Autumn 2021 WhatsOn

EVENTS

Please call us to book your session 0131 458 3267 or email info@whalearts.co.uk FOR FAMILIES AnimATE FAMILY FOOD & FILM MAKING Tuesday 19th October 10am–12pm Make a short animation and cook up a delicious lunch together, in partnership with Puppet Animation Festival. For families, suitable for age 5+.

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WELLBEING SESSIONS Mon 18th, Tues 19th, Thurs 21st October 2–4pm Age 10+ Arts and crafts, relaxation, movement and chat!

YOUTHWORK SESSION - RESPECT & CONSENT Wed 20th October 2–4pm Age 10+ Fun games, discussion and more! Exploring ideas of respect and consent in relationships for young people.

FOR ADULTS

TASTER DAY

Sun 26th September 10am–3.30pm Discover our garden and growing it with fun food and gardening activities for adults. 'Ask a scientist!' lunch with Explorathon.

EXHIBITIONS WHAT IF? WESTER HAILES - On now until Sunday 21 November 2021 On show at V&A Dundee - ideas and designs for shared hopes, dreams and wishes for Wester Hailes.

PHOTOS OF WESTER HAILES IN 1979 BY JOHN WALMSLEY 25th 0ctober – Thursday18th Nov

Autumn 2021

Share your art in the WESTER HAILES OPEN EXHIBITION at WHALE ARTS! 22nd November – 7th January 2022 COMMUNITY MEMBERS BREAKFASTS Join the WHALE Arts Members group for breakfast. Bring along your creative projects with you and feel free to doodle, knit, draw or whatever else you like to do, while we blether. Get in touch to find out more and join WHALE Arts.

WESTER HAILES ART GROUP with Edinburgh Art Festival Community Engagement Art outings for local residents visiting exhibitions, artists and specialists, and trying out new artistic techniques. If you would like to hear more, please email holly@edinburghartfestival.com FOODNESS COMMUNITY MEAL See facebook for updates Fridays 1-2pm WHALE Arts Centre Come along for a free, delicious, healthy meal.

Visit us: 30 Westburn Grove, Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, EH14 2SA Email: info@whalearts.co.uk Call: 0131 458 3267

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We’re so excited to reopen WHALE Arts and restart sessions together in person. We ask that you help everyone to enjoy their visit safely. If you are feeling unwell, please stay at home. All sessions need to be booked. Please wear a mask if you can. Thanks!

Book your session by calling 0131 458 3267, popping into reception or emailing info@whalearts.co.uk

YOUNG PEOPLE & FAMILIES

EXPECTING SOMETHING with Starcatchers Thursdays 10am–12pm Parents and carers aged 25 and under with babies from birth to 2.

Come along to our favourite good vibes group for young parents, babies and bumps and get ready to play!

Starcatchers’ artists Kerry and Katy bring everything you’ll need for the day, then babies it’s over to you for creative, fun, messy and unforgettable activities that will leave you and your wee ones wanting more.

To find out more: info@starcatchers.org.uk www.starcatchers.org.uk.

Book your place with Kerry on 07723541628

WESTER HAILES LET'S PLAY! COMPUTER CLUB Alternate Tuesdays 4–6pm Ages 9–14 Love gaming? Want to learn coding? Then this group is for you!

Working with Napier University School of Computing experts, we’ll be creating and playing online games, teaching you to code and more. Book your place.

COOK IT UP, EAT IT Thursdays 14th, 21st, 28th October, 4th Nov 4–6pm Join Tasting Change for fun foodmaking and eating sessions for families. Come and have dinner with us!

Book your place.

ADULTS

DIGITAL SENTINEL DROP-IN Mondays 12pm–3pm, Thursdays 10am–1pm Learn basic IT skills, get support with online job searching & benefit applications and your IT devices.

SMARTCRAFT Mondays 1–3pm £2 per session Visual arts and crafts within a supportive, social group. Specifically for adults with additional support needs - a great place to explore your creativity.

LET'S CREATE Mondays 10.30am–12.30pm A supportive and therapeutic art group for women. Ideal for those struggling with poor mental health.

STITCH 'N' TIME Tuesdays 1–3pm A lively and sociable sewing group where you can learn new skills, meet friends and get stuck into creative projects for the community.

PUSH THE BOAT OUT POETRY WORKSHOPS Thursday 10am–12pm, to 23 Sept Poetry workshops with the Push The Boat Out Festival.

ART IN THE OPEN Friday mornings WHALE Arts Garden Outdoor, creative and therapeutic group addressing mild to moderate mental health issues by engaging in creative activities. 8-week blocks – women’s group, men’s group, young people, teens, carer & child groups.

STREET ARTS Thursdays 4.45–7pm (not 21st October) Play parks around Wester Hailes Ages 7–16 Come and find the Street Arts team out on the streets! Fun art, music, drama, photography, giveaways, games and more. Like our Street Arts WHALE Facebook page for more info and where to find us. No need to book, but we will need your details to take part in sessions.

MUMS INTO BUSINESS Every 2nd Friday 10am A fun friendly and hugely supportive group for women who want to set up their own businesses.

SMARTIES ART CLUB Fridays (no session 22 Oct), 2–3.30pm WHALE Arts Centre Ages 6–12 Come along and get creative at art club every Friday! Join these fun creative sessions to develop your artistic skills and inspire your imagination! Book your place to take part.

GROW COOK EAT REPEAT GARDEN VOLUNTEERING Wednesdays & Fridays 1.30–3.30pm WHALE Arts Centre Garden Join our friendly gardeners - no green fingers needed! Contact volunteercoordinator@whalearts.co.uk or call 0131 458 3267 to get involved.

PLAY SENSE CREATE & EXPLORE Saturdays – individual booked sessions in September and October WHALE Arts Centre Ages 5–11 (Play Sense Create) and ages 10–16 (Explore) with Additional Support Needs/Disabilities.

Our accessible multi-arts projects for young people with Additional Support Needs/Disabilities and their families are running in person one-to-one and small group sessions for participants and their families.

Messy art, sensory play, music, film, photography and fun! Please get in touch to find out more.

Email: play-sense-create@whalearts.co.uk to book your place.

OPEN STUDIO Tuesdays 10am–12.30pm & Thursdays 1–3.30pm Self-led sessions in our Arts Workshop space. Work on your own projects in the company of other artists.

GROW COOK EAT REPEAT KITCHEN VOLUNTEERING Fridays 9.30–2pm Help create our community meal with our chef and pick up some cooking tips along the way.

Contact volunteercoordinator@whalearts.co.uk or call 0131 458 3267 to get involved.

ROOM FOR ART Free visual art workshops for health & well-being. Absolutely no previous experience of art necessary!

These sessions are by referral only, please contact Louise at Art in Healthcare on 0131 555 7638 or outreachmanager@artinhealthcare.org.uk.