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out of the blue is a multi-arts venue committed to providing space for a range of community arts activities including exhibitions, classes, rehearsals, special events, meetings, performances, markets and festivals.
WEEKLY CLASSES
mondays
Strange Town Young Company (ages 18-25)
Mondays 8pm - 10pm
£66 for 11 sessions
Are you interested in theatre? Keen on developing your skills as a performer, writer, director, designer or backstage?
Have you had experience as a member of a youth theatre, or of drama in general, and are you looking to build on it? Or are you hoping to go to drama school next year? If you would like to join a new group of like-minded people, then why not come along.
Info & bookings: info@strangetown.org.uk
Jewellery and Silversmithing
Mondays 6-9pm
£175
Beginners - An introduction to techniques in; sawing, filing, hammering, piercing, texturing, soldering and polishing.
Intermediates - Help in developing personal projects for those who know the basics. Learning some more advanced skills and being able to use them to help shape your work.
Private and group tuition also available.
Info & bookings: Ian Nicholson on 07789 792 514 or tartantraveller@msn.com
ACTive INquiry: Flashback Drama
Mondays 6-8pm
£5 per session (£3 concession)
Are you interested in being part of a brand new piece of theatre to be perfomed at the Leith Festival in 2010? This devising group is part of ACTive INquiry Theatre Company and is for anyone over 18 with an interest in creating innovative theatre that entertains and challenges. We have opportunities for those interested in acting, directing, writing, or backstage work. No previous experience required and we would love some new members!
Info & bookings: Gavin on 07714 321 629 or gavin@activeinquiry.co.uk
Tuesdays
Strange Town - youth theatre class (ages 14-18)
Tuesdays 6-8pm
£66 for 11 sessions
Strange Town Youth Theatre is a youth theatre for 14-18 year olds. Whether you already have some drama experience or have never done drama before, this will be a chance to learn about performing, from improvising to scripted scenes, to have fun with drama games and meet new people. Strange Town is run by experienced youth theatre leaders who want to create an exciting new youth theatre for Edinburgh - come and make it happen!
Info & bookings: Ruth Hollyman at www.strangetown.org.uk / 0131 556 0710
Capoeira Angola
Tuesdays 8-9.30pm
£5 drop-in / monthly passes available
Capoeira Angola is an art form that was developed by slaves in Brazil and which is played to the rhythms of Afro-Brazilian music. It combines martial art with dance, acrobatics with improvisation, and honest self-expression with light-hearted playfulness. Our sessions are suitable for anyone who is interested in learning this rich and rewarding art form, or anyone who would simply like to learn a little more about it.
Info & bookings: Sandy on 07765 552 248 / www.maonochao.org
Cancelled
Contemporary/ Street Dance - Ages 9-13
Tuesdays 5pm-6pm, Free entry
Do you like dancing? Interested in Street Dance and Contemporary Dance?
Fancy giving it a go?
Come along to our free dance classes for young people aged 9-13 at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall. Suitable for all levels of ability. No bookings required.
Info: 0131 555 7100
wednesdays
Pilates - General Level
Wednesdays 9.30am-10.30am
Cost of 5-week block: £35 (£30 unwaged, senior citizens, full-time students, OOTB tenants); drop-in sometimes available, £8 per class.
Build strength, flexibility and body awareness over the course of five weeks with experienced Body Control Pilates teacher, Ellie Carr. Pilates is the ultimate form of intelligent exercise and these flowing classes give the tools to help restore postural and muscular balance whatever the age, sex or lifestyle. All equipment provided; wear exercise clothing and bare feet or socks. Course pitched at general level; not suitable for total beginners. Pre-booking essential; call or email for info on beginner inductions and/or 1:1 lessons.
Info: ellie@ecpilates.co.uk / 0771 968 1483
Aerial Classes - Intermediate/Mixed Level
(Level 2)
Wednesdays 7pm-8.30pm
£75
This class will focus on intermediate skills but will also be suitable for those who are new to this level. The class will involve a mix of rope/silks and trapeze taught by Jennifer Paterson, Lucy Deacon and Moritz Linkmann.
Info: Jen Paterson at info@aerialdance.co.uk or jen_pat@hotmail.com / 07989 978 598
Aerial Classes - Intermediate
(Level 2)
Wednesdays 8.30pm-10pm
£75
The class will involve a mix of rope/silks and trapeze taught by Jennifer Paterson, Lucy Deacon and Moritz Linkmann.
Info: Jen Paterson at info@aerialdance.co.uk or jen_pat@hotmail.com / 07989 978 598
Strange Town - youth theatre class (ages 11-14)
Wednesdays 5-7pm
£67 for 10 sessions
Strange Town Youth Theatre is a youth theatre for 11-14 year olds. Whether you already have some drama experience or have never done drama before, this will be a chance to learn about performing, from improvising to scripted scenes, to have fun with drama games and meet new people. Strange Town is run by experienced youth theatre leaders who want to create an exciting new youth theatre for Edinburgh - come and make it happen!
Info & bookings: Ruth Hollyman at www.strangetown.org.uk / 0131 556 0710
Jewellery and Silversmithing
Wednesdays 6-9pm
£175
Beginners - An introduction to techniques in; sawing, filing, hammering, piercing, texturing, soldering and polishing.
Intermediates - Help in developing personal projects for those who know the basics. Learning some more advanced skills and being able to use them to help shape your work.
Private and group tuition also available.
Info & bookings: Ian Nicholson on 07789 792 514 or tartantraveller@msn.com
Thursdays
Feet Foxes
Thursdays 10am - 11am
Cost - £3 per child
A weekly dance class where parents and children have the opportunity to explore their creativity by moving, dancing and sing to music. Each week we have a fun and imaginative theme which encourages the children to move their body in different ways, we sing, listen to a story and play many different games to music and encourage the children to listen and move how the music makes them feel.
