Arts And Crafts events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
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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Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture
Featuring examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.
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Drawing the Italian Renaissance
This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, brings together a wide range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period, including 45 drawings never exhibited in Scotland before.
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Picking up the Thread: The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry
Dovecot is delighted to welcome a wonderful variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary.
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Beneath the Surface: King’s Gallery Short Talks
Join our team at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for weekly gallery talks as part of the exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance!
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Méabh Breathnach
In Bodies of Work (in progress), Méabh Breathnach uses ceramics, metal and the body as materials, tools, and sources of inspiration in the creation of both sculptural and functional objects.
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Winter Wellbeing Challenge
As winter begins, the wonderful folk at SHBT are inviting you to take part in a monthly activity in the beautiful Historic Building Riddles Court, just off the Royal Mile.
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Family Drawing Workshop
Take inspiration from drawings in our latest exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance and join us for a special family drawing workshop.
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Drawing the Italian Renaissance: Curator’s Introduction
Join exhibition curator Lauren Porter at The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse as she discusses works from Drawing the Italian Renaissance!
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Turner in January
Following the incredible success of last year's blockbuster exchange with the National Gallery of Ireland, Scotland's own much-loved Turners are back in Edinburgh for 2026!
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Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club
Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club is a lively, hands-on creative experience designed especially for children under five who love to explore, play, and get wonderfully messy.
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Paper Trails
Paper Trails presents a focused selection of works on paper by &Gallery’s represented artists this January.
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Artist Bootcamp
Are you an Artist, working away in your own studio, stuck in a big of a rut, and feel like you need an injection of energy?! Well the 5 week Artist Bootcamp course is for you!
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Spring Term - After School Art, P3-P5
Birchwood After School Art offers the perfect space to unwind and develop skills in a relaxed and fun environment, it's ideal for children who love to draw.
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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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Adult and Child Crochet Workshop
This a beginners workshop at Out of the Blue Drill Hall is for children and their adults to learn how to crochet together.
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DIY Printmaking Course
Learning a variety of accessible printmaking methods on this Paintbox School of Art's 10 week DIY Printmaking Course starting Thursday 15th January.
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Edinburgh Dunhuang Mineral Pigment Painting Workshop
Unleash your creativity, step into the world of ancient art and discover the beauty of Dunhuang cave paintings in this 2 hour workshop at POP Coffee on Thursday 15th January!
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Spring Term - After School Art P5-P7 Thu
Exploring all aspects of drawing, painting and making, Birchwood After School Art offers the perfect space to unwind and develop skills in a relaxed and fun environment.
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Spring Term - Teen Art Club 2
Bring along your playlist, relax and sketch Friday afternoons away at this Teen Art Club held in Birchwood Art Studio!
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Spring Term - Teens Drawing & Painting
This course at Birchwood Art Studio is designed for secondary school students who want to strengthen their drawing and painting skills.
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Fashion Drawing For Beginners
Join acclaimed fashion illustrator Katie Braid at Dovecot Studios for a fun introduction to creative mark making for fashion illustration.
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Textured Silver Ring Workshop
Come along to the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 17th January for a fun half day course with Leith Jewellery Studios where you'll make your own textured silver band ring!
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Harris Tweed Coin / Credit Card Purse Making Workshop
Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for this one-day workshop and make a gorgeous credit card/coin purse made from vintage Harris Tweed on Sunday 18th January.
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Cafe Ceilidh: Celebrating Burns
Join friends from the Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories as we celebrating Robert Burns!
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Refillable Journal Evening Workshop
Join Cass for this this workshop on 22nd & 29th January and learn how to make a functional and fabulous refillable journal!
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Matching Pendant & Earring Set Workshop
Design and create your own beautifully coordinated silver pendant and matching earrings with Leith Jewellery Studios on 24th January at Out of the Blue Drill Hall!
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Paint & Wine: Pentlands in Winter
Relax in our twinkly, airy studio with complimentary fizz (or red or white) and be taken through the various steps that will help you create your own painting of the Pentlands in Winter!
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Winter Skies in Acrylics Workshop
Join artist/tutor Morven Ferguson for a fun, informative and relaxed day of painting winter skies in acrylic paints at Birchwood Art Studio on 24th January!
