out of the blue is home to a diverse range of artists, arts organisations and other creative businesses. 

 


ARTIST DIRECTORY


out of the blue
currently houses over 100 artists, arts organisations and other creative businesses at The Out of the Blue Drill Hall and Portobello Powerhouse. The list below is a selection illustrating the range and quality and giving contact details.

 

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Christelle Adam

Handcrafted jewellery. Commissions welcome.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
t: 07773 331 415

 

Art in Healthcare

A charity, we aim to get as much high-quality visual art as possible into hospitals, hospices and other healthcare facilities in Scotland.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Contact: Margaret Hurcombe
t: 0131 555 7638
e: admin@artinhealthcare.org.uk
w: www.artinhealthcare.org.uk


Ast and Red

We design and develop elegant self service websites.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Contact:
Astrid Johnston
e:
info@astandred.co.uk
w:
www.astandred.co.uk
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Big House Events Ltd

Big House Events provides a wide range of technical production services and construct set and scenery for the event and theatre industry.

Location: Portobello Powerhouse
Contact:
Julie Rogers
t: 0131 669 6366
e: julie@bighouse-events.co.uk
w: www.bighouse-events.co.uk
facebook /
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biomorphis

biomorphis is an architecture & design practice dedicated to a sensitive approach to architecture based on adaptive systems, sustainability and art.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Contact: Pierre Forissier
t: 07906 326 402
e: pierre@biomorphis.com
w: www.biomorphis.com
Twitter & Facebook: biomorphis

 


BoxArt - Kate George

BoxArt is original artwork on box canvas frames by Illustrator and Graphic Designer Kate George.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
t:
07971 3777 85
e:
kate@boxart.biz
w:
www.boxart.biz
facebook


 

Bremner Design

Corporate identity and brand development, promotional literature, exhibition display, packaging and website design.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Contact:
Tim Bremner
t: 0131 467 5472
e: tim@bremnerdesign.co.uk
w: www.bremnerdesign.co.uk

 


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Cagoule Productions

Video production for creative, corporate and commercial clients.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Contact:
Lewis Gourlay
t:
0131 208 1000
e:
lewis@cagoule.tv
w:
www.cagoule.tv
facebook / twitter


The Clarsach Society / Edinburgh International Harp Festival

The Clarsach is believed to be the oldest of all Scottish musical instruments. The Society exists to promote the instrument and to preserve its place in the national life of Scotland.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Contact:
Michelle Kelly
t:
0131 554 0212
e:
clarsach.society@hotmail.co.uk harp.festival@hotmail.com
w:
www.clarsachsociety.co.uk / www.harpfestival.co.uk




 
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Dance Movement Psychotherapy Scotland (DMPS)

DMPS is the 'hub' for dance movement psychotherapy (DMP) services, continuing professional development training and supervision.  DMPS offers individual and group DMP sessions to adults and young people experiencing emotional and relationship difficulties.  Therapeutic dance/movement projects and Movement Therapy provision is currently in special education, prison and older peoples services.  Training includes Active Methods Supervision, Experiential Anatomy and Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill hall
Contact:
Susan Scarth or Clare Hughes
t:
07962 814630 or 07931 739865  
e: info@dmpscotland.com
w:
www.dmpscotland.com


 

Designers on the Run

Designers on the Run provide graphic, web design and related services with an ethical and environmental twist.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill hall
Contact:
Paola Lazcano
t:
0131 552 3524
m: 07984 601 114
e:
info@designersontherun.com
w:
www.dotrun.co.uk
twitter

 

Diamond Event Services

Diamond Event Services is Scotland's premier crew company; supplying corporate crew and event staff to the Scottish Event's Industry for the past eight years.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill hall
Contact:
Heather Cameron
t:
0131 554 6261
e:
enquiries@diamondeventservices.com
w:
www.diamondeventservices.com
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Kirsty Eaglesfield

Contemporary Silversmithing & Jewellery.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
t: 07790 571 137
e: info@kirstyeaglesfield.co.uk
w: www.kirstyeaglesfield.co.uk



EC Pilates

Group mat classes and bespoke solo or duet lessons with experienced Body Control Pilates certified teacher, Ellie Carr (EC Pilates).

