Arts And Crafts Events in Edinburgh in May 2025
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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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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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Royal Rhyme Time
Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.
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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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The Crafters Roadshow - The Centre Livingston
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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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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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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ArtSpace in the City Art Centre
Come and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!
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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: 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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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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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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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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German Messy Church for Kids
Once a month during term time, the German Church in Edinburgh invites families with children of pre-school and primary school age to sing, play, craft and pray!
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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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Camila Ospina Gaitán: Unconquered Natures - Tropicalism
Camilla Ospina Gaitán’s new commission, at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, examines the logic of colonialism through the lens of orchid collection - an 18th and 19th-century practice.
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Postcards from Edinburgh - Simon Rivett
This exhibition, by Simon Rivett at Patriothall Gallery, features paintings that are playful, fun, affectionate reflections on Edinburgh’s residents and visitors.
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Clay & Fibre: Jo Walker & Jillian Lee Adamson
This exhibition at Upright Gallery brings together two artists that specialise in handmade objects that reveal a sense of considered quietude in the process of making.
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A Colourful Palette
The Snug at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh will be showcasing Gillian Henshaw’s delightfully colourful and joyful paintings from 18th April to 30th June. All paintings are available to purchase.
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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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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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Loud Poets Showcase
Don’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s best spoken word night 'Loud Poets' on Thursday 1st May with Inga Dale, Sarah Grant, Bradley Taylor & Stephen Watt!
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Summer Course Drop - Edinburgh Open Workshop
Unlock your potential as Edinburgh Open Workshop announces a range of new summer courses suitable for first-time makers and those looking to improve their skills.
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Know Your Overlocker
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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Edinburgh Tradfest: A Necklace of Stories from the Highlands & Islands
With story, music and imagery, storytellers Bea Ferguson and Heather Yule explore the captivating tales of these lands, and the people and strange creatures who dwelt there.
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Edinburgh Tradfest: An Introduction to Gaelic Storytelling
Join Gaelic storyteller Martin MacIntyre for an introductory session exploring the history, importance and joy in Gaelic storytelling culture in Scotland.
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Family Beltane
This delightful Beltane Fire Society tradition allows parents to share in the magic of the Beltane story with their little ones through storytelling, face painting and arts & crafts.
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Mini Mummers Parade Prep
Join the Family Beltane crew for a morning of mask decoration, crafting and face painting ahead of the May Day Parade.
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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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Introduction to Sashiko Stitching Workshop
Sashiko Stitching is a simple form of stitching with very satisfying results. Join Sue Crawley of Sunshine Designs Dollar at Dovecot Studios for this workshop.
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Katharine Le Hardy :: Beneath the Trees
Katharine Le Hardy returns to &Gallery in May with an exciting new body of work for her solo presentation!
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Special Play Saturday
Join Collective Edinburgh on 3rd May for a creative workshop designed for families with children aged 5 – 12 years!
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Edinburgh’s Craft & Flea Market
Come along to Craft & Flea, a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 4th May.
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Miniature Landscape Embroidery Workshop
Feel like getting creative in Edinburgh? Come and learn how to stitch out your stress with this soothing landscape embroidery class on Sunday 4th May!
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MNB Craft Market at Leith Arches
Don't miss the MNB Craft Market when it returns to Leith Arches for a special Spring edition on Sunday, 4th 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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Edinburgh Tradfest: Hip Hop Story Stop! Old Edinburgh Street Games & Stories
Join Claire McNicol and Fergus McNicol for a lively, family-friendly session of traditional street games, playful rhymes, toe-tapping songs, and captivating tales from Old Edinburgh!
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Scotland’s Ancient Goddess: Hidden in Plain Sight
In his new book Scotland’s Sacred Goddess: Hidden in Plain Sight, Stuart McHardy explores the pre-Christian beliefs of the Scottish people.
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Cafe Ceilidh
Celebrate Edinburgh's Tradfest with a free afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories with friends from the Scots Music Group in the Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Stories and Songs in the North-East Bothy Tradition
Join ballad singer Allan Taylor, fiddler Karin Paterson and storytellers Phyll McBain and Jackie Ross for a ceilidh of land, laughter and a hearty dollop of Doric!
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Back to Basics: Drawing Essentials
Join artist and educator Jill Martin Boualaxai for a relaxed and inspiring 5-week Thursday evening course exploring the essentials of drawing, at The Heart of Newhaven Community from 8th May.
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Hearth Fire Sessions
Welcome to an eclectic night of ancient myth, contemporary storytelling, post-folk music, and physical artistry!
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Bog Standard
Bog Standard is the gripping true story of a tip off which led a rookie journalist to one of the most important archaeological finds of the 20th century.
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Edinburgh Tradfest: The Legend of the Anonymous Poet (Or a 20th Century Barbarian Account)
This special live performance from filmmaker/storytellers Nadir Bouhmouch and Soumeya Ait Ahmed combines film, lecture and storytelling!
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Paint and Pigment Workshop
Working with artist Natalie Taylor, who exhibited her soil based paintings in 2022 at RBGE in the Living Soil exhibition, the workshop explores how to make paint from scratch from collected soils!
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Rags to Riches - Creative Upcycling
Join Artisan Stitch to learn how to transform fabric scraps into stunning, one-of-a-kind textiles!
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Storytelling for Musicians
Join musician and storyteller David Francis and learn how to improve your patter and song introductions with some basic rules of storytelling on this workshop as part of Tradfest!
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Sunshine Stories: Sensory Stories and Play
Join storyteller Ailie Finlay from My Kind of Book on a fun-packed, sensory adventure for May time as we head off through the green grass and squelchy bogs of Scotland!
