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Design events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

IKEA: Magical Patterns

18th July 2025 - 17th January 2026

IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.

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Fashion Drawing For Beginners

17th January 2026

Join acclaimed fashion illustrator Katie Braid at Dovecot Studios for a fun introduction to creative mark making for fashion illustration.

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Interior Design Masterclass

24th January 2026

Join Aleksandra J. Hannah from Skela Studio for this full-day Masterclass, perfect for anyone looking to transform their space or explore their creative side.

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Interior Design Masterclass part 2

31st January 2026

In this hands-on workshop with interior designer Aleksandra J. Hannah of Skela Studio, you’ll explore how to create functional layouts, plan lighting effectively, and present your ideas beautifully.

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Curator Talk : The Biba Story: 1964–1975

6th February 2026

Join Head of Exhibitions at the Fashion and Textile Museum and co-curator of the The Biba Story: 1964–1975, Dennis Northdruft, for an exclusive opening day talk at Dovecot Studios!

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Jean Muir: Signature Style Since 1966

12th February 2026

Join Georgina Ripley at Dovecot to explore the collections of the National Museums Scotland, focusing on the Jean Muir archive and her new research exploring British fashion in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Tapestry Studio Tour

13th February 2026

Don't miss your chance to see Dovecot Studio's weavers at work and a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to work in the UK's longest running tapestry studio on their upcoming tour.

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Support The Makers Samples and Seconds Edit Pop Up

27th March 2026 - 29th March 2026

Join Support The Makers at The Shop With No Name for their exclusive Samples & Seconds Edit between Friday 27th and Sunday 29th March!

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Support The Makers: The Ceramic Edit Pop Up

5th June 2026 - 7th June 2026

From hand-thrown bowls to sculptural pieces and unique tableware, this is a must-visit event for anyone who loves beautifully made ceramics and wants to support local makers!

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Support The Makers Market - Haddington Corn Exchange

Selected dates between 20th June 2026 - 29th August 2026

Support The Makers hold a regular market in Haddington Corn Exchange, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!

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Support The Makers: The Vintage Edit Pop Up

29th October 2026 - 31st October 2026

Step into a curated world of timeless style at The Vintage Edit, a pop-up celebrating vintage fashion, retro treasures, and nostalgic finds with a modern twist!

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Support The Makers Christmas Market - Haddington Corn Exchange

14th November 2026

Support The Makers return to Haddington Corn Exchange for their Christmas edition, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!

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Support The Makers Christmas Market - Portobello Town Hall

6th December 2026

Support The Makers return to Portobello Town Hall for their Christmas edition, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!

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Support The Makers: The Christmas Edit Pop Up

9th December 2026 - 20th December 2026

Get into the festive spirit at The Christmas Edit, a curated pop-up full of handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and joyful finds from local makers at The Shop With No Name!

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Design Events in East Renfrewshire

Design Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Design Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Curated in Cupar Market

Curated in Cupar Market

Selected dates between 25th April 2026 - 12th December 2026

Expect to find unique handmade crafts, thoughtful homewares, original art and carefully designed gifts at Markets Between Two Firths' Curated in Cupar Market!

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West Fife Curated Market

West Fife Curated Market

Selected dates between 7th March 2026 - 21st November 2026

Expect to find unique handmade crafts, thoughtful homewares, original art and carefully designed gifts at Markets Between Two Firths' West Fife Curated Market!

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Design Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Design Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Bespoke Footstool Upholstery Class

Bespoke Footstool Upholstery Class

Selected dates between 25th January 2026 - 31st May 2026

Join Roothless Design at Castlemilk Youth Complex for a relaxed and creative upholstery workshop where you'll make your very own footstool from start to finish.

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1 Day Traditional Stained Glass Workshop

1 Day Traditional Stained Glass Workshop

Selected dates between 13th December 2025 - 7th February 2026

Join Suti Glass Art for their 1 Day Traditional Stained Glass Workshop and create your own beautiful glass artwork to take home and treasure!

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4 Week Traditional Stained Glass Workshop

4 Week Traditional Stained Glass Workshop

15th January 2026

Join Suti Glass Art for their 4 Week Traditional Stained Glass Workshop and create your own beautiful glass artwork to take home and treasure!

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Design Events in Lanarkshire

Design Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Design Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Design Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Portraits in Stone: The Great Cathedrals

Portraits in Stone: The Great Cathedrals

19th February 2026

This lecture by Mark Cottle, follows the evolution of cathedral building with particular reference to structural and aesthetic details together with the fascinating figures and events behind them.

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Events in Other Areas

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Fayre Play
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The Cogency
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Popular Events

Edinburgh Zoo Giant Lanterns
Edinburgh Zoo's award-winning Giant Lanterns event is back this winter, for the first time in six years, with a never-before-seen theme, featuring all things aquatic!
Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Screening: The Perfect Neighbor
Scottish Documentary Institute presents a gripping true crime watch when they host a screening of The Perfect Neighbor at Edinburgh's Filmhouse featuring a short Q&A with director Geeta Gandbhir.
Map Festival
Ever wonder what secrets lie in a map? Or wanted to go behind the scenes of a major collection? Join the National Library of Scotland for the Map Festival, a day dedicated to all things cartographic!
Fashion Drawing For Beginners
Join acclaimed fashion illustrator Katie Braid at Dovecot Studios for a fun introduction to creative mark making for fashion illustration.

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