Arts And Crafts events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland
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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Everlyn Nicodemus
Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.
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Ptolemy Mann: Woven Colour
Dovecot Studios is delighted to present artist, Ptolemy Mann, as she returns to Scotland with her new exhibition 'Woven Colour'!
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Longarm Quilting Workshops
Experience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!
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Hope/Dòchas: Castle Mills Members’ Show 4
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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Royal Rhyme Time
Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.
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Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions every Saturday at the Scottish Parliament!
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Dino’s Science Club
At Dynamic Earth's Dino's Science Club, your child will make new discoveries each week in these hour-long interactive science sessions for 6-12 year olds!
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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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Ocean Terminal Market
Ocean Terminal Market is a fantastic monthly weekend market with a great range of arts, crafts, food and drinks!
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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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The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives
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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TIC TAC TOE Exhibition
Catch this new exhibition created by Out of the Blueprint’s latest artist-in-residence Maddie Lennon, a self-taught designer and facilitator!
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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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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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Rug Tufting Experience Day
Aimed at beginners, this intimate workshop at Dovecot Studios is an introduction to the art of electric gun tufting.
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Fine Art Foundry Tour
Take a guided tour around the Powderhall Bronze foundry with directors Kerry Hammond and Brian Caster!
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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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Family Studio Saturdays
Studio Saturdays, at the The Palace of Holyroodhouse, are monthly hands-on artistic workshops for families who are interested in learning new ways to express their creativity.
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Jerwood Survey III
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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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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Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop: Creative 2
Come along to Joy Revival Design Studio for a relaxed and creative workshop where you will learn drilling and the art of wire wrapping to make your very own sea glass jewellery!
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Sea Glass Jewellery workshop: Learn the art of wire wrapping
Learn to make your very own sea glass jewellery in this creative workshop at Joy Revival Design Studio in Portobello!
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Costume Society Scotland Events
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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IWD Hoop Earrings with Charms - Craft Workshop @Tribe Porty
Let’s unleash your creativity for IWD 2025! Learn what's eco-resin and how to create your very own set of charms for hoop earrings from start to finish with Polymorphics on 7th March!
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Japanese Woodblock Printing
Curious to learn the traditional techniques of Japanese woodblock printing? Then join tutor Campbell Sandilands, from the Dovecot exhibitions team, for this 2-day workshop!
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Activist Embroidery: The art of Craftivism
Use decorative embroidery stitches to raise awareness of environmental, feminist, social or political issues with Remode Collective at Leith Community Croft on 8th March!
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Exhibition: Recent Work by Mike Turpie
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is holding an exhibition of works by Edinburgh based painter, Mike Turpie in March!
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Ian Hamilton Finlay
The centenary of celebrated Scottish artist Ian Hamilton Finlay (1925-2006) will be marked by a new, free display of his work at the National Galleries of Scotland: Modern.
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Introduction to Floral Embroidery
Learn how to use four simple stitches to embroider flowers in an expressive style on this workshop at Dovecot Studios in March!
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Macrame Workshop - Plant Hanger & Water Bottle Holder
Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for a very relaxing Sunday in the studio where you'll learn various macrame knots and techniques and craft a gorgeous plant hanger or water bottle holder!
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Sea Glass Jewellery Experience: Collect and Create
Enjoy a creative workshop beach combing for sea glass then back to Joy Revival Design Studio where you will learn two different techniques to make your very own sea glass jewellery!
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Garment Making - 3 Week Daytime Class
Spend 3 consecutive Tuesday afternoons in the sewing studio with an expert tutor and make a stunning garment of your choice!
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Gaza – Before & After Exhibition
Gaza – Before & After Exhibition is a series of powerful photographs and miniature dioramas illustrating Gaza before, during and after, showing at Out of the Blue Drill Hall from 11th - 15th March.
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Basic Sewing: A Lifetime Skill
Join Remode Collective at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 13th March to start on the exciting journey of sewing and mending and learn a life skill that can help make the planet greener!
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Japanese Stab Binding Workshop
In this day long workshop with local Bookbinder Cass, you will learn how to make a simple set of notebooks featuring a Japanese stab zig zag stitch.
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ORAgen Fables
Join the DECaDE team to explore the story writing interactive ORAgen Fables, that invites you to explore, create, and build upon each other's stories, at Leith Walk Police Box on Thursday 13th March!