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Join Cass to make a functional and fabulous refillable journal in this full day workshop on Monday 26th January!
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Charity Concert: Daughters of Donbas
Join us at St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh on January 29th for this unique charity concert that combines art and journalism in aid of Save Ukraine, a music and human rights project.
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Chiaroscuro - Light and Dark
In this 2 day workshop we will focus on recognising the tonal values inherent in colour, culminating in creating a still life painting in oils that emphasises and exploits the drama of chiaroscuro.
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Creative Needle Felting
Learn how to mend moth holes with creative needle felting in this workshop held by The Edinburgh Stitchers at Dovecot Studio!
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Sea Glass Brooch Workshop
Transform a piece of ocean-tumbled sea glass into a stunning silver brooch with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 31st January!
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Conservator Talk: Conserving the Campi Cartoon
Victoria Button, Royal Collection Trust’s Head of Paper Conservation, discusses her work in preparing drawings for presentation in Drawing The Italian Renaissance, on display at The King's Gallery.
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The Blacksmiths Knife Making
Learn the fundamental basics of blacksmithing in a supportive and engaging environment on this one day course run by Work of Iron at The Pitt.
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Ocean Terminal Market
Ocean Terminal Market is a cosy and well-established market featuring a fabulous range of arts, crafts, food and drinks on the first weekend of each month!
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Portobello Local Market
Portobello Local Market is a much loved event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park on the first Saturday of every month!
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Portrait: Head & Shoulders Workshop
Join artist Suzanne Kemplay for this Portrait: Head & Shoulders Workshop at Birchwood Art Studio on Saturday 7th February.
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Valentine Jewellery Workshop
Celebrate love with a day of creativity and craftsmanship with Leith Jewellery Studios for their special Valentine Workshop on 7th February at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall!
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Family Yoga: Early Years
Taking inspiration from Drawing the Italian Renaissance join us for a fun family yoga session full of movement, music, songs and stories. Suitable for children 16 months to 4 years old.
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Tapestry Studio Tour
Don't miss your chance to see Dovecot Studio's weavers at work and a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to work in the UK's longest running tapestry studio on their upcoming tour.
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Paint & Wine: Dance Me to the End of Love
Be taken through the various steps that will help you create your own painting of 'Dance Me to the End of Love' by Jack Vettriano on this workshop at Birchwood Art Studio on 14th February!
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Shorthair & All Breed Championship Cat Show
The annual GCCF Championship Cat Show will be held on Saturday 14th February at West Lothian College Sports Hall, Livingston. It's a purr-fect day out for cat lovers everywhere!
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Valentine’s Portraits Workshop
In this Valentine's workshop at Birchwood Art Studio, you'll learn how to draw a simple, charming portrait and bring it to life with soft watercolours.
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Drawing The Palace
Discover how the Palace of Holyroodhouse looked in the past and how it has been redesigned various times on this family-friendly sketching trail!
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Family Afternoon: Let’s play with colours
Looking for an afternoon of imagination and joy? Don’t miss our Family Afternoon at the Institut français d’Écosse on Thursday 19th February, suitable for ages 3 to 10!
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HelloArt Chinese Lunar New Year Market
Join HelloArt for a vibrant Chinese Lunar New Year Market, a celebration of tradition, culture, and community at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 21st February!
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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 22nd February.
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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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Curatorial Talk: The Patrons of the Renaissance
Join Martin Clayton, Head of Prints and Drawings at Royal Collection Trust, for this lunchtime lecture as he discusses the vital role of patrons in the creation of Italian Renaissance art.
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Cabochon Textured Ring Workshop
Join Leith Jewellery Studios on 28th February at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall and create your own beautifully textured silver band ring, complete with a cabochon stone!
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Don’t Be Afraid Of Colour! Workshop
Working with colour is so appealing, but can sometimes be overwhelming - where do you start? How about starting with this one day workshop at Birchwood Art Studio!
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Paint & Wine: View of Collioure, Matisse
Create your own painting of View of Collioure by Henri Matisse as you relax in Birchwood Art Studio and enjoy complimentary fizz (or red or white)!
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An Introduction To Papercut Art
Have you always fancied learning how to papercut? Then join Edinburgh artist Papercut Punk for this entertaining and relaxing workshop in Portobello Town Hall on Sunday 1st March!