Info: Michelle Murdoch - chellemurdoch@hotmail.com or 075150 60272
Ashtanga Yoga
Thursdays 6-7.30pm
1st & 8th July July (2 weeks only; next term starts 2nd Sep)
8 week course
Rowena Warren is currently Scotland's only authorized Ashtanga teacher and has been studying Ashtanga since 1997 with its founder Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and his grandson Sharath. She received her authorisation to teach the Ashtanga Method from Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in 2006.
Info & bookings: Rowena Warren at www.ro-yoga.com / 07949 266 582
Capoeira Angola
Thursdays 8:30-10pm
£5 drop-in / monthly passes available
Capoeira Angola is an art form that was developed by slaves in Brazil and which is played to the rhythms of Afro-Brazilian music. It combines martial art with dance, acrobatics with improvisation, and honest self-expression with light-hearted playfulness. Our sessions are suitable for anyone who is interested in learning this rich and rewarding art form, or anyone who would simply like to learn a little more about it.
Info & bookings: Sandy on 07765 552 248 / www.maonochao.org
fridays
Hatha Yoga
Fridays 6pm-7.30pm
£6 drop-in or £25 for a block of 5 classes
Relax and revitalise for the weekend with Hatha Yoga! Hatha Yoga classes bring alignment and balance through asana (postures or poses), pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation. Classes are suitable for everyone with beginners always welcome.
For more information on yoga, online booking, advance payment and a regular blog check out:-www.edinburghpranalotus.com
Info - Kristina 07907508624 / kristinahansonart@yahoo.co.uk
Aerial Beginners
Fridays 5pm-6.30pm (25th June - 30th July)
£75
Ideal if this is your first time in the air or if you've done one term already. The class will start on trapeze/cocoons (like material trapeze) including 'how to climb and simple moves' on rope/silks towards the end of the course. The class will involve a mix of rope/silks & trapeze taught by Jennifer Paterson, Danuta Ramos & Ian Henderson. Classes must be booked and paid in advance.
Info: Jen Paterson at info@aerialdance.co.uk or jen_pat@hotmail.com / 07989 978 598
Aerial - Mixed Level
Fridays 6.30pm-8pm (25th June - 30th July)
£75
Suitable for both beginners and those with slightly more experience in the air. The class will start with a warm up and then split into groups according to level. This class will involve a mix of rope/silks and trapeze. Taught by Jennifer Paterson, Danuta Ramos and Lucy Deacon. Classes must be booked and paid in advance.
Info: Jen Paterson at info@aerialdance.co.uk or jen_pat@hotmail.com / 07989 978 598
Strange Town - youth theatre class (ages 8-10)
Fridays 1:45pm-3pm
£36 for 10 sessions (Bursaries available)
Strange Town Youth Theatre is a youth theatre for 8-10 year olds. Whether you already have some drama experience or have never done drama before, this will be a chance to learn about performing, from improvising to scripted scenes, to have fun with drama games and meet new people. Strange Town is run by experienced youth theatre leaders who want to create an exciting new youth theatre for Edinburgh - come and make it happen!
Info & bookings: Ruth Hollyman at www.strangetown.org.uk / 0131 556 0710
Strange Town - youth theatre class (ages 11-14)
Fridays 3-5pm
£60 for 10 sessions
Strange Town Youth Theatre is a youth theatre for 11-14 year olds. Whether you already have some drama experience or have never done drama before, this will be a chance to learn about performing, from improvising to scripted scenes, to have fun with drama games and meet new people. Strange Town is run by experienced youth theatre leaders who want to create an exciting new youth theatre for Edinburgh - come and make it happen!
Info & bookings: Ruth Hollyman at www.strangetown.org.uk / 0131 556 0710
Capoeira Angola (Roda)
Fridays 8-9.30pm (No Friday sessions during July/August)
£5 drop-in / monthly passes available
Capoeira Angola is an art form that was developed by slaves in Brazil and which is played to the rhythms of Afro-Brazilian music. It combines martial art with dance, acrobatics with improvisation, and honest self-expression with light-hearted playfulness. Our sessions are suitable for anyone who is interested in learning this rich and rewarding art form, or anyone who would simply like to learn a little more about it.
Info & bookings: Sandy on 07765 552 248 / www.maonochao.org
saturdays
sundays
Life Drawing Drop-In Classes
Sunday1st, 8th, 22nd and 29th August. (no class on 25th July or 15th August)
2pm-5pm
£7 for two hours, £10 for three hours
What you use in terms of medium is up to you, although if you are going to use paint, oil bar, or other messy mediums please bring with you something to cover the floor. Easels and boards are provided for you.
Info: Leigh Chorlton on 07814 514 771
NB The Drill Hall Arts Café is closed on Sundays. Enter via 36 Dalmeny St (buzzer 040)
Backgammon Meet-up
Sunday 25th July & Sunday 29th August
2pm
£2
Edinburgh backgammon meet-up arranges regular sessions at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall and welcomes both experienced players and those who would just like to learn the game. More fun than Chess, more skill then Poker and approximately 5000 years older than Monopoly. Come along and join in!
Info: www.meetup.com/Edinburgh-Backgammon
NB The Drill Hall Arts Café is closed on Sundays. Enter via 36 Dalmeny St (buzzer 040)
If you would like to hold your own class, use the studio for rehearsals or are looking for a venue for your an event of your own please see our book a space page.
Disclaimer: While we make every effort to ensure that information regarding events is up-to-date and accurate, details can change without notice. We advise to contact event organisers directly to confirm all details.