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Loud Poets Showcase
Don’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s best spoken word night 'Loud Poets' on Friday 14th March!
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Wool Repair Workshop at Finisterre
Join Finisterre's London Repair Specialist, Ruth Timms on 14th March to learn darning techniques to repair your well-loved knitwear!
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Intermediate Sewing Class
Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for a full Saturday in the sewing studio and elevate your beginner's sewing skills to Intermediate whilst creating a gorgeous wash bag/make-up bag!
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Japanese Shodō Calligraphy
Learn about Shodo calligraphy using traditional materials and brushing key styles with the Drawing and Painting Studio at Kagyu Samye Dzong Edinburgh on 15th March!
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Knots and Knotting in Tapestry Technique Day
This tapestry weaving experience day at Dovecot Studios is a chance to develop your weaving skills!
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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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Riso Workshop
Join us at the Blueprint Studio for a fun, creative experience and discover how to make your own 2-colour A3 risograph prints!
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The Living Mountain: Paintings by Evie Rose Thornton
Inspired by her recent residency in Florence, Evie Rose Thornton’s latest body of work, showing at Coburg House Art Studios in March, explores the rugged beauty of the Alps and Dolomites.
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Edinburgh’s Craft & Flea Market
Craft & Flea is a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 16th March.
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Spring Forest Bathing Walk & Journaling in Nature Experience
Join Creative Roots in Nature for this Spring Forest Bathing Walk & Journaling in Nature Experience on 16th March at Hermitage of Braid Nature Reserve!
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Reuse, Renew Exhibition
This exhibition, at Out of the Blue Drill Hall, showcases artworks created by participants of the Room for Art workshops, a programme dedicated to supporting health and wellbeing through creativity.
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Beginner’s Sewing - 2 week evening course
Spend two evenings with The Edinburgh Sewcial Club on 20th & 27th March and learn how to use a sewing machine and make a cushion cover with your new sewing skills!
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Hearth Fire Sessions
Join us on World Storytelling Day for the first Hearth Fire Session of 2025, an eclectic night of ancient myth, contemporary storytelling, post-folk music, and physical artistry.
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3-Dimensional Stitch Workshop
Join Chloe Patience at Dovecot Studios on 22nd March to learn 3-dimensional stitches using thread!
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Brushstrokes of Hope: EMMS International Art Exhibition
Scotland's international healthcare charity, EMMS International, is hosting its inaugural art exhibition at the stunning Riddles Court in Edinburgh.
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Dalmeny Spring Craft Fair
Celebrate the spring, Mother's Day and Easter at the Dalmeny Spring Craft Fair with local artists and makers.
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Day 811 - Twenty Seven months of Nature Journaling
Join Pete Carthy on Saturday, 22nd March for an extraordinary celebration of art, nature, and storytelling as he presents his remarkable exhibition, 811 Days of Nature Journaling!
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Paper Flower Making: Daffodils
Join Dovecot Studios on 22nd March and learn how to make beautiful paper Daffodils - an ideal gift for friends and family!
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The Meaning Map Project: Co-mapping Open Day
The Meaning Map Project is a new community art project, seeking to document connections to place in the context of the climate crisis. Find out more on 22nd March at Southside Community Centre.
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Kids Balkanarama feat. Och Vey
Join us at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 23rd March for the Spring edition of Kids Balkanarama!
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Drawing in the Spring
Join Drill Hall resident artist Felicity Inkpen in a series of 6 workshops exploring your creative side this Spring!
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The Night Market UK - Edinburgh
The Night Market UK can’t wait to return to the Biscuit Factory on Friday 28th March for the fourth year running!
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Buy Social Fair
Discover amazing stalls at the Buy Social Fair. Join us at The Melting Pot for a day of inspiration, community, and social impact!
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Hoop Earrings with Charms - Eco- Resin Craft Workshop
Embrace your creativity and join Polymorphics on 29th March for a fun workshop where you'll learn to craft eco-resin earrings with lots of charms!
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Japanese Sashiko Rice Bag Workshop
Create your own mini-ricebag, traditionally used to hold temple offerings of rice and other goods, at Dovecot Studio on 29th March!
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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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Spring door wreath workshop
Come along to Joy Revival Design Studio for creative workshop where you will learn to make your own spring door wreath using natural foliage!
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Avengers Assemble: Superhero Academy
Learn how to be an Avenger and hunt for Infinity Stones, shoot lasers with Iron Man, test your Archery skills with Hawkeye and dance with Spider-Man on 30th March at Marchmont St Giles Parish Church!
