I'm no good at drawing but i think i might like it anyway? Here's what happens: whether you're a seasoned pro or don't know a pencil from a pen, we welcome all ages and all abilities - ESPECIALLY those of you who think you have NO abilities whatsoever. What is the structure of the session? We begin with a short guided breathing exercise to help us relax those shoulders, and launch straight in to the drawing after that. Poses are between 3 and 20 minutes long (up to 30 on Tuesdays). The session is not tutored, meaning you're left to your own devices, but you're welcome to speak to me (or whoever is sat near you- make a pal!) about your work at the break time. Or feel free to join us at the bar for a chin wag after the session! Can i get a ticket on the door? We sell out most weeks; please buy a ticket in advance. On-the-door tickets are not guaranteed. It's £12/£8/£7. See below for more ticket info/T&Cs. Where is the session, actually? We're in the gorgeous wooden-pewed Anatomy Lecture Theatre - it's a cosy space with great acoustics for our carefully curated playlists of eclectic tunes. What do i need to bring? We supply various drawing paraphernalia to borrow (including boards and fixative), and you can buy A3 paper as well as lovely sketchbooks of different sizes. Do bring your favourite tools if you have them - but it's equally fine to turn up with nothing at all. Can i take drinks in with me? You can bring in bevvies from the Summerhall Bar or the MF Coffee shop (which does lovely hot drinks! but only opens late on a Tuesday). You can't bring your own alcohol in or it contravenes Summerhall's licensing. Thank you for your understanding. Ticket prices We don't ask for proof of income, but we do ask that you are honest. It's possible to be a wealthy student or pensioner. Belonging to these categories doesn't mean you automatically fall into the concession bracket if your bank balance may say otherwise. Likewise, you may be a fully fledged adult on a minimum wage job, or be between jobs, or chronically unemployed. In short, use the lower priced tickets if you need them. We are also newly offering 'pay it forward' tickets. Do you run discount schemes? Affordability is extremely important to us. We have loyalty cards where your 10th session is free. You can also bulk buy 5 sessions at a time and get £1 off per session. If you have a bulk-buy card, or would like to buy one, you can still book online to reserve a seat by selecting the 'bulk buy' ticket which reserves a space without charging you. We will then sell you a bulk card and tick it off when you turn up at the event. Refunds/exchanges You can exchange your ticket for a different date if you realise you can't make it up until 5.30pm on the day. Refunds up til the day before. Waiting list/cancellations/door spaces There are no guaranteed door spaces if the event sells out online. Citizen Ticket have a waiting list function which will keep you informed if any new spaces come up. LATECOMINGS The cut off time for a guaranteed seat if you have an online ticket is 6.55pm - after which your ticket is non-refundable and your space will be released to anyone waiting at the door. This is to make sure we can start on time. At 7 sharp our doors shut and you will have to wait til the break to enter. That is so that the space can be calm, contained, and feel safe for models and sketchers. If you know you'll arrive after that time and have an online ticket you can message me in advance (before 6.30pm) via the Reconfigure instagram page, email me at [email protected], or text 07913673555 and we'll be gracious if we can. Image by Reconfigure attendee Fiona Stabler @fiona_stabler

Created by team behind Barney's Beer, Gravity Beer Festival is the only 'All Inclusive' craft beer festival in Edinburgh. Located at Summerhall, you'll find breweries from all around the UK, with all your beers included in the ticket price.

Introducing Tierhaus, Edinburgh’s space for music and dance lovers. Inspired by seminal 90s electronic music culture, Tierhaus aims to bring together the Haçienda, Rezurrection, the Love Parade (just to name a few), and bring the communal spirit of 90s rave and dance music culture into 2026. Expect soulful, groovey house music rooted in 90s club culture with driving basslines and vocal hooks built for long, ecstastic moments, all in a unique setting at the heart of Edinburgh’s infamous Summerhall arts complex.

Abstract drawing or mark-making can externalise the physical, psychic and emotional rhythms that we all experience. Music and meditation will be used to create notations to project internal rhythms and dramas onto paper. The process itself is similar to the stream of consciousness writing and drawing used by surrealist artists to draw out subconscious thoughts and feelings. About Janet McKenzie Artist / author Janet McKenzie has lived in Scotland for 38 years. She has a multidisciplinary practice and has written extensively on contemporary art; editor Studio International (2000-2013). As an author her books and artist interviews focus on the immediacy of drawing and how one can assert self within the context of loss. As a visual artist she works in wood ash, collage, paint and chainsaw woodcuts. Her images, instinctively conceived, manifest her psychological space and states of mind. Her practice (writing and making) focuses on identity and the way, art can help to facilitate the defining of self in periods of isolation and during periods of bereavement. She continues to merge practice and critique, to explore roles played by women in key transitional situations, out-with conventional art audiences, to address disempowerment, memorialisation and loss.

