Arts And Crafts Events in Edinburgh in August 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Summer Outdoor Club
Dynamic Earth’s Summer Outdoor Club is back. Join us for fun and adventure in Holyrood Park, perfect for kids aged between 7 to 12 who love being outdoors and exploring the natural world!
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IKEA: Magical Patterns
IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
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Fringe by the Sea
Fringe by the Sea, a 10-day multi arts festival in North Berwick, is back for 2025 from 1st-10th August.
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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 Art Festival
The Edinburgh Art Festival, the UK's largest festival of visual arts, returns to the capital from August 7th to 24th.
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Relief Printing Summer Course
Explore ways of creating striking images with this simple yet powerful print medium process on this course at Edinburgh Printmakers from 9th - 12th August!
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Summer Mosaics
Join us at Lauriston Castle for a 2-day workshop making beautiful mosaic panels inspired by the colours of summer with Margaret Findlay!
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Tea Green Summer Market: National Galleries of Scotland: National
Join Tea Green for an unforgettable Summer Market at the National Galleries Scotland: National on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August!
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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:
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:
St Andrews Market
Come along to the monthly St Andrews, South Street Market with its independent producers and creatives!
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Cupar Market
Come along to the monthly Cupar Market in Crossgate with its independent producers and creatives!
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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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Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Tea Green Summer Market: The Burrell Collection
Join Tea Green at The Burrell Collection for an unmissable summer market on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August!
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Helensburgh Market in the Square
Buy the best of seasonal local produce at Helensburgh Market in the Square held on the second and last Saturdays of each month in Colquhoun Square!
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Milngavie Market
You'll find meat, fish, game, Cheese, home baking, plants, Organic soap, jewellery, and more at Milngavie Market on the third Friday of each month!
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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:
Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 9.30am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
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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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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:
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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Paisley Patchers Evening Programme
Interested in quilting? Paisley Patchers meet on the first Monday of each month in Paisley North Church, no experience is necessary all levels welcome!
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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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Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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Carve your own Spoon
Join Green Aspirations Scotland on 2nd August for this one-day course in the woods and learn how to make your very own wooden spoon with an axe, knife and spoon knife, following the sloyd tradition!
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Mosaic Masterclass with Oliver Budd: New Solutions for Seeing, Setting & Siting
In this four-day masterclass at Mosaic & Glass English mosaic artist and craftsman Oliver Budd will guide you to transpose an artwork or design into mosaic!
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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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