Art Workshop Archives - Festival of Europe Scotland

Suitable for ages 8+ this delightful FREE workshop is open to both beginners and the more experienced.

Originating from the village of Petrykivka in Ukraine, this traditional decorative painting style is recognised by UNESCO on their listing of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Suitable for ages 8+ this delightful FREE workshop is open to both beginners and the more experienced. This workshop is being lead by Nataliia Spyrydonova, you can find out more about her on her instagram handle @tasia_s._ova, she will be guide participants step-by-step through this process so that you get to create your own colourful work of art to take home.

Do remember to wear clothing suitable for painting.

Avance places can be booked through this link: Petrykivka Painting Workshop Tickets, Saturday, May 16 • Starts at 12:45 PM | Eventbrite On the day there will be a limited number of drop-in places available and these will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Children from age 8 -11 must be accompanied by an adult, and this adult is included within the same booking (no additional ticket required).

This Petrykivka Painting Workshop and European Communities Day has been made possible thanks to #NationalLottery players.

In this workshop, you will take part in a special tradition passed down through generations in Ukraine. Guided by the artist Mariia Miskova you will create your own Motanka doll to take home.

Mariia’s work is supported by the organisation Mission of Innocents, you can find out about their work and important purpose here: missionofinnocents.org

This FREE workshop is suitable for ages 10+. Children ages 10 – 11 must be accompanied by an adult, and this adult is included within the same booking (no additional ticket required).

Whilst available sign up in advance to secure your free space using this Eventbrite link.

A limited number of drop-in places will also be available on the day and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Motanka Doll Workshop is part of European Communities Day, and both are made possible thanks to #NationalLottery players.

Everyone is welcome to this vibrant FREE event celebrating community, culture, and creativity! Enjoy a day of hands-on art workshops, craft demonstrations, and lively family ceilidh dancing and the opportunities to connect with and learn about the work of Scottish based organisations supporting European communities in different ways.

Taking place at Out of the Blue Drill Hall, in Leith, this special event brings together Edinburgh’s diverse European communities while strengthening connections with the Scottish communities that they now call home. It’s a chance to share experiences, build relationships, and together celebrate the rich diversity of European cultures.

Find out more and book your free place in advance for family ceilidh dancing and art activities via the links below. Some spaces will be available on the day.

CeilidhKids Workshop Tickets, Saturday, May 16 • Starts at 2 PM | Eventbrite

Paper Art Garden Workshop Tickets, Saturday, May 16 • Starts at 11 AM | Eventbrite

Motanka Doll Workshop Tickets, Saturday, May 16 • Starts at 11 AM | Eventbrite

Petrykivka Painting Workshop Tickets, Saturday, May 16 • Starts at 12:45 PM | Eventbrite

Make your own Straw Spider Mobile Workshop Tickets, Saturday, May 16 • Starts at 2:30 PM | Eventbrite

Drop by anytime between 11am – 4pm, and be part of a joyful, creative, and welcoming day.

This event has been made possible thanks to #NationalLottery players and the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Edinburgh.