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Arts And Crafts Events in Edinburgh in December 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

Loanhead Indoor Market

Selected dates between 1st October 2023 - 6th December 2024
Loanhead

Come along and support our local football club, Loanhead Miners Youth FC, and some other fab businesses at our indoor market in Bayne Memorial Hall, Loanhead!

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Art Classes for Adults and Kids

13th May 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.

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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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Refresh Stay & Play Toddlers

Selected dates between 30th September 2024 - 16th December 2024

The Salvation Army Edinburgh City is holding a toddler group every Monday during term time.

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pass shadow, whisper shade

18th October 2024 - 22nd December 2024

As a highlight of its 40th anniversary year, Collective Edinburgh is delighted to announce pass shadow, whisper shade - a group show by artists in the 2024 Satellites Programme.

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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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Community Art group

Selected dates between 23rd October 2024 - 11th December 2024

Enjoy being creative with others in a friendly welcoming group and be part of a creating a community piece of art in the process. Ideal for 50+ years old and no experience required.

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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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Cari Grevers Studio Exhibition

8th November 2024 - 21st December 2024

Artist Cari Grevers is holding a small exhibition of her paintings and prints in her art Studio at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Leith.

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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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Punch Needle Workshop

Selected dates between 10th November 2024 - 11th December 2024

Learn the art of punch needle and how to make your own colourful wool art on this punch needle workshop run by Glasgow Artist Rachael Bell at the popular artist space Leith Makers!

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Learn to Lino Print a Christmas Card

Selected dates between 13th November 2024 - 5th December 2024

Learn to carve and print your own Christmas card design in this workshop run by Rosanna Reade at Abbeymount Studios!

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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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HIDDEN

21st November 2024 - 22nd December 2024

HIDDEN, on now at The House of Small, is an exhibition of artwork by 60 women who have been affected by domestic abuse (in any of its many forms) and sexual violence.

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Mixed Winter Exhibition

23rd November 2024 - 19th December 2024

Birch Tree Gallery is delighted to invite you to our mixed Winter Exhibition, showcasing 7 painters and 7 makers!

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The Christmas Cookie Icing Workshop

Selected dates between 24th November 2024 - 8th December 2024

Gather your friends and family for an afternoon filled with laughter, colour, and Christmas spirit at Summerhall Distillery's Christmas Cookie Icing Workshop!

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Emily Sutton’s Toy Shop

28th November 2024 - 21st December 2024

This December, The Scottish Gallery is delighted to present a special installation exhibition by Emily Sutton.

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Ocean Terminal Christmas Market

28th November 2024 - 22nd December 2024

LocalMotive Markets will be running yet another magical Christmas Market at the Ocean Terminal Shopping on a number of dates from the end of November!

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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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Christmas at Leith Makers

30th November 2024 - 31st December 2024

Join us at Leith Makers for our Christmas workshops or find the perfect gift for you and your loved ones with 50 stockist offering a wide range of gorgeous handmade crafts!

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Reasons to be Cheerful: Artist Bookmakers Exhibition

30th November 2024 - 20th December 2024

This year's artist bookmakers exhibition at Upright Gallery is based on the theme of cheerfulness. Be prepared to raise a smile!

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Festival Fabric Wreath Making Workshop

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 15th December 2024

Enjoy a few hours of crafting and make your own fabric wreath for the Christmas season at this fun wreath making class in Edinburgh.

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KEEP : Art Exhibition

3rd December 2024 - 9th December 2024

The Aizle Artist Collective present an exhibition by experienced and emerging artists at Dundas Street Gallery from 3rd to 9th December!

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Christmas Lights Switch On at The Eric Liddell Community

4th December 2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and The Eric Liddell Community, will be hosting their annual Lights Switch On event on Wednesday 4th December.

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Festive Earrings - Eco- Resin Craft Workshop

4th December 2024

Embrace the holiday spirit and join Polymorphics for an enchanting workshop where you'll learn to craft eco-resin earrings with a festive touch.

