Out of the Blue Drill Hall

Out of the Blue supports artists by providing them with workspace and selling opportunities, enabling them to work as artists, and to connect to the local community to pass their skills onto others.

About Out of the Blue Drill Hall

	36 Dalmeny Street, Leith EH6 8RG
	01315557100
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From its inception, Out of the Blue’s mission has been to provide opportunities for artists and other people who face barriers to creativity, to meet, work, participate, enjoy themselves, learn and develop skills and knowledge.

Out of the Blue has established a reputation as an independent, dynamic and innovative cultural social enterprise. Out of the Blue is one of Scotland’s leading community, cultural and arts development organisations working in partnership to provide economic, cultural, social and educational opportunities, to a significant number of people to make a real difference to their lives.

Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust is a Company Limited by Guarantee with charitable status with two trading subsidiaries, The Bongo Club Ltd and Out of the Blue Productions.

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Upcoming Events at Out of the Blue Drill Hall

Exhibitions

THE SMALL PRINT Exhibition

16th May 2025 - 12th July 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

THE SMALL PRINT is a new exhibition by artist Kerry Simms featuring a series of work developed during her two-month residency in the Out of the Blueprint studio in Spring 2025.

Shopping

Out of the Blue Flea Market

Selected dates between 31st May 2025 - 26th July 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Come along to Out of the Blue Drill Hall and find just what you never knew you needed as you browse 45+ stalls packed with pre-loved items!

Workshops

Riso Workshop

Selected dates between 7th June 2025 - 12th July 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Join us at the Blueprint Studio for a fun, creative experience and discover how to make your own 2-colour A3 risograph prints!

Workshops

Adult and Child Crochet Workshop

Selected dates between 2nd July 2025 - 30th July 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

This workshop at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall is a great way for kids to get started with a creative and mindful hobby, crocheting!

Workshops

Drop Spindle Workshop

Selected dates between 2nd July 2025 - 30th July 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Learn how to spin your own artisan yarn using a drop spindle with The Colour Dasher on this fun workshop at Out of the Blue Drill Hall in July.

Exhibitions

Odysseys Through The Storm

8th July 2025 - 12th July 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Catch this captivating exhibition showcasing the work of Art Psychotherapy graduates from Queen Margaret University at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall from 8th to 12th July!

Shopping

HelloArt Asian Market

19th July 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Join HelloArt at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 19th July for a vibrant Asian Market!

Workshops

Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra

19th July 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Join Kuluna Yoga for two hours of deep rest and relaxation at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 19th July!

Family and Kids

All or Nothing Children’s Aerial Summer Camp

28th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Join All or Nothing at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall for amazing aerial fun in the summer holidays!

Theatre

Active Inquiry presents The Manuscript

31st July 2025 - 2nd August 2025

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

Following on from last year's hit Made to Connect, the Active Inquiry Flashback Theatre Company return to the Out of the Blue Drill with 'The Manuscript'.

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City Art Centre

2 Market Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1DE

Enjoy a visit to the City Art Centre, a main Edinburgh art gallery with one of the best collections of Scottish art.

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24 Art Gallery

24 Portland Place , Leith EH6 6LA

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Gallery Close

4B Howe Street, Edinburgh New Town EH3 6TD

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Custom Lane

1 Customs Wharf, Leith EH6 6AL

Custom Lane is a centre for design and making comprised of studio/workspaces, a gallery, event space and community workshop run by Edinburgh Tool Library

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