Leith Makers — Attraction in City of Edinburgh

Leith Makers hosted my first solo art exhibition, Scatter. My work combines digital and traditional photography, mixed media, video and installation to show my strong interest in creative expression born from trying to understand loss following the death of my daughter Rebecca. Leith Makers was the perfect space for my exhibition. It isn't a white cube but is quirky and is stuffed full of character. I received lots of positive feedback. The staff are knowledgable and super helpful when planning and setting up exhibition, arranging opening night and providing assistance when constructing the exhibition and when taking it back down. More than this, they are interested in the artists who use this space for selling, the studio space for creating new works and for exhibitions. They helped make my exhibition a brilliant experience. I cannot praise them enough and would happily recommend this space for other artists looking to...

The shop and monthly markets at this space are lovely, but I'd especially recommend the workshops that they host. I went to a landscape sip and paint event and it was brilliant. Richa, the instructor, was really welcoming and brilliant at explaining what we would be doing and the materials that we were working with. She created an atmosphere where we all felt comfortable to be creative and offered really helpful assistance to make all of our paintings come to life. She also brought hummus which was delicious! I went with a few friends and we all left feeling...

A really lovely shop that showcases Leith and Lothian makers and crafters. The shop itself is packed full of a brilliant variety of handmade goods, ceramics, jewellery and art work - perfect for gifts and keeping it local. They also have creative spaces in-house with resident makers and run a variety of classes and workshops. The owner has taken real care to make the shop a part of the community, and it is a very welcome addition...