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Events in Edinburgh

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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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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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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Royal Rhyme Time

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 2nd June 2025

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

Selected dates between 25th January 2025 - 10th May 2025

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

Selected dates between 26th January 2025 - 30th November 2025

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!

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 19th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 12th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 7th September 2025

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

Selected dates between 6th February 2025 - 5th October 2025

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

7th February 2025 - 28th June 2025

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

Selected dates between 9th February 2025 - 11th May 2025

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

Selected dates between 20th February 2025 - 18th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 21st June 2025

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

25th February 2025 - 31st December 2025

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

28th February 2025 - 4th May 2025

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

Selected dates between 2nd March 2025 - 7th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 2nd March 2025 - 31st May 2025

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

Selected dates between 3rd March 2025 - 5th May 2025

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

8th March 2025 - 26th May 2025

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

Selected dates between 9th March 2025 - 25th May 2025

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

Selected dates between 15th March 2025 - 21st December 2025

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

Selected dates between 16th March 2025 - 15th June 2025

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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Drawing in the Spring

Selected dates between 26th March 2025 - 30th April 2025

Join Drill Hall resident artist Felicity Inkpen in a series of 6 workshops exploring your creative side this Spring!

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Hoop Earrings with Charms - Eco- Resin Craft Workshop

Selected dates between 29th March 2025 - 28th May 2025

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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Makers Market at Lind & Lime

Selected dates between 29th March 2025 - 30th November 2025

Support The Makers is delighted to return to Lind & Lime in 2025 with up to 28 makers!

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Eco-Lampshade Workshop

Selected dates between 30th March 2025 - 5th July 2025

Make your own, eco-friendly lampshade in a relaxed environment at this workshop run by Joy Revival Design Studio!

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Makers Market at St Giles Cathedral

Selected dates between 3rd April 2025 - 27th November 2025

The Makers Market returns to the iconic St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh in 2025!

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40 Dimensions

5th April 2025 - 30th April 2025

&Gallery is thrilled to announce 40 Dimensions, their second Open Call Exhibition with 40 outstanding artists representing over 13 different countries!

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Camila Ospina Gaitán: Unconquered Natures - Tropicalism

5th April 2025 - 17th June 2025

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

11th April 2025 - 16th May 2025

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

12th April 2025 - 2nd May 2025

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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Confluence by Graeme Swanson

17th April 2025 - 11th June 2025

Graeme Swanson is an abstract visual artist and an art tutor based in Edinburgh and his exhibition 'Confluence' is showing at Wasps Patriothall.

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A Colourful Palette

18th April 2025 - 30th June 2025

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

Selected dates between 19th April 2025 - 25th May 2025

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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Work on Paper - Andrew Mackenzie

21st April 2025 - 20th June 2025

Leith School of Art is delighted to showcase work by Andrew Mackenzie in the exhibition 'Work on Paper', showing until 20th June.

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Crafternoons

Selected dates between 26th April 2025 - 28th June 2025

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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May Queen Flower Crown and Cocktails

30th April 2025 - 1st May 2025

Join us at Summerhall Distillery and create a gorgeous fresh flower crown, alongside 2 beautiful floral cocktails to celebrate Beltane, and reveal the real May Queen in you!

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Pressed Flowers Tray - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop

30th April 2025

In this craft workshop, you will learn how to work with Eco-resin, how to mix pigments, make your own design with pressed flowers and turn it into a tray.

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Develop your Drawing and Painting skills

1st May 2025

Join artist Susan Mitchell for this 4 week Thursday course at Leith Makers and develop your drawing and painting skills further!

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Loud Poets Showcase

1st May 2025

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

1st May 2025 - 18th September 2025

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

2nd May 2025

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

3rd May 2025

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

3rd May 2025

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

3rd May 2025

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

3rd May 2025

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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Impression & Expression

3rd May 2025 - 4th May 2025

Impression & Expression is a new exhibition at Coburg House on 3rd & 4th May, showcasing five Coburg House artists exploring the boundaries of painting and printmaking.

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Interior Design Masterclass with Lunch

3rd May 2025

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

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 16th May 2025

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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Kate Bentley at Morningside Gallery: Two Worlds

3rd May 2025 - 18th May 2025

Kate Bentley’s explorative nature and unique imagination has created a truly striking collection of paintings and they are showing at Morningside Gallery from 3rd to 18th May.

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Katharine Le Hardy :: Beneath the Trees

3rd May 2025 - 24th May 2025

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

3rd May 2025

Join Collective Edinburgh on 3rd May for a creative workshop designed for families with children aged 5 – 12 years!

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Drink & Draw Edinburgh Workshop

Selected dates between 4th May 2025 - 29th June 2025

Improve your drawing skills in a relaxed and sociable setting with artist Susan Mitchell at Leith Depot. It's a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

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Edinburgh’s Craft & Flea Market

4th May 2025

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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May The Forth: Jedi Training

4th May 2025

Join Patchwork Bear Events on 4th May and train to be a Jedi with our Jedi Masters instructing you on different elements of being a Jedi through themed party games and experiences!

