Edinburgh Open Workshop

Edinburgh Open Workshop is a not-for-profit organisation based in Leith that provides membership-based access to fabrication workshop space, equipment and technical support to more than 200 full-time and pay-as-you-go artists and makers. We offer woodwork, metal and DIY workshops for beginners to advanced level participants, bespoke group workshops, and run community and charity events throughout the year. Our premises include a 9m x 18m open-plan area that we hire out to community programs and events.

Workshop Space:

EOW offers a fully equipped indoor workshop with professional tools and machinery available for full-time or PAYG access. Members can rent fabrication bays dedicated to metalwork, woodworking, painting and textiles. Storage facilities are available to hire. We also offer a CNC and Laser Cutting service and take commissions for large projects such as set building or small scale cut to size commissions.

Classes & Workshops:

We offer classes and workshops for all levels, from beginners to professionals, in woodwork, welding, textiles and DIY - these are also suitable for corporate days out and team building. We offer a bursary scheme, concession memberships and bespoke payment plans.

Venue Hire:

The event space is a private, second floor event space (9m X 18m), flooded with natural light, a fully enclosed internal meeting room, with whiteboards, tables and chairs (for 30+) available on request, and access to a kitchenette Suitable for exhibitions, rehearsals and classes, the space can easily be tailored to your specific event. The meeting room is a private, second floor space equipped with a 8 seat capacity, board table with power supply, TV for screen sharing, and access to a kitchenette on the same floor.

Events:

We run a number of popular community events throughout the year including Makers Markets, Family Days, Have a Go Days and Design Exhibitions. We also curate the annual Leith Creative Trail which highlights the creative talent in Leith with an interactive map linking different venues and spaces, each hosting its own event.

Gifting:

Give the gift of making with an EOW Gift Voucher. Our vouchers are valid for a year and can be redeemed for courses, workshops, memberships, inductions or space bookings. Vouchers can be delivered to the purchaser, or straight to the recipient by email in an instant for the perfect last minute or long-distance present.

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