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Contact: Ellie Carr
t: 07719 781 483
e: ellie@ecpilates.co.uk
w: www.ecpilates.co.uk

 

Carla Edwards

Carla Edwards designs and makes colourful resin jewellery.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
t:
07976 979 664
e: info@carlaedwards.co.uk
w: www.carlaedwards.co.uk



Beck Elphinstone

Beck Elphinstone designs sewn accessories under the name Dotty Lottie, and also creates mixed media sculpture & portrait busts.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
t: 0131 668 1597 m: 07932 247 248
e: bex.elph@hotmail.co.uk



Katherine Emtage 

Design led handbags and accessories in Scottish Tweed.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
t: 07980 073 666
e: katherine.emtage@googlemail.com
w: www.katherineemtage.com






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Fogbank Design

Studio of independent graphic designer Anna Chapman. Specialising in print, identity and book design for cultural and voluntary sector organisations.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Contact:
Anna Chapman
t:
07815 851026
e:
anna@fogbank.co.uk
w:
www.fogbank.co.uk



Foundlight

Foundlight is a dynamic and adaptable video production company. 

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Contact:
Alan Stockdale
t:
07789201001
e:
info@foundlight.co.uk
w:
www.foundlight.co.uk
facebook / twitter

 

Lauren Fox

I work mainly with metal, discovering form and creating shapes in space.

Location: Portobello Powerhouse
t:
07879198843
e:
laurenfox@hotmail.com
w:
www.laurenffox.blogspot.com

 



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Gail Turpin Design

Branding, packaging and corporate design for Urbanangel, Macsween and Scottish Poetry Library, to name a few...

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Contact:
Gail Turpin
t:
0131 554 4453
e:
gail@gailturpin.com


 

Johnny Gailey

Freelance visual arts educator, project manager, photographer, researcher and writer. 

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
t:
07866 723193
e:
johnnygailey@blueyonder.co.uk
w:
http://johnnygailey.tumblr.com
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Rachel Hazell / Hazell Designs Books

Bookart, literary sculpture, bookbinding. Workshops, commissions, installations.  Everyone has a book inside them. Rachel's motto is Read Make Love Books.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
e:
info@hazelldesignsbooks.co.uk
w: www.hazelldesignsbooks.co.uk
twitter

 



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Illuminated Stained Glass

Design, restoration and conservation of stained glass.                           

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall

Contact:
Dugald Mcintosh
t:
0131 554 4600
e:
illuminatedsg@yahoo.co.uk





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Haleh Jamali

My interest in portraiture and narrativity and in issues of representation, particularly of the female gender has been developed out of personal passion and has profoundly affected my work over the years. For me, the diversity, versatility, and unrivalled ability of portraits to communicate make them an enigma.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
t:
07790072869
e:
haleh.jamali@haleh-jamali.co.uk
w: www.haleh-jamali.co.uk

 

Jonathan Hunter Mosaic Design

I design and build mosaic for all types of solid surfaces, including floors, walls and wall panels.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
t:
07989 396 874
e:
jonathanhunter625@gmail.com
w:www.huntermosaics.co.uk

 

Trevor Jones

Trevor Jones graduated MA Fine Art from ECA specialising in drawing and painting. He teaches at Leith School of Art.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
e:
info@trevorjonesart.com
w:
www.trevorjonesart.com
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/ twitter




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Konishi Gaffney Architects

Japanese architecture and design practice.                                                

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Contact:
Kieran Gaffney
t: 0131 555 4939
e: mail@konishigaffney.com
w: www.konishigaffney.com   
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LinkLiving

LinkLiving provides a range of housing and support options to people living in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Fife and Falkirk. 