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Miniature Landscape Embroidery Workshop

4th May 2025

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

4th May 2025

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

4th May 2025

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

5th May 2025

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

5th May 2025

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

6th May 2025

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

6th May 2025

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

8th May 2025

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

8th May 2025

Welcome to an eclectic night of ancient myth, contemporary storytelling, post-folk music, and physical artistry!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Bog Standard

9th May 2025

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)

9th May 2025

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

9th May 2025

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

9th May 2025

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

10th May 2025

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

10th May 2025

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

10th May 2025 - 14th May 2025

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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Grid : Alan Chapman and Eleanor Symms

10th May 2025 - 18th May 2025

Grid is an exciting new works by painter and printmaker, Alan Chapman, and contemporary jeweller, Eleanor Symms at Coburg House Art Studios on Saturdays & Sundays from 10th to 18th May.

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Photo Plate Lithography Weekend

Selected dates between 10th May 2025 - 5th October 2025

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

10th May 2025

Learn how to create your own flowery mirror using eco-friendly materials on this workshop run by Polymorphics!

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Spring Market

10th May 2025 - 11th May 2025

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

10th May 2025

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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Urban Market

10th May 2025

Showcasing a curated collection of the very best artists, makers, producers, independent retailers and more, don't miss the Urban Market at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 10th May!

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Your Art World

10th May 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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

11th May 2025

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

12th May 2025

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

13th May 2025

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!

15th May 2025

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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Sip & Paint Starry Night Over Edinburgh

15th May 2025

Looking for a creative night in Edinburgh? Then come along to Las Iguanas for a sip and paint experience on Thursday 15th May run by PopUp Painting!

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Flourish & Print: Gelli printing

16th May 2025

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

17th May 2025

In this workshop, run by Polymorphics, you'll learn to create beautiful and unique candle holders using eco-friendly resin.

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Falastin Film Festival: Workshop: Tatreez (Palestinian Embroidery)

17th May 2025

Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 17th May for a hands-on workshop with Rowa and learn the basics of Palestinian embroidery, tatreez!

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Heure du conte ‘Observons la faune et la flore’

17th May 2025

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

17th May 2025

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

17th May 2025
Edinburgh North

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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Falastin Film Festival: Workshop: Art for Gaza

18th May 2025

Join Diline Abushaban at Scottish Storytelling Centre on Sunday 18th May for a session full of creativity, healing and solidarity with Gaza!

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Macrame Workshop - Plant Hanger & Water Bottle Holder

18th May 2025

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

18th May 2025

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

18th May 2025

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

23rd May 2025

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

24th May 2025 - 19th July 2025

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

24th May 2025

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

Selected dates between 24th May 2025

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

26th May 2025

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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creative soundLAB: Clanimation Animation Collaboration

26th May 2025
Edinburgh West

opera agency is delighted to announce we are collaborating with 'Clanimation' for our creative soundLAB May 2025 event.

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Sketching Nature and Architecture at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 28th May 2025 - 14th September 2025

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

30th May 2025

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

Selected dates between 31st May 2025 - 7th June 2025

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

31st May 2025

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

31st May 2025 - 28th September 2025

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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Edinburgh Fabric and Cardmaking Craft Sale

1st June 2025

Don't miss this pop-up fabric and cardmaking craft sale at Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket on Sunday 1st June!

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Threads of Empire: A History of the World in Carpets

7th June 2025

Explore the history of the world through its fascinating carpets with historian Dorothy Armstrong at Dovecot Studios on Saturday 7th June!

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Summer Forest Bathing Walk & Watercolour Painting Experience

8th June 2025

Unwind and explore your creativity this summer with a unique experience that merges the tranquil practice of Forest Bathing with the expressive art of Watercolour Painting!

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Garment Making - 6 Week Evening Class

11th June 2025

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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The Chippendale School of Furniture Graduate Exhibition

12th June 2025 - 14th June 2025

The Chippendale International School of Furniture is pleased to invite you to the School's Graduate Exhibition and Fine Furniture Sale running from Thursday 12th to Saturday 14th of June 2025.

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The Night Market UK - Edinburgh

13th June 2025

The Night Market UK is proud to be returning to the Biscuit Factory to showcase local makers and shakers, from and for this community they call home, on Friday 13th June!

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Macrame Wall Hanger Workshop

15th June 2025

Spend a fabulously relaxing Sunday afternoon with us in the sewing & textile studio and craft your own personalised amazing macrame wall hanging!

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Intermediate Sewing Class - Weekday

21st June 2025

Elevate your sewing skills during this creative class at The Edinburgh Sewcial Club, where you will make a gorgeous make-up or wash bag that is lined and has a zipper to close.

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Wild Woman Summer Solstice Gathering

21st June 2025

This year, join Creative Roots in Nature by the ocean for an unforgettable Wild Woman Summer Solstice Gathering, an evening filled with connection, creativity, and soulful rituals!

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Colour Plate Lithography Summer Course

5th July 2025

Combine plate lithography and monoprinting techniques in this exploratory 3-day workshop led by Edinburgh Printmakers' Head of Editions, Alastair Clark from 5th to 7th July!

