Arts And Crafts events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Family Print Club
Edinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!
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Crafts, Games, Soup!
Enjoy crafts? Or enjoy a boardgame? Or simply would appreciate being in the company of others in a warm, relaxed space with a bowl of soup? Then this is the space for you!
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Men Drawing Men Edinburgh
This monthly untutored life drawing group at The Salisbury Centre gives men the opportunity to come along and draw a male Life model in a friendly, supportive drawing group.
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The Crafters Roadshow - The Centre Livingston
Shop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to The Centre Livingston!
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Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described
Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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Makers Market
Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
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Newhailes Market
Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
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Makers Market at Lind & Lime
Support The Makers is delighted to return to Lind & Lime in 2025 with up to 28 makers!
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Makers Market at St Giles Cathedral
The Makers Market returns to the iconic St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh in 2025!
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Summer Course Drop - Edinburgh Open Workshop
Unlock your potential as Edinburgh Open Workshop announces a range of new summer courses suitable for first-time makers and those looking to improve their skills.
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Photo Plate Lithography Weekend
Explore layering images in colour to create painterly prints with a delicacy of mark and tone, characteristic to this medium, at Edinburgh Printmakers' Photo Plate Lithography Weekend.
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Your Art World
Your Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
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John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture
John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture captures the span of an extraordinary life and career, told through the lens of the artist’s own eyes and the words of the people who knew him best.
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Sunday Market on the Croft
Earth in Common's weekly Sunday markets return to Leith Community Croft, celebrating local, small businesses, and sustainable products and produce.
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Panorama: New Views of a City
Collective Edinburgh's Panorama programme takes inspiration from the origins of the panorama to explore how we see, move through and understand the city today.
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ARTIST ROOMS
Discover three of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art at Modern One this summer with a series of free ARTIST ROOMS displays in Edinburgh.
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IKEA: Magical Patterns
IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
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Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop
Join Mud & Marsh Jewellery Design for this two and a half hour Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop for beginners at The Crannie!
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Andy Goldsworthy: Fifty Years
This summer, the largest ever indoor exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy will take over the National Galleries of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh.
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Long, Hot Summer: Andy Keir
Long, Hot Summer is a collection of contemporary paintings of Leith by local artist, Andy Keir, showing at the Roseleaf Bar and Restaurant.
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Aqsa Arif: Raindrops of Rani
Aqsa Arif's exhibition Raindrops of Rani uses elements of South Asian folklore to explore themes of fractured identity, displacement, and cultural synthesis through fantasy and world-building.
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Robert Powell: Hall of Hours
Hall of Hours explores time through Robert Powell's unique imagery capturing humanity's complexity, grandeur, and folly in intricate and thought-provoking compositions.
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Find Out Fridays
Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.
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Artphobes Anonymous Workshop
Does the thought of drawing a picture on a blank page fill you with a sense of self doubt, frustration and certain failure- before you have even begun? If so, this workshop is for you.
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Royal Rhyme Time
Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.
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David Mankin :: Interludes
David Mankin exhibits his work in galleries throughout the UK and his paintings are held in numerous private and public collections. 'Interludes' will be his second solo exhibition with &Gallery.
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On the same page - bound : unbound
This exhibition at Upright Gallery celebrates the page, the book and the artists who make them, demonstrating how their various practices work together and are reflected in their artist books.
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Copperplate Minuscules – Half-Day Workshop
Discover the beauty and rhythm of Copperplate script in this focused 4-hour workshop dedicated to minuscules (lowercase letters) with Panda Scribes in Linlithgow.
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Introducing Lindsay Turk
The Atelier Gallery is thrilled to welcome Lindsay Turk as new artist, showcasing her remarkable creations, grounded in Contemporary Realism.
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Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture
Featuring examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.
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Japan on Stage: An Introduction to Kabuki and Noh Theatre
Join Dr Helen Parker at Dovecot on 16th September as she offers an illustrated introduction to kabuki, a form of traditional Japanese drama!
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Reconfigure Life Drawing at Summerhall
Reconfigure welcomes all ages and all abilities, in an atmosphere of warmth and creativity, at these Life Drawing classes in Summerhall's iconic Anatomy Lecture Theatre.
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What Might Have Been - Art Exhibition of collages and assemblages
What Might Have Been is an art exhibition by Susan Mitchell and Sharon Woods, catch it at Leith Makers from 17th to 28th September (Wed - Sun)!
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Edinburgh Art Fair
The annual Edinburgh Art Fair, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, returns to Edinburgh Corn Exchange this September!
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Stone, Bone & Linen
Stone, Bone & Linen is a group show from three well-known Scottish based artists showing at Dundas Street Gallery from 18th to 29th September!
