Upcoming workshops & events.


Lino Print Workshop
May
20

Lino Print Workshop

No experience is necessary - you will be guided through the process step by step. All materials will be provided, bring your creativity and enthusiasm.
Come along for a fun and relaxed workshop!

Book your space via the link below.

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Pasta Workshop!
May
9

Pasta Workshop!

A relaxed version of the regular pasta workshops, delivered at Edinburgh Printmakers as part of Edinburgh Printmakers’ 900 stories project.

This workshop is free to attend, and you are not required to bring any materials!

Please note this workshop concludes in a communal meal which contains gluten.

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Lino Print Workshop
Apr
17

Lino Print Workshop

During this relaxed and friendly workshop, you will learn how to make your very own lino prints. With magazines for inspiration, we will create our own designs and then carve them into Lino to realise our ideas.
Then, with guidance, everyone will ink their image and make their prints! This is a lovely workshop which promises to be a fun, creative evening!


This workshop is perfect for beginners but it is also open to those with some existing printmaking experience.

Please note that the venue has free parking.

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Polystyrene Printmaking Workshop
Apr
17

Polystyrene Printmaking Workshop

Welcome to the Polystyrene Workshop!

Come join us on Thu Apr 17 2025 at 10:00 AM at Potter Around for a fun and creative event where you can learn all about working with polystyrene. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity and make something unique.

During the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to learn new techniques, experiment with different tools, and create your own masterpiece to take home with you.

This is the perfect activity for the school holidays.

Come and join us for a day filled with fun, creativity, and inspiration at the Polystyrene Workshop! We can't wait to see what you'll create!

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Clay Memories
Apr
11

Clay Memories

This workshop explores how we can transform memories and stories into tangible sculptures. Working with air dry clay, card, paper and various other materials, we will work through a drawing activity before working to create our sculptures.

This workshop is a free drop-in workshop delivered as part of Edinburgh Printmakers’ 900 Stories in Print Project.

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A6 Tetra Pak Print Workshop
Mar
26

A6 Tetra Pak Print Workshop

Come along for a creative and friendly tetra pak printmaking workshop at Potter Around! Get ready to unleash your creativity and learn the art of printmaking using recycled materials. We will go through how to conceptualise your design, carve this into the surface and then create our prints!
No experience is necessary, bring your enthusiasm and we'll provide all the materials you need.
Book your space soon to make sure you don't miss out on this opportunity to learn a new skill and make some beautiful artwork!

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Tetra Pak Print Workshop
Mar
7

Tetra Pak Print Workshop

This friendly Tetra Pak Print workshop is open to beginners and those who have experience with the technique. We will Tetra Pak packaging by using it as the base to score our designs and create prints that you can take home!

This workshop is being delivered as part of Edinburgh Printmakers 900 stories project and is free to attend!

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Lino Print Workshop
Feb
20

Lino Print Workshop

During this relaxed and friendly workshop, you will learn how to make your very own lino prints. With magazines for inspiration, we will create our own designs and then carve them into Lino to realise our ideas.
Then, with guidance, everyone will ink their image and make their prints! This is a lovely workshop which promises to be a fun, creative evening!
This workshop is perfect for beginners but it is also open to those with some existing printmaking experience.

Please note that the venue has free parking.

Use the link below to book your space.

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Pasta Workshop
Feb
14

Pasta Workshop

Join Kirsty Cameron of Second Home and artist Carla Smith for a creative supper club experience.

On the night, you can expect a cocktail or mocktail on arrival. Then, once we're settled in, Carla will lead us through a pasta making workshop where we'll roll our own dough and fill it to make ravioli!

Please note, the dinner will be vegetarian and can be made vegan! If you require the vegan option, please do let us know when booking. We may also be able to cater to those with nut allergies by removing the nut elements but beyond this due to the nature of the event we cannot cater for additional dietary requirements. If you have any questions please get in touch via email - hello@secondhomeaberdeen.com

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Collage & Chat Evening
Feb
10

Collage & Chat Evening

Welcome to the Collage and Chat Evening at Potter Around! Join us on Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM for a fun and creative night of crafting and conversation. Bring your friends or come solo to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where you can unwind, get crafty, and meet new people. No experience is necessary - just bring your creativity and we'll provide the rest! Let's make some beautiful collages together and chat the night away. See you there!

Use the link below to book your space.

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Zine Making Workshop
Feb
7

Zine Making Workshop

Focused on gathering local stories this relaxed and friendly drop-in workshop will use collage and drawing techniques to create fun and engaging zines. Come along with a story or simply explore with the materials provided and create a story on the day!

This workshop is being delivered as part of Edinburgh Printmakers 900 stories project and is free to attend!

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Tetra Pak Workshop
Jan
30

Tetra Pak Workshop

Learn how to use Tetra Pak to create your very own A6 print during this relaxed and friendly workshop!
To book your space, click the link below!

Use the link below to book your space.

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Tetra Pak Workshop
Jan
24

Tetra Pak Workshop

This friendly Tetra Pak Print workshop is open to beginners and those who have experience with the technique. We will Tetra Pak packaging by using it as the base to score our designs and create prints that you can take home!

This workshop is being delivered as part of Edinburgh Printmakers 900 stories project and is free to attend!

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Foil Decorations Workshop
Dec
13

Foil Decorations Workshop

A fun and creative session for the Friday Art Club at Potter Around, Kirknewton. We will explore how to use recycled materials to make decorative Christmas ornaments.

Please note this workshop is fully booked

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Pasta Making Workshop
Dec
6

Pasta Making Workshop

A relaxed version of the regular pasta workshops, delivered at Edinburgh Printmakers as part of Edinburgh Printmaker’s 900 stories project. This workshop is free to attend and you are not required to bring any materials!

Please note this workshop concludes in a communal meal which contains gluten.

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Tetra Pak Print Workshop
Nov
22

Tetra Pak Print Workshop

This friendly Tetra Pak Print workshop is open to beginners and those who have experience with the technique. We will Tetra Pak packaging by using it as the base to score our designs and create prints that you can take home!

This workshop is being delivered as part of Edinburgh Printmakers 900 stories project and is free to attend!

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Tetra Pak Print Workshop
Nov
20

Tetra Pak Print Workshop

There are 8 spaces for this evening’s Tetra Pak print workshop! As always, this workshop is open to beginners and those who have some experience, this is a relaxed session where you can learn something new and have a chat with like-minded people!
Once we have made our prints we will back them and use them to make festive cards.
This workshop is being held at Potter Around, Kirknewton - contact Potter Around to book your space! 01506 238961

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