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Events in Edinburgh

Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland

14th September 2024 - 1st June 2025

Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art.

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Newhailes Market

Selected dates between 21st September 2024 - 20th April 2025

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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Everlyn Nicodemus

19th October 2024 - 25th May 2025

Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.

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Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art

25th October 2024 - 18th January 2025

In an exciting collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, Dovecot Studios is thrilled to present a captivating new exhibition that unveils Scotland’s hidden textile treasures.

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Pop Life

2nd November 2024 - 9th March 2025

Pop Life explores the intersection of popular culture and contemporary figurative drawing, challenging traditional distinctions between high and low art.

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Costume Society Scotland Events

Selected dates between 4th November 2024 - 5th May 2025

Come along to the Costume Society Scotland's season of varied talks on fashion, costume, textiles, accessories and related subjects between between October and April at Augustine United Church!

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Jonny Walker: A shard in my eye’

8th November 2024 - 2nd February 2025

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is excited to present A shard in my eye’, the new public commission by Jonny Walker for the Hawthornvale Space.

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Dürer to Van Dyck: Drawings from Chatsworth House

9th November 2024 - 23rd February 2025

For the first time ever in Scotland, experience one of the finest and most significant collections of drawings and watercolours direct from Chatsworth in Derbyshire.

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Ptolemy Mann: Woven Colour

9th November 2024 - 15th March 2025

Dovecot Studios is delighted to present artist, Ptolemy Mann, as she returns to Scotland with her new exhibition 'Woven Colour'!

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Through Line

9th November 2024 - 2nd March 2025

Through Line marks the culmination of a series of four group exhibitions at the City Art Centre, spotlighting contemporary art and craft practice in Scotland.

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Longarm Quilting Workshops

14th November 2024 - 30th June 2025

Experience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!

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Looking for the Seasons

14th November 2024 - 12th January 2025

This exhibition at the SOC in Aberlady presents watercolours by Jonathan Sainsbury, inspired by the iconic Ladybird books series “What to Look for in Winter/Spring/Summer/Autumn”.

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Hope/Dòchas: Castle Mills Members’ Show 4

29th November 2024 - 16th March 2025

This exhibition at Edinburgh Printmakers invites you to explore the many forms hope takes, as demonstrated by over 96 artists and 105 works, the biggest display of members work to date.

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Tapestry Weaving Experience Day

Selected dates between 30th November 2024 - 18th January 2025

This tapestry weaving experience day at Dovecot Studios is a rare chance to learn the art of tapestry weaving at the UK’s longest running tapestry studio.

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Rug Tufting Experience Day

Selected dates between 6th December 2024 - 11th January 2025

Aimed at beginners, this intimate workshop at Dovecot Studios is an introduction to the art of electric gun tufting.

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Sip and Stitched

Selected dates between 6th December 2024 - 16th January 2025

Unwind and get creative at Dovecot's Sip and Stitched evening! Plus, you'll have the opportunity to explore our inspiring exhibition, Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art.

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All the Beauty: Andrew Thompson Showcase

7th December 2024 - 11th January 2025

This exhibition features a new body of work from Andrew Thompson, one of Scotland’s most notable contemporary artists, alongside a collection of paintings from a small group of gallery artists.

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Turner in January: Ireland’s Vaughan Bequest

1st January 2025 - 31st January 2025

National Galleries of Scotland is kicking off the 250th birthday of much-loved artist, Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851), with a once-in-a-lifetime, free exhibition!

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Royal Rhyme Time

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 2nd June 2025

Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.

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Beginners Sewing Course XL - Tuesdays

7th January 2025

This 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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Acting for Adults Taster Session

8th January 2025

Join us at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Wednesday 8th January for this free one hour ‘Acting for Adults’ taster session!

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Beginners Sewing Course XL - Wednesdays

8th January 2025

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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Refresher Sewing Class

10th January 2025

If you used to sew but have got a bit rusty, then this 1-day sewing workshop run by Artisan Stitch will be a useful refresher to top up your sewing and dressmaking techniques.

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Coburg Kiln

11th January 2025 - 2nd February 2025

Join us at Coburg House for an inspiring ceramics exhibition, where a vibrant array of talent comes together to showcase their artistry!

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Crewelwork and Embroidery Workshop with the Wemyss School of Needlework

11th January 2025

Join Angela Featherstone, from the Wemyss School of Needlework, at Dovecot on 11th January for this Crewelwork and Embroidery Workshop!

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Hoop Earrings with Charms - Eco- Resin Craft Workshop

11th January 2025

In this workshop run by Polymorphics, you'll delve 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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Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art - Director’s Tour

Selected dates between 11th January 2025

Join Dovecot Director, Celia Joicey for a tour of Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art on Saturday 11th January!

