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Arts And Crafts Events in Edinburgh on 08 December 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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:

Greenbank Garden Market

Greenbank Garden Market

Selected dates between 8th December 2024

Greenbank Garden Market features a fantastic line up of top quality producers and makers bringing with them all kinds of wonderful foods, drinks, arts, crafts and artisan goods!

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TMC East Renfrewshire Festive Wreath Making

TMC East Renfrewshire Festive Wreath Making

Selected dates between 29th November 2024 - 11th December 2024

Get your festive jumper or sparkly top on and join The Mum Club East Renfrewshire for some Festive Wreath Making in the Snug Bar at the Parklands Hotel!

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Christmas at Whitelee Windfarm

Christmas at Whitelee Windfarm

Selected dates between 7th December 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Whitelee Windfarm have got the festive season all wrapped up with a selection of events including a Santa's Grotto and their Winter Wonderland Experience!

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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:

Small Business Market

Small Business Market

29th March 2024 - 24th December 2024

Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 25 small businesses each month selling handmade crafts and more!

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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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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:

Craft & Sip Festive Workshop: Build Your Own Mug or Cup

Craft & Sip Festive Workshop: Build Your Own Mug or Cup

Selected dates between 29th November 2024 - 22nd December 2024

In this festive workshop at The Craft Pottery Studio, you'll learn how to hand-build your very own pinched mug or hot chocolate cup—perfect for cozy winter nights or gifting to someone special!

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Xmas Woolly Wreath Making Workshop

Xmas Woolly Wreath Making Workshop

Selected dates between 16th November 2024 - 15th December 2024

Join Braw Wee in their city centre studio for a fun, relaxed workshop where they will teach you how to make your own Woolly Wreath!

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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:

Festive Weekend

Festive Weekend

7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024

Enjoy a weekend of festive family fun at the National Museum of Rural Life on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December!

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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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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 Dressmaking Course (Pyjama Making)

Beginners Dressmaking Course (Pyjama Making)

Selected dates between 8th December 2024 - 15th December 2024

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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Children’s Craft Workshops: Gingerbread House Making Workshop

Children’s Craft Workshops: Gingerbread House Making Workshop

8th December 2024

Make your own Gingerbread House from wood and then decorate as you wish during this one hour Children's Christmas Craft Workshop!

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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:

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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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

1st March 2023 - 1st January 2028

This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.

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Autisim Through An Autistic Lens

Autisim 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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Events in Other Areas

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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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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Support The Makers
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Popular Events

Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
Cinderella
Join returning panto favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young with a new magical pantomime for all the family at the Festival Theatre!
Castle Of Light
Enjoy the Defender of the Nation illuminated in a spectacular after-dark trail when Castle of Light returns with an all-new show for its fifth year at Edinburgh Castle!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Tree Maze
St Andrew Square holds one of the UK’s largest illuminated Christmas Tree trails so come along and get lost in the magic!

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Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall