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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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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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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A Colourful Palette
The Snug at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh will be showcasing Gillian Henshaw’s delightfully colourful and joyful paintings until 31st August. All paintings are available to purchase.
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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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Let’s Forget
Known for his high-profile sculptures, Scottish sculptor Kenny Hunter brings his contemporary works to The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh this summer.
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Mercedes Azpilicueta: Fire on the Mountain, Light on the Hill
Collective are delighted to presents the first solo exhibition in Scotland of visual and performance artist Mercedes Azpilicueta!
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Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to the Scottish Parliament for FREE arts and crafts sessions every day (except Sundays)!
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Sunday Market on the Croft
Earth in Common's weekly Sunday markets return to Leith Community Croft, celebrating local, small businesses, and sustainable products and produce.
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Panorama: New Views of a City
Collective Edinburgh's Panorama programme takes inspiration from the origins of the panorama to explore how we see, move through and understand the city today.
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ARTIST ROOMS
Discover three of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art at Modern One this summer with a series of free ARTIST ROOMS displays in Edinburgh.
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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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Tove Hirth selected works
Powderhall Bronze Editions is excited to be showcasing a curated selection of works by renowned Norwegian artist Tove Hirth as part of their summer exhibition programme!
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Andy Goldsworthy: Fifty Years
This summer, the largest ever indoor exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy will take over the National Galleries of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh.
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West End Fair
The West End Fair returns from 28th July to 24th August 2025 at St Johns Episcopal Church with over 120 carefully curated and talented artists and artisan makers presenting their work.
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Long, Hot Summer: Andy Keir
Long, Hot Summer is a collection of contemporary paintings of Leith by local artist, Andy Keir, showing at the Roseleaf Bar and Restaurant.
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Aqsa Arif: Raindrops of Rani
Aqsa Arif's exhibition Raindrops of Rani uses elements of South Asian folklore to explore themes of fractured identity, displacement, and cultural synthesis through fantasy and world-building.
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Robert Powell: Hall of Hours
Hall of Hours explores time through Robert Powell's unique imagery capturing humanity's complexity, grandeur, and folly in intricate and thought-provoking compositions.
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Blythe Scott: Joy
Morningside Gallery is delighted to be showing a new exhibition of work from Blythe Scott, a Scottish contemporary artist with a large following both at home and around the world!
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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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Hynde Sight II
Following on from the London exhibition Hynde Sight earlier this year, Chrissie Hynde's latest exhibition 'Hynde Sight II' is showing at the Harvey and Woodd Gallery in Edinburgh this August.
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Surface Tensions :: Stephan Ehrenhofer, Molly Thomson, Derek Wilson
&Gallery presents Surface Tensions, the work of three artists who explore the material, structural, and conceptual possibilities of wall-based sculpture.
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Amethyst Bar, by X MUSE Vodka
This August, step into our modern-day Agora nestled within the French Institute on the Royal Mile, brought to life by X MUSE Vodka and experience artistic interpretations in liquid form!
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Intermediate Sewing Class - 2 Week Evening Course
This intermediate class is aimed at folks who've attended a beginner's sewing class (or already familiar with sewing up and threading a sewing machine) and would like to progress their skills.
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Leith Connections - Exhibition
Leith Connections is a collaborative exhibition of creatives from all walks of life exploring their personal, emotional, and historical connections to the town.
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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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Thursday Lates: Pattern Party
Join Dovecot for exclusive after-hours opening for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and explore IKEA: Magical Patterns exhibition!
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Print Expo 2525
This August, join us for Print Expo 2525 and help celebrate 10 years of Out of the Blueprint!
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LOVE is the thing: Imogen Alabaster
Imogen Alabaster is known for her emotive oil paintings and her new exhibition, LOVE is the thing, is showing at Upright Gallery from 9th to 29th August.
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Circus Skills for kids with Think Circus
Come and learn some circus skills with the amazing Think Circus this summer at Lost Shore Surf Resort on Tuesday 12th August!
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Dressmaking Course - 3 Day Summer School
If you’d like to learn to make your own clothes, but are struggling to get started, or would like to improve your techniques, then this short course will give you a great foundation.
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In Conversation with Aqsa Arif and Priyesh Mistry
Join Aqsa Arif and curator Priyesh Mistry for a thought-provoking conversation about her creative process and the narratives shaping her work on 13th August at Edinburgh Printmakers!
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Poetry & Painting: An Evening Inspired by Mary Somerville
Set in the heart of Edinburgh at The Melting Pot, join us for a unique evening of creativity and reflection as we celebrate the life and legacy of Mary Somerville!
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The Joy of Stitch: Adventures in Free-Motion Embroidery
Explore your creativity with Artisan Stitch's brand new 3-day Summer School Course to explore Free-Motion Embroidery.
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Art of the Fold
In this hands-on class at Leith Makers on 14th August, you'll be shown how to create your very own concertina sketchbook from scratch.
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Find Out Fridays
Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.
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Coorie Doon with Jackie Kay and Jill Calder
Coorie in as acclaimed poet and former Makar of Scotland, Jackie Kay, and renowned Scottish artist, Jill Calder, share their beautiful book, Coorie Doon, on Saturday 16th August.
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Dyed in the Wool
Contemporary Edinburgh artist Davy Macdonald presents Dyed in the Wool, a unique new exhibition celebrating the 150th anniversaries of Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian football clubs!
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Jacobite Activity Day
Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on Saturday 16th August for a fun activity day exploring Jacobite stories and Bonnie Prince Charlie’s visit to the Palace.
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Terrazzo Tray - Eco- resin Craft Workshop
Join Polymorphics on Saturday 16th August for a delightful crafting experience and learn the techniques to craft your very own terrazzo masterpiece!
