Arts And Crafts events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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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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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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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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Knit & Natter
The knitting group at Care UK’s Cairdean House, on Redford Road in Colinton, brings together residents and local community members for a monthly morning of crafting and conversation.
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Shen Xin: Highland Embassy
Highland Embassy brings together three projects by artist and filmmaker Shen Xin and is showing at Collective Edinburgh from October to December 2025.
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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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Picking up the Thread: The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry
Dovecot is delighted to welcome a wonderful variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary.
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Beneath the Surface: King’s Gallery Short Talks
Join our team at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for weekly gallery talks as part of the exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance!
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Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids during the winter? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions every Saturday at the Scottish Parliament!
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Méabh Breathnach
In Bodies of Work (in progress), Méabh Breathnach uses ceramics, metal and the body as materials, tools, and sources of inspiration in the creation of both sculptural and functional objects.
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Winter Wellbeing Challenge
As winter begins, the wonderful folk at SHBT are inviting you to take part in a monthly activity in the beautiful Historic Building Riddles Court, just off the Royal Mile.
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Brick and Sip
Presented by Brick and Sip, come along to The Gilded Saloon and live your childhood dreams of being a LEGO® Master Builder, while fulfilling your adult dreams of having a drink!
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The Atelier Gallery, Winter Show
The Atelier Gallery invites you to our Winter Show, showcasing works from many of our beloved artists.
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Castle Street Christmas Market
Castle Street Christmas Market returns in 2025, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy.
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Gyle Winter Wonderland
This year, the Gyle Shopping Centre is pulling out all the stops for the biggest and brightest Christmas experience yet!
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Ocean Terminal Christmas Market
Ocean Terminal Christmas Market is the place to be for a magical indoor shopping experience.
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WinterFest
Step into the magic of WinterFest and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park!
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&Gallery Annual Winter Exhibition
&Gallery is delighted to round off the year with the annual Winter Exhibition, featuring a curated mix of painting, print, sculpture, and ceramics by gallery artists.
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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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Christmas Market and Open Days
Edinburgh Printmakers will be opening the doors of our historic building Castle Mills to welcome you to a fun-filled weekend of activities, workshops, and our bespoke Christmas Market!
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Family Drawing Workshop
Take inspiration from drawings in our latest exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance and join us for a special family drawing workshop.
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Home, work, love and hope - Annual Artist Books Exhibition
The Annual Artist Books Exhibition is taking place at Upright Gallery from 29th November with 32 artists exhibiting over 60 artist books on themes of Home, work, love and hope.
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Drawing the Italian Renaissance: Curator’s Introduction
Join exhibition curator Lauren Porter at The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse as she discusses works from Drawing the Italian Renaissance!
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3D2D Winter in the West End Christmas Market
Meet the artists, support local businesses and find extraordinary and unique items this Christmas at the 3D2D Winter in the West End Christmas Market in St Johns Episcopal Church!
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Christmas Shop!
An extravaganza of original artwork by original artists, The House of Smalls Christmas Shop will be open 21st & 22nd December for all your gifting needs!
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Turner in January
Following the incredible success of last year’s blockbuster exchange with the National Gallery of Ireland, Scotland’s own much-loved Turners are back in Edinburgh for 2026!
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Book Log Bookbinding Workshop
Join Cass on 8th January for a crafty evening making your own Book Log, mini pamphlet stitch book and a nifty ‘library book inspired’ pocket!
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Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club
Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club is a lively, hands-on creative experience designed especially for children under five who love to explore, play, and get wonderfully messy.
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Novel Ideas
Join host Janis Mackay along with students from her 2025 Novel Writing Course as they read from their works in progress at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 10th January!
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Paper Trails
Paper Trails presents a focused selection of works on paper by &Gallery’s represented artists this January.
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Artist Bootcamp
Are you an Artist, working away in your own studio, stuck in a big of a rut, and feel like you need an injection of energy?! Well the 5 week Artist Bootcamp course is for you!
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Spring Term - After School Art, P3-P5
Birchwood After School Art offers the perfect space to unwind and develop skills in a relaxed and fun environment, it's ideal for children who love to draw.
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Acting for Adults Taster Session
Ever wanted to try Acting? Come along to Out of the Blue Drill Hall for a Free one hour Acting for Adults taster session with Melodramatic Productions!
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Adult and Child Crochet Workshop
This a beginners workshop at Out of the Blue Drill Hall is for children and their adults to learn how to crochet together.
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DIY Printmaking Course
Learning a variety of accessible printmaking methods on this Paintbox School of Art's 10 week DIY Printmaking Course starting Thursday 15th January.
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Spring Term - After School Art P5-P7 Thu
Exploring all aspects of drawing, painting and making, Birchwood After School Art offers the perfect space to unwind and develop skills in a relaxed and fun environment.
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Spring Term - Teen Art Club 2
Bring along your playlist, relax and sketch Friday afternoons away at this Teen Art Club held in Birchwood Art Studio!