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Festive Night at Dovecot

4th December 2024

Join us for a fun and festive night at Dovecot! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into colourful pompom making and enjoy a guided tour of our exhibition, Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art.

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Sip and Paint with Rachele Cavina

4th December 2024

Join the artist Rachele Cavina on 4th December at The Melting Pot for an evening of creativity and body positivity exploration over a glass of wine or a soft drink!

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Christmas Cocktail Baubles Workshop

Selected dates between 5th December 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join us at Summerhall Distillery for our exciting Christmas Cocktail Baubles Workshop and elevate your holiday spirit!

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Hand printed greetings cards - print and collage workshop

5th December 2024

Join Morag from Earth in Common at Leith Community Croft on 5th December for an exciting evening of creative exploration of printing techniques and collage!

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Queer Folks’ Tales

5th December 2024

Queer Folks’ Tales is back in December and sees another terrific line up at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!

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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

6th December 2024

Join Caroline from Joy Revival Design this December at Leith Makers and learn to make your own Christmas Wreath!

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Know Your Overlocker

6th December 2024

Overlockers are amazing machines. This Know Your Overlocker workshop run by Artisan Stitch will show you how versatile your overlocker can be.

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Loud Poets Showcase

6th December 2024

Don’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s best spoken word night 'Loud Poets' on Friday 6th December!

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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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Summerhall’s Big Christmas Weekend

6th December 2024 - 8th December 2024

Summerhall will once again host the annual Summerhall Big Christmas Weekend from Friday 6th - Sunday 8th December, featuring three days of festive fun!

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Winter Arts Markets

6th December 2024 - 8th December 2024

The ever-popular Drill Hall Christmas Arts Markets will return in December with an exciting extra market date!

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3D2D Assembly Rooms Christmas Fair

7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024

3D2D Events are delighted to be able to once again bring to the Assembly Rooms our spectacular Christmas Fair.

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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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Beaded Embroidery Workshop

7th December 2024

This beaded embroidery workshop will take inspiration from our current exhibition Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art with a modern twist.

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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

7th December 2024

Dr Neil's Garden is holding it's annual Christmas Wreath Making Workshop on Saturday 7th December at Millar Hall (Duddingston Kirk Café).

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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at The Eric Liddell Community

Selected dates between 7th December 2024 - 9th December 2024

Join us at The Eric Liddell Community and get into the festive spirit at our Christmas Wreath Making Workshop!

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Festive Macrame Workshop - Christmas Wreath Making

7th December 2024

Spend a few relaxing hours in a cosy Edinburgh craft studio getting into the festive spirit whilst making your own macrame Christmas wreath that can be used year after year.

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Festive Wreath Workshop

7th December 2024

Create your own festive wreaths using sustainable materials collected from around the Cyrenians Green Skills Centre on Saturday 7th December!

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Summerhall Christmas Market

7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024

On Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December, Summerhall’s annual Christmas Market returns with over 70 stalls to browse each day!

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Terrazzo Christmas Decorations - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop

7th December 2024

Get into the festive spirit and join Polymorphics for a special workshop where you'll immerse yourself in the art of creating eco-resin Christmas decorations.

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Art Exhibition Fundraiser

8th December 2024

Come along to this fundraising Art Exhibition on Sunday 8th December at Submarine Art & Design School in Stockbridge in aid of a Child Sponsorship program!

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Independent Art Market at Fruitmarket

8th December 2024

Celebrate the festive season with Endless Love Creative and a curation of 40+ independent makers stalls at our annual Winter Makers Market held in the Fruitmarket Edinburgh!

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Winter Papercutting Workshop

8th December 2024

Ruthie Watt aka Papercut Punk is back with a new folk-art flock for a wintery workshop at Leith Makers on 8th December!

