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It\u2019s another Drink & Draw! Let\u2019s mark the changing of season in the hire room at <\/strong>Leith Depot<\/strong><\/a>. We’ll have some low-pressure drawing, with optional prompts\u2014and a chance to see both familiar and new faces.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We welcome illustrators from all backgrounds, styles, and experience levels to join us – regardless of if you are a member of the AOI or not, so please join us and invite other illustrators to come along to our first Drink & Draw.<\/p>\n

On the evening, we\u2019ll be:<\/strong><\/p>\n

> Doing some fun and low-pressure drawing
\n> Meeting new folk
\n> Providing some basic materials, so do bring along any sketchbooks and drawing materials you like to use (no paints, please!)<\/p>\n

Come along to Leith Depot<\/strong> from 7pm – late on Thursday the 12th of March 2026<\/strong>, grab a drink, say hello, and meet fellow Edi illustrators.<\/p>\n

Follow the community on Instagram<\/a>\u00a0for updates on upcoming events. We\u2019re excited to see you!<\/p>\n

Find more information and how to visit here<\/b><\/a><\/p>","excerpt":"

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