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Spring Term - Teens Drawing & Painting
This course at Birchwood Art Studio is designed for secondary school students who want to strengthen their drawing and painting skills.
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Textured Silver Ring Workshop
Come along to the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 17th January for a fun half day course with Leith Jewellery Studios where you'll make your own textured silver band ring!
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Harris Tweed Coin / Credit Card Purse Making Workshop
Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for this one-day workshop and make a gorgeous credit card/coin purse made from vintage Harris Tweed on Sunday 18th January.
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Cafe Ceilidh: Celebrating Burns
Join friends from the Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories as we celebrating Robert Burns!
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Refillable Journal Evening Workshop
Join Cass for this this workshop on 22nd & 29th January and learn how to make a functional and fabulous refillable journal!
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Matching Pendant & Earring Set Workshop
Design and create your own beautifully coordinated silver pendant and matching earrings with Leith Jewellery Studios on 24th January at Out of the Blue Drill Hall!
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Paint & Wine: Pentlands in Winter
Relax in our twinkly, airy studio with complimentary fizz (or red or white) and be taken through the various steps that will help you create your own painting of the Pentlands in Winter!
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Winter Skies in Acrylics Workshop
Join artist/tutor Morven Ferguson for a fun, informative and relaxed day of painting winter skies in acrylic paints at Birchwood Art Studio on 24th January!
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Join Cass to make a functional and fabulous refillable journal in this full day workshop on Monday 26th January!
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Charity Concert: Daughters of Donbas
Join us at St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh on January 29th for this unique charity concert that combines art and journalism in aid of Save Ukraine, a music and human rights project.
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Chiaroscuro - Light and Dark
In this 2 day workshop we will focus on recognising the tonal values inherent in colour, culminating in creating a still life painting in oils that emphasises and exploits the drama of chiaroscuro.
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Sea Glass Brooch Workshop
Transform a piece of ocean-tumbled sea glass into a stunning silver brooch with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 31st January!
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Conservator Talk: Conserving the Campi Cartoon
Victoria Button, Royal Collection Trust’s Head of Paper Conservation, discusses her work in preparing drawings for presentation in Drawing The Italian Renaissance, on display at The King's Gallery.
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The Blacksmiths Knife Making
Learn the fundamental basics of blacksmithing in a supportive and engaging environment on this one day course run by Work of Iron at The Pitt.
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Portrait: Head & Shoulders Workshop
Join artist Suzanne Kemplay for this Portrait: Head & Shoulders Workshop at Birchwood Art Studio on Saturday 7th February.
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Valentine Jewellery Workshop
Celebrate love with a day of creativity and craftsmanship with Leith Jewellery Studios for their special Valentine Workshop on 7th February at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall!
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Family Yoga: Early Years
Taking inspiration from Drawing the Italian Renaissance join us for a fun family yoga session full of movement, music, songs and stories. Suitable for children 16 months to 4 years old.
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Paint & Wine: Dance Me to the End of Love
Be taken through the various steps that will help you create your own painting of 'Dance Me to the End of Love' by Jack Vettriano on this workshop at Birchwood Art Studio on 14th February!
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Shorthair & All Breed Championship Cat Show
The annual GCCF Championship Cat Show will be held on Saturday 14th February at West Lothian College Sports Hall, Livingston. It's a purr-fect day out for cat lovers everywhere!
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Valentine’s Portraits Workshop
In this Valentine's workshop at Birchwood Art Studio, you'll learn how to draw a simple, charming portrait and bring it to life with soft watercolours.
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Family Afternoon: Let’s play with colours
Looking for an afternoon of imagination and joy? Don’t miss our Family Afternoon at the Institut français d’Écosse on Thursday 19th February, suitable for ages 3 to 10!
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Edinburgh’s Craft & Flea Market
Come along to Craft & Flea, a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 22nd February.
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Curatorial Talk: The Patrons of the Renaissance
Join Martin Clayton, Head of Prints and Drawings at Royal Collection Trust, for this lunchtime lecture as he discusses the vital role of patrons in the creation of Italian Renaissance art.
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Cabochon Textured Ring Workshop
Join Leith Jewellery Studios on 28th February at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall and create your own beautifully textured silver band ring, complete with a cabochon stone!
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Don’t Be Afraid Of Colour! Workshop
Working with colour is so appealing, but can sometimes be overwhelming - where do you start? How about starting with this one day workshop at Birchwood Art Studio!
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Paint & Wine: View of Collioure, Matisse
Create your own painting of View of Collioure by Henri Matisse as you relax in Birchwood Art Studio and enjoy complimentary fizz (or red or white)!
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Draped Figure Drawing Workshop
Join artist Suzanne Kemplay for this Draped Figure Drawing Workshop at Birchwood Art Studio on Saturday 7th March.
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Journey into Abstraction: An Introduction to Wilhelmina Barns-Graham
In this richly illustrated talk Rob Airey will introduce the long creative career of artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (1912-2004), focusing on both her journey to abstraction and travels into landscape.