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The 144th Open Annual Exhibition of the RSW

11th January 2025 - 5th February 2025

Some of the top artists in Scotland show their work at the 144th Open Annual Exhibition of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour, in the stunning setting of the RSA Upper Galleries!

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Free-Motion Embroidery Workshop

17th January 2025

Artisan Stitch is holding a free-motion embroidery workshop, a useful textile art skill, on Friday 17th January!

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Eco-Resin Coasters - Terrazzo Craft Workshop

18th January 2025

In this fun workshop learn 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!

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Embroidery Workshop with the Modern Crafter

18th January 2025

Join Rachel of The Modern Crafter for a relaxing embroidery workshop suitable for beginners at Dovecot Studios on Saturday 18th January!

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Writing the Great Tapestry of Scotland with Alistair Moffat

18th January 2025

Celebrated historian, Dr Alistair Moffat MBE presents an enlightening overview of The Great Tapestry of Scotland along with a special book signing and entry to the exhibition Stitched!

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Seeing Trees

23rd January 2025 - 26th January 2025

Seeing Trees is a celebration of trees through photography and painting, showing at Dundas Street Gallery from 23rd to 26th January!

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Japanese Sashiko Stitched Pin Cushion Workshop

24th January 2025

Create your own delightful Japanese pin cushion using Sashiko stitching at Dovecot Studios on Friday 24th January!

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City Space

25th January 2025 - 26th January 2025

Join us at the Institut français d'Ecosse on 25th & 26th January for this video installation by Donald Sinclair, featuring two films focussing on creative life in contemporary cities!

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Cafe Ceilidh: Celebrating Burns

28th January 2025

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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Adult Painting Workshops in Acrylics Taster

30th January 2025

Join Drill Hall artist Graeme Walker for a free taster session on Thursday 30th January, ahead of his brand new painting workshops!

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Scrappy Patchwork & Quilted Cushion

31st January 2025

Patchwork & quilting are back in trend in a huge way and a scrappy patchwork & quilted cushion is a fun way to use up those small fabric scraps.

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Chinese Lunar New Year Market

1st February 2025

Join HelloArt for a vibrant Chinese Lunar New Year Market, a celebration of tradition, culture, and community at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 1st February!

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Introducing the Tarot of Marseille - A one day course in Edinburgh

1st February 2025
Edinburgh West

Come along to this full day of training to begin learning the beautiful French system of Tarot: the Tarot of Marseille.

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Weaving Colour: Ptolemy Mann at Dovecot

1st February 2025

Meet artist Ptolemy Mann in person at Dovecot on 1st February and discover her sensational approach to colour and painting on cloth!

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Eco-Resin Masters: 5-Week Course for Beginners

5th February 2025

Dive into the world of eco-resin art? Join Polymorphics for this 5-week course and master the techniques to create your own beautiful resin pieces!

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Three Poets Between Languages: an Encounter in English, French and Scots

6th February 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

Join the Institut français d'Ecosse for a fascinating exchange of personal experiences, ideas, poetic practices – and languages with multilingual Scotland-based poets Elodie Laügt, Paul Malgrat!

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The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives

7th February 2025 - 28th June 2025

Discover this groundbreaking exhibition in partnership with the Fleming Collection, which for the first time showcases the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European contemporaries.

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Eco Resin Earrings - Craft Workshop

8th February 2025

Join Polymorphics for this workshop on 8th February and learn how to work with eco resin and how to create colourful earrings for any occasion!

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Fables Stage Taster Sessions: Take Two: Electric Boogaloo

Selected dates between 8th February 2025 - 22nd February 2025

Enjoy this new, free 2-hour theatre taster sessions from Fables’ Stage Community Theatre at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 8th or 22nd February!

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Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop

Selected dates between 9th February 2025 - 11th May 2025

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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Manipulate Festival: Cartography

12th February 2025 - 13th February 2025

Where are we? How do we relate to each other now? How do we orientate and anchor ourselves in this tumultuous moment?

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Family Sewing Day

13th February 2025

This Family sewing day for adults and children on Thursday 13th February at Artisan Stitch, will teach you how to use a sewing machine and learn some basic sewing skills.

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Manipulate Festival: Mapping Degrowth Futures

13th February 2025

Join us for a playful, hands-on workshop reimagining the cultural sector as it is – and as it could be.

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Terrazzo Tray - Eco- resin Craft Workshop

15th February 2025

Join Polymorphics on 15th February for a delightful crafting experience and learn the techniques to craft your very own terrazzo masterpiece!

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Eco-Resin Mini Tray - Terrazzo Craft Workshop

22nd February 2025

This workshop, run by Polymorphics, is a great introduction to this trandy resin art whether you are a craft newbie or an experienced maker, Eco-resin is fun and completely safe to work with!

