What's on guide
Apr - Jun 2025
30 Westburn Grove
info@whalearts.co.uk
0131 458 3267
DIGITALSUPPORTDROP-IN|Mondays1-3pm|WHALEArts
Tuesdays1-3pm|TheHealthAgency
Fridays10am-12pm|ClovenstoneCommunityCentre
AhelpinghandwithallthingsdigitalThereisnoneedtobook,popalongwheneveryou wantandstayaslongasneedtoNosetcurriculumsoraisethetopicsyouareinterestedin! Equipmentisprovidedbutyouarewelcometobringyourowndevice.
OPENSTUDIO|Tuesdays10am-12.30pm&Thursdays1.30-4.00pm
Socialandcreativedrop-ingroupforadultswhowanttoworkontheirownprojects.
Adults
Currently all ongoing sessions have waiting lists Please contact us for more information
SMARTCRAFT|Mondays|2groups,oneinthemorningandoneintheafternoon Visualarts&craftsinasupportive,socialgroupforadultswithadditionalneeds
LET’SCREATE|Tuesdays10am-1pm
Atherapeuticartgroupforwomenstrugglingwiththeirmentalhealth.Creativeactivityand asharedmeal.
MENSMAKERS|Wednesdays10am-2pm
Friendlymen’screativemakinggroup.Makingfollowedbyasharedmeal. Wehavespacefornewparticipantsjustnow,getintouchformoreinformation.
ROOMFORART|Wednesdays(runbyArtinHealthcareatWHALEArts)
Freevisualartworkshopsforhealth&well-beingAbsolutelynopreviousexperienceofart necessary!Thesesessionsarebyreferralonly,pleasecontactArtinHealthcareformore informationonadmin@artinhealthcareorgukorcalluson01315557638
Community
COMMUNITYMEAL|Fridays1-2pmatWHALEArts
Comealongforafree,delicious,healthyvegetarianmeal.Sit-inortakeaway.
PODCAFÉNOWOPENEVERYTUESDAY10.30am-2pm
Joinusinourcosy,welcomingcommunitycaféfordeliciouslunches,home-bakedcakes, andfreshcoffee!
MEMBERSTRIPS-Limitedplaces,allocatedonafirstcomefirstservedbasis CityArtsCentre-Tuesday27May|LauristonCastle-Thursday3July
AlltripsleavefromWHALEArtsat945am,returningby330pmTransportandlunch provided.Pleaseadviseofdietary/allergyrequirementsforlunch&accessibilityneeds fortransportandvenue.Tobookorifyouareinterestedinbecomingamemberemail members@whalearts.co.uk.
LookoutformoreinformationonwaystobeinvolvedatWHALEArtsasamember.
COMICCLUB|Mondays4-6pm(restartsMon5May)|Ages11-16
Interestedinlearninghowtocreatecomics,zinesoranimation.Printyourownwork,maketoysand muchmore.Bringyourownprojectstoworkonortrysomethingnew.Releaseyourcreativity!
EXPECTINGSOMETHINGwithStarcatchersatWHALEArts
Thursdays11am-1pm,includeslunch
Creativeplayforbabiesfrombirthto2andtheirgrown-ups;followedbyahome-cookedlunch Joinusforavarietyofactivitiesandmaterialstailoredtotheneedsandinterestsofthebabiesand theirgrown-ups.Fromsensoryplayandartprojects,tomusic,movementandtripsout.Agreatway toexploretheworldaroundusthroughplayandmeetotherfamiliesinthecommunity. TextKerry07723541628oremailexpectingsomething@starcatchers.org.ukforinfo.
STREETARTS|Thursdays|Ages7-16
VarioustimesandlocationsinWesterHailesacrossspring&summer(seebelow)
TheStreetArtsTeamheadoutonThursdayeveningstobringafunandaneclecticmixofart,drama, musicandmovementtothelocalcommunityComeandfindusatWestsidePlaza4-6pmevery ThursdayuntilendofMaythenWestburnGrove(bythekickabout)at445pm,TheCaldersPlaypark at520pm,DumbegPlayparkat555pm,andWestburnQuarrybankbythestairs,at630pm Noneedtobookbutwewillneedyourdetailstotakepart.
SMARTIESARTCLUB|Fridays1.30-3pm|Ages6-12
AfuncreativeartclubhappeningeveryFridayat1:30pm.Exploreallsortsofvisualartactivities, fromdrawing,paintingandsculpture,toanimation,photographyandtextiles.Comeandtry somethingneworbringyourownprojectstoworkon.Developyourartisticskillstoinspireyour imagination!
Signuptojointheclub.
PLAYSENSECREATE&EXPLOREART
Saturdays–contactusformoredetailsondatesandbookingyoursession
Ages5-10(PlaySenseCreate)andAges11-16(Explore)withAdditionalSupportNeeds/Disabilities Play,Sense,Create
Bespokesessionsplannedbyartistsforchildrenwithanyadditionalsupportneeds.Sessionsareall aboutcreatingafun,creativeandsafespace,basedonthechildren'slikesandinterests.Ouraimis forthefamiliestohavefunandengageasmuchastheywishinoursafeandplayfulenvironment. Getintouchtofindoutmore.Email:play-sense-create@whalearts.co.uktobookyourplace.
Extras for Summer Term
CHARITYBINGODAY!|Saturday3May1.30-4pm
Joinusforachancetowinprizesandraisemoneyforanewmuralonthesoutheastside ofthebuilding.Youwillhaveachancetoshareideasforthenewmural.
BingoGames£1each,or6gamesfor£5.Firstgameat2pm. TherewillbeBingo,aBakeSale,CraftStallandaRaffleacrosstheafternoon. Prizesincludehairdressing,manicure,theatretickets,boxesofchocolatesandmore.
FREEBUSINESSSKILLSWORKSHOPS|3
ThursdayApril/May/June,6-8pmrd
Hostedbywonderfullyskilledandexperiencedsmallbusinesspractitioners Popinorlookoutonsocialsforfurtherinformationanddetails.
WHALE Arts is a community-led arts charity and social enterprise set up by local people in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh in 1992.
Our Vision is to be the heart of a connected community, nurturing imagination, inclusion, and collective wellbeing
Our Mission is to bring people together through creativity, offering opportunities for learning, inspiration, ad meaningful connections in a welcoming and inclusive space
Our programme is co-created with our community and is designed for people of all ages and backgrounds.
It includes visual art, craft, making, performance, digital skills, therapeutic groups, community wealth-building and enterprise, sensory creative play, outreach activities, school holiday programmes, trips, shows, exhibitions, community meals and more.
We are at 30 Westburn Grove, opposite the Scotmid off Westburn Avenue
are opposite on Westburn Grove.
By Train:
Trains arrive at Wester Hailes train station Follow the route on the map
Parking:
There is limited parking at WHALE. Accessible Parking is available.
How to find us
Who we are
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