Workshops/Demos

Learn all about Lightroom, the streamlined photo-retouching and organisational software from the makers of Photoshop. Taking Adobe's photo-specific functions and putting them into one package, Lightroom is perfect if you want to edit and adjust your images easily. In this course you'll be introduced to the Lightroom interface and its layout and functions. You'll be… Continue Reading this article Introduction to Adobe Lightroom

Join local illustrator and printmaker Freya Cumming and be inspired by summer to create your own decorated lampshade. In this relaxed workshop, Freya will help you to develop your own unique set of pattern motifs. Using a range of mixed media, have fun freehand painting and applying your newly created pattern to fabric. You’ll leave with a beautifully… Continue Reading this article Craft Sunday: Summer Lampshades with Freya Cumming

Add text to knitwear with a duplicate embroidery technique Learn how to add slogans and phrases to knitwear using the technique of duplicate embroidery, inspired by Lydia’s own joyfully inclusive brand, What Lydia Made. From banners to posters, to sweaters and hats, text within textiles is featured throughout the Design and Disability exhibition as a tool for expression,… Continue Reading this article Knit Masterclass with Lydia Morrow

This class is perfect for total beginners, catering for people who would like to learn the basic stages of lino cutting. Use specialist tools to create intricate hand-carved blocks, which are then printed on a vintage press. Learn how to make a monotone lino cut print, from using cutting tools to transfer your design onto… Continue Reading this article Introduction to Lino Cutting

Explore a variety of methods to produce single and multiple colour prints. This course will cover use of tools, equipment and techniques for both reduction and multi-block printing. You'll learn how to make a lino print, from how to transfer your design onto a lino block to printing your design using oil-based inks and a… Continue Reading this article Reduction Lino Printing

Make Your Own Silver Spinner Ring Workshop In this Workshop you will learn how to saw solder shape and texture silver, brass and copper making your own Spinner Ring to take home. This class is perfect if you would like to challenge your jewellery skills making a statement ring. This workshop lasts around 3-4hrs Book… Continue Reading this article Spinner Ring Workshop

MiScreen digital screen printing machines offer a new way to create screen prints. Similar to Risography, this process allows you to make incredibly fine detailed images onto screen mesh, which you print by hand, without the need for chemical solutions, separations or excessive use of water and energy. In this class you will create a… Continue Reading this article MiScreen: Digital Desktop Screen Printing

Join us for a one-day introduction to our laser cutter. Learn how to laser-cut and engrave hand-drawn, computer-generated and photographic images onto different materials such as paper, wood and Perspex. This course is perfect for artists, designers and individuals who want to explore using CNC technology to make print matrixes and plates. Date: Sat 22 August… Continue Reading this article Introduction to Laser Cutting

The perfect introduction to the screen printing process. Screen printing is one of the most popular printmaking techniques in DCA Print Studio. in this three-week evening course you will learn how to create wonderfully colourful and graphic prints using hand-cut paper stencils. This class will give you the basic skills needed to move onto more… Continue Reading this article Introduction to Screen Printing

Unlock the creative potential of your camera and take control of your photos. Ever wondered what all those setting on your camera mean? This two-day course will explain the benefits of taking control of these settings for yourself. You will learn how to achieve correct exposure, improve your colours, different aperture and shutter speed settings… Continue Reading this article Introduction to Digital Photography

An interactive workshop for fashion startups You’ve built the collection. You have the vision. Now you’re asking how to get people to notice, how to build an audience, and how to turn your creativity into a sustainable business. This workshop is a practical introduction to fashion communications for graduates, emerging designers and creative founders, delivered… Continue Reading this article Scotland Fashion Now: Fashion Communications Workshop

Join ceramist Eleanor Meredith for a relaxed workshop where you’ll learn how to glaze and decorate four pre-fired ceramic tiles. You’ll start by sketching out ideas in ink and then move on to glazing and working with oxides to build colour and texture. Eleanor will be on hand to give tips on how you can… Continue Reading this article Craft Sunday: Hand Painted Tiles with Eleanor Meredith

Learn to style for the runway with Scotland's Hairdresser of the Year After developing the looks for Scotland Fashion Now: Graduate Showcase ’26, multi-award-winning Scottish hairdresser Jason Hall leads this exclusive masterclass. A leading educator on cutting and styling with L’Oréal Professionnel, the Edinburgh-based hairdresser has worked across Paris, Milan, New York and London fashion… Continue Reading this article Scotland Fashion Now: Hair Masterclass with L’Oréal Pro

Saturday 12 September, 10am-4pm Join master potter Sean Kingsley on this one day workshop to learn how to throw better and bigger items on the potter’s wheel. If you have experience of throwing on the wheel and are looking for an opportunity to learn how to improve the accuracy and fluidity of your technique this… Continue Reading this article Throw Better

Develop your skills using photographic techniques and power-assisted screen printing tables. This course covers all aspects of how to construct a screenprint using images from photo stencils. You will first be shown examples of limited edition prints that were produced in DCA Print Studio. These examples demonstrate the range of mark making and types of… Continue Reading this article Screen Printing (Intermediate)

Enjoy an introduction to our Print Studio and try some simple printmaking processes at this fun and relaxed afternoon workshop. Take a tour of our state-of-the-art equipment and find out about the main types of etching, relief printing, screen printing and photography. You'll get the chance to try some of the simpler stages of printmaking… Continue Reading this article Introduction to Printmaking