WHALE Arts
13 July7 August th th 2026
4 EPIC weeks! Free summer activities for young people aged 6 to 16!
Places are limited. Scan the QR code or visit: whalearts.co.uk/2026-summer-youth-programme Register your interest:
OPEN STUDIO, Tuesday 14 July th 1:30pm - 3:30pm (ages 12 -16)
A relaxed, creative drop-in session with our knowledgeable tutor - try a new technique or work on your own project. Use our materials or bring along your own!
TEXTILE LESSONS, Tuesday 21 July and Tuesday 4 August st th 1:30pm - 3:30pm (ages 12 -16)
Learn sewing skills while making your own textile creations that you will be able to take home. Tuesday 21 Jul - Make your own drawstring backpack st Tuesday 4 Aug - Make your own rollup pencil or brush case th
PAPER MAKING, Tuesday 28 July th 1:30pm - 3:30pm (ages 12 -16)
Learn how to make your own paper using recycled materials. Explore simple techniques to create textures, designs and images on your handmade sheets.
SOUND STAGE TOUR, Wednesday 29 July th 9am - 2pm (ages 12 -16)
Join us on a small group visit to an Edinburgh-based Sound Stage where sound is recorded for films, TV and advertisements. Go behind the scenes and learn more about one of the most important parts of the entertainment industry.
Places are limited. Scan the QR code or visit: whalearts.co.uk/2026-summer-youth-programme
WEEK 1
GIANT WOVEN HIDEOUTS, Monday 13 July th
10:30am - 12pm and 1pm - 2:30pm (ages 6 -11)
Learn large-scale weaving techniques by creating giant fabric dens from old t-shirts and rags.
RAG DOLL FIGURES, Tuesday 14 July th
10:30am - 12pm and 1pm - 2:30pm (ages 6 -11)
Learn how to fabricate your own rag doll figures from recycled materials.
COMIC CLUB, Wednesday 15 July th
10:30am - 12pm (ages 6 -11)
Write, illustrate, and create your own marvellous comic universe.
MASK MAKING, Friday 17 July th
10:30am - 12pm (ages 6 -11)
Learn about and create expressive masks using found materials.
WEEK 2
JUNK ROBOTS, Monday 20 July th
10:30am - 12pm and 1pm - 2:30pm (ages 6 -11)
Build your own robot sidekick from scrap materials.
CRAZY CATS, Tuesday 21 July st
10:30am - 12pm (ages 6 -11)
Learn how to make wild artwork based on our furry feline friends.
COMIC CLUB, Wednesday 22 July nd
10:30am - 12pm (ages 6 -11)
Craft marvellous comic stories through writing, illustration, and design.
TRASH TEXTILES, Friday 24 July th
10:30am - 12pm (ages 6 -11)
Transform recyclable materials into unique textiles and fabric creations.
WEEK 3
MINIATURE WORLDS, Monday 27 July th
10:30am - 12pm and 1pm - 2:30pm (ages 6 -11)
Build miniature worlds and handcraft models to populate your own diorama.
STICK CREATURES, Tuesday 28 July th
10:30am - 12pm and 1pm - 2:30pm (ages 6 -11)
Build and decorate stick creatures using twine and natural materials.
TRASHION, Friday 31 July st
10:30am - 12pm (ages 6 -11)
Trashion when trash and fashion collide on the runway.
WEEK 4
CHAOTIC COLLAGE, Monday 3 August rd
10:30am - 12pm and 1pm - 2:30pm (ages 6 -11)
Create chaotic collages using mixed media and found materials.
WIND CHIMES, Tuesday 4 August th
10:30am - 12pm (ages 6 -11)
Craft musical wind chimes from found materials.
CIRCUS AT THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE, Wednesday 5 August th 9am - 2pm (ages 6 -11)
Experience the magic of live circus at Edinburgh Fringe.
PAPER BOUQUETS, Friday 7 August th
10:30am - 12pm (ages 6 -11)
Create beautiful flower bouquets and explore plant-based art projects.