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Beautiful Chaos 2.0 Premiere
Blending contemporary dance, film, and poetry, Beautiful Chaos 2.0 is a vibrant exploration of friendship, shifting identities, and the beauty of cultural connection!
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Beginner’s Sewing Class
Spend a full day in the sewing studio and learn how to use a sewing machine and make a cushion cover with your new sewing skills!
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By the Beach Writing Retreat
Join Women Who Write Edinburgh for a full-day writing retreat for women and non-binary writers, with writing sprints, tea and coffee in a comfy Edinburgh co-working space.
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Granulated Earrings Workshop
Learn how to make your own granulated earrings with Leith Jewellery Studios at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 20th September!
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Island Vibes
Step aboard Fingal, Edinburgh’s luxury floating hotel, and get creative with iconic Scottish brands, Isle of Harris Gin and Islander UK on Saturday 20th September!
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Textured Silver Ring Workshop
Come along to the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 20th September for a fun half day course with Leith Jewellery Studios where you'll make your own textured silver band ring!
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Cafe Ceilidh
Join friends from the Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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Finish Your Delayed Sewing Project Beautifully
Do you have an unfinished project? Complete your sewing with expert help from Remode Collective at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 23rd September!
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Paint an Emu at Brewhemia with The Paint Club
Join The Paint Club at Brewhemia on 23rd September for a relaxed and creative evening as we paint an adorable emu!
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Thoughts of Home - A Collaborative Exhibition at The Biscuit Factory
Created in partnership with Eleanor Cunningham and Cyrenians, this special event at The Biscuit Factory on 23rd September, explores what it means to feel at home and grounded in a sense of belonging!
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That’s Pure Brass Glass Painting + Live Music
We’re turning Brewhemia into a riot of colour, clatter, and creativity with That’s Pure Brass – the only night where you can sip, paint, and party like a true Bavarian!
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Candle Holders Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics at Copper Blossom on 25th September for a fun and relaxing evening of crafting Eco-Resin Candle Holders, perfect as personalised decor for your next dinner party or cozy night in!
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Beneath: An Oak & Ember Exhibition
Beneath: An Oak & Ember Exhibition, is a descent into the unseen, the buried, the hidden. Catch it at Whitespace Edinburgh!
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Parallels III
Catch Parallels III, a group exhibition showcasing the work of Anna Gormezano Marks, Fiona Luing, Jenni Colquhoun and Solii Brodie, spanning art, illustration and jewellery.
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The Night Market UK - Edinburgh
The Night Market UK is proud to be returning to the Biscuit Factory to showcase local makers and shakers, from and for this community they call home, on Friday 26th September!
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Autumn Wreath Making Workshop at The Eric Liddell Community
Join us at The Eric Liddell Community on Saturday 27th September for a creative Autumn Wreath Making Workshop!
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Doors Open Days - Edinburgh
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Edinburgh! This year's event will be held on September 27th & 28th!
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Edinburgh Open Workshop - Doors Open Day
Discover creativity on your doorstep as Edinburgh Open Workshop invites you to step inside for Doors Open Day 2025 on Saturday 27th September!
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Family Weekend at Hopetoun House
Join us on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September for a fun-filled Family Weekend as we wrap up the season in style at Scotland’s finest stately home.
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Hoop Earrings with Charms
In this workshop run by Polymorphics, you'll dive into the art of working with eco-resin to design and create two pairs of colourful earrings with up to ten charms that you will mix and match!
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Copperplate Majuscules - Half-Day Workshop
Take your calligraphy to the next level with this 4-hour session devoted to majuscules (capital letters), run by Panda Scribes in Linlithgow.
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Liquid Identities Festival
Come along to the Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh, on 28th September 2025 for Liquid Identities, a vibrant celebration of Scotland's ESEA creativity and the first-of-its-kind festival in Scotland!
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Macrame Workshop - Plant Hangers
Spend a relaxing day in The Edinburgh Sewcial Club studio on 28th September, learning fun and addictive macramé techniques as you knot your own plant hanger.
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Beginners Sewing Course XL - Tuesdays
This introductory 6 week course is a good starting point to learn expert sewing techniques whether you want to progress into dressmaking, soft furnishing or craft projects.
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Dressmaking Course - Tuesday Afternoons
This six week Dressmaking course will teach you how to make your own unique clothes that fit perfectly and improve your existing sewing techniques.
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The Art of Taking Up Space
The Art of Taking Up Space is an exhibition by young people in Edinburgh about youth mental health. Catch it at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall!
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This 6 week introductory course is a good starting point to learn expert sewing techniques whether you want to progress into dressmaking, soft furnishing or craft projects.
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This Dressmaking course run by Artisan Stitch will teach you how to make your own unique clothes that fit perfectly and improve your existing sewing techniques.