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Eco-Lampshade Workshop
Make your own, eco-friendly lampshade in a relaxed environment at this workshop run by Joy Revival Design Studio!
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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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Edinburgh Science Festival: DiscoveryLab
Play the role of scientist and let your curiosity run wild as you discover our living laboratory at the City Art Centre!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: The Art of Rocks
Get inspired by geology in this creative illustration workshop at Dynamic Earth!
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Japanese Boro Stitching Workshop
Join us at Dovecot Studios on 5th April for a slow stitching workshop inspired by the Japanese Boro tradition of repeatedly mending fabrics!
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Paper Flower Making: Icelandic Poppies
Come along to Dovecot Studios on 5th April and learn how to make beautiful Icelandic paper Poppies!
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Corstorphine Spring Wreath Workshop
Join Woodland Wreaths & Plants and make a beautiful living wreath which will last well into summer and beyond at The Gift Tree on Sunday April 6th!
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Spring Guided Forest Bathing Walk & Charcoal Art Experience
Celebrate Spring with a unique guided experience that blends the calming practice of Forest Bathing and Charcoal Art on 6th April.
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Meet the Sustainability Scientists
Meet the researchers from Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh Napier University that are revolutionising fashion and sustainability!
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Young Artists Easter Course for 9-12 Year Olds
Leith School of Art is running a Young Artists Easter Course, suitable for 9-12 Year Olds, from 7th to 11th April.
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Splat! Kids Art Classes Edinburgh
Bring the kids along to Splat Edinburgh this Easter and unleash their creativity in in a safe, nurturing environment!
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8 Week Watercolour Painting Course - Wednesdays
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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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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Edinburgh Science Festival: Ocean Explorers
Dive deep into this early years session, where children and their grown ups can enjoy a fun mix of storytelling, singing and crafting, all based around the ocean!
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Egg Tray - Eco- resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics for a delightful crafting experience and learn the techniques to craft your very own eggcellent tray!
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Egg Holder - Eco- resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics on 16th April at We Make Edinburgh for a delightful crafting experience and learn the techniques to craft your very own eggcellent tray!
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Garment Making - 6 Week Evening Class
Spend 6 consecutive Wednesday evenings in The Edinburgh Sewcial Club studio with an expert tutor and make any garment of your choosing!
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Upcycling Garments - 4 Week Evening Class
Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for 4 evenings and mend, re-size, re-vamp and re-style clothing to breath new life into each garment and build a whole new wardrobe!
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Can’t we be different - but still good? - Art Exhibition by Abigail Osborne
Abigail Osborne is showcasing her art at the Whitespace Gallery for her third annual exhibition this April.
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Tapestry Weaving Experience Day
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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McGonagall Night
Join the International Ghost Society for an evening in celebration of the poet William Topaz McGonagall - a man commonly known as the worst poet ever to have lived.
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A Century of Scottish Colourists with Alice Strang
Join Alice Strang, Curator of the National Galleries of Scotland’s Scottish Colourist series of exhibitions, for this talk on 22nd April.
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The Scottish Colourists inspired painting workshop
In this two day workshop at Dovecot in April, celebrate the work of Peploe and Cadell and delve deep into their world of colour!
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Intermediate Embellishment Embroidery: Beading Techniques
Join Chloe Patience for this intermediate workshop focusing on beading techniques at Dovecot Studios on 26th April.
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Interior Design Masterclass with Lunch
Whether you want to re-design your home or just dip your toes into the world of Interior Design join Aleksandra J. Hannah from Skela Studio for this full-day Masterclass on 3rd May!
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Wild Woman Beltane Gathering
Step into the Beltane Wild Woman Gathering, a sacred celebration of spring’s vibrant energy, renewal, and the untamed spirit within you, on 4th May at Bawsinch & Duddingston Loch Nature Reserve!
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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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Pressed Flowers Mirror - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop
Learn how to create your own flowery mirror using eco-friendly materials on this workshop run by Polymorphics!
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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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Forest Bathing Walk & Nature Mandala Experience
Embrace the serenity of the natural world with a guided experience that blends the restorative practice of Forest Bathing with the creative expression of crafting a Nature Mandala.
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Intermediate Woodworking Course Edinburgh
This 10-week course, at the Chippendale International School of Furniture, is designed for woodworking hobbyists who wish to explore a wide range of different skills within the craft.