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An Evening With: Jenny Colgan & Sophie Gravia

10th December 2024

Join Jenny Colgan & Sophie Gravia on 10th December for an insightful discussion of their writing careers, including an audience Q&A session for all your burning questions.

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Art Exhibition: Energy - Small birds & Scenes from the Fringe

11th December 2024 - 15th December 2024

Karen van de Graaf, a Scottish portrait artist, brings her solo Art Exhibition & Sale to Dundas Street Gallery from 11th to 15th December.

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Descriptive Gallery Tour: Stitched (Visually Impaired Visitors)

11th December 2024

Join us at Dovecot Studios on 11th December for an in-person descriptive gallery tour of Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art, specifically designed for our visually impaired visitors.

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Festive Gold Leaf Bubble Trinket Dish - Eco-resin Craft Workshop

11th December 2024

In this workshop run by Polymorphics, explore the world of environmentally friendly resin by adding gold leaf to make a beautiful and festive bubble trinket dish!

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Christmas Bauble Embroidery Workshop

12th December 2024

Join us at Leith Makers on Thursday 12th December for this 2 hour Christmas bauble making workshop and make a hand embroidered Christmas ornament!

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Festive Wreaths at Holyroodhouse

12th December 2024

Join florist and Royal Warrant-holder Lottie Longman at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 12th December to create your own festive wreath to take home!

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Christmas Wreath Making at Hopetoun House

13th December 2024 - 14th December 2024

Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful wreath completely from scratch using natural materials, sourced from our historic designed landscape.

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Gelli Printing - the Winter Garden

13th December 2024

Celebrate the beauty of nature without being able to draw by making prints from leaves or feathers in this fun workshop run by Artisan Stitch on 13th December!

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Kids Christmas Bauble Painting

17th December 2024

Come along to and afterschool Kids Christmas Crafting event at Brewdog Doghouse Edinburgh on 17th December!

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Festive Eco Resin Trinket Dish & Candle Customisation Workshop

20th December 2024

Two craft workshops in one...yes please! Get to grips with eco resin casting and candle customisation in this fun filled craft workshop on 20th December with Polymorphics.

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Gershwin’s Christmas Jazz Piano by Candlelight: Rhapsody in White

20th December 2024

Come along to a swinging, toe-tapping and festive tour of jazz piano alongside jazz improv, after Christmas carols and films by award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel on 20th December!

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Holiday Season - Midnight Lunar Market

22nd December 2024

Welcome to the Midnight Lunar Market 'Holiday Season Edition' being held at The Voodoo Rooms on Monday 22nd December!

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Magic 101: A workshop with Will Houstoun & Richard Wiseman

30th December 2024

Join psychologist Richard Wiseman and sleight of hand expert Will Houstoun as they introduce you to the world of magic!

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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:

Crafty Christmas - Adult Art Workshops

Crafty Christmas - Adult Art Workshops

Selected dates between 28th November 2024 - 12th December 2024

Enjoy an evening of creative crafts making your own cards and wrap to take home on an Adult Art Workshop at Eastwood House!

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Festive Needle Felting

Festive Needle Felting

8th December 2024

Come and create a your own seasonal, needle felted picture or mini felted designs, for your Christmas tree at The Wee Art Studio's Festive Needle Felting workshop!

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TillyPops Flowers Festive Wreath Making Classes

TillyPops Flowers Festive Wreath Making Classes

Selected dates between 25th November 2024 - 4th December 2024

Join TillyPops Flowers and get in to the Christmas spirit by creating your own homemade door wreath at St Andrew's Parish Church on Monday 25th November or Wednesday 4th December!

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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:

Joseph Noel Paton An Artist’s Life – From Dunfermline to the Royal Court

Joseph Noel Paton An Artist’s Life – From Dunfermline to the Royal Court

14th September 2024 - 9th February 2025

Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries welcomes home one of its own with a major exhibition devoted to the life and work of Sir Joseph Noel Paton.

