SHAPING OUR CITY’S ARTISTIC LANDSCAPE
Explore our studios and event spaces that are available for rent or hire. Enjoy something to eat or drink. Visit an exhibition. Attend a class, or join in with the local community at one of our regular markets in the Drill Hall located in the heart of Edinburgh.
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About us
Our vision for Edinburgh is a place where everyone can freely express their creativity, with access to the spaces and resources they need, regardless of who they are or how they choose to create. With our Ventures across Edinburgh as a backdrop to our mission to shape Edinburgh's artistic landscape. We are Out of the Blue. This is our story.
What's on
There's something for everyone. Take a look at what's coming up across our different buildings.
April Flea Market
26 April 2025
10:00am — 3:00pm
Multiblock and Jigsaw Linocut Printing (SOLD OUT)
26 April 2025
10:00am — 4:00pm
Pattern Drafting and Fitting Full Day Workshop: Trousers (SOLD OUT)
26 April 2025
10:00am — 6:00pm
April Sewing Machine Skills - Make a pouch or mend your clothing! (SOLD OUT)
26 April 2025
3:00pm — 6:00pm
Open Session and Improvers Lino Cut Print Workshop
30 April 2025
6:30pm — 9:30pm
Edinburgh u3a Open Coffee Morning
03 May 2025
10:00am — 12:00pm
Viking Weave Necklace Workshop
03 May 2025
10:30am — 5:30pm
May Riso Workshop - SOLD OUT
03 May 2025
1:00pm — 4:00pm
Basic sewing : A Lifetime Skill
04 May 2025
10:00am — 1:00pm
Textured Silver Ring Workshop
10 May 2025
10:30am — 1:30pm
Our Ventures
Springing from nowhere into a small gallery space in the middle of Edinburgh in 1994, Out of the Blue has since grown many branches and now enlivens and animates five buildings in Edinburgh. Learn more
The heart of the Drill Hall, the cafe is the ideal spot to relax and unwind. Also offering event and corporate catering.
The centre for making, creating and design in Edinburgh. Our residents also offer a wide range of classes and workshops.
A vibrant hub for participatory arts run for the benefit of the local and artistic communities where people can meet, relax and learn.
News & Stories
The latest news from inside Out of the Blue.
April 2025 News
From a new exhibition at the Drill Hall (hosted by the Drill Hall artists and makers) to workshops at Abbeymount Studios, there's something for everyone this month.
February 2025 News
From a Chinese New Year Market at the Drill Hall (hosted by Abbeymount artists HelloArt) and a special Valentine's weekend screening of the 90's Australian classic Muriel's Wedding, there's something for everyone this month.
January 2025 News
Happy New Year! Welcome to our first newsletter of 2025 - we hope you all had a lovely festive season. From a taster painting workshop with Drill Hall artist Graeme Walker to our ever popular Flea Market there's something for everyone to kick-start your new year!
December 2024 News
We’ve got lots of exciting events, markets and workshops this month as we gear up for the festive season, including our annual Winter Arts Markets.
Abbeymount Winter Open Studios
We’re delighted to announce the dates for our Winter Open Studios event at Abbeymount – Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December with the studios open from 12noon to 5pm.
Shop local this Christmas with Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue are delighted to be supporting local artists and makers this winter, with two winter special events on five days, featuring a fantastic selection of locally produced goods.
