Doors Open Day 2025 — Edinburgh Open Workshop

free tours | workshops | maker exhibition

Edinburgh Open Workshop
39 – 41 Assembly Street, Leith
EH6 7BQ

EOW is excited to once again take part in Doors Open Day Edinburgh – Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates heritage and the built environment. Join us as we open ALL our doors for a peek into the workshop – meet some of our makers and see what you can create when you have the time, the space, and the training you need.

What can you do?

Join a free tour at: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00
Visit our Resident Makers Exhibition from 11:00 – 15:00
Learn a new skill with one of our Taster Workshops running throughout the day
Start your making journey with a 50% off membership if you sign up on the day

Home to furniture makers, set builders, bike fabricators, screen printers, bladesmiths, metalworkers, prop makers, upholsterers and more – EOW is a makerspace open to makers of every type, at every level – so come and get involved in the ‘make it yourself’ revolution.

BOOK WORKSHOPS HERE

Give woodworking, welding, painting, soldering, or sewing a try with one of our taster workshops.  Spaces fill quickly, so you can book in advance or rock up on the day and see what’s available to try! With all the tools, materials, and teaching included, these workshops are perfect for anyone who is keen to have a go at something new.

Ages may vary per workshop – please check the workshop age requirements. For younger participants, one space booking can be used for solo working for those 13+, OR a parent/guardian to work alongside any participants age 8 – 12.

No unaccompanied children under the age of 18 allowed in the workshop.

Saturday, 27th September
1 hour workshop
£30

Try your hand at metalworking. Our instructors will show you how to weld your name or assist you in making a metal clock.
Suitable for ages 16+ with a guardian or 18+ solo.

11:00 – 12:30 Session | SOLD OUT
13:00 – 14:30 Session | BOOK HERE

Saturday, 27th September
1.5 hour workshop
£30

Enjoy learning some of the basics of carving with Kirsty McKain of Henn as you carve your own butterknife out of green wood! With all the tools, materials, and teaching included, this mini-workshop is perfect for anyone who is keen to give hand carving a try.
Suitable for ages 14+ with a guardian.

11:00 – 12:30 Session | BOOK HERE
13:00 – 14:30 Session |SOLD OUT

Saturday, 27th September
2 hour workshop
£30

Come and have a go at sewing and using the laser cutter with our resident textiles and prop-making master, Nicola. Learn the very basics of laser cutting your material, and then sewing using a domestic sewing machine, to make a small tool roll you can take home with you.
Suitable for ages 13+ with a guardian.

11:00 – 12:30 Session | BOOK HERE
13:00 – 14:30 Session | BOOK HERE

Saturday, 27th September
3 hour workshop
£80

Ever wanted to give soldering a try? Try your hand at small electronics soldering as you work with Jonathan Adler of Eagle Designs to learn basic soldering techniques. Build a small electronic brain puzzle to tease the mind or a dice shaker to ensure that your friends and family can never cheat the roll again!
Suitable for ages 14+

11:30 – 14:30 | BOOK HERE

Saturday, 27th September
7 hour workshop
£175

Join Jen of Happy Retro Furniture for a full day workshop where you learn how to choose the right pieces for upcycling, prepare your furniture for painting, map out your design, and ensure the perfect, long-lasting finish. Experiment with colours and pattern, while creating your own unique design and walk away with a new small vintage table. No previous experience of furniture painting is necessary and everything is provided – even the table!
Suitable for ages 18+.

10:00 – 17:00 | SOLD OUT