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Gelli Printing Workshop
If you are interested in trying out a versatile and playful printing technique then this gelli plate printing is for you!
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Paint & Wine: Mum with the Pearl Earring
Spend an evening creating your own painting of your mum (or loved one!) as the Girl with the Pearl Earring by Vermeer.
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Spoon Carving Course
This Spoon Carving Course, on 14th & 15th March at the Chippendale International School of Furniture, is led by Louise Forbes, a talented wood carver and the founder of Louise Forbes Designs.
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City Streets, Scottish Islands and Silhouetted Hills: Bet Low (1924-2007) Art and Life
This talk on artist Bet Low complements the City Art Centre Exhibition Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000.
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John Kay and the Golden Age
This lecture given by Eric Melvin, an established and respected local historian, is to mark the Bicentenary of John Kay's Death.
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John Henry Lorimer: Capturing the Characters of Edinburgh
In this Spring talk, the artist’s great great niece Charlotte Lorimer gives this talk to complement the City Art Centre Exhibition ‘Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture’!
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Paint & Wine: Water of Leith a la Monet
Be taken through the various steps that will help you create your own painting of the Water of Leith a la Monet on this workshop at Birchwood Art Studio.
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Portraiture from the Fleming Collection
Director of the Fleming Collection, Theodore Albano, brings us on an exploration of four centuries of Scottish Portraiture in this talk at the Assembly Rooms.
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John Kay’s Edinburgh Street Characters and Visitors to the City
Eric Melvin, an established and respected local historian, gives the talk on artist and engraver John Kay (1742 – 1826).
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John Kay and Deacon Brodie
Join us to explore the life of John Kay (1742 – 1826), a self-taught artist and engraver who sketched the famous Deacon William Brodie.
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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:
Adult Sunday Sessions: Painting Atmospheric Landscapes into the Light, In Oils
Learn techniques on how to create an atmospheric, landscape painting looking against the light for great artistic effect, at The Wee Art Studio in Clarkston on Sunday 25th January!
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Adult Sunday Sessions: Mixed Media, Expressive Landscapes Using Collage, Ink, Watercolour and Pastel
Express yourself using collage, mark-making and other mixed media to create fabulous, colourful landscapes on this workshop at The Wee Art Studio in Clarkston on Sunday 22nd February!
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Christmas at Whitelee Windfarm
Whitelee Windfarm have got the festive season all wrapped up with a selection of events including a Santa's Grotto and their Winter Wonderland Experience!
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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:
Creative Clay Club - Adults
Come along to this Weekly Clay Club, it's a relaxed, friendly weekly session where you’ll explore clay at your own pace, learn new techniques, and build confidence with creative projects.
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Mastering Wet Felting - 3d Orbs and Vessels Workshop
Enjoy a morning of creativity enjoying the process of wet felting as we create your own vases and orbs using mixed wool felt and fibers with creative artist and workshop tutor Deborah Cameron!
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Fabulous Felt and Fiber Art Club
Join us in this weekly fibre are felt club from 26th January as we get creative with the wonderful art of needle felting, with 4 week and 8 week block options to choose from.
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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:
St Bride’s Knit ‘n’ Natter
Held on Thursdays through the year, the Knit and Natter group at St Bride's, Hyndland is a free, drop-in event suitable for beginners and experts alike!
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Bookbinding Workshop: Saddle Stitch Binding
Make your own notebooks! During this 90-minutes workshop you will create your two A4 notebooks using 3-holes and 5-holes saddle stitch binding and colourful paper stocks!
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Reduction Printing Short Course
Learn the basics of reduction lino printing with artist Amelia Morgan at one of Glasgow's oldest houses, Provan Hall!
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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:
Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 9.30am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
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Saturday Crafts at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold a range of fun arts and crafts activities every Saturday afternoon for children!
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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:
Children’s Art Classes
Come along to our weekly Kids Art Classes (5-12yrs) where you will make new friends in these chilled out sessions creating an artwork of your choosing!
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Adult Art Classes
Come along to these welcoming weekly Adult Art Classes led by professional artists to learn new skills or develop existing ones!
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Christmas Market At Braehead
Whether you're looking for that last minute gift or something truly unique don't miss the eight day Festive Market at Braehead Shopping Centre this December!
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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:
‘Waste Knot’ Crochet Pots
Discover creative ways to use up your leftover yarn scraps with Central Scotland School of Craft's ‘Waste Knot’ Crochet Pots workshop on Sunday 18th January!
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Botanical Printmaking
Join artist and nature enthusiast Liz Gaffney for an immersive Botanical Printmaking workshop at Central Scotland School of Craft on 17th January!
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An Introduction to Ice Age Art
Paul Bahn gives this lecture on the main techniques employed, the pigments, the lighting methods and some of the reasons why this art corpus comprises some of the greatest imagery ever produced.
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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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Christmas Wonderland
This Christmas, we invite all Santa believers to join us for an enchanting journey! Imagine receiving a personal invitation from Santa himself, delivered right to your doorstep!
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