettering skills in more abstract and creative ways.

This is what attracted me to Panna’s way of teaching. I love calligraphy, and first learned it in my teens and twenties (i.e. a very long time ago!). But more than that, I loved lettering of all sorts: such as when the words of poems are scribed into drawings or watercolour paintings; used to create mixed media collages; or the sign writing you see on shop fronts and van sides.

Panna provides each person with an individual pack including a lettering sheet and practise pages to take home - getting to the point where your calligraphy strokes become natural and flowing takes time. Panna’s take-home pack is designed specifically to help you continue your lettering journey at home, in your own time, and at your own pace.

This gives Panna time to ‘break the rules’ with you, and show you how to create a piece of artwork with calligraphy at its roots.

So if you love lettering, and creating something unique - without the use of a computer design package 😉 - join Panna for any of her one day workshops. We think you’ll surprise yourself with just how versatile your new lettering skills are. 💙

➡️Panna will be here on Sunday at 11am with her final Introductory class of 2023. If you’d like to join us click on the workshops link in the bio. (Link also pasted below.)

Keep creating!
Lynn x

⬆️ WORKSHOPS LINK IN BIO

https://www.thearienascollective.com/workshops?layout=grid&cadpath=the-arienas-collective%2Fintroduction-to-foundational-calligraphy

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SOAPY CELEBRATION… We had a lovely afternoon with this beautiful bride-to-be and her hens. It was a surprise for the bride - who fortunately loved the idea of making her own soap! We had cake 🍰 soap ball rolling 😉 and fizz 🥂 And everyone got totally involved the in the making and gift wrapping 💝 As is often the case, the hens hadn’t all met before, and they said a private creative class was a great way to get to know each other before the wedding in February. 💍 The bride added that although they hadn’t all met, they all had something in common. Apart from the bride herself, I suspect that may have included loving getting creative - if not beforehand, hopefully now! We wish the bride, groom, hens and guests a very happy wedding day. 💞 This creative celebration was run by Jenny from @the_scottish_soapworks. 💜 If you’d like to get together with friends and family to celebrate a special event, head to our website and click on the CREATIVE CELEBRATIONS Collection at the top of the page. Link below or head to the WORKSHOPS link in our Insta bio. 💕 https://www.thearienascollective.com/workshops _________ @_cademy #creativecelebrations #henparty #edinburgh #soapmaking #hendo #edinburghclasses #arienascollective #creativeworkshopsscotland

MY MAKE YOUR OWN ‘FESTIVE FOCUS’ JOURNEY… I’m trying to join in with as many of our festive focussed ‘make your own’ workshops as possible. And first up was this 3-hour screen printing taster-style evening with Lou Davis. Lou brought along a selection of absolutely gorgeous, luxury gift wrap paper for us to print designs onto. We got to choose from a selection of designs and colours, and worked in pairs to print a collection of 6 papers, and turned out practice prints into coordinated gift tags. Now to find some gifts worthy of my wrapping! 🎁 Next up, I’ll be making soapy stocking fillers with Jenny from @the_scottish_soapworks. This Friday’s shampoo & soap bar gift set workshop is sold out, but there are still spaces left on Saturday morning’s Soap & Sip. If you’d like to join us. Click on the Workshops link in bio. 🎄

LET YOUR IMAGINATION FLOW… Lino printing is back on Saturday at 10am and we’ve one space left if you’d like to join us.

MY WEE TOADSTOOL PIN CUSHION ♥️ I had such fun on last night’s ‘calm creativity’ needle felting workshop with Susan Mitchell. This is a new workshop for us, and I had no idea what to expect. I’ll be writing a blog about this soon, and sharing photos of what others made, but in the meantime here’s a wee snapshot of the process of creating my toadstool themed pin cushion. It’s so cute. 🍄 If you missed out and would like us to run another needle felting class, sign up to the waitlist and we’ll let you know when a new date is added. ➡️ To check this out, visit the workshops page of our website - you can go there using the WORKSHOPS link in the bio. @susanmitchellillustration #needlefelting #pincushion #edinburghworkshops #edinburghclasses #arienascollective #creativeworkshopsscotland #toadstool #calmcreativity #edinburghclasses #thisisedinburgh #whatsonedinburgh #woolfelt #makeyourown

ART IN AN EVENING | HOW IT’S DONE… Artist Suzanne Kemplay runs our Art & Wine Evenings, as well as our two-day Still Life weekend painting course. When choosing images to paint for the evening Art & Wine, Suzanne always tries it out herself to make sure it can be completed in the 3 hours available. The class is about learning how to use acrylic paints, and mix your own colours, and not about testing people’s drawing skills. So, Suzanne draws an outline of the image onto tracing paper ready for people to transfer onto the page on the night. She then demonstrates how to use and mix acrylic paints, and the best way to approach completing your still life, landscape or portrait so that you get it completed within the time. I’m always amazed at how well people do. The evening is designed for beginners, yet the quality of work is great! This wee speeded-up film shows Suzanne practising a Cadell landscape ready for inclusion in our 2023 Art & Wine programme (see below). > August - we’re featuring Edinburgh Castle by day and night, in honour of the festivals and fireworks. > September - Mary Fedden Still Life > October - the Scottish Colourists > November - it’s the ever-popular Impressionists. To find out more click on the WORKSHOPS link in our bio. 🎨 ______ #artandwine #sipandpaint #edinburgh #edinburghclasses #whatsonedinburgh #edinburghartists #arienascollective #creativeworkshopsscotland @_cademy @craftcourses @classbento_uk @skemplayart

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