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Family Half-Day Sewing Class

22nd February 2025

This family sewing half-day class, run by Artisan Stitch on 22nd February, is for adults and children is for those who can already use a sewing machine.

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Jerwood Survey III

28th February 2025 - 4th May 2025

Jerwood Survey, a major biennial touring exhibition that presents new commissions by 10 early-career artists from across the UK, is showing at Collective Edinburgh from 28th February!

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8 Week Watercolour Painting Course - Wednesdays

9th April 2025

The Edinburgh Art Workshop is offering an 8-week watercolour course for beginner and intermediate artists, starting on Wednesdays from 9th April.

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8 Week Watercolour Painting Course - Thursdays

10th April 2025

The Edinburgh Art Workshop is offering an 8-week watercolour course for beginner and intermediate artists, starting on Thursday from 10th April.

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Spell Songs

18th May 2025

Don't miss a rare live performance by folk ‘supergroup’ Spell Songs at the Usher Hall on Sunday 18th May!

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The Garden Party

26th July 2025 - 27th July 2025

The Garden Party, at the Royal Highland Centre, will be a magical space where curious kids and adventurous adults can come together to celebrate music, creativity, and the joy of being outdoors!

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Arts And Crafts Events in East Renfrewshire

Arts And Crafts Events in Fife

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

Fibre Art Club - Block 1 - Blooming Beautiful

Fibre Art Club - Block 1 - Blooming Beautiful

26th February 2025

Experience the joy of working with felt, wool and fibre in this 4 week fiber art club at Deborah Cameron Creative Artist Studio.

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Craft Club: Mixed Crafts - Hairy Highland Coos

Craft Club: Mixed Crafts - Hairy Highland Coos

22nd January 2025

Join us in the Deborah Cameron Creative Studio for some new year crafting with our 4 week Hairy Highland Coo themed Craft Club, starting on Wednesday 22nd January!

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Life Drawing Anstruther

Life Drawing Anstruther

31st January 2025

What better way to spend those long winter nights than coming along to a friendly life drawing group at the Dreel Hall in Anstruther on 31st January?

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Arts And Crafts Events in Glasgow

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

Creative Bloc Weekly Craft Group

Creative Bloc Weekly Craft Group

Selected dates between 14th November 2024 - 30th January 2025

Join Creative Bloc every Thursday evening for Craft Night in the studio, from beginners to seasoned crafters, all are welcome!

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Screen Printing With Dyes

Screen Printing With Dyes

26th February 2025

Experiment with Procion and reactive dyes in this intermediate workshop at Print Clan Studio!

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Beginners Stained Glass Classes

Beginners Stained Glass Classes

Selected dates between 18th January 2025 - 29th March 2025

Learn how to make your very own stained glass panels on this one day Stained Glass Class for beginners at RDW Glass Studio!

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Arts And Crafts Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Complete Beginners Sewing Course

Complete Beginners Sewing Course

Selected dates between 11th January 2025

Sew You Can's Beginners Complete Sewing Course is perfect for beginners or anyone who wants to refresh their skills!

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The Tolbooth Christmas Shop

The Tolbooth Christmas Shop

13th November 2024 - 4th January 2025

Local artists and makers will be showcasing their products at The Tolbooth Christmas Shop in Lanark between the 13th November and 4th January!

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Arts And Crafts Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Beginners Sewing Course

Beginners Sewing Course

Selected dates between 7th January 2025 - 7th February 2025

Always wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine but just don’t know where to start? Then this four-week day/evening course from Thimbleberry Sewing could be the answer!

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Paisley Patchers Evening Programme

Paisley Patchers Evening Programme

Selected dates between 2nd September 2024 - 1st December 2025

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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Beginners Dressmaking Course (Pyjama Making)

Beginners Dressmaking Course (Pyjama Making)

Selected dates between 24th January 2025 - 18th February 2025

Ever wanted to learn how to make your own clothes? Then why not come along to this Beginners course and start your journey into dressmaking with Thimbleberry Sewing!

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Arts And Crafts Events in Stirling

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

Evening Course: Warm Glass with Una Galbraith

Evening Course: Warm Glass with Una Galbraith

19th March 2025

Discover the captivating art of warm glass fusing in 6 week evening course with Una Galbraith, starting on 19th March!

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Pixel Mosaic with Rhona Duffy

Pixel Mosaic with Rhona Duffy

15th March 2025

In this one-hour workshop on Saturday 15th March, make a 10cm x 10cm pixel mosaic tile on a wooden base. It's suitable for adults and children aged 7+.

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Workshop: Introduction to Glass Fusing with Una Galbraith

Workshop: Introduction to Glass Fusing with Una Galbraith

22nd March 2025

Discover the captivating art of glass fusing in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners on Saturday 22nd March.

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