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Contact:
Stacey Webster
t:
0845 0020819
e:
linkliving@linkliving.org.uk
w:
www.linkliving.org.uk




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Mairi B

I create sumptuous garments & accessories using free machine embroidery & teach a wide range of specialist sewing classes.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Contact:
Mairi Brown
t:
0131 555 3002
m:
07719 843 437
e:
mairibstitching@gmail.com
w:
http://mairib.wordpress.com


Kevin MacKenzie

Musician, Composer and Educator

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
e:
web@kevinmackenzie.co.uk
w:
www.kevinmackenzie.co.uk
facebook
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Mairi MacSween Designs

Design and create handmade greetings cards and bespoke wedding stationery which incorporate my own photography and illustration.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
t:
0131 539 3359
e:
info@mairimacsweendesigns.co.uk
w:
www.mairimacsweendesigns.co.uk
facebook 


The Mindful Body - Sara Watkin

Dr Sara Watkin offers a service that combines physiotherapy, osteopathic and psycho-physical educational tools to manage pain or disability.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
t:
07980 822 562
e:
sarawatkin@blueyonder.co.uk

 



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Ruth Nay

My work is based on drawing at first. It then evolves into screen-prints and painting.

Location: Portobello Powerhouse
t:
0131 558 8909
e:
ruthnay2003@yahoo.com


                                                                                                                        

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PACE: Public Art Commissions & Exhibitions

Public Art Commissions and Exhibitions is a public arts agency based in Edinburgh and working on a number of projects across the UK.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Contact: Juliet Dean

t:
0131 555 1910
e:
contact@paceprojects.org
w:
www.paceprojects.org


Pirate Productions

Location: Portobello Powerhouse
Contacts:
Annie Griffin/Jenny Williams/Matt Brown
t:
0131 669 9432
e:
admin@pirateproductions.co.uk
w:
www.pirateproductions.co.uk/


The Precious Metals Workshop

The Precious Metals Workshop is Edinburgh's educational and resource workshop for jewellers and silversmiths.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Contact: Ian Nicholson
t: 07535 449 037
e: ian@preciousmetalsworkshop.com
w: www.preciousmetalsworkshop.com 
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Ross John Pullar

My work consists of drawings, paint and collage that explore the theme of masculine stereotypes and paradigms. I am interested in the concepts of sexuality, spirituality, interpersonal relationships, age and psychology.

Location: Portobello Powerhouse
e: rosspullar@hotmail.com



                                                                                                     

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David Reid

Visual artist working with a variety of found materials and techniques to create collage, painting and sculptural works concerned with appropriation, colour and layering.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
t: 07751 489 104
e: davohugh@gmail.com
w: http://davohugh.tumblr.com 


Eva Riley

Writer and director of short fiction films, currently working on developing new projects.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
e:
info@evariley.com


Sarah Roberts

I make beautiful pictures and do collaborative work with musicians, scientists and other organisms. Visitors welcome, by arrangement!

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
t: 07977 567137
e: sarah@sarahroberts.net
w: www.sarahroberts.net
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Paulina Sandberg

Paulina Sandberg is a Swedish artist working in various media from drawing and sculpture to installations of sound and video.

Location: Portobello Powerhouse
t: 07900986541
e: paulina.sandberg@gmail.com
w: www.paulinasandberg.com

 

Strange Town

Strange Town is a theatre company for 5-25 year olds offering drama workshops and regular performance opportunities.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
Contact: Ruth Hollyman
t: 0131 629 0292
e: info@strangetown.org.uk
w: www.strangetown.org.uk
facebook:  Strange Town Young Company / Youth Theatre

                                                                                                                      

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Where's the One?

Where's the One? provides drumming workshops, memorable musical experiences and special events across the community, including schools, youth and teambuilding for businesses.

Location: Portobello Powerhouse
Contact:
Mat Clements
t:
0777 620 6237
e:
mat@wherestheone.co.uk
w:
www.wherestheone.co.uk

 

Anna Wright

I am an illustrator who sells cards, prints and originals through galleries, shops and my website.

Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
t:
07787 504 284
e:
anna@annawright.co.uk
w:
www.annawright.co.uk