There are loads of courses, classes and learning opportunities in Leith so if you're looking to learn a new language, want to start guitar classes, martial arts classes or even learn how to cook you’ll be surprised at what you can achieve in your local area.

If you offer any training or courses in the Leith area please contact us and we will list them for you on this page. In the meantime we’ll be on the look out for more courses so be sure to check for updates over the coming months, or if you know of a course we’ve missed, let us know.

Click here for Leith Schools: nursery, primary and secondary schools

Have a gander and then click on the appropriate links below to start learning!

NEW:

Fall in love with dance this autumn as Dance Base, National Centre for Dance in Edinburgh goes forth in its mission to get more people dancing as it expands into its new space at the Thomas Morton Hall in Leith. Click here for more...

BUDDING artists are being encouraged to sign up to the Leith School of Art from next month to discover their hidden talents.

The art school, based in North Junction Street, offers part-time classes most weekday evenings.

To find out more go to www.LeithSchoolofArt.co.uk.

COMPUTER tuition classes are to begin at South Leith Parish Church.
The sessions will run in the church hall, on Henderson Street, from March 30.

Classes will be held on Monday afternoons (2pm to 3pm and 3.15pm to 4.15pm) and Tuesday evenings (7pm to 8pm) for all ages and abilities.

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Community Learning and Development Adult Education Programme

Belly Dancing Classes:
7.30-8.30pm on Thursdays:
Edinburgh Beginners / Foundation classes
Classes run Oct 8th - Dec 3rd 2009 (not Oct 29th)

Suitable for complete beginners, all shapes and sizes! Held at the Dance Studio at Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Dalmeny St, Edinburgh (just off Leith Walk nr Pilrig Church)

Pay on the day, or book in advance:
o £5 (£4.50 concession) per class on the day
o £36 (£32 concession) if booking all 8 classes
Click here for full details

TAI CHI classes - learn it in Leith
LEITH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Prices: £13.00 (concessions) to £84.00 (standard fee)
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Title: Art: Drawing & Painting
Leith Community Centre
Prices: £13.00 (concessions) to £84.00 (standard fee)
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Title: Massage: Shiatsu
Location: Leith Community Centre
Prices: £13.00 (concessions) to £48.00 (standard fee)
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Title: Walks: Leith & Foreshore
Location: Leith Community Centre
Prices: £13.00 (concessions) to £48.00 (standard fee)
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Leith School of Art Evening Courses

Leith School of Art,
25 North Junction St,
Leith, EH6 6HW
Tel: 0131 554 5761

Title: Early Evening Figure Drawing
Title: Drawing and Painting
Title: Jewellery
Title: General Drawing and Painting
Title: Drawing and Painting for Beginners
Title: Advanced Life Drawing and Painting
Title: Figure Drawing and Painting
Title: Drawing and Painting
Prices £125.00 to £200.00 (depending on course length)
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Leith School of Art Full Time Courses
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Leith School of Art Summer School Courses
and summer school courses.   
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Clear Photography

Clear
11a Mill Lane,
Leith, EH6 6TJ
Tel: 0131 467 9956

Title: Digital Photography (Beginners, Intermediate or Advanced)
Title: Digital Editing (Beginners, Intermediate or Advanced)
Title: All-in-one course (Beginners, Intermediate or Advanced)
Prices: £185 to £1195
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Cook School by Martin Wishart

Cook School
14 Bonnington Road,
Leith, EH6 5JD
Tel: 0131 555 6655

Offering a wide range of cookery courses starting at around £35.
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Leith Academy

Leith Academy,
20 Academy Park,
Leith, EH6 8JQ
Tel: 0131 553 2810

Offering a wide range of adult education courses covering click here
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Click here to view a PDF of available courses

Nisus Scotland - Supporting People into Employment and Education in Edinburgh

Nisus Scotland,
121 Giles Street,
Leith EH6 6BZ
Tel: 0131 554 5656

Offering courses for those looking to get back into work, free if eligible.

Title: Flex~Ability Course
Title: Edinburgh Women’s Training Course
Title: Skilltech
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