Join us for a unique, creative experience at the heart of Scotland’s industrial heritage!
Join us for a unique, creative experience at the heart of Scotland’s industrial heritage! Led by the talented tutors from Dalkeith Arts, our local voluntary arts organisation, this inspiring adults-only art day offers a series of hands-on workshops set against the dramatic backdrop of the National Mining Museum Scotland.
Explore your creativity through your choice of:1. Still life drawing using artefacts from the museum's collection2. Charcoal portrait drawing – there may be an ex-miner there as our model3. Felting4. Acrylics & mixed media5. Wild card – 10 places available
Bring your own materials!
All inspired by the striking architecture, rich history, and fascinating artefacts of the Lady Victoria Colliery.
Schedule:
Morning session: 10am – 12pm
Lunch break: 12pm – 1pm
Afternoon session: 1pm – 3pm
Ticket Information – we have two tickets available for this exciting event! The event is FREE OF CHARGE and you can book a ticket for FREE and bring your own packed lunch/refreshments with you OR book a £10 ticket and enjoy morning pastries, tea/coffee and a buffet lunch. Please note, a vegetarian option will be provided but we cannot cater for dietary requirements.
Tickets must be booked in advance. All workshops have 10 places available and are on a first come, first served basis. Once you have purchased your ticket please email Dalkeith Arts directly to reserve your preferred workshops at Dalkeitharts1@gmail.com
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Visitor information
Address
National Mining Museum Scotland, Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Midlothian, EH22 4QN
01316637519
Opening times
We're open 7 days a week, 10am - 5pm.
