Edinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!
READ MOREEnjoy 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!
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREOcean Terminal Market is a fantastic monthly weekend market with a great range of arts, crafts, food and drinks!
READ MOREShop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to The Centre Livingston!
READ MOREJoin Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
READ MORECome along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
READ MORECome along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
READ MORESupport The Makers is delighted to return to Lind & Lime in 2025 with up to 28 makers!
READ MOREThe Makers Market returns to the iconic St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh in 2025!
READ MOREThe Snug at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh will be showcasing Gillian Henshaw’s delightfully colourful and joyful paintings until 31st August. All paintings are available to purchase.
READ MOREUnlock 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.
READ MOREExplore 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.
READ MOREYour 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.
READ MOREDoug Cocker, one of Scotland’s leading sculptors, unveils a dynamic new body of work at Dovecot Studios in collaboration with The Scottish Gallery.
READ MOREEdinburgh’s favourite sketcher makes a welcome return to Lauriston Castle with some sketching workshops!
READ MOREJohn 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.
READ MORESpend 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!
READ MOREKnown for his high-profile sculptures, Scottish sculptor Kenny Hunter brings his contemporary works to The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh this summer.
READ MORECollective are delighted to presents the first solo exhibition in Scotland of visual and performance artist Mercedes Azpilicueta!
READ MORELooking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to the Scottish Parliament for FREE arts and crafts sessions every day (except Sundays)!
READ MOREThis workshop at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall is a great way for kids to get started with a creative and mindful hobby, crocheting!
READ MORELearn how to spin your own artisan yarn using a drop spindle with The Colour Dasher on this fun workshop at Out of the Blue Drill Hall in July.
READ MOREJoin us in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh and let the Children create their own summer crafts!
READ MOREThe Scottish Gallery proudly presents the second chapter in our celebration of Alexander Goudie’s vivid worlds: the sunlit traditions of Brittany and the theatrical elegance of Glasgow.
READ MOREThrough Kindred Eyes is an expression of the cultural links between Scotland and India through work by two South Asian artists living in Edinburgh.
READ MORE&Gallery is delighted to welcome back Karen Stamper for her first solo exhibition, Salvage, showing for 5th to 30th July.
READ MOREEarth in Common's weekly Sunday markets return to Leith Community Croft, celebrating local, small businesses, and sustainable products and produce.
READ MORELittle Plaza in Leith is hosting a Multi-Activity Summer Camp on weekdays from July 7th to 31st, it's perfect for children aged 6–10 years!
READ MORELittle Plaza’s All-in-One Kids Summer Camp is back, offering the perfect blend of fun and educational activities in a small, nurturing environment!
READ MOREDynamic Earth’s Summer Outdoor Club is back. Join us for fun and adventure in Holyrood Park, perfect for kids aged between 7 to 12 who love being outdoors and exploring the natural world!
READ MOREInto The Wild, a Collaborative Art Exhibition hosted by Edinburgh-based artists Dani Cleeland, Dee Raspin, & Jim McGregor, is showing at Leith Makers from 9th to 27th July!
READ MORE‘Elements Series’ is an exciting collection of artworks by Edinburgh artist Roy Middleton exploring other worlds and colour. Catch it at Whitespace from 12 July!
READ MORECome along to the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Sunday 13th July for a family session of welcoming stories, songs and crafts with storyteller Beth Cross!
READ MORECome along and explore the beautiful world of Japanese Sashiko embroidery at this craft class run by The Edinburgh Sewcial Club!
READ MOREMakers Market The Lothians is excited to announce the First Charity Market Event of 2025, taking place on the 13th of July in aid of LASC Childcare Services in Loanhead!
READ MOREWhat if you practiced both drawing and your French? Join the Institut francais d'Ecosse for a four day creative lab with French artist and teacher Yannik Ruault.
READ MOREThe Melting Pot and Creative Edinburgh have come together on 16th July to showcase the work of up and coming artists in Edinburgh.
