Saturday is Beach Day with Zoo Arts Extra

Beach Day!

We’re going to the beach again with Zoo Arts Extra – join us on Saturday 20th October for fire, food, sand, sea and art. A great afternoon out to end the October holidays.

More details at https://www.facebook.com/events/681486482235975/

Supported by the Edinburgh Shoreline Project.

Weird or what? New exhibition opens today

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Zoo Arts exciting new exhibition ‘We call ourselves the weirdos‘ opens today at 4pm at North Edinburgh Arts.

We’re promised a ‘HUGE selection of AMAZING work to view all based around the themes of portraiture and mask making as well as tasty snacks, party music, a pop up photo booth (with hand made props) and body painting!

It’s sure to be a fab event – all welcome!

Spring Walk: book NOW!

Last chance to book!

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Zoo Arts Extra
Spring Art Walk & Gallery Visit
Friday 27 March, 1.15pm
FREE, For all ages

Walk from North Edinburgh Arts (NEA) to the Gallery of Modern Art

Leaving from NEA at 1.15pm

  • Please arrive 10 minutes before
  • If you’re coming from the High School, we’ll meet you on Pennywell Road at 1.20pm
  • Primary school age participants are welcome to come to NEA direct from school and wait in a supervised lunch / activity space (with art materials!)
  • If you would like to be collected from school, please phone to arrange

On the Walk:
The walk will take about an hour and a half. Valla, our garden coordinator at NEA will be with us to show us edible plants and tell us about the environment of the cycle path and walk way.

Artist Mark Kirkham (http://edinburghsketcher.com/) will help us sketch all kinds of things along the way.

Art materials, cameras, waterproofs provided.

We will also be leaving the walkway cleaner than we find it; with special litter grabbers provided! Scooters are a good idea for young ones who may find the walk a bit long. Please NO bikes!

At the Gallery of Modern Art:

We’ll wash hands and have snacks and something hot to drink
Draw, photograph and play in the grounds of the gallery
Split into small groups for a look around the exhibitions (with activities).

Afterwards

Head across the road to GMA 2, and through the amazing Dean Cemetery – perfect spot for a bit more sketching and photography – and catch the 37bus home (from Queensferry Road).

Back at North Edinburgh Arts by around 5.30pm (We will notify parents of any change by text).

This activity is for ALL AGES; individuals AND families.

Coming without a parent or responsible adult?
We need permission from a parent/carer to take you with us, as well as contact phone numbers.

Pick up a permission slip from North Edinburgh Arts, Muirhouse Library or your school’s reception / admin office (Pirniehall, St David’s, Forth View, Ferryhill & Craigroyston Primaries).

Or, request the form from admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk

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BBBRRRacing: Fancy a day at the beach?

Zoo Arts Extra Beach Day

Forget about the Christmas shopping: stock up on some real happiness!

beach

Sunday 14 December

12 noon from North Edinburgh Arts (or meet us there).

Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of sand, sea, sky, fire, food & art!

All Ages: Children should be with a responsible adult.

There are limited spaces for unaccompanied children, so please book early and sign a permission form if your children want to come by themselves.

Time: 12noon at North Edinburgh Arts, returning approx. 4pm

Cost: Free (a £1 deposit secures your place and your snacks & drinks). Donations welcome.

A pleasant walk from NEA to the small beach on West Shore Road (25 minutes).

ZAE will provide: snacks & hot drinks, fire, extra waterproofs, etc. plus creative materials & activities.

If you prefer not to walk, please meet at NEA to get full directions and maybe even give or receive a lift. If you travel by bus Get the 24 at 12.05 or 12.35 from Pennywell Road to Granton, before West Harbour Road on Waterfront Avenue. The walk from there is less than 10 minutes.

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