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Installation shot of wooden sculpture by Sophie Hall.

Sophie Hall joins ESW as Learning Trainee

ESW is delighted to welcome Sophie Hall as Learning Trainee.

Top-down view of the phrase “JUNKYARD LARDER” spelled out on concrete using assorted colourful tools and craft materials. Each letter is formed from objects like paintbrushes, drill bits, pliers, scissors, masking tape, wood scraps, zip ties and knives.

Sculpture Saturdays: Junkyard Larder 9, 16, 23, 30 August 2025

Book now for Sculpture Saturdays our drop-in family workshops – final date this weekend, Saturday 30 August 2025 from 11am – 3pm.

Folded pink metal and yellow leather, a detail of a sculpture, part of Louise Gibson: Beachheads, 2025

Louise Gibson: Beachheads

7 – 31 August 2025
Wednesday – Sunday, 11am – 5pm
Courtyard and North Lab
Reading Event, 24 August 2025.

Studio at ESW

Call for Studio Applications

We are inviting applications for solo and shared studios at ESW.
Deadline: 29 July 2025 at 11.55pm
THE DEADLINE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS NOW PASSED

Alexia Laferte Coutu bronze cast from St Margaret's Well intervention.

Alexia Laferté Coutu: REACH Scotland Resident

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is delighted to welcome back Alexia Laferté Coutu for a REACH Scotland Residency during the month of June.

Hand on sculpture relevant to Descriptive Touch Tours of Louise Gibson: Beachheads exhibition 2025.

Descriptive Touch Tours in Beachheads by Louise Gibson

Bespoke one-to-one tours, designed for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Contact us to book.

People sitting around a table outside, eating.

Members Lunch with Board and Team, 19 August 2025

Open to Members and Prospective Members
Tuesday 19 August 2025, 12.30pm
Free, book online

Historical casting example

Alternative Foundry Practices – Member Opportunity

Open to ESW Members.
Deadline: 13 July 2025, 11.55pm.
THE DEADLINE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS NOW PASSED

Three white plastic unicorn and dragon figurines glued onto two parallel orange sticks decorated with multicolored beads, green and yellow ribbons, and small craft jewels, set on a wooden table. In the background there are more vibrant toys, art supplies, and wall decorations.

Learning Trainee Open Call, June 2025

Apply to join our Learning Team part time.
Deadline: 6 July 2025 at 5pm.
THE DEADLINE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS NOW PASSED

View across a Dundee Contemporary Arts print studio, with colourful pots of ink on shelves.

Scotland’s Workshops Award 2025

Apply now with a developmental plan for working with two of the Scotland’s Workshops organisations.
Deadline: 10 July 2025, 12 midday. THE DEADLINE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS NOW PASSED

ESW/ECA Graduate Award: Applications Open

The Deadline for this opportunity has passed.

View across a summy courtyard with sculptures and school children.

Mythical Thursday: Schools Celebration Event

Mythical Thursday
Schools Celebration Event
Thursday 19 June 2025
1.30pm – 2.30pm
ESW Courtyard