READ MOREThis beginners 3 day intensive sewing course run by Artisan Stitch will teach you all the foundation skills to launch you into the world of sewing.
READ MOREThis workshop, run by Polymorphics, is a great introduction to this trendy resin art whether you are a craft newbie or an experienced maker, Eco-resin is fun and completely safe to work with!
READ MOREJoin our Woodland Explorers for a jam-packed day exploring art and nature amongst the wild trees and sculptures at Jupiter Artland this summer!
READ MOREJoin us in our Customer Restaurant, where children can craft colourful Summer Creations on Thursday 17th July!
READ MOREIKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
READ MOREJoin the Dovecot and IKEA Museum curators for an early morning tour and viewing of IKEA: Magical Patterns on Friday 18th July!
READ MOREJoin artist and printmaker Gillian Murray at Edinburgh Printmakers to develop your collagraph skills on this three day course in July!
READ MOREJoin HelloArt at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 19th July for a vibrant Asian Market!
READ MOREDiscover a wealth of dragons from around the world in this fun family workshop at the National Library of Scotland on Saturday 19th July!
READ MOREJoin Dovecot Director, Celia Joicey on 19th July for a special opening weekend talk on IKEA: Magical Patterns!
READ MOREJoin Forbidden Planet Edinburgh at the Counting House for a free independent artists market, where local comic book writers and artists will be selling comics, prints, stickers and much more!
READ MOREJoin Mud & Marsh Jewellery Design for this two and a half hour Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop for beginners at The Crannie!
READ MOREArtisan Stitch’s Kids' Summer Sewing Camps (afternoons) are the perfect way for kids aged 8-11 to explore the exciting world of sewing!
READ MOREArtisan Stitch’s Kids' Summer Sewing Camps (mornings) are the perfect way for kids aged 8-11 to explore the exciting world of sewing!I
READ MOREEnjoy an exquisite four course dinner presented by award-winning chef Roberta Hall-McCarron and explore the trailblazing work of Linder: Danger Came Smiling on 24th July at the Royal Botanic Garden!
READ MOREJoin florist and Royal Warrant holder Lottie Longman on 24th July to explore the flowers of the Physic Garden at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, then create your own bouquet to take home.
READ MOREThis Teen's Dressmaking Course, run by Artisan Stitch, will teach your child how to use commercial paper patterns to make his/her own clothes. They'll also be able to improve their sewing techniques.
READ MOREPowderhall Bronze Editions is excited to be showcasing a curated selection of works by renowned Norwegian artist Tove Hirth as part of their summer exhibition programme!
READ MOREThis summer, the largest ever indoor exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy will take over the National Galleries of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh.
READ MORECome along to Corstorphine Art Group's Annual Exhibition with lots of wonderful members paintings for sale, at affordable prices!
READ MOREFern lovers, create your own piece of botanical art on this workshop at Sandport Studio, Leith on 26th July!
READ MOREThis 4-day expanded practice screenprinting summer course is taking place at Edinburgh Printmakers from 26th -29th July!
READ MOREGet ready for a magical weekend of music, creativity, and unforgettable family fun when The Garden Party takes over the Royal Highland Centre on 26th 7 27th July!
READ MOREThe West End Fair returns from 28th July to 24th August 2025 at St Johns Episcopal Church with over 120 carefully curated and talented artists and artisan makers presenting their work.
READ MOREJoin Polymorphics for this workshop and learn how to create your own flowery tray using eco-friendly materials!
READ MOREJoin Surgeons Hall Museums and Artist Hannah Kelly for this playful exploration of the world of portraiture on Thursday 31st July!
READ MOREAqsa 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.
READ MORELearn how to use a sewing machine and make an easy sewing project in just a few hours on this Beginners Sewing Day at Artisan Stitch!
READ MOREThis August, Coburg House is celebrating 20 Years of Open Studios. Come along to their Summer event taking place from 1st to 3rd August!
READ MOREFringe by the Sea, a 10-day multi arts festival in North Berwick, is back for 2025 from 1st-10th August.
