emergence 2015Emergence 2015: an exhibition of work from last year’s Sculpture Courses programme, which included Stone Carving, Clay Portrait and Figure, Metal Sculpture, Sculptural Ceramics, Glass Pate de Verre, Lino Prints, Mould Making and Paper Casting, and Wood Carving. Preview tonight 6-8pm (with refreshments), then 12 noon-4pm on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July, Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, 21 Hawthornvale. On Sunday there will be a range of demonstration workshops (in Wood Carving, Lino Cuts and Prints and Clay Modelling) with tutors from the ESW Courses programme demonstrating processes, and the opportunity for visitors to have a go.

free riso printing 10th July 2015 (1)#artcore Fanzine Day: a day of free Riso printing for anyone aged 13-25 years to produce their own zines, comics, prints and posters. If you’re a budding author, keen comic designer or emerging artist or illustrator, bring in your own work, get help if you need it – or start from scratch on the day: no experience necessary! 2-5pm, Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street. Free, no booking required, just drop in. Organised by Out of the Blueprint, #artcore’s new enterprise set up to support you in self-publishing your own creative projects.

Tiger Shaking: image (c) Tim Flach
Tiger Shaking: image (c) Tim Flach

The Retina Scottish International Photography Festival:  Retina 2015 puts emerging and established international talent firmly in the frame, showcasing the best from the world of photography in a range of venues across Edinburgh throughout July. At Gayfield, renowned UK photographer Tim Flach will exhibit a series of his animal portraits; crossing the divide between a commercial photographer and a fine artist, his work often examines the anthropomorphism of creatures in an abstract way. Opens today, Gayfield Creative Spaces, 11 Gayfield Square; please contact the venue for times. Ends 30th July 2015.

sun juice 2Sun Juice: Edinburgh-based legend Dave Ellis and ex-NZ sax player Doug Tiplady’s 5-piece band, playing fresh, original material, with ‘funky, groovy, swing and bouncy, appealing Balkan/Klezmer sounds, featuring Rich Harrold (keys), blues guitar ace Neil Warden and and ‘driving funky drums’ from Willy Molleson. 9pm-12 midnight (entry from 8pm), The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street. £5/£4 on the door: please note this venue is cash only.

Scottish Paintings 1660-1860: a summer exhibition of Scottish art from the 17th to the 19th century, featuring works by William Gouw Ferguson, Henry Ferguson, James Norie Senior, Archibald Skirving, Rev John Thomson of Duddingston, David Roberts, James Giles, Horatio McCulloch and David Scott. The gallery will also show a collection of eight photographs by Australian contemporary artist Joseph McGlennon, Skyestags. 10am-6pm Monday to Friday, 11am-2pm Saturdays, The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh, 6 Dundas Street.

summer yogaSummer Yoga: 10.30am-12 noon today and every Friday until 14th August, Eric Liddell Centre, 15 Morningside Road. £6/£5 (mats provided). For more information please contact fiona@ericliddell.org or call 0131 446 3321.

France-Lise McGurn: acid face (girl) 2015
France-Lise McGurn: acid face (girl) 2015

France-Lise McGurn: 3am. France-Lise’s works, often depicting a cast of rebel characters, explore the potential connotations of gender and sexuality in the written word, letter or drawn line. Open preview tonight 6-8pm, then 10am-5pm Tuesday to Sunday (also 10am-6pm Mondays in August only), Collective, City Observatory and City Dome, 38 Calton Hill. Ends 30th August 2015. This exhibition forms part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

Union Gallery Summer Cocktail: an annual mixed exhibition offering gallery artists the chance to showcase their talents. New work from Sophie McKay Knight, Joyce Gunn Cairns MBE, Jenny Matthews, Lucy Jones, Frank McNab, Drummond Mayo and Graham Flack. Preview tonight 6-8pm, then 10.30am-6pm Tuesday to Friday, 10.30am-5.30pm Saturdays and 12 noon-6pm Sundays, Union Gallery, 45 Broughton Street. Ends 2nd August 2015.

union gallery summer cocktail

UnstFest: your first chance to get out of the city this weekend may require a bit of advance planning – it’s the most northerly festival in Britain! This is a real family affair, with 10 day programme that includes everything from sandcastle competitions and pool parties to traditional music and rock concerts – in between there are arts, crafts, stories, games, a Casino & Cocktail night, circus acts, guided walks, the Where’s Wally UnstFest Half Marathon – and lots, lots more. Begins at 7am (!) today, ends at 7pm on Sunday 19th July, Unst, Shetland. For full details of the programme and travel and accommodation information, see UnstFest’s website here.

 

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