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Basic Sewing: A Lifetime Skill
Come along to the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 19th August and learn basic sewing skills with our Drill Hall based artists Remode Collective!
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Maker Marketing Workshop
Delve into the world of marketing and social media and how it can help you as a maker or small business on this two day workshop run by Woodland Wreaths and Plants.
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Create Your Own Bouquet
Learn all about cut flowers at the Cyrenians Community and Green Skills Centre on Wednesday 20th August and Thursday 21st August!
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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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Print Collage Stitch
If you'd like to have a go at quilting but have been put off by all the rules and complicated maths, then this three-day workshop run by Artisan Stitch is perfect for you!
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Sewing Machine Skills - Make a pouch or mend your clothing!
Do you want to learn more about sewing and mending clothing using a sewing machine?Then come along to this workshop at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 20th August!
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In Conversation with Robert Powell and Alasdair Richmond
Join Edinburgh Printmaker on 21st August for an artist's talk to celebrate Robert Powell’s solo exhibition Hall of Hours, in conversation with Dr Alasdair Richmond from the University of Edinburgh.
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Time to Shine
Capturing light and reflection in pencil. In this class, be guided through techniques using a variety of graded pencils to help you work confidently with line and tone.
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Beginners Sewing Course XL - 2 days
This 2-day introductory course, run by Artisan Stitch, is a good starting point to learn expert sewing techniques whether you want to progress into dressmaking, soft furnishing or craft projects.
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Family Afternoon: Let’s play with colours
Looking for an afternoon of imagination and joy? Then don’t miss our Family Afternoon at the Institut français d’Écosse for 3 - 10year olds!
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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 creat a gorgeous wash bag/make-up bag!
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Kids Balkanarama - Fringe Edition
Join us at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 23rd August for our Fringe edition of Kids Balkanarama!
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Summery Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop
Explore the art of eco-resin and create your own colourful summery tray that adds beauty and character to any space!
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Lino Printing Workshop
Learn how to lino print and create some beautiful geometric designs with The Edinburgh Sewcial Club on Sunday 24th August!
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Acting for Adults Taster Session
Ever wanted to try Acting? Come along to Out of the Blue Drill Hall for a Free one hour Acting for Adults taster session with Melodramatic Productions!
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Cushions with Zips & Piping
Learn how to make professional looking cushions with zips and piping to match your furnishings at this workshop run by Artisan Stitch!
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Curtain-making
This curtain-making class, run by Artisan Stitch on 27th August, will give you the skills and confidence to make your own professional-looking curtains.
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Clone Your Favourite Garments
Join this small group class at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 28th August and replicate a perfect pattern for your favourite garment with Remode Collective!
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Breathe New Life into Your Furniture - One-Day Upcycling Workshop
Come along to Edinburgh Open Workshop on Saturday 30th August for a full-day, hands-on course where you’ll learn how to transform tired furniture into something truly unique!
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Edinburgh Multicultural Festival
From family cultural experiences, to fun-filled circus, to a unique blend of music genres and stories, together we will create memories!
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IKEA Inspired Paper Folding for Contemporary Design Workshop
Join Kate Colin for a paper crafting workshop inspired by the bold patterns and colour combinations of IKEA's fabrics at Dovecot Studios on 30th August!
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Jack Morrocco at Morningside Gallery: The Journey Continues
Morningside Gallery, an independent Edinburgh art gallery, has announced a new exhibition of work from Jack Morrocco, one of Scotland’s most notable and collectable contemporary artists.
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Pentlands Open Studios Art Trail
After a successful open call, the Pentlands Open Studios (POSt) art trail is excited to announce its inaugural event, taking place over the weekend of 30th - 31st 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:
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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Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Culross Community Market
Whether you're looking for unique gifts, tasty treats, or simply a great day out, the Culross Community Market has something for everyone.
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St Andrews Market, Lammas Event
Be part of something fresh and exciting as our St Andrews Market launches in the heart of St Andrews for the final days of Scotland’s oldest street fair – The Lammas!
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Mindful Art: Fluid Art for Mindfulness
Learn fluid art techniques to practice mindfulness and encourage wellness on this fun, calming and relaxing workshop run by Mindful Art on Sunday 17th August at Balmalcolm Den!
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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:
Saturday Art Club
The Gallery of Modern Art holds a regular, drop in, Saturday Morning Art Club for 5 to 12 year olds!
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Summer Flower Arranging
Join experienced florist, Sarah of Rook Botanics for an evening of flower arranging and celebrate the changing of seasons on this fun and creative workshop!
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Hand-Building: Introduction Class - Craft & Sip
Join The Craft Pottery Studio for their most popular BYOB pottery session... a fun introduction to making ceramic forms using hand-building techniques!
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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:
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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Makers & Merchants Monthly Market Lanark
Makers & Merchants Market in Lanark is Scotland's newest and most exciting monthly market and a vibrant celebration of the best food, drink, and craft producers around!
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Lanark Summer Market
Discover Lanark is delighted to be welcoming a fabulous selection of stalls to Lanark Summer Market on Saturday 30th August!
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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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Stitch & Kin Beginners Sewing Course
Come join Stitch & Kin at Kilmacolm Community Centre for a fun and interactive Beginner Sewing course where you'll learn all the basics to start creating your own stylish makes!
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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:
Cyanotype Printmaking
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft for a fascinating day of cyanotype printmaking on paper and textiles – a fascinating darkroom-free photography process.
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Whittle in the wilds
Try your hand at whittling and bring to life wood found in the forest by carving unique creations on this workshop at Mugdock Country Park on Sunday 24th August! Suitable for 8 - 12 year olds.
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Kippen Flower Show
Come and visit the Kippen Flower Show in the historic village of Kippen, 10 miles from Stirling, on Saturday 16th August!
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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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Handmade in Ayr Market
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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