READ MOREHall of Hours explores time through Robert Powell's unique imagery capturing humanity's complexity, grandeur, and folly in intricate and thought-provoking compositions.
READ MORELet’s celebrate Robert Burns with a real Hootenanny – a Scottish party of words, music and song!
READ MOREOverlockers are amazing machines. This Know Your Overlocker workshop run by Artisan Stitch will show you how versatile your overlocker can be.
READ MORE&Gallery presents Surface Tensions, the work of three artists who explore the material, structural, and conceptual possibilities of wall-based sculpture.
READ MOREOchre Botanical Studios have partnered with Fat Pumpkin Farm to bring you a unique and immersive experience, a combined floristry and food workshop, on Sunday 3rd August!
READ MORETake a tour around Powderhall Bronze Foundry with directors Kerry Hammond and Brian Caster and learn about the ancient lost wax casting process to create the bronze sculptures.
READ MOREThis intermediate class is aimed at folks who've attended a beginner's sewing class (or already familiar with sewing up and threading a sewing machine) and would like to progress their skills.
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Art Festival, the UK's largest festival of visual arts, returns to the capital from August 7th to 24th.
READ MORELearn how to work with eco resin, how to mix pigments, make terrazzo chips and turn them into a colourful pair or coasters for your home on this workshop run by Polymorphics on 8th August.
READ MOREExplore ways of creating striking images with this simple yet powerful print medium process on this course at Edinburgh Printmakers from 9th - 12th August!
READ MOREJoin us at Lauriston Castle for a 2-day workshop making beautiful mosaic panels inspired by the colours of summer with Margaret Findlay!
READ MOREJoin Tea Green for an unforgettable Summer Market at the National Galleries Scotland: Portrait on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August!
READ MOREExplore your creativity with Artisan Stitch's brand new 3-day Summer School Course to explore Free-Motion Embroidery.
READ MOREJoin us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on Saturday 16th August for a fun activity day exploring Jacobite stories and Bonnie Prince Charlie’s visit to the Palace.
READ MOREJoin Polymorphics on Saturday 16th August for a delightful crafting experience and learn the techniques to craft your very own terrazzo masterpiece!
READ MORELearn all about cut flowers at the Cyrenians Community and Green Skills Centre on Wednesday 20th August and Thursday 21st August!
READ MORESpend 6 consecutive Wednesday evenings in The Edinburgh Sewcial Club studio with an expert tutor and make any garment of your choosing!
READ MOREIf you'd like to have a go at quilting but have been put off by all the rules and complicated maths, then this three-day workshop run by Artisan Stitch is perfect for you!
READ MOREThis 2-day introductory course, run by Artisan Stitch, is a good starting point to learn expert sewing techniques whether you want to progress into dressmaking, soft furnishing or craft projects.
READ MOREExplore the art of eco-resin and create your own colourful summery tray that adds beauty and character to any space!
READ MORELearn how to lino print and create some beautiful geometric designs with The Edinburgh Sewcial Club on Sunday 24th August!
READ MORELearn how to make professional looking cushions with zips and piping to match your furnishings at this workshop run by Artisan Stitch!
READ MOREThis curtain-making class, run by Artisan Stitch on 27th August, will give you the skills and confidence to make your own professional-looking curtains.
READ MOREAfter a successful open call, the Pentlands Open Studios (POSt) art trail is excited to announce its inaugural event, taking place over the weekend of 30th - 31st August.
READ MOREEdinburgh Psych Fest returns to Scotland’s capital on Sunday 31st August after the sell-out success of 2024!
READ MOREPaint a colourful rainbow tree on 2nd September with The Paint Club. This one is super easy to follow along with!
READ MOREJoin florist and Royal Warrant holder Lottie Longman to explore the flowers of the Physic Garden at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and create your own fresh wreath!
