Adults
DROP-IN SESSIONS | 17 Aug - 7 Dec | FREE
DIGITAL SUPPORT DROP-IN | Mondays 1pm - 3pm | WHALE Arts Tuesdays 1pm - 3pm | The Health Agency Fridays 10am - 12pm | Clovenstone Community Centre A helping hand with all things digital. No need to book. No set curriculum, raise the topics you’re interested in! Equipment is provided but feel free to bring your own device.
OPEN STUDIO | Tuesdays 10am - 12:30pm & Thursdays 1:30pm - 4.00pm
What's On Guide
A welcoming space for adults to be creative. If you’ve got a project on the go, you can bring it in and work on it here, or just use our materials and try something new. No creative experience needed, there's zero pressure - just a friendly space to be with others and create.
Adults
ONGOING SESSIONS | 17 Aug - 7 Dec | FREE
Please contact us for more information as some of our ongoing sessions have waiting lists.
ARTCRAFT | Mondays | 2 groups, one in the morning and one in the afternoon Visual arts & crafts in a supportive, social group for adults with additional needs.
LET’S CREATE | Tuesdays 10am - 1pm
August - December 2026
A therapeutic art group for women struggling with their mental health. Creative activity and a shared meal.
MAKERS CLUB | Wednesdays 10:30am - 1:45pm A group for men who want to meet new people and make things. Bring your own project or join in with the group activity. Sessions may include drawing, painting, woodwork and relaxed social activities such as board games. Sessions end with a shared meal provided by us.
ROOM FOR ART | Wednesdays (run by Art in Healthcare at WHALE Arts) Free visual art workshops for health & wellbeing. No previous experience of art necessary! By referral only. Email admin@artinhealthcare.org.uk or call 0131 555 7638 for more info.
Community COORIE IN CAFÉ |Wednesdays 10am - 12pm at WHALE Arts Group coaching sessions with our wellbeing coach. Hot drinks and cake provided at the start. No need to book. 1-to-1 coaching also available, contact WHALE Arts for more info. For adults living with long-term conditions, disabilities and mental health challenges.
COMMUNITY MEAL | Fridays 1pm - 2pm at WHALE Arts
info@whalearts.co.uk 0131 458 3267 whalearts.co.uk
A free, delicious, healthy vegetarian meal. Sit-in or takeaway.
WHALE Arts | 30 Westburn Grove | Edinburgh | EH14 2SA
WE MAKE WESTER HAILES - Join the Conversation Drop-In Session | First Thursday of every month 10am - 12pm at WHALE Arts
WHALE Arts Agency is a company limited by guarantee (SC180118) with charitable status (SC020305)
POD CAFÉ |Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:30am - 2pm at WHALE Arts Our friendly community café serves delicious soup, sweet treats, toasties, and hot drinks.
Want a say in what the future of arts and culture looks like in Wester Hailes? Come along to a drop-in session and share your views.