Watercolour Workshops for Beginners

Schedule

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Salisbury Centre | Edinburgh, SC

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A series of workshops for anyone wanting to explore the world of watercolour. From playing with colour, to creating a finished piece.
About this Event



When:

Fortnightly on Fridays

Time: 18:30- 20:30

  • First Session: 7th November 2025
  • Last Session: 30th January 2026

(No session on 21st November)



How to attend:

please make you sure you book via Eventbrite as I need to prepare matierials in advanced.



Room:

Library



Suggested donation:

This event is on a suggested donation sliding scale. Please decide in what category you fall and what you might be able to contribute. Tiers are:


  • £10 - Concession Tier 1
  • £15 - Sustainable Tier 2
  • £20- Generous Tier 3

Note: For those unable to contribute financially, please get in touch with the facilitator to claim a free OR subsidised ticket. Please email [email protected]


Accessibility:

Please, it is important to let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements. Please email [email protected]


About the Session:

Watercolour workshops for beginners is open to anyone who has had an interest or desire for Watercolour! We will learn to mix colours, play with different techniques, textures and have fun finding your own style and approach to watercolour.

All basic materials are included but if you want to bring your own feel free


Short facilitator bio – Lianne (Penny)

Lianne or (Penny) is a full time artist based in Newington and has been working with watercolours for the last 8 years. She specialises in painting birds, woodland creatures and also enjoys to experiment in mixing different materials.

Instagram: chicat101



More About Donations:

Participation in our community-led events is on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so.

Any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable

For events which are Drop-ins you can donate on the day by:

  • Bringing cash
  • donating online on (Please use reference “EVENT NAME“).
  • Card payment option available at the entrance hall (Please enter the event name before making payment)


“What donation tier might be best applicable to me?”


  • £10 – Concession Tier 1 This tier is for those who are students on a low income, carers, or single parents. It is also for people who are unemployed or underemployed, navigating financial hardship, or facing systemic barriers. If you rarely spend on extras or feel stressed about meeting basic needs, this tier exists so that you can still participate. Your presence matters, and you are welcome here.


  • £15 – Sustainable Tier 2 Choose this tier if you have stable employment or a regular income, are able to meet your basic needs and some wants, and can occasionally go out or put a little money aside. At this level, you don’t often worry about making ends meet.


  • £20 – Generous Tier 3 This option is for those with a comfortable income or savings, who may own their home or have access to family wealth. You might go on holidays, eat out regularly, or shop for pleasure. Contributing at this tier helps support the wider community and those accessing the concession rate.

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Where is it happening?

The Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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