We're busy behind the scenes getting ready for our free open day tomorrow. Join us to browse our pop up shop featuring lovely affordable gifts created by our local artists. We also have six free workshop demonstrations, a prize draw, refreshments and more.
We really hope you'll pop in to say hi! Bring the family. We're a short walk from the Edinburgh Christmas market and Princes Street.
When? Saturday, 23 November 12-7pm Where? 2 Dublin Meuse, Edinburgh, EH3 6NW FREE ENTRY Drop in anytime between 12 noon and 7pm
Demonstration times
Click here to see the demonstration schedule > and time your visit to see the free demo of your choice
We thought we'd give you a little peek into our pop up shop. For one day only find all these artists and more in our gorgeous workshop space.
Anna Campbell Anna is a jeweller specialising in working with recycled silver. Her bee range is her most popular, and she will be selling exclusively at The Arienas Collective this Christmas and will be offering a 20% discount off her retail prices so don't miss out on this one-off shopping opportunity. www.campbellhall.co.uk/
Edinburgh Sketcher Mark Kirkham, aka the Edinburgh Sketcher, started sharing his doodles and sketches in 2010 and now works full time on his art offering commissions, prints and merchandise featuring his sketches. He'll have a wide range of gifts on sale. https://edinburghsketcher.com/
Gary Campbell-Hall Gary is a photographer (and Anna's husband!) specialising in landscape and architecture photography. He recently won an award in the Classical Edinburgh photo competition and two of his photos are currently exhibited at the City Arts Centre as part of the exhibition. The A3 2020 calendar is £10. www.campbellhall.co.uk/
Lauren Smith Lauren is the latest artist to join The Arienas Collective and will be teaching sewing and embroidery workshops. Lauren will be selling a selection of beautiful hand-embroidered brooches (including all of the above). £20 each www.laurensmithstudio.co.uk/
Lou Davis Lou recently joined the Collective to take over the teaching of our screen printing and letterpress workshops this year. She is an artist and printmaker, and one of her pieces was chosen for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition this year. Lou will be selling some of her screen prints including the new Edinburgh collection above, letterpress and screen printed notebooks. https://loudavis.co.uk/
The Scottish Soapworks Jenny Smith from The Scottish Soapworks will be bringing a selection of soaps including made to order alphabet letters. All products are natural and sustainable, using only the best quality essential oils and locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Products from The Scottish Soapworks make excellent gifts and stocking fillers! www.thescottishsoapworks.co.uk/
Lucy Wayman Lucy is a Welsh artist based in Edinburgh and teaches are macrame workshops. Lucy will be selling some of her gorgeous macrame plant hangers which make a fantastic gift for Christmas Plant hangers £17 each (plant not included)
Suzanne Kemplay Suzanne is a Scottish still life and portrait artist. She will be bringing a selection of her artwork to sell at the pop-up shop including a range of small works. /www.suzannekemplay.co.uk/