ESW offers a range of education and learning programmes for people of all ages and abilities as well as a Professional Development Programme for practising artists.

Professional Development Programme - HotHouse
The HotHouse programme is designed to provide an introduction to a variety of skill sets or to develop existing skills. Sessions usually last between 1 and 3 hours depending upon the subject and can be tailored to your own specific requirements. Training through HotHouse will be delivered on a one-to-one basis or for very small groups. If you are interested in any of the sessions listed below or have suggestions for other sessions which would benefit you please contact our Professional Development Co-ordinator, Dan Brown on dan@edinburghsculpture.org


Working with Mac
An introduction to the basics of Mac use these sessions could provide a comprehensive introduction to basic applications for the complete novice, a session up to intermediate level or a brief introduction to some of the more advanced applications.

(1) Introduction
This is a comprehensive introduction for those who know nothing about Macs.

(2) Intermediate
This course is to teach these users how to get the best from some of the free Mac applications and some hints and tips in using the less well known features of the MacOS environment.

(3) Other Sessions
Basic Web page design using Dreamweaver
Basic Flash movie and slide show production
Basic Powerpoint slide show production
Basic use of Photoshop
Basic understanding of Computer hardware, OS and software
Creating an eBook using Microsoft Word

Tutor: Roger Hegarty


Wood Workshop
Training will be offered in the safe use of the Table saw, Band saw and the planer thicknesser. Participants will make a basic wood construction in order to develop an understanding of cutting lists, setting the saw accurately and construction. The session is aimed at enabling participants to work in a methodical and safe manner around equipment that has the potential to cause serious harm.

Tutor: Sam Stead


Metal Workshop
This session will demonstrate the safe use of equipment in the metal workshop. This would include TIG welding (only if specifically requested), MIG welding, Plasma cutting, Oxy-Acetylene heating and how to use the rollers. During the sessions participants are taught how to set the welder or plasma cutter for varying thicknesses of steel. Most of the session will involve a demonstration of the equipment followed by practice sessions for participants.

Tutor: Euan Harvey


Final Cut Pro
This HotHouse session will act as a basic introduction to Final Cut Pro (an industry standard video editing package running on the Mac platform). Areas covered include introduction to the interface, capturing and importing media, editing, effects and output for different uses (DVD, Web, etc.). The session can be tailored to suit the specific needs of participants. It is suggested participants bring some Digital Video (on miniDV preferably) that they can work with.

Tutor: Ben Fallon



For further information or to apply to take part please contact Dan Brown at dan@edinburghsculpture.org Preference will be given to artists who haven’t taken part in previous bronze foundry masterclasses.