Drawn to Rocks

Information

Rocks are all around us but we rarely pay close attention to them. In this relaxed drawing workshop with illustrator Vojta Hybl, we will use a range of beginner-friendly approaches to look at rocks from artistic and scientific points of view. This year also marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of James Hutton, who revolutionised our understanding of the Earth. We will echo his groundbreaking ideas and draw our way into new understandings of geology.

About the Artist

Vojta Hybl is a Czech-born illustrator, writer and educator living in the Cairngorms. Originally trained as a geologist and physical geographer, he started using art to share the stories hidden in rocks and landscapes in 2021. Since then, his illustration practice has grown to include all parts of the natural world. Vojta combines his scientific background with art to create illustrations that reveal the interconnectedness of everything – and everyone – on Earth. His debut book Rocks was published in 2026 by Frances Lincoln (Quarto). Some of his clients include Dynamic Earth, National Museums Scotland and The University of Edinburgh, and his writing was published by the Scottish Mountaineering Press.

B&W photos by India Hunkin

Venue Info

Pianodrome Bruntsfield is at The St.Oswald's Center at 41 Montpelier Park, Bruntsfield, Edinburgh EH10 4NB, at the corner of Montpelier and Montpelier Park and next to the Bruntsfield primary school.

The Pianodrome is based in a 130 year old ex church building, and currently the space is unheated, so please remember to wrap up warm.

Concessions
We do not check your right to a concession or name your price ticket. If you feel you can afford the full price please select this ticket. However, concessions prices are there to help anybody attend the show - if you need a lower cost ticket you are in the best position to determine that. No questions asked.

Accessibility
There is ramped access to the main hall of the Pianodrome on Montpelier (the entrance to the South-East of the building ///circle.item.tidy).

We have an accessible toilet and space for wheelchairs. Most of our performances are relaxed performances. If you have any access requirements please feel free to email us at boxoffice@pianodrome.org.

Babes in arms
You do not need a ticket for babies, but if your child is likely to take space in a seat then please book them a ticket.

Non-human visitors
Pets are welcome if they are well behaved.