Community Open Art Space

an urban oasis for mind, body and spirit in the heart of Edinburgh - since 1973

The Salisbury Centre SCIO

An open creative space where everyone who comes along can create their own work or do joint ventures. All creative mediums welcome!

The Salisbury Centre

<h4>When:</h4><p><br></p><ul><li>Wednesdays 14:00-17:00</li></ul><p><br></p><h4>How to attend:</h4><p>These are drop-in classes- However it is recommended to book a space on Eventbrite:</p><p><br></p><h4><strong><strong>About the Community Art Open Space:</strong></strong></h4><p>Welcome back to the Art School studio!</p><p>This is intended to be a creative space where everyone who comes along can create their own work or do joint ventures with the idea of creating an exhibition later in the year (optional). Bring your own materials. Great tunes in the background are a bonus!</p><p>It is a very social group, welcoming to young and older generations and loosely facilitated by Gillian, Louise and Walter with an intention to share art techniques and methods. Some sessions might see guest teachers coming to hold some specific classes and share art techniques .</p><h4><br></h4><h4><strong><strong>Suggested donation:</strong></strong></h4><h4><br></h4><p>This event is on a <strong><strong>suggested donation sliding scale</strong></strong>. Please decide in what category you fall and what you might be able to contribute. Tiers are:<br></p><ul><li>Concession Tier : £4</li><li>Sustainable Tier : £8</li><li>Generous Tier: £12</li></ul><p><strong><strong>Note</strong></strong>: For those unable to contribute financially, please get in touch with the facilitator to claim a free OR subsidised ticket. Please email Gillian : <a href="https://tootersone@aol.com" title="https://tootersone@aol.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">tootersone@aol.com</a></p><p><br></p><h4>Room:</h4><p>Art Room or Library</p><p><br></p><h4>Accessibility:</h4><p>Please let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements. Please email Gillian at : <a href="https://tootersone@aol.com" title="https://tootersone@aol.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">tootersone@aol.com</a></p><p><br></p><h4><br></h4><h4>More About Donations:</h4><p>Participation in our community-led events is on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so.</p><p>Any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable</p><p>For events which are Drop-ins you can donate on the day by:</p><ul><li>Bringing cash</li><li>donating online on <a href="http://www.salisburycentre.org/donate" title="http://www.salisburycentre.org/donate" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.salisburycentre.org/donate</a> (Please use reference “EVENT NAME“).</li><li>Card payment option available at the entrance hall (Please enter the event name before making payment)</li></ul><p><br></p><h4><em><strong><strong>“What donation tier might be best applicable to me?”</strong></strong></em></h4><p><br></p><ul><li><strong><strong>£4 – Concession Tier 1: </strong></strong>This tier is for those who are students on a low income, carers, or single parents. It is also for people who are unemployed or underemployed, navigating financial hardship, or facing systemic barriers. If you rarely spend on extras or feel stressed about meeting basic needs, this tier exists so that you can still participate. Your presence matters, and you are welcome here.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><strong><strong>£8 – Sustainable Tier 2 : </strong></strong>Choose this tier if you have stable employment or a regular income, are able to meet your basic needs and some wants, and can occasionally go out or put a little money aside. At this level, you don’t often worry about making ends meet.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><strong><strong>£12 – Generous Tier 3: </strong></strong>This option is for those with a comfortable income or savings, who may own their home or have access to family wealth. You might go on holidays, eat out regularly, or shop for pleasure. Contributing at this tier helps support the wider community and those accessing the concession rate.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>