An introduction to cyanotype with Kit Martin. Learn the basics of this captivating historical photographic process and experiment with making blue and white prints on paper and fabric. You will be introduced to the process and given instruction on mixing chemicals, coating paper and fabric and exposing prints. You will have time to think about composition and design and to make some prints to take home. Small class so you will get plenty of help. No experience necessary and no camera needed. Both beginners and those who have worked with the process already will be supported throughout the day. All materials will be provided, but you might want to bring some items to make prints with. e.g. plants, feathers, lace or other items that can be squashed under glass (Kit will bring a selection of things for all to use too). You will be working outdoors for some of the time. Exposure times will depend on the strength of the sun on the day. Bring lunch or head to the cafe during the lunch break.

Drawing as a means of defining the ephemeral, to describe contemplation, in parallel to movement, meditation or prayer will be explored. Using “drawing” as a verb as well as a noun, allows us to explore our personal lives. The course focusses on creativity to fulfil spiritual needs in a divided world. About Janet McKenzie Artist / author Janet McKenzie has lived in Scotland for 38 years. She has a multidisciplinary practice and has written extensively on contemporary art; editor Studio International (2000-2013). As an author her books and artist interviews focus on the immediacy of drawing and how one can assert self within the context of loss. As a visual artist she works in wood ash, collage, paint and chainsaw woodcuts. Her images, instinctively conceived, manifest her psychological space and states of mind. Her practice (writing and making) focuses on identity and the way, art can help to facilitate the defining of self in periods of isolation and during periods of bereavement. She continues to merge practice and critique, to explore roles played by women in key transitional situations, out-with conventional art audiences, to address disempowerment, memorialisation and loss.

Giving form to invisible experiences is achieved through meditation, prayer, music, poetry. Each participant will be given methods and means through experimentation and discussion, to describe and express their inner life. Diary entries will be used to include thoughts and objects in a random, stream of consciousness like style: observations, daily ephemera, recurrent thoughts. About Janet McKenzie Artist / author Janet McKenzie has lived in Scotland for 38 years. She has a multidisciplinary practice and has written extensively on contemporary art; editor Studio International (2000-2013). As an author her books and artist interviews focus on the immediacy of drawing and how one can assert self within the context of loss. As a visual artist she works in wood ash, collage, paint and chainsaw woodcuts. Her images, instinctively conceived, manifest her psychological space and states of mind. Her practice (writing and making) focuses on identity and the way, art can help to facilitate the defining of self in periods of isolation and during periods of bereavement. She continues to merge practice and critique, to explore roles played by women in key transitional situations, out-with conventional art audiences, to address disempowerment, memorialisation and loss.

The methodology employed by Drawing Out, seeks to enable a shift in one’s state of mind, to heal, to create a personal ‘toolkit’ of preferred materials and methods to support one’s ongoing creative practice. About Janet McKenzie Artist / author Janet McKenzie has lived in Scotland for 38 years. She has a multidisciplinary practice and has written extensively on contemporary art; editor Studio International (2000-2013). As an author her books and artist interviews focus on the immediacy of drawing and how one can assert self within the context of loss. As a visual artist she works in wood ash, collage, paint and chainsaw woodcuts. Her images, instinctively conceived, manifest her psychological space and states of mind. Her practice (writing and making) focuses on identity and the way, art can help to facilitate the defining of self in periods of isolation and during periods of bereavement. She continues to merge practice and critique, to explore roles played by women in key transitional situations, out-with conventional art audiences, to address disempowerment, memorialisation and loss.