READ MOREJoin Mil Stricevic, the creative mind behind Irregular Sleep Pattern, as he discusses the brand’s unique approach to sustainable fashion on Saturday 6th September at Dovecot!
READ MOREDiscover the beauty and rhythm of Copperplate script in this focused 4-hour workshop dedicated to minuscules (lowercase letters) with Panda Scribes in Linlithgow.
READ MORECome along to Reconnect Howden Park on Saturday 13th September for their Autumn Craft Fair!
READ MOREFeaturing examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.
READ MOREJoin Dr Helen Parker at Dovecot on 16th September as she offers an illustrated introduction to kabuki, a form of traditional Japanese drama!
READ MOREThe annual Edinburgh Art Fair, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, returns to Edinburgh Corn Exchange this September!
READ MORETake your calligraphy to the next level with this 4-hour session devoted to majuscules (capital letters), run by Panda Scribes in Linlithgow.
READ MOREJoin 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.
READ MOREJoin The Paint Club on 7th October as we painting 3 quirky and colourful chickens this month!
READ MOREStep 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.
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREJoin The Paint Club on 4th November for a relaxed and creative evening of painting and stroll along through the streets of Paris!
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show is a great way to get your hands on exciting, affordable artworks from some of Scotland’s finest artists.
READ MOREA major exhibition by Glasgow-born artist Michael Fullerton comes to the City Arts Centre!
READ MOREStep 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!
READ MOREThe Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market is your local indoor arts & crafts market held on the second Saturday of every month between March and October, with a festive weekend edition in November!
READ MOREFeaturing a curated selection of makers and producers The Newton Mearns Market will hold its launch event on Saturday 2nd August at Broom Parish Church!
READ MORE8 to 16 year olds are invited to join artist Rosi Nyamakanga for a Summer Art School at Newton Mearns Parish Church's Old Hall!
READ MOREThe Scottish Fisheries Museum is pleased to welcome back a group of Crail-based artists known as "Brushstrokes", featuring landscapes and landmarks familiar to many who live in or visit Crail.
READ MORECome join Rebecca from Blackbird & Bloom Embroidery for a creative half day in the wonderful Abbot House and learn a range of embroidery techniques!
READ MOREJoin artist Charles Nasmyth as he takes a fresh look at one of Scotland's literary and musical giants, Hamish Henderson at Crail Community Hall on 23rd August.
READ MORELearn about Shodo calligraphy using traditional materials such Japanese sumi ink and fude brushes on washi paper with Drawing and Painting Studio!
READ MOREAs part of Holmwood House's first ever HolmWOOF! event, join them for a special market on Sunday 24th August where they will be celebrating all things dog!
READ MOREJoin Tea Green at The Burrell Collection for an unmissable summer market on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August!
READ MOREFeaturing a selection of local makers, bakers and creators, get into the festive feeling, at Wylde Thistle's Winter Artisan Market at the David Livingston Birthplace on Sunday 23rd November!
READ MOREThe annual Biggar Agricultural Show, being held on Saturday 19th July, is a great day out for the whole family!
READ MOREEnjoy a sunny Sunday at Wylde Thistle Events' Summer Artisan Market at the beautiful David Livingstone Birthplace museum on July 27th!
READ MOREShop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to Braehead Shopping Centre!
READ MOREPaisley's artisan market, Browns Lane Market, showcases a wide range of hand made crafts, food and drink from a whole host of local creatives and producers!
READ MOREInterested in quilting? Paisley Patchers meet on the first Monday of each month in Paisley North Church, no experience is necessary all levels welcome!
READ MORELearn how to cut your chosen glass and then build your piece to your pattern using copper foil and solder, then be shown how to patina, polish and care for your suncatcher.
READ MOREThis week-long beginners summer school at Central Scotland School of Jewellery is a fantastic introduction to the world of silver jewellery making!
READ MOREJoin us in a relaxed and friendly silver bangles workshop where you will learn traditional silversmithing skills and create a stunning sterling silver bangle in your own design.
READ MOREScottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
READ MOREYou'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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