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Support The Makers Market - Portobello Town Hall
Support The Makers hold a regular market in Portobello Town Hall, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!
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Support The Makers Market - St Giles’ Cathedral
Support The Makers hold an occasional market in the iconic St Giles' Cathedral, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!
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Charm Bangle Workshop - Make a Personalised Silver Bangle
Design and create your own beautiful silver bangle with Leith Jewellery Studios at this Charm Bangle Workshop at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 7th March!
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Draped Figure Drawing Workshop
Join artist Suzanne Kemplay for this Draped Figure Drawing Workshop at Birchwood Art Studio on Saturday 7th March.
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Journey into Abstraction: An Introduction to Wilhelmina Barns-Graham
In this richly illustrated talk Rob Airey will introduce the long creative career of artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (1912-2004), focusing on both her journey to abstraction and travels into landscape.
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Gelli Printing Workshop
If you are interested in trying out a versatile and playful printing technique then this gelli plate printing is for you!
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Paint & Wine: Mum with the Pearl Earring
Spend an evening creating your own painting of your mum (or loved one!) as the Girl with the Pearl Earring by Vermeer.
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Spoon Carving Course
This Spoon Carving Course, on 14th & 15th March at the Chippendale International School of Furniture, is led by Louise Forbes, a talented wood carver and the founder of Louise Forbes Designs.
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Support The Makers & Food Market - George Watson’s College
Support The Makers hold an occasional Makers & Food Market in George Watson's College, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!
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Trio of Earrings Workshop - Make Three Unique Pairs
Learning how to make your own silver earrings with Leith Jewellery Studios in this fun and creative hands-on workshop at Out of the Blue Drill Hall!
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City Streets, Scottish Islands and Silhouetted Hills: Bet Low (1924-2007) Art and Life
This talk on artist Bet Low complements the City Art Centre Exhibition Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000.
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John Kay and the Golden Age
This lecture given by Eric Melvin, an established and respected local historian, is to mark the Bicentenary of John Kay's Death.
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John Henry Lorimer: Capturing the Characters of Edinburgh
In this Spring talk, the artist’s great great niece Charlotte Lorimer gives this talk to complement the City Art Centre Exhibition ‘Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture’!
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Newhailes Market
You'll find a fine selection of handmade goods, from jams and chutneys to pies and candles, at Newhailes House and Gardens' Market, held on the third weekend each month!
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Wax Ring Carving Workshop - Sculpt Your Own Signature Ring
Step into the world of wax carving and create a ring that's as unique as you are with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall!
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Support The Makers Samples and Seconds Edit Pop Up
Join Support The Makers at The Shop With No Name for their exclusive Samples & Seconds Edit between Friday 27th and Sunday 29th March!
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Dalmahoy Hotel Craft Fayre
Explore handmade treasures, psychic insights & holistic goods at Dalmahoy Hotel's Spring Market on Saturday 28th March!
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Lino Cut Printing Workshop
Join tutor and artist Anupa for this half day workshop in which participants will explore different ways of mark making on easy-cut or traditional lino with the help of gouges to carve your blocks.
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Paint & Wine: Water of Leith a la Monet
Be taken through the various steps that will help you create your own painting of the Water of Leith a la Monet on this workshop at Birchwood Art Studio.
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Spinner Ring Workshop
Design and craft your own spinner ring (also known as a worry ring or fidget ring) with Leith Jewellery Studios at the Out of The Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 28th March!
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Kids & Teens Easter Club (8 - 15)
Build your very own sculpture from sketches created at a visit to the museum exhibition 'GIANTS' and use your MAMMOTH creativity to fill the week with a MASSIVE array of artwork.
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Tiddlers Easter Holiday Workshop
Arty session for ages 6-8. Step into the Birchwood and spend two and a half hours drawing, painting, crafting and maybe getting a bit messy...
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Meet The Makers Second-Hand Vintage Market
Explore a thoughtfully curated collection of amazing second-hand finds, vintage clothing, and unique pre-loved goods at Meet The Makers' Second - Hand Vintage Market in Portobello Town Hall!
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Portraiture from the Fleming Collection
Director of the Fleming Collection, Theodore Albano, brings us on an exploration of four centuries of Scottish Portraiture in this talk at the Assembly Rooms.
