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The Arienas Collective

Contact name: Lynn Powell
191
Total bookings
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(95)
over 7 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

The Arienas Collective supports local artists and makers to earn a living by sharing their creative skills and passions with others through delivering workshops. The workshops are run from our mews home in the beautiful Georgian New Town of central Edinburgh. We believe in the wellbeing benefits of engaging in creative activity, and our class sizes are kept small so that you get the support you need to make the most of your time with us. We teach you creative skills you can continue at home.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Art + Wine evenings
3 hours
Next date: 27th Jun 2025
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Beginners silver clay jewellery class with Anna Campbell
7 hours
Next date: 5th Jul 2025
8 places left
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Creative workshop hub in Edinburgh's beautiful and historic New Town
Next date: 15th Jun 2025
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Introduction to calligraphy
5½ hours
Next date: 18th Jun 2025
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Introduction to macrame with Lucy Wayman
5 hours
Next date: 20th Sep 2025
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Introduction to mosaic making with Mossy Mosaic
3½ hours
Next date: 28th Jun 2025
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Macrame Christmas decorations and wreath workshop
3 hours
Next date: 15th Nov 2025
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Mosaic mirror workshop in Edinburgh City Centre
4½ hours
Next date: 29th Jun 2025
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One-day professional soap and skincare making business course with The Scottish Soapworks at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh
1 day
Next date: 15th Jun 2025
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Online Bookbinding and sketching course
8 items left
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Personalised Christmas baubles workshop in Edinburgh
2½ hours
Next date: 30th Nov 2025
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Print-making & contemporary Rainbow junk journal bookbinding kit from The Arienas Collective with local artists Cass Barron and Lou Davis
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Silver clay boxes and beads workshop
7 hours
Next date: 18th Oct 2025
6 places left
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Silver Clay Jewellery Taster
3 hours
Next date: 6th Jul 2025
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Silver clay ring making
1 day
Next date: 19th Oct 2025
6 places left
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Soldering silver clay jewellery
1 day
Next date: 7th Dec 2025
3 places left
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Two-day soap-making and skincare business course with The Scottish Soapworks at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh
2 days
Next date: 15th Jun 2025

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
25 May 25'

Davina Gillies reviewed: OLD Silver clay jewellery taster with Anna Campbell

"We were a family group of 5 who had a most relaxing time, in lovely surroundings, while making individual pieces of jewellery which we all love and wore to go home. Anna 's knowledge and delivery were excellent and we were able to follow her instructions easily as beginners to this craft. Loved her enthusiasm and passion for this. I have another class booked with a friend, which I am looking forward to already. Best wishes"

The Arienas Collective responded:

"Hello Davina Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this lovely, thoughtful review. It was a pleasure welcoming you and the family to The Arienas Collective and we look forward to welcoming you and your friend back! With best wishes Lynn"

23 Mar 25'

Christine Armstrong reviewed: Introduction to macrame with Lucy Wayman

"Excellent day, yet again with Lucy's excellent teaching in macrame, supported by Lynne's great hosting. The items created by the participants were really impressive! I thoroughly recommend both this class and the Arianas Collective in general. "

The Arienas Collective responded:

"Thank you so much Christine! I agree that the work you and your fellow macrame makers made on Lucy's class was wonderful. Lucy is very patient with us all - thank you for letting me join you. And a huge thank you for taking the time to leave us a review...it means so much to me, Lucy and all The Arienas Collective creatives. I hope to welcome you back soon. Best wishes, Lynn :-)"

26 Jan 25'

Catherine Bateson reviewed: OLD Silver clay jewellery taster with Anna Campbell

"I had a wonderful morning doing the Silver Clay jewellery workshop with Anna Campbell. She was an inspiring, instructive and engaging tutor who was patient and generous. I just wish I had been in Scotland long enough to do more courses with her!"

The Arienas Collective responded:

"Hi Catherine - Anna and I are so glad you enjoyed working with silver clay. Perhaps you can return to Scotland in future and take your jewellery journey further?! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this lovely review. We are so grateful. Enjoy wearing your pieces. With best wishes, Lynn"

23 Jan 25'

Erin Pennycook reviewed: Beginners silver clay jewellery class with Anna Campbell

"Loved the day and course. Anna was so good at explaining the process and answering questions and made it a great, fun experience. Lynn’s house was beautiful and she was an amazing hostess. Great day. "

The Arienas Collective responded:

"Hi Erin. What a wonderful review, thank you so much for taking the time to write it: it helps small businesses like our so much. We love to combine learning a new creative skill with having a fun experience, and I'm so glad you enjoyed your silver clay jewellery class with Anna so much. We both hope to welcome you back one day. With best wishes, Lynn"