Sandpiper Arts
Creative Wellbeing Workshops
Relax, create and connect
Using a unique blend of Creative Activities and Wellbeing approaches our workshops enable you to step into your ‘flow zone’, leaving you feeling more relaxed, inspired and connected.
BOOKING NOW OPEN
Outdoor Sketching Cramond
Lavender Fields Visit
Autumn Mindful Watercolour Workshops
“Taking time and care to tailor each session around your interests, needs and preferences is at the heart of what I do. It is such a joy to see people unfurl, reconnect with their creative selves and leave with broad smiles of achievement on their faces”
What’s on
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MINDFUL WATERCOLOUR Monday Mornings @YeOldeInn
BOOKING NOW OPEN
Monday Mornings
Ye Olde Inn, 25 Main St, Davidson’s Mains, Edinburgh, EH4 5BZ
Autumn Block 2025
9.50am-11.30am
(Doors open 9.40am)
Watercolour Painting Sessions
Seasonal, Nature & Wellbeing themes.
Autumn 5 WEEK BLOCK £105
SINGLE WORKSHOPS £24
Painting Guidance, All Materials and Equipment & hot/soft drink included.
Suitable 16yrs+ Beginners/Experienced
Take time to relax and reconnect with your creative self through exploring the wonders of watercolour mediums and techniques. Sessions are focused around a weekly seasonal or nature theme with music and fragrances to help you slip into the ‘flow zone’. Your host will guide you step by step and enable you to relax and create your own unique art work to take home.
Autumn Block Dates
1st Sept- Garden Blooms
8th Sept- Mandala Moods
22nd Sept- Brilliant Birds
29th Sept-Autumn Woods
6th Oct- Acorns & Berries
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Discover & Explore Natural Watercolour Inks @YeOldeInn
Booking Soon
Monday 25th August
9.50-11.30am
(Doors Open 9.40am)
Watercolour Inks Discovery Workshop
Natural Inks Talk & Demonstration
Try Watercolour Inks in a Mini Painting Activity
WORKSHOPS £28
All Materials Provided & Hot/ Soft drink
Apron Advised
Suitable 16yrs+ Beginners/Experienced
Take time to relax and reconnect with your creative self through exploring the wonders of watercolour natural inks.
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MINDFUL WATERCOLOUR SKETCH OUTDOORS TASTER
BOOKING NOW OPEN
SUMMER 2025
Cramond Foreshore
2 Kirk Cramond, Edinburgh EH4 6HZ
Monday 14th July
Monday 18th August
10-11.30 noon
(Meet at Cramond Beach Carpark 9.45am)
OUTDOOR Watercolour SKETCHING WORKSHOP
CRAMOND Foreshore
Introductory offer-
£20
Outdoor Sketching Guidance, All Sketching materials and equipment provided.
Suitable 16yrs+ Beginners/Experienced
Take time to relax and reconnect with your creative self through exploring the wonders of outdoor watercolour sketching in one of Edinburgh’s loveliest beauty spots.
Dates:
Cramond Foreshore
Monday 14th July
Monday 18th August
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Lavender Fields Painting Visit
BOOKING NOW!
Scottish Lavender Fields Visit with ‘al Fresco’ Watercolour Painting
Monday July 21st
11am-1pm
A truly unique painting experience. Join me to stroll the Lavender Fields of Tarhill Farm, take a mindful look at the gorgeous blues hues and textures of the Lavender fields and try your hand at a spot of ‘alfresco’ painting.
Introductory offer:
£30
Includes ENTRY TICKET to Scottish Lavender Oils Fields, Sandpiper Arts Painting Materials & Equipment and 2 hours of Painting Guidance and support from Fiona Wilson
TRANSPORT AND REFRESHMENTS NOT INCLUDED. FOR DIRECTIONS, FACILITIES AND SHOPPING PLEASE SEE:
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Creative Wellbeing Experience @Craigies
PAST EVENT
10am-1pm
Scandi Christmas
Wreath Making Scandi style
All materials, equipment and Craigies Refreshments included.
Take a moment to start the festive season well with a wreath making workshop that will delight your senses and get you in festive mood.
Discover how creativity enhances wellbeing, build your confidence learning new creative skills, and experience the joy of making your own unique Scandi inspired Wreath to adorn your front door.
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Discover Relief Printing
Not Currently Running
Discover Relief Printing
Lino, Gelli Plate, Collagraph
Essential materials, equipment included.
Discover hand printing techniques in this weekly print club session. Have fun trying out a variety of methods and create your own unique prints to take home.
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Creative Wellbeing Workplace Workshops
Support the health and wellbeing of your workplace team by hosting one or a series of Creative Wellbeing Occupational Therapy Workshops in your workplace.
The perfect ‘mind refresh’ for improved productivity and innovation.
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Creative Wellbeing Occupational Therapy One to Ones
Interested in exploring creative ways to boost your health and happiness? Using a unique blend of Occupational Therapy, Mental Wellbeing and Creative approaches, in these bespoke individual sessions you will be guided by a Qualified Occupational Therapist to:
Explore what matters most to you
Discover your goals and dreams
Identify the habits and steps you need to take to achieve your goals.
Take steps forward with encouragement and guidance.
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Virtual Creative Wellbeing Occupational Therapy
Online Occupational Therapy Sessions for individuals and groups interested in creative ways to wellbeing.
In the comfort of your own home, workplace or community venue take part in one of our relaxing, mood boosting creative sessions.
As an experienced HCPC registered Occupational Therapist and creative, I use my unique set of professional and personal skills to offer carefully designed and facilitated creative wellbeing experiences for individuals, small groups, workplace teams and local organisations.