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Festive Pop Up Gift Shop

Festive Pop Up Gift Shop

1st November 2024 - 15th December 2024

Join us at Deborah Cameron Creative Artist Studio in Glenrothes for some magical Christmas shopping!

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Rose & Thistle Makers Market

Rose & Thistle Makers Market

Selected dates between 9th March 2024 - 7th December 2024

Come along to the monthly Rose & Thistle Markets Markets, featuring an amazing community of local makers, bakers, artists and charities!

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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:

Jingle Bell-a-Houston Christmas Market

Jingle Bell-a-Houston Christmas Market

15th December 2024

Get ready for the Jingle Bell-a-houston Christmas Market, Glasgow's BIGGEST indoor Christmas Market, brought to you by Too Good To Throw Market Events!

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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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Welcome Home: Southside Pop-up Shop

Welcome Home: Southside Pop-up Shop

15th November 2024 - 22nd December 2024

The Welcome Home Pop-up Shop at Tramway is a place to shop for inspiration as well as great gifts and products that are handmade, well designed, useful, beautiful or all of the above!

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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:

Bothwell Christmas Market

Bothwell Christmas Market

21st December 2024

SHS Events are bringing a Christmas Market to the heart of Bothwell on Saturday 21st December, come along to the Bothwell Bridge Hotel Car Park for lots of artisan gifts and festive treats!

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Seasonal Front Door Wreath Workshop

Seasonal Front Door Wreath Workshop

5th December 2024

Create your very own bespoke festive seasonal front door wreath at Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum's workshop led by Lyne Organics!

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Festive Wreath Making at Baron’s Haugh

Festive Wreath Making at Baron’s Haugh

7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024

Join the RSPB to enjoy a seasonal wander around Baron's Haugh to gather all kinds of natural craft materials and make your own festive wreath!

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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:

Children’s Craft Workshops: Snowmen and Stars Craft Workshop

Children’s Craft Workshops: Snowmen and Stars Craft Workshop

15th December 2024

Feel festive with this Children's Christmas Craft workshop making Snowmen and Stars as part of this two hour workshop.

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Christmas Wreath Workshop

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Selected dates between 15th November 2024 - 12th December 2024

Join Restoration & Creation and create a stunning Christmas wreath that will add a touch of festive cheer to your home!

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Free Embroidery Christmas Decoration Workshop

Free Embroidery Christmas Decoration Workshop

12th December 2024

RenCAN in partnership with ReMode, is delivering a free embroidery Christmas decoration workshop, using upcycled and sustainably sourced felt on Thursday 12th December!

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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:

Autism Through An Autistic Lens

Autism Through An Autistic Lens

15th November 2024 - 31st December 2024

This exhibition at the Tolbooth Stirling compiles different forms of artwork – including photography, collage, and illustrations – created by autistic people to communicate their experiences.

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Handmade Gifts - Herbal Creams & Spa Salts!

Handmade Gifts - Herbal Creams & Spa Salts!

8th December 2024

Join Lauren Lochrie of Herbal Homestead and Jodie Fowler Marshall of #Createclub to make your own personalised, natural gifts this year whilst gaining skills for life!

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Christmas Door Wreath Workshop

Christmas Door Wreath Workshop

7th December 2024

Join us at Made in Stirling on Saturday 7th December and make a natural Christmas Door Wreath!

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Events in Other Areas

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Selected dates between 3rd February 2024 - 8th December 2024

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for its 19th year to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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Largs Market

Largs Market

Selected dates between 2nd March 2024 - 21st December 2024

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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Mini Craft Market

Mini Craft Market

Selected dates between 1st June 2024 - 7th December 2024

Visit eight select small craft businesses at the Mini Market and get to know the people behind the products and support small business!

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Handmade in Ayr Market

Handmade in Ayr Market

Selected dates between 31st August 2024 - 8th December 2024

Handmade in Ayr is a creative monthly market showcasing the best of Ayrshire arts and crafts at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, featuring quality Ayrshire & Scottish makers!

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