Sketching at granton:hub

Landscape, Seascape & Urban Sketching: All Levels

10 weeks, April to June 2025

Capture the spirit of Granton’s waterfront, streets, and skyline in this exciting new sketching course. Open to all levels, this class is perfect for those inspired by the urban environment and natural surroundings.

You’ll explore the essentials of line, light, and perspective while sketching both on-site and in the studio. Expect friendly guidance, creative inspiration, and the chance to exhibit your work in our Summer Exhibition.

Book here or at our link in bio:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/landscape-seascape-urban…

Spaces are limited—book now to secure your place at the discounted rate!

We look forward to welcoming you—whether you’re joining us again or for the very first time—as we begin a new season of creativity and connection.

Warm regards,

On behalf of The Art School Team

Romain Viguier

Portait Drawing at Granton Hub

Portrait Drawing: All Levels

10 weeks, 23rd Jan to 27th Mar 2025 from 6:30 – 8:30pm

Join us to explore and elevate your portrait drawing skills in this engaging and supportive class!

Price: £96.60 for 10 sessions (two hours each)

Course Overview:

Open to anyone aged 16 and above, this Portrait Drawing class focuses on capturing faces from life. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, you’ll receive expert guidance to build confidence in your artistic style.

Participants will learn essential techniques, including facial proportions, capturing expressions, and understanding the nuances of posture and emotion.

Register for Portrait Drawing: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/portrait-drawing-all…

Wednesday afternoon Painting Class at Granton:hub

Afternoon Painting: All Levels

10 weeks, 22nd Jan to 26th Mar 2025 from 3pm – 5pm.

Unleash your creativity and take your painting skills to the next level in this engaging and supportive class!

Price: £96.60 for 10 sessions (two hours each)

Course Overview:

This Painting class is open to anyone aged 16 and above who wishes to explore or deepen their painting skills, regardless of experience level. Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or refining your techniques, this class provides a supportive and inspiring environment to develop your artistic voice.

Participants will learn foundational techniques, experiment with various mediums, and explore the interplay of colour, light, and composition.

Afternoon Painting Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/afternoon-painting-all…

Saturday: Granton Heritage Walk

Granton Heritage Walk – 14th December


https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/granton-heritage-walk…

You are welcome to join us for a Granton Heritage Walk on Saturday morning 14th December. We will leave from Granton:hub (Madelvic House, at the end of Granton Park Avenue, EH5 1HS) gathering at 10.15am for a 10.30am start, and returning to the starting point at 12 noon.

We will be following part of the Curious Edinburgh Walking Tour and going by Granton Station, Saltire Square, Caroline Park, Granton Castle Walled Garden Doocot and new mural, Forthquarter Park and the Gas Tower.

This walk is on pavements and is suitable for buggies, wheelchairs and people of all ages including those with dogs (on a lead please). Please wear suitable clothing and shoes for the weather and bring some water with you.

After the walk, participants will be invited inside Madelvic House for refreshments and to view the community consultation exhibition organised by Edinburgh College of Art as part of their ‘Heritage on the Edge’ research project. More details on this event will be available later.

The tour will have a maximum of 15 people. Headsets will be used to ensure everyone can hear the commentary.

On arrival, all particpants will receive a brochure with full details of the walk.

The Granton Walking Tour is also available in Polish and Arabic. Please contact tamsinlgrainger@gmail.com for more details.

For any specific queries about the walk please contact tamsinlgrainger@gmail.com.

Tamsin Grainger is a Paths for All walk leader.

We charge a small fee which contributes towards our operating costs

Exploring Cultural Heritage: Granton at the Seaside

Cultural heritage: Granton at the seaside

14th December from 10am – 1:30pm

Book here: https://eventbrite.co.uk/e/cultural-heritage-granton-at-the-seaside-tickets-1101784339619?aff=oddtdtcreator

Cultural heritage: Granton at the seaside

14th December – 10am – 1:30pm

This project, a collaboration between Universities in Edinburgh, Paris, and Madrid, in addition to granton:hub and Edinburgh World Heritage, explores:

-How we can balance new development with the protection of cultural heritage.

-How local people make cultural heritage.

-How this making can improve lives.

-How the edges of cities hold them together.

The days leading up to the event, a wide range of community representatives will share views on why and how these ‘elements’ are valuable – as heritage in Granton, but also to the city of Edinburgh and the world beyond.

In addition, school teachers, after-school providers, and workers in further and lifelong education, will also explore their contribution to local learning.

On Saturday 14th December, we shall be sharing our discussions with the general public through an exhibition.

We would like to invite anyone to come along and share their views.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/cultural-heritage…

Granton Walking Tour

SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER from 10.15 – 12 NOON

You are welcome to join us for a Granton Heritage Walk on Saturday morning 14th December.

We will leave from Granton:hub (Madelvic House, at the end of Granton Park Avenue, EH5 1HS) gathering at 10.15am for a 10.30am start, and returning to the starting point at 12 noon.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/granton-heritage-walk…

We will be following part of the Curious Edinburgh Walking Tour and going by Granton Station, Saltire Square, Caroline Park, Granton Castle Walled Garden Doocot and new mural, Forthquarter Park and the Gas Tower.

This walk is on pavements and is suitable for buggies, wheelchairs and people of all ages including those with dogs (on a lead please). Please wear suitable clothing and shoes for the weather and bring some water with you.

After the walk, participants will be invited inside Madelvic House for refreshments and to view the community consultation exhibition organised by Edinburgh College of Art as part of their ‘Heritage on the Edge’ research project.

More details on this event will be available later.

The tour will have a maximum of 15 people. Headsets will be used to ensure everyone can hear the commentary.

On arrival, all participants will receive a brochure with full details of the walk.

The Granton Walking Tour is also available in Polish and Arabic. Please contact tamsinlgrainger@gmail.com for more details.

For any specific queries about the walk please contact tamsinlgrainger@gmail.com.

Tamsin Grainger is a Paths for All walk leader.

We charge a small fee which contributes towards our operating costs.

granton:hub recruiting Trustees

We are looking for Trustees to work with the existing Board during this exciting time of development of the Western Harbour.

If you think you can contribute or you would like more information, do not hesitate to contact chair@grantonhub.org

#volunteeredinburgh

#trusteeedinburgh

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual to join our existing board of trustees as secretary.

See http://grantonhub.org/trustee or email to chair@grantonhub.org for more information.

ICONS exhibition at granton:hub

ICONS is an 18+ historical erotica exhibition centred around mythology, cultism and the human body. Inspired by the life of Sir William Peck, the exhibit will take place in his genuine historical cult meeting house that entertained the golden dawn religion.

Hosted by Ethyn Haynes, an Edinburgh based artist inspired by historical technique, will showcase not only his artwork but also the work of Rachel Cornwall and Bronwen Winter Phoenix.

The pieces will be up for sale along with signed prints and other goodies.

The exhibition runs from Saturday the 28th until Sunday the 29th, 11am till 4pm.