HIMHERANDIT Production / Part of #DANISH From the critically acclaimed, award-winning company behind Mass Effect and Champions comes a brand-new performance celebrating imperfection, queer joy and the courage to find your tribe. Good Enough? is a queer, quirky and boisterous physical theatre performance about reclaiming your story and having the courage to be loud, awkward and unapologetically yourself. This is not a show about perfect bodies or polished dancers. It's about the instinct to move, to express and to be seen – especially when language isn't enough. Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature Age category: 16+

YESYESNONO YESYESNONO (we were promised honey, Nation) return to Summerhall with another prophetic act of storytelling. Written and performed by Sam Ward, it's a hallucinogenic road trip through a world of anomalies. It's about holes appearing in the ground and prices that just go up. It's about cartographers, bubbles, crashes and psychics. It's about trying to understand what's going wrong... and a world that refuses to be understood. Praise for previous work: 'Something really special' \*\*\*\*\* (BritishTheatre.com). 'An aerial feat of storytelling' \*\*\*\*\* (Scotsman). 'An apocalyptic, strange hour of theatre' \*\*\*\*\* (Financial Times). None Age category: 12+

Keith Alessi 'Storytelling at its best!' (Playbill.com). This highly awarded, internationally toured, inspirational true story is about overcoming obstacles, pursuing passions and the healing power of the arts, and is told with warmth, humour and banjo music! Through donations, including 100% of all artist fees, the show has raised over $1.2 Million Dollars (CAD) as of December 2025 for various charities including cancer organisations, music programmes, community groups and artist funding and development. All proceeds from this Edinburgh Fringe run will benefit Summerhall. Sold-out runs in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, More information Discussions of cancer. Age category: 12+

Kook Ensemble Set against the dramatic backdrop of Devon’s coastline, SAND follows Dylan and Heather as they navigate the complexities of living with dementia. Together, they uncover profound truths about love, memory and resilience, while coastal erosion symbolises life’s inevitable changes. Created by the acclaimed Kook Ensemble, Sand is a non-verbal circus theatre show that blends acrobatic skill with meticulously crafted storytelling. Through visually striking, emotionally resonant performances, the company brings the experiences of people living with dementia to life, offering audiences a deeply moving experience. A must watch! Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, More information Trigger warnings: Dementia, death and grief.

Wonder Fools Part ceilidh, part storytelling, and a good night out, Tether is a bold new collaboration between Scotland's Wonder Fools and South Korea's Theatre SAN. Spanning 60 years and three generations, the piece weaves folk songs, love letters and war stories into a shared experience of music and memory. Beginning as a joyous communal gathering, it gradually reveals an intimate love story shaped by migration, oppression and time. Playful, powerful and deeply human, Tether invites audiences to collectively dance, laugh, listen and remember – tracing the invisible threads that bind two nations together. Audience participation, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

TeatroE ETS Puttana is a work that questions the boundary between body and commodity, between desire and power. In a society that normalises consumption, the buying and selling of bodies follows the same rules as any other market: I pay, therefore I can. A single actress gives voice to five characters, through music and words, to tell an uncomfortable and cruel story. Will you be the one be who casts the first stone? Nudity, Strong language/swearing

Doris Crea Collective (Performed by Mariann Yar) When the last plane left Kabul, Afghanistan vanished from Ariana’s reach. In LANDSFRAU, the return of the Taliban and the withdrawal of the western troops in 2021 triggers an autofictional reckoning with war, memory and responsibility. Onstage, Ariana dismantles images of Afghanistan and builds her own counter-archive: fragments of family history, imagined pasts, longing and rage. Afghan folk music collides with electronic beats; Attan meets contemporary dance. Through a feminist lens, she confronts the quiet guilt of living safely abroad. Refusing explanation or absolution, this performance becomes a personal act of political resistance. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+

In this Mixed Media Landscapes Art Workshop, we will work with white gel pens, black fineliners, coloured pencils, watercolour and white gouache paint on grey toned paper to create colourful A4 size landscape paintings. Reference images will be provided, but feel free to bring your own landscape image to work from if you like (an A4 size printout is best), or bring your tablet. (Phone screens are a bit too small work from.) Suitable for beginners and improvers. Guided tuition from local artist Sheila Chapman. All materials provided, plus tea/coffee and biscuits.

Walking on Eggshells is the autobiographical crack at Post Traumatic Stress Disorder you won’t see coming. Britney Spears meets neuroscience, eggs, sci-fi, cabaret and theoretical physics to ask: What does it mean to truly “move on” after the end of an abusive relationship? And do YOU believe in life after love? Walking on Eggshells is a theatrical celebration of survival and a humorous insight into living and navigating relationships with Complex PTSD. All performances are relaxed and include integrated captioning

On a sunny afternoon in Vienna, Emma Eckstein went to see a doctor. You won’t have heard of her. But the doctor’s name was Sigmund Freud. Based on astounding true events, Jackals is a contemporary retelling of the bewildering professional relationship between a young, ambitious woman and her fledgling doctor with a point to prove. In paying our respects to a woman sacrificed at the altar of male genius, Jackals vividly reimagines the most chilling scandal in the history of psychoanalysis.