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John Kay’s Edinburgh Street Characters and Visitors to the City
Eric Melvin, an established and respected local historian, gives the talk on artist and engraver John Kay (1742 – 1826).
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Support The Makers: Young Makers Market
Support The Makers are hosting a one off market on day three of Porty Festival celebrating the creativity of Young Makers under the age 18 years!
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Support The Makers: The Ceramic Edit Pop Up
From hand-thrown bowls to sculptural pieces and unique tableware, this is a must-visit event for anyone who loves beautifully made ceramics and wants to support local makers!
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Support The Makers Market - Haddington Corn Exchange
Support The Makers hold a regular market in Haddington Corn Exchange, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!
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John Kay and Deacon Brodie
Join us to explore the life of John Kay (1742 – 1826), a self-taught artist and engraver who sketched the famous Deacon William Brodie.
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Flora, Fauna & Fabric, Where Art Meets Fashion!
Scottish artists/designers Adrienne Kerr and Elizabeth Martin unite their shared love of nature, storytelling, and textile in this exhibition at Dundas Street Gallery!
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Support The Makers: The Vintage Edit Pop Up
Step into a curated world of timeless style at The Vintage Edit, a pop-up celebrating vintage fashion, retro treasures, and nostalgic finds with a modern twist!
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Support The Makers return to Haddington Corn Exchange for their Christmas edition, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!
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Support The Makers return to Portobello Town Hall for their Christmas edition, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!
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Support The Makers: The Christmas Edit Pop Up
Get into the festive spirit at The Christmas Edit, a curated pop-up full of handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and joyful finds from local makers at The Shop With No Name!
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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 Knit 'n' Chat group!
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The Newton Mearns Market
Featuring a curated selection of makers and producers The Newton Mearns Market will hold its next event on Saturday 7th February at Broom Parish Church!
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Adult Sunday Sessions: Mixed Media, Expressive Landscapes Using Collage, Ink, Watercolour and Pastel
Express yourself using collage, mark-making and other mixed media to create fabulous, colourful landscapes on this workshop at The Wee Art Studio in Clarkston on Sunday 22nd February!
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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:
Garden Mini Quilt Workshop
Join Eilidh Weir at Forgan Arts Centre on 7th & 8th February for a two-day mini quilt workshop celebrating the transition from winter to spring.
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Beewild Blooms Spring Workshop
Unleash your creativity this February by joining Beewild Blooms for their Spring workshop at Bowhouse on Saturday 14th or Sunday 15th February!
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Angel Wings Mixed Media Workshop
Join creative artist and workshop tutor Deborah Cameron at Anderson Hall, Leslie on 31st January for a magical and inspiring crafting experience as you create your own custom angel wings design!
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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:
Woodcut Printing with Mobile Print Studio
Discover the timeless art of woodcut printmaking in this hands-on workshop with Mobile Print Studio.
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Bespoke Footstool Upholstery Class
Join Roothless Design at Castlemilk Youth Complex for a relaxed and creative upholstery workshop where you'll make your very own footstool from start to finish.
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The Creative Craft Show and The Scottish Quilting Show
The Scottish Quilting Show and The Creative Craft Show return to Glasgow in March, celebrating the skills and talents of artists and crafters; inspiring visitors to take up a hobby of their own!
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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:
Makers & Merchants Monthly Market
Makers & Merchants Market in Lanark is Scotland's newest and most exciting monthly market... a vibrant celebration of the best food, drink, and craft producers around!
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Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 10am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
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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:
Upholstery Weekend
Join Restoration & Creation in Paisley for one of their regular Upholstery Weekend Workshops and turn the old into something new and special!
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Mini Paint by Numbers Session
Don't miss a fun, lighthearted mini paint by numbers session at Harvies Bar in Paisley on Tuesday 20th January.
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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:
Introduction to Green Woodworking
This one-day introductory course, run by Green Aspirations Scotland on Saturday 11th April, is a great way to start your journey into the world of green woodworking.
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Painting with Enamel & Lustres with Elizabeth Jane Campbell
Explore the rich and expressive techniques of painting with enamels and lustres to bring colour, pattern, and illustrative detail into your enamel jewellery designs on this two day course.
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Marbling on Paper and Fabric
Join us for a one-day Marbling Workshop, where you’ll immerse yourself in the heritage craft of marbling on paper and fabric.
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