Young Women Thrive: Signwriting workshop with Dumfries Women’s Signwriting Squad

An introductory workshop hosted by the Dumfries Women’s Signwriting Squad, join us for this hands on session exploring the craft of traditional hand painted lettering as we create a series of illustrated panel artworks for the festival inspired by poetry. This playful workshop will introduce some of the skills involved in painting letters and crafting typographic artwork as we work together to illuminate the text!

Young Women Thrive: Music photography & filmmaking workshop

Step behind the scenes of the music industry and discover the creative careers that bring live performances, artists, and stories to life in this engaging half-day, hands-on workshop. Designed to introduce young women to the exciting worlds of music photography and filmmaking, participants will gain hands-on experience using professional creative techniques, learn how to capture compelling visual content, and explore the production roles that make the music industry thrive.

Young Women Thrive: Reflect & manifest: a mixed media workshop

Reflect & Manifest is a mixed workshop using elements of creative writing and mood boarding to help participants understand what brings them joy and how to project that into future aspirations. This event is being facilitated by Taylor Mulholland.

Young Women Thrive: Stained Glass Workshop

Hosted by Creative Rural Arts Scotland, an engaging stained glass workshop, where you will spend the afternoon immersed in the traditional art of crafting stained glass panels. By the end of the workshop, you will have completed your own small stained glass panel to take home!

YWR Public Archival Session

YWR Public Archival Session

Edinburgh Kiltwalk

Join the movement. Join us on Sunday 13th September for the 2026 Edinburgh kiltwalk.