The BIG DRAW Our Most Ambitious Event Yet! Were thrilled to unveil The BIG DRAW a specially extended 3hour life drawing experience designed to push creativity, atmosphere, and inspiration to a whole new level. Across the evening, youll work through three themed solo sections, each model bringing their own mood, energy, and character to the room. Then, for the grand finale, well bring all three models together for a dramatic long pose, giving you a rare chance to capture interplay, depth, and the full power of the male form in one striking composition. The Anatomy Lecture Theatre Made for Studying the Human Body Were incredibly privileged to host this event in Summerhalls historic Anatomy Lecture Theatre a space purpose-built for observing and understanding the human figure. Tiered seating gives every artist a perfect, unobstructed view The rooms architectural intimacy creates a focused, almost theatrical atmosphere Its history as a teaching space for anatomy makes it an ideal setting for exploring the structure, strength, and nuance of the male form Its a venue that doesnt just hold the session it elevates it. What Awaits You Three themed solo sections, each offering a fresh dynamic A final long pose featuring all three models together Mini breaks and a main break to keep you energised A welcoming, supportive environment for artists of every ability This is a unique experience for both artists and models something new, bold, and unforgettable. We cant wait to share it with you.

ANECDOTE is a group exhibition hosted by seven photography students each creating projects in relation to our personal experiences and exploring causes close to us. The Veil by Candy Louw explores the oppressive and transactional history of marriage through self-portraiture and the symbolism of the traditional wedding veil. Dylan Budge is exploring a group of teenagers that spend time in Edinburgh within his project Space to Play. Niamh Gaston is examining the tensions that were present during the witch trails between the accuser and the accused. Murmur uses domestic materials, such as milk along with alleged physical evidence, to imply guilt. Katie Lowther’s Am Monadh Ruadh explores the relationship between people and the Cairngorm Mountains through the observation of human presence within the vast landscape. Perceptions of Aesthetics by Mathilda Elwen is a commentary on the beauty industry that challenges perceptions, taking societal standards, and turning it on its head, giving a nonsensical, grotesque approach to how we see ourselves and others. Katreina Rudenko is documenting the personal impact war has on Ukrainian families living with absence, waiting, and loss. Shadows of War features portraits of real people mixed with traditional embroidery and other symbolic processes. Betty by Sarah Wilkins uses self-portraiture to comment on female friendships and passions shown through the fictional adaption of her grandmothers diaries.

Take a deep dive into drawing flowers with water-soluble colour, with artist Jules Bradbury. It’s so good to feel the burst of energy and fresh colour in early Spring –– a delight for our senses. Join us for a laid-back Sunday afternoon, trying out new ways of drawing botanical loveliness.We’ll be looking at examples of inspiring work by artists such as Winifred Nicholson and Jim Dine and immersing ourselves in Spring flowers and colour! Suitable for all levels. All materials, drawing boards and refreshments will be provided.

The Winter Market returns for a full weekend of festive shopping. Featuring a carefully-curated selection of stallholders across the site, this year’s market will be even bigger than the last and will showcase the best of independent makers and artisan products from Edinburgh and beyond – a perfect opportunity to find truly unique gifts locally for your family and friends.

Summerhall Arts presents its 2026 Group Show, celebrating professional visual artists working across all mediums. This vibrant exhibition showcases the breadth of contemporary artistic practice. Discover bold, thought-provoking, and diverse work from some of today’s most exciting creative voices – featuring work from over 70 artists. Our group show is made possible through support from Creative Scotland multi-year funding.

Two timelines collide in this bold fusion of dance and circus offering a fresh perspective on HIV. When Grace receives a diagnosis, she is transported back to the 80s, alongside Michael, a gay man navigating a very different reality. Their journeys unfold through striking choreography, Chinese pole and aerial artistry. Sadiq Ali Company, makers of five-star, award winning The Chosen Haram return to the Fringe with their new show Tell Me, part of the Made in Scotland showcase.