Our Classes
Art Buds Online
Online sessions will encourage children to find creative potential in everyday household objects and embrace a strong element of freedom and fun. All activities will promote sustainability and reusability in our making.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Day: Thursday
Time: 4.30-5.30pm (age 5+)
Cost: £5/6/7 per class.
(Art Buds Collective operates a fair payment scale)
Start date: Monday 1 March 2021
Holiday Workshops
Winter Wonders Workshop
Join us for a festive creative adventure in the beautiful setting of Craiglockhart Woods. During this fun 2-hour workshop, we will invite children aged 5-10 to explore and create on the theme of winter. We will close our workshop with a cosy gathering around the fire to share our art and our stories. All COVID-19 guidelines will be strictly followed. Limited places available.
Venue: Craiglockhart Woods, Edinburgh
Age: 5-10
Day: Sunday 12 December
Time: 1.30-3.30pm
Cost: £20/£16/£10
Art Buds Collective operates a fair payment system.
Term Time Classes
Art Buds Holyrood Park
Our Friday afternoon classes are designed to engage young people aged 4-12 in exploration, adventure and sustainable art making. Children work in small age appropriate groups, with experienced artist educators. These popular sessions spark curiosity in the natural world and joy in artistic process. To book, please follow the link below.
Venue: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Dates: Friday 3rd February- Friday 31st March (inclusive) with a Half Term break 17th February
Time: 2-3.30pm
Cost: £8/£13.50/£16.50 per class
To improve access for all, Art Buds Collective operates a fair payment system
Art Buds Portobello
Join us at the fantastic wildlife haven of Figgate park for our winter season at Portobello ! Our Friday afternoon sessions are suitable for children aged 4-10 and offer a mix of creative projects, environmental learning and free exploration, under the careful guidance of experienced Artist Educators. To book, please follow the link below.
Venue: Figgate Park, Portobello
Dates: Friday 3rd February-Friday 31st March ( inclusive) with a Half Term break 17th February
Time: 2-3.30pm
Cost: £8/£13.50/£16.50 per class
To improve access for all, Art Buds Collective operates a Fair Payment system
Art Buds Saturday in the Woods
Join us for creative adventures in the beautiful setting of Easter Craiglockhart Woods. During this fun and friendly outdoor session, we invite children to forage, explore and make together, before gathering around the fire to share our creations.
Venue: Craiglockhart Woods, Edinburgh
Dates: Saturday 4th February-Saturday 1st April ( inclusive) with a Half Term break 18th February
Time: 10.30am-12.00 midday (for ages 4-10)
Cost: £8/£13.50/£16.50 per class.
To improve access for all, Art Buds Collective operates a fair payment system
Art Bubs Creative Families
Our Tuesday and Friday morning classes are a time for little ones to create and explore with their families and carers. Combining storytelling, play, making and discovery in the outdoors, this session will spark curiosity in the natural world and joy in artistic process. Our term runs from w/c 30th January to w/c 27th March.
Age: 20 months - 3 years
Venue: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Friday 10-11am
Friday 11.15am-12.15pm
Cost: £5/£7.50/£9 per class.
To improve access for all, Art Buds Collective operates a fair payment
Photo by Alyssa Parker
School Opportunities
Sciennes Primary Art Club
Open to children in P1-5 attending Sciennes Primary School, Edinburgh, Art Buds After School Club takes place in the school's nature strip. Join us for outdoor creating, building, painting and sculpting every Tuesday! To set up something similar at your school or nursery, or to find our more about our bespoke 'Schools Workshops', get in touch. To book a place in this club, contact us using the form below.
Venue: Sciennes Primary, Edinburgh
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3.30-5pm
Cost: £9.50 per class
(please contact the school directly if you require financial support with payment - this can be arranged)
Art Buds Home Educators
If you are a Home Educator and know a group of children who would be interested in a bespoke Art Buds Collective workshop, please get in touch. Our Home Educator sessions allow children aged 5-12 to explore process art in the outdoors with a strong environmental focus. Art Buds Collective classes are led by experienced Artist Educators and support curriculum learning across a wide range of subjects.
Please email us at artbudsedinburgh@gmail.com for more information.
