What's On Guide
EXPECTING SOMETHING with Starcatchers
Thursdays 11am–1pm, 26th Jan - 30th Mar
(Not on Thu 16th Feb & trip to Fruitmarket on 23rd Feb)
Parents and carers aged 25 and under with babies from birth to 2. Come along to our favourite good vibes group for young parents, babies and bumps and get ready to play! Starcatchers artists Kerry and Katy bring everything you’ll need for the day with creative, fun, messy and unforgettable activities that will leave you and your wee ones wanting more. To find out more: info@starcatchers.org.uk www.starcatchers.org.uk. Book with Kerry on 07723541628.
Jan - Mar 2023
STREET ARTS
Thursdays 4.45–7pm, During school term-time| Ages 7–16
Play parks around Wester Hailes and Murrayburn/Hailesland.
Come and find the Street Arts team out on the streets! Fun art, music, drama, photography, giveaways, games and more. Like our WHALE Facebook page for more info and where to find us. No need to book, but we will need your details to take part in sessions.
WHALE Arts Centre, 30 Westburn Grove, Edinburgh EH14 2SA
info@whalearts.co.uk | 0131 458 3267 | whalearts.co.uk
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SMARTIES ART CLUB
Fridays, 2–3.30pm, During school term-time | Ages 6–12
Come along and get creative at art club every Friday! Join these fun creative sessions to develop your artistic skills and inspire your imagination! Book your place to take part.
PLAY SENSE CREATE & EXPLORE ART
Saturdays – individual booked sessions from January - March
Ages 5–10 (Play Sense Create) and ages 11–16 (Explore) with Additional Support Needs/Disabilities.
Our accessible multi-arts projects are running in person one-to-one and small group supportive sessions for participants and their families. Messy art, sensory play, music, film, photography and fun! Please get in touch to find out more. Email: play-sense-create@whalearts.co.uk to book your place.
Performances & Workshops
THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE POULTRY
Tuesday 11th April, 1pm & 3pm
Join us for this outdoor performance for all ages! Three birds and one band in a wild west eggstravaganza, telling the tale of the golden egg that never cracks. A free, interactive show for families. Contact us to book.
Adults
ART IN THE OPEN
Tuesdays 2–4pm
Outdoor therapeutic art group running in 10-week blocks for various demographics including women, men, elderly and youths. Contact us for more information.
DIGITAL SUPPORT DROP-IN
Mondays 1–3pm, Thursdays 10am–12pm at Whale Arts
Friday's 10am-12pm at Clovenstone Community Centre
A helping hand with all things digital. There is no need to book, pop along whenever you want and stay as long as you feel able. No set curriculum so raise the topics you are interested in learning! Equipment is provided but you are welcome to bring your own device.
SMARTCRAFT
Alternating Mondays 1–3pm 2 groups meet each fortnight. Visual arts & crafts in a supportive, social group for adults with additional and complex needs
LET’S CREATE
Tuesdays 10am–1pm, ongoing
A therapeutic art group for women with mental health problems. Creative activity followed by a shared meal
STITCH ‘N’ TIME
Tuesdays 1–3pm (Waiting list to join) ongoing
A lively & sociable sewing group making creative projects for the community.
MEN’S MAKERS
Wednesdays 11.30am–3.30pm (Waiting list to join) ongoing
Friendly Men’s woodworking and making group Making followed by shared meal
MUMS INTO BUSINESS
Ad hoc, special sessions
Fun, friendly & hugely supportive group for women who want to set up their own businesses.
OPEN STUDIO
Tuesdays 10am–12.30pm & Thursdays 1–3.30pm, 24th Jan – 30th Mar
Social and creative drop-in group for adults who want to work on their own art projects.
GROW COOK EAT REPEAT KITCHEN VOLUNTEERING
Community Meal volunteering: Fridays 9am–2pm
Help create our community meal with our chef and pick up some cooking tips along the way.
CREATE COMMUNITY WEALTH CRAFT CAFE
Thursdays 11am–3pm, 2nd Feb - 30th Mar
A creative space for adults who would like to make arts and crafts products to sell.
Book your session by calling 0131 458 3267, popping into reception or emailing info@whalearts.co.uk
Events
Travelling Gallery, 10th Feb, 10am–4pm
An exhibition on a bus! Artist Winnie Herbstein work exploring safe and affordable housing. Suitable for all ages.
Contemporary art exhibition on a bus parked outside WHALE.
Exhibitions
FAUNA, 30 Jan - 27 Feb
Interactive exhibition with Puppet Animation Scotland. Part of a trail across South West Edinburgh. (Including Wester Hailes Library, Sighthill Library & Space at Broomhouse Hub.)
There will be several upcoming exhibitions of local artists work in our community café soon! Follow us on socials for more info!
Community
MEMBERS' BREAKFASTS
First Tuesday of the month - 9.30-11am in the Pod Café!
7th February & 7th March
Members are invited to a Members’ Breakfast meeting on the first Tuesday of every month. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss what is going on at WHALE currently and have a say in what happens here in the future. New members welcome!
Email: members@whalearts.co.uk if you would like to find out more about membership, or ask for a membership form at reception.
COMMUNITY MEAL
Fridays 1–2pm, WHALE Arts Centre
Come along for a free, delicious, healthy meal. Check Facebook for more information!
WESTER HAILES ADULT ART GROUP with Edinburgh Art Festival
Art outings for local residents visiting exhibitions, artists and specialists, and trying out new artistic techniques. If you would like to hear more, please email info@whalearts.co.uk
Next Art Group outing: Thursday 9th February 2023: Collective Gallery and Talbot Rice Gallery, 10am-3pm, lunch included, and bus fares can be reimbursed.