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Eco-Resin Candle Holders - Terrazzo Craft Workshop
In this workshop, run by Polymorphics, you'll learn to create beautiful and unique candle holders using eco-friendly resin.
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North Edinburgh Community Festival
The North Edinburgh Community Festival is a free, family friendly and community-led event taking place in West Pilton Park on 17th May.
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Spell Songs
Don't miss a rare live performance by folk ‘supergroup’ Spell Songs at the Usher Hall on Sunday 18th May!
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World Bee Day at Lauriston Castle
Join John Jeffrey our resident Beekeeper at Lauriston Castle for a morning of creative fun exploring our buzzy friends and their importance in our environment.
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Summer Forest Bathing Walk & Watercolour Painting Experience
Unwind and explore your creativity this summer with a unique experience that merges the tranquil practice of Forest Bathing with the expressive art of Watercolour Painting!
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Macrame Wall Hanger Workshop
Spend a fabulously relaxing Sunday afternoon with us in the sewing & textile studio and craft your own personalised amazing macrame wall hanging!
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Wild Woman Summer Solstice Gathering
This year, join Creative Roots in Nature by the ocean for an unforgettable Wild Woman Summer Solstice Gathering, an evening filled with connection, creativity, and soulful rituals!
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The Garden Party
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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Burns Night Hootenanny - Tam O’Shanter’s Big Scottish Sing-Along
Let’s celebrate Robert Burns with a real Hootenanny – a Scottish party of words, music and song!
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Edinburgh Psych Fest
Edinburgh Psych Fest returns to Scotland’s capital on Sunday 31st August after the sell-out success of 2024!
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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:
Creative Hangouts Spring Club - Barrhead
Expect drawing, painting, group installation, collage, sculpting photography and much more at Creative Hangouts Spring Club in Barrhead!
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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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Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market
The 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!
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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:
Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy Through Craft
Fife Contemporary are pleased to announce Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy through Craft, an upcoming exhibition challenging perceptions of women and craft at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries.
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Open Studios North Fife
A record 95 artists in North Fife are opening their studios to the public to celebrate 20 years of Open Studios in Fife.
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Life Drawing Anstruther
What better way to spend those long winter nights than coming along to a friendly life drawing group at the Dreel Hall in Anstruther?
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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:
The EDIT Market - A Curated Shopping Experience
Discover something truly special at The EDIT Market, a carefully curated shopping experience held on selected Saturdays and Sundays at the historic House of Toad CIC!
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Byres Road Market
Taking place in the heart of Glasgow's West End at Hillhead Library, the Byres Road Market features stalls from 25 independent sellers selling a variety of products including jewellery, gifts and art!
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Jewellery Making Class - Charm Bracelets
Learning a new skill with Creative Bloc, in this short class you'll learn how to use basic beading tools with pins and chain to make your own colourful charm bracelets!
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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:
Beginners Quilting Course
Join Sew You Can for their amazing quilting class and over two Sundays you will create a beautiful quilt!
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BYOB Pottery Painting
On Friday 25th April Kilbryde Hospice are holding their first ever Pottery Painting night at Cafe Ceramico, Get ready for a fab night of creativity and good vibes, all for an amazing cause!
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LKP Markets & Events: EK, East Kilbride Market
LKP Markets & Events is delighted to host a regular market at EK, East Kilbride, come along, have a browse and support local talented businesses!
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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:
The Crafters Roadshow - Braehead
Shop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to Braehead Shopping Centre!
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Scottish Bead Fair
The Scottish Bead Fair, featuring a huge range of semi precious, crystal beads, pearls and everything for making great jewellery, will be held at the Normandy Hotel on Sunday 17th August!
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Lochwinnoch Mini March Festival: Screen Printing Workshop
Join Dominic Snider at the McKillop Institute for a fun and creative Screen Printing Workshop as part of the Lochwinnoch Mini March Festival!
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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:
Make a Hazel Hurdle
Learn how to make a traditional woven hazel hurdle from hazel sticks cut from coppice sites in Central Scotland on this 1-day course run by Green Aspirations Scotland CIC on 19th April.
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Silver Bangle Workshop
Join 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.
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Gelli Plate Printmaking
Unleash your creativity in this full-day Gelli Plate Printmaking Workshop with local artist Frances Ryan at Central Scotland School of Craft!
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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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