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Grain and Groove Art Exhibition
Catch the Grain and Groove Art Exhibition by young Edinburgh based artists, showcasing their handcrafted designs, at Dr Neil's Garden in Duddingston from 10th to 14th May!
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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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Spring Market
Make sure to stop by Lemur Lodge to visit our Spring Market at Edinburgh Zoo!
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The Poet and the Moon: Lorca’s Flamenco Soul
TuFlamenco presents a tribute to Federico García Lorca, Spain’s most iconic poet, through Flamenco’s rhythm, dance, and poetry at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Saturday 10th May.
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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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Dressmaking Course - Tuesday Evenings
This six week Dressmaking course will teach you how to make your own unique clothes that fit perfectly and improve your existing sewing techniques.
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Alter, Repair & Upcycle: Revitalize Your Wardrobe Sustainably!
Join Artisan Stitch for this 6-week Alter, Repair & Upcycle sewing course to learn essential techniques for breathing new life into your clothes!
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Flourish & Print: Gelli printing
Capture and celebrate the beauty of nature without being able to draw by making gelli prints from early summer foliage and flowers at this workshop run by Artisan Stitch!
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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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Heure du conte ‘Observons la faune et la flore’
Come explore the magical world of flora and fauna with your little ones at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Saturday 17th May!
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Intermediate Embroidery: Stump Work
Learn three-dimensional stitches using thread and wire with designer and embroidery specialist, Chloe Patience at Dovecot Studios on 17th May.
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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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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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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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Curtain-making
This curtain-making class, run by Artisan Stitch on 23rd May, will give you the skills and confidence to make your own professional-looking curtains.
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Doug Cocker: Threads
Doug Cocker, one of Scotland’s leading sculptors, unveils a dynamic new body of work at Dovecot Studios in collaboration with The Scottish Gallery.
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Paper Flower Making@ Sunflowers
Join Dovecot Studios on Saturday 24th May for a morning crafting paper sunflowers from Italian crepe paper with paper florist, Jen O’Flaherty!
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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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Beginner’s Sewing - 2 week evening course
Spend two evenings with The Edinburgh Sewcial Club on 26th May & 2nd June and learn how to use a sewing machine and make a cushion cover with your new sewing skills!
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Sketching Nature and Architecture at Lauriston Castle
Edinburgh’s favourite sketcher makes a welcome return to Lauriston Castle with some sketching workshops!
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Guid Crack: Tales of Wonder, Mystery and Imagination
Join guest storyteller Kate Walker for another session of Edinburgh’s monthly storytelling club held upstairs in the Waverley Bar on Friday 30th May!
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Beginner’s Sewing Class
Spend a full day in the sewing studio and learn how to use a sewing machine and make a cushion cover with your new sewing skills!
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Flower and Still Life Watercolour Workshop
Join artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb on 31st May at Dovecot Studios as she takes you through the process of creating a small scale, still life watercolour!
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John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture
John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture captures the span of an extraordinary life and career, told through the lens of the artist’s own eyes and the words of the people who knew him best.
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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:
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:
AIA Seasonal Coffee Mornings
Join the Anstruther Improvements Association for a cup of tea or coffee, some home-baking, book swap and stories, craft table and a good blether at our community café for all generations!
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Dunfermline City Artisan Market
Pick up some wonderful local produce in the heart of Dunfermline City at the monthly Dunfermline City Artisan Market on St Catherine's Wynd!
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Buckhaven’s Hidden Harbour
Buckhaven’s Hidden Harbour was created by local P6 school children and explores the history of Buckhaven Harbour which was built in 1838.
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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:
BRSHES: Intro To Eco Resin
Discover the magic of working with Eco resin, a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to traditional resin, in this hands on workshop at BRSHES!
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Impasto Painting Workshop With Selection Of Mini Cakes
Join Storya Event Planners for their Impasto Painting Workshop, where you'll learn how to create beautiful textured masterpieces while having coffee and cake!
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Park Lane Market
Park Lane Market is a pop-up market held on the first and last Sunday of each month in Shawlands, featuring a range of boutique stalls!
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Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 9.30am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
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Adult Handcrafts
Join the David Livingstone Birthplace on Tuesdays and take part in a range of adult handcrafts including sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts, painting, yarn art, collage work and more!
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Bothwell Market
SHS Events bring their wonderful markets to Bothwell twice a month on the first and third Saturdays featuring artisan crafts, fresh produce, unique gifts, handmade items and tasty street food!
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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:
Adults Craft Club At IKEA Glasgow
You're never too old to learn a new skill... IKEA Glasgow's Craft Club is a creative solution to reducing isolation and loneliness amongst older adults.
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Beginners Sewing Course
Always wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine but just don’t know where to start? Then this four-week course from Thimbleberry Sewing could be the answer!
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Kids Craft Club At IKEA Glasgow
Everyone can learn something new, no matter their age! IKEA Glasgow's Kids Craft Club is a great way for children to make friends and have fun together!
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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:
Mosaic Masterclass with Michael Kruzich
In this five-day masterclass located in Falkirk, San Francisco based mosaicist Michael Kruzich has combined two key techniques into one intensive masterclass for serious mosaicists.
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Make your own Charcoal
Charcoal has been made for thousands of years, and this is your chance to learn the art and science of charcoal making on this workshop run by Green Aspirations Scotland on Saturday 3 May!
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Stirling Knit ‘n’ Natter in-person crafting meetup
Stirling Knit 'n' Natter meet every other Monday evening in Friars Wynd Hotel. Come along and join us for an evening of crafting while chatting over a cup of tea, coffee or something stronger!
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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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