Venue Description

WHALE Arts is the cultural anchor organisation for Wester Hailes. We are a community-led arts charity and social enterprise, set up by local people in 1992. Our mission is to be the creative heart of a vibrant, thriving community. The home of Westburn CAN, WHALE Community Cinema and Tasting Change Wester Hailes, we offer workshops, regular groups and events with a range of cultural partners across the city, and run a programme of creative workshops in drama, textiles, arts and crafts for all ages. Check www.whalearts.co.uk for what's on.

Accessibility

Building is fully accessible with a ramp to entrance and internal platform lift to upper level. Fully accessible toilets.

Accessible Performances

Please check website for one-off events for adults and children with additional support needs. Creative Adventures Thursdays, 4-5.30pm 25 Jan-29 March (mid term break 15 Feb) Families FREE Multi–arts project for primary-aged young people with Additional Support Needs and their families. Featuring dance, music, art, drama and more! Please get in touch for more information. smART CRAFT Mondays, 1-3pm 15 Jan-26 March £2 per session A weekly visual arts and crafts group for adults with complex or additional support needs. The group explores creativity and expression with varied art materials, and is run by a professional artist and support worker. *Please call or email to register for this group.

Awards List

Westburn CAN shortlisted for Climate Challenge Fund Awards (Food), 2017 WHALEs Without a Cause drama group shortlisted for the Epic Awards, Voluntary Arts Scotland, 2016 Street Arts winner of Creative Edinburgh's Social Award 2016

Toilets

Accessible toilets on both ground and first floor. Grab rails and easy turn taps. Doors wide enough for manual or electric wheelchairs.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

WHALE Arts manages the Westburn CAN Community Garden. This is not fenced but is suitable for exercising assistance dogs at the owner's discretion.