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Better Dressmaking
Learn loads of tips and techniques to make your home sewing look less – well- ‘homemade’ at this 6 week Better Dressmaking Course run by Artisan Stitch!
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The Joy of Noticing
The Joy of Noticing is a new exhibition of contemporary landscape paintings by Orla Stevens, showing at Lobby 37, Gleneagles Townhouse from 2nd – 29th October.
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European Wooden Surfboard Meet 2025
The European Wooden Surfboard Meet 2025 comes to Scotland for the first time at Lost Shore Surf Resort from 3rd to 5th October.
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Free-Motion Embroidery Workshop
Artisan Stitch is holding a free-motion embroidery workshop, a useful textile art skill, on Friday 3rd October!
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Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park
Join us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!
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Drawing the Female Form
Come along to The Salisbury Centre on 4th October for a fun and empowering session where we celebrate the beauty and strength of the female form through art!
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Eco Resin Earrings - Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics and learn how to work with eco resin and how to create colourful earrings for any occasion!
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Interior Design Masterclass with Lunch
Join Aleksandra J. Hannah from Skela Studio for this full-day Masterclass on 4th October at The Scotsman Hotel, perfect for anyone looking to transform their space or explore their creative side.
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Spinner Ring Workshop
Make your own fashionable silver spinner ring with Leith Jewellery Studios at the Out of The Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 4th October!
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An Introduction To Papercut Art
Have you always fancied learning how to papercut? The join Edinburgh artist Papercut Punk for this entertaining and relaxing workshop in Portobello Town Hall on Sunday 5th October!
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Drawing in the Autumn
Join Drill Hall based artist Felicity Inkpen for a seasonal series of drawing workshops, suitable for beginners and more experienced artists alike!
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Forest Bathing Walk & Nature Clay Impressions Experience
Embrace the calm of the forest and awaken your creativity with a guided experience that blends the restorative practice of Forest Bathing with the tactile joy of creating Nature Clay Impressions.
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Chickens Painting Party at Brew Dog Dog House
Join The Paint Club on 7th October as we painting 3 quirky and colourful chickens this month!
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Know Your Overlocker
Overlockers are amazing machines. This Know Your Overlocker workshop run by Artisan Stitch will show you how versatile your overlocker can be.
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Autumnal Pressed Flowers Tray
Learn how to create your own flowery tray using Eco-friendly materials in this craft workshop run by Polymorphics on Saturday 11th October!
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Joy for All: LGBTQIA Autumn Makers’ Market
Joy for All is back with another LGBTQIA+ Maker's market at Norton Park Conference Centre on Saturday 11th October!
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October Half Term: Make Do and Mend
Learn how to patch clothes and knit an old pullover into something new. Then get hands on with RAF uniform items and find out how they were re-used and recycled after the war.
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Uncial Calligraphy - Half-day workskop
Step back in time and join Panda Scribes for this 4-hour workshop exploring the timeless beauty of Uncial script, a rounded, majuscule hand used in medieval manuscripts.
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October Holiday Club
Join the Dynamic Earth team for four days of discovery and adventure this October with our October Holiday Club in Edinburgh.
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Pumpkin Storage Jar
Add some festive charm to your home this autumn with a handmade pumpkin-shaped eco-resin storage jar!
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Vanishing Points: Art Beyond Boundaries
Marking the debut of Chrissy Moore Art Advisory, this group exhibition brings together powerful works in photography, sculpture, and painting!
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Drawing the Italian Renaissance
This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, brings together a wide range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period, including 45 drawings never exhibited in Scotland before.
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Sculpted Seashores
Dive into a world of texture, colour, and movement in this 1-day Sculpted Seashores workshop run by Artisan Stitch on Friday 17th October!
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Halloween Ghost Tray - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop
Get into the spirit of the season and join Polymorphics for a fun workshop where you'll learn to create a spooky Halloween ghost tray with eco-resin!
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By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Edinburgh this Halloween!
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By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Livingston this Halloween!
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X MUSE Vodka: The Premium Wild Dining Experience at Jupiter Artland
Don't miss an evening where art, nature, alchemy & gastronomy converge to create a uniquely beautiful experience with an X Muse Vodka takeover of Jupiter Artland on Saturday 18th October!
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Macrame Wall Hanger Workshop
Spend a fabulously relaxing Sunday afternoon with us in the sewing & textile studio and craft a beautiful macramé wall hanging!
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Pumpkin Candle Holders
Celebrate the cosy charm of autumn with a creative evening of crafting and make a set of two pumpkin-shaped eco-resin candle holders — perfect for bringing seasonal warmth to your home.
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Viking Weave Pendant Necklace Workshop
Learn how to double loop Viking Weave with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 25th October!
