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.

Mindful Watercolour Workshops

BOOKING NOW Easter/Summer 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

  • Cherry Tree Avenue Watercolour Painting

    MINDFUL WATERCOLOUR Monday Mornings @YeOldeInn

    BOOKING NOW OPEN

    Monday Mornings

    Easter & Summer Blocks 2025

    10-11.30am

    (check in 9.45am)

    Watercolour Painting Sessions

    Seasonal, Nature & Wellbeing themes.

    Summer 5 WEEK BLOCK £100

    SINGLE WORKSHOPS £23

    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.

    Easter Block

    Remaining themes & dates

    31st March- Nests & Eggs

    28th April- Blossom Avenue

    12th May- Bee Bling

    Summer Block

    26th May- Fancy Feathers

    2nd June- A Sea View

    9th June- Lemon Pop

    16th June- Summer Meadows

    23rd June-Beautiful Butterflies

  • MINDFUL WATERCOLOUR Tuesday Evenings @YeOldeInn

    Contact fiona@sandpiperarts.co.uk

    Tuesday Evenings

    Easter Block 2025

    7.15pm-9.15pm

    (Check in 7pm)

    Watercolour Painting Sessions

    Seasonal, Nature & Wellbeing themes.

    5 WEEK BLOCK £140

    SINGLE WORKSHOPS £32

    Painting Guidance, All Materials and Equipment & Soft drink

    Suitable 18yrs+ 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 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.

    Easter Block themes & dates

    22nd April-Shoreline treasures

    29th April- Blossom Avenue

    13th May- Bee Bling

  • Outdoor watercolour sketchpad with rosehip drawing. On bench looking out to sea.

    MINDFUL WATERCOLOUR SKETCH OUTDOORS

    BOOKING SOON

    VARIOUS DATES & LOCATIONS

    SPRING/SUMMER 2025

    10-12 noon

    (check in 9.45am)

    OUTDOOR Watercolour SKETCHING WORKSHOP

    SHORE, HARBOUR, PARKS & GARDENS

    4 WEEK BLOCK £100

    SINGLE WORKSHOP £28

    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 some of Edinburgh’s loveliest beauty spots.

    In the session we will begin with a mindful look at the natural beauty around us, relaxing into the session, noticing and gathering information on the colours, textures, light and features around us to help us with our sketching. With guidance you will then have time to sit and enjoy sketching a view or natural elements around us. We will explore wonderful watercolour pencils and water pens and hints and tips to build your watercolour skills. Finally we will take time to come back together to reflect on our sketching experiences, enjoy and learn from each others creations.

    Dates TBC

    Cramond

    Saughton Park

    Newhaven

    Lauriston

  • Watercolour painting of lavender fields with insert of woman walking in fields

    Lavender Fields Painting Day Trip

    Visit to Tarhill Scottish Lavender Fields and ‘Al fresco’ Watercolour Painting

    July/August 2025

    Entry to Lavender Fields and all painting materials, equipment Provided.

    Lunch can be purchased during our stop at Leven RSPB

    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.

    £TBC

    Come dressed for the weather with suitable foot wear and umbrella and a small mat to sit on is advised.

    July/August 2025

    Dates TBC

  • Christmas Wreath on door

    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.

  • 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.

  • A work place team watercolour painting flowers around a large table

    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.

  • Female Occupational Therapist, seated facing with cup of tea smiling

    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.

  • Woman watercolour painting a picture of a green leafypot plant

    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.

Read more about Fiona