TUESDAY 22 JULY 2014
Lunchtime concert: Orchestra Giovanile Diego Valeri. 12.15pm, St Giles’ Cathedral, Royal Mile. Free.
Bookbug Rhymetime – rhymes and songs for the under 3s. 10.30-11am, Morningside Library, 184 Morningside Road. Free. No booking required.
Groovy Greek Myths – free creative writing workshop. Journey through time to Ancient Greece in this interactive workshop. Learn about terrifying legendary monsters, put your creative writing skills to the test, and have a go at writing your own myth! 12 noon-1pm, Corstorphine Library, 12 Kirk Loan. To book call into the library and speak to a member of staff, or phone them on 0131 529 5506. Part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
London College of Fashion talks: New Horizons. Clare Buckley of the London College of Fashion discusses luxury high fashion, bespoke and artisan brands, with reference to contemporary fashion. From 12 noon. The Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) 54 George Street. Free. Part of Edinburgh International Fashion Festival.
Making Monsters: two day workshop. This is no ordinary art session! Try out your shaping and making skills using wicker, paper, clay, colour and imagination. Sessions will include photography, model making, crafting, photoshop and more, to make lots of fierce and fantastic monsters. For ages 8+. 10am – 12 noon and 2-4pm BOTH days (today and Wednesday.) Booking essential – see website. Free – bring your own lunch. WHALE Arts, 30 Westburn Grove.
Some Friendly Fairways: Depictions of Golf in Railway Posters. Ed Bartholomew, Senior Curator at the National Railway Museum, York, looks at how artists depicted golf in railway posters and paintings. 12.45-1.30pm, Hawthornden Lecture Theatre, Scottish National Gallery, The Mound. Free and unticketed.
Mystical Japanese Panoramas: imagine a bird’s eye view of the castle’s Japanese garden. Mike Durnan will show you how to construct a view and incorporate silvery ponds and little rocks. Learn about the symbolism in Japanese gardens. Family event. 10.30am-12.30pm, Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South. Tickets cost £5 and must be booked via the Usher Hall box office, either in person, by phone or online – see website.
Edible Gardening Seasonal Advice: drop in to find out how to grow your own food and take a look around the productive garden with the Edible Gardening Project Team. 1-3pm, Demonstration Garden, Royal Botanic Garden. Free, open to all, no booking required.
Makers’ Market: curated by festival director Anna Freemantle, James Sugden, Director of Johnston’s of Elgin and model Stella Tennant, the market will showcase a selection of the finest makers, designers and brands in Scotland and South Africa. The curators aim to bring awareness to the wider public regarding the journey of a garment. Stallholders will include Common People, Naromode, Brora, Pringle and Bebaroque. 12 noon-6pm, The Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) 54 George Street. Free. Part of Edinburgh International Fashion Festival.
Art Week: if you love all things arts and crafty, come along to a wonderful Create session. Plenty to try, from portrait painting to animal mask making and everything in between, each day this week. 10am-12 noon for ages 5+, 2-4pm for ages 10+. WHALE Arts, 30 Westburn Grove. Free, drop-in, no booking required.
Menswear Salon Show: a salon showcasing five leading lights in Scottish and South African menswear, with music provided by Ben Prestage in association with Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival. 5pm, The Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) 54 George Street. Free. Part of Edinburgh International Fashion Festival.
Blackwell’s Edinburgh presents Beverley F Wright: Songs from the Hilltop and Beyond. Aberdeen University graduate, artist, actor, singer, writer, and poet in residence at Tightlaced Theatre launches her second book of English and Scots poems. 6.30-7.30pm, Blackwell’s, South Bridge. Free tickets available from the shop’s front desk or by calling 0131 622 6218.
Arts and Crafts: come along to these inspiring arts and crafts sessions to get creative and learn some new skills. Work with a range of different artists to create mini artworks using recycled materials. 10-10.50am for ages 9-12, 11-11.50am for ages 5-8. 50p per session. North Edinburgh Arts (next to Muirhouse Library.) Also available on Wednesday and Friday.
Dance and Movement: a chance to work with different dance tutors to get active, play group games and have fun learning some dance styles. 10-10.50am for ages 9-12, 11-11.50am for ages 5-8. 50p per session. North Edinburgh Arts (next to Muirhouse Library.) Also available on Wednesday and Friday
Creative Writing Course: a children’s summer activity with Explore Learning. 10.15-11.15am, Currie Library, 210 Lanark Road. To book a place email currie.library@edinburgh.gov.uk or call 0131 529 5609.
Battle of the Beasties: fantasy role play for ages 5-11. 2-3pm, Muirhouse Library, Pennywell Road. Part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
Creative Writing Course: a children’s summer activity for ages 8+ with Explore Learning. 4-5pm, Morningside Library, 184 Morningside Road. Free. To book a place contact library staff.
Commonwealth Games Quiz: test your knowledge of national flags. For under-12s. 2.30-3.30pm, Gilmerton Library, 13 Newtoft Street.
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