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Paint a Stag at Brewhemia with The Paint Club
The Paint Club is back with Brewhemia in Edinburgh on 28th October, this time painting a stag in an autumnal forest.
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Terrazzo Halloween Ghost Tray
Create a Ghost Masterpiece at this workshop suitable for children and adults on 31st October! All ages from 8+ welcome. Wear your Halloween costume if you wish.
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Wax Ring Carving Workshop
Create your own unique ring with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 1st November!
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Parisian Stroll Painting Party at Brew Dog Dog House
Join The Paint Club on 4th November for a relaxed and creative evening of painting and stroll along through the streets of Paris!
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Stacking Bangles Workshop
Learn how to make 2 or 3 silver bangles with Leith Jewellery Studios on Saturday 8th November at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall.
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Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show
The Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show is a great way to get your hands on exciting, affordable artworks from some of Scotland’s finest artists.
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Michael Fullerton
A major exhibition by Glasgow-born artist Michael Fullerton comes to the City Arts Centre!
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Tea Green Winter Market: National Galleries of Scotland: National
Join Tea Green for an unforgettable Winter Market at the National Galleries Scotland: National this November!
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Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair
Enjoy a wonderful festive shopping experience when the annual Christmas Shopping Fair returns to Hopetoun House from 28th to 30th November!
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Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh
Step into a world of light, colour, and imagination with Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience at the Royal Highland Centre this Christmas!
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MnB Christmas Craft Market
MnB is returning to Leith Arches for its Christmas market on Saturday 6th December, showcasing the unique and exceptional work of local artisans, designers, and makers.
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Flora, Fauna & Fabric, Where Art Meets Fashion!
Scottish artists/designers Adrienne Kerr and Elizabeth Martin unite their shared love of nature, storytelling, and textile in this exhibition at Dundas Street Gallery!
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Arts And Crafts Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
The Community Hub Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat
Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? The Community Hub Barrhead welcome people of all abilities to join them for their weekly Knit'n' Chat group!
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Eastwood Art Club
Eastwood Art Club offers members the opportunity to meet and paint at their own level in a friendly and constructive atmosphere!
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A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas
One of the most popular festive events in East Renfrewshire, 'A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas', makes its return to Clarkston Halls & Car Park on Saturday 15th November!
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Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Raku and Alternative Firings
This workshop with potter Heather Gilbert at Forgan Arts Centre, is for potters who already have bisque fired pottery made from a suitable clay for raku firing.
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Felted Vessels
Local fibre artist, Trish O’Meara of Wormit Woolies invites you to a Felted Vessel Workshop at Forgan Arts Centre on Saturday 11th October!
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Dairsie Festive Felting Wreath Workshop
Join us at Dairsie Memorial Hall for a morning of festive fun and create our own needle felted Santa gonks displayed in a festive themed wreath, with artist and workshop tutor Deborah Cameron!
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Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Queer Life Drawing Glasgow x The Craft Pottery: Queer Life Drawing
The Craft Pottery is teaming up with Queer Life Drawing Glasgow for a one-night-only event that blends pottery painting with live life drawing!
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The Paul O’Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre Autumn Fair
The Paul O'Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre Autumn Fair returns to Knightswood Congregational Church on Saturday 18th October featuring a selection of fantastic craft stalls!
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Japanese Shodo Calligraphy - Zen Brush
Learn about Shodo calligraphy using traditional materials such Japanese sumi ink and fude brushes on washi paper on this online course from Drawing and Painting Studio!
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Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Bothwell Market
SHS Events bring their wonderful markets to Bothwell twice a month on the first and third Saturdays featuring artisan crafts, fresh produce, unique gifts, handmade items and tasty street food!
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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Sandyholm
By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Sandyholm this Halloween!
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Adult Workshop: Willow Basket Making
Join Max Johnson from Seileach Basketry for a fun, relaxed introduction to Willow Basket Making at the National Museum of Rural Life!
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Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paisley Patchers Evening Programme
Interested in quilting? Paisley Patchers meet on the first Monday of each month in Paisley North Church, no experience is necessary all levels welcome!
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Children’s Craft Workshops: Wooden Christmas Tree
Join us at Restoration Creation for their Kids Christmas Workshop, where children can unleash their creativity by painting their own wooden Christmas tree!
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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Braehead
By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Braehead this Halloween!
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Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Visible Mending
Learn to make do and mend your favourite garments, blankets, or pretty much anything else you can imagine in this visible mending workshop with your tutor, Eilidh Weir!
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Beginners Tapestry
Join Jo McDonald for a two-day Beginners Tapestry Weaving Workshop, suitable both for complete beginners and for improvers looking to refresh their skills.
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Christmas Fayre
Join us at Stirling Highland Hotel for our Christmas Fayre on Saturday 29th November!
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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
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