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Little Plaza Summer Multi-Activities Camp

7th July 2025 - 31st July 2025

Little Plaza in Leith is hosting a Multi-Activity Summer Camp on weekdays from July 7th to 31st, it's perfect for children aged 6–10 years!

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Summer Outdoor Club

7th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

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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Drawn and Painterly Approaches to Etching Summer Course

12th July 2025

Join us at Edinburgh Printmakers from 12th - 14th July for this 3-day Drawn & Painterly Approaches to Etching course with Robert Powell!

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Scottish Colour Floristry

12th July 2025

Join Florist Lottie Longman to discover how colour and the landscape of East Lothian inform her work.

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Sashiko Embroidery Workshop

13th July 2025

Come along and explore the beautiful world of Japanese Sashiko embroidery at this craft class run by The Edinburgh Sewcial Club on Sunday 13th July!

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IKEA: Magical Patterns

18th July 2025 - 17th January 2026

IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.

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Collagraph Summer Course

19th July 2025

Join artist and printmaker Gillian Murray at Edinburgh Printmakers to develop your collagraph skills on this three day course in July!

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Physic Garden: Flower Arranging

24th July 2025

Join florist and Royal Warrant holder Lottie Longman on 24th July to explore the flowers of the Physic Garden at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, then create your own bouquet to take home.

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Screenprinting Summer Course

26th July 2025

This 4-day expanded practice screenprinting summer course is taking place at Edinburgh Printmakers from 26th -29th July!

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The Garden Party

26th July 2025 - 27th July 2025

Get ready for a magical weekend of music, creativity, and unforgettable family fun when The Garden Party takes over the Royal Highland Centre on 26th 7 27th July!

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Fringe by the Sea

1st August 2025 - 10th August 2025

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

Selected dates between 2nd August 2025 - 22nd August 2025

Let’s celebrate Robert Burns with a real Hootenanny – a Scottish party of words, music and song!

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Edinburgh Art Festival

7th August 2025 - 24th August 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

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

9th August 2025

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

9th August 2025 - 10th August 2025

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

9th August 2025 - 10th August 2025

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

31st August 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Edinburgh Psych Fest returns to Scotland’s capital on Sunday 31st August after the sell-out success of 2024!

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Physic Garden: Floral Wreaths

3rd September 2025

Join florist and Royal Warrant holder Lottie Longman to explore the flowers of the Physic Garden at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and create your own fresh wreath!

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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:

Creative Hangouts: Thursday Art Club - Barrhead

Creative Hangouts: Thursday Art Club - Barrhead

1st May 2025

Expect drawing, painting, group installation, collage, sculpting photography and much more at Creative Hangouts Thursday Art Club in Barrhead!

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Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market

Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market

Selected dates between 15th March 2025 - 11th October 2025

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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The Community Hub Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat

The Community Hub Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat

Selected dates between 19th February 2025 - 30th April 2025

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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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:

Clay Village Ceramic Tea Light House Workshop

Clay Village Ceramic Tea Light House Workshop

4th May 2025

Experience the therapeutic relaxing benefits of working with clay and let your creativity flow at Deborah’s Creative Studio for our Clay Village Tealights Workshop on 4th May!

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Cupar Market

Cupar Market

Selected dates between 1st January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Come along to the monthly Cupar Market in Crossgate with its independent producers and creatives!

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Crail Festival Market

Crail Festival Market

19th July 2025

Don't miss the annual Crail Festival Market taking place in Crail Community Hall on Saturday 19th July!

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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:

Impasto Painting Workshop With Selection Of Mini Cakes

Impasto Painting Workshop With Selection Of Mini Cakes

1st May 2025

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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Craft Club - Beaded Plant Making

Craft Club - Beaded Plant Making

16th May 2025

Punts Pots' Craft Club is back for a third gathering, this time come along and craft your own forever house plant!

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BAaD Summer Market

BAaD Summer Market

21st August 2025

The BAaD Market is back for 2025! Join them in their indoor courtyard on Thursday 21st August as they welcome over 25 local vendors!

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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:

Adult Handcrafts

Adult Handcrafts

Selected dates between 18th March 2025 - 27th May 2025

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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Wylde Thistle Spring Artisan Market

Wylde Thistle Spring Artisan Market

25th May 2025

Enjoy a sunny Sunday at Wylde Thistle Events' Spring Artisan Market at the beautiful David Livingstone Birthplace museum!

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Makers & Merchants Monthly Market Launch Day

Makers & Merchants Monthly Market Launch Day

10th May 2025

Makers & Merchants Markets, Scotland's newest and most exciting monthly market and a vibrant celebration of the best food, drink, and craft producers around, launches on Saturday 10th May!

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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:

The Crafters Roadshow - Braehead

The Crafters Roadshow - Braehead

Selected dates between 24th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Beginners Sewing Course

Beginners Sewing Course

Selected dates between 4th April 2025 - 9th May 2025

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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May Day Celebrations at IKEA Glasgow

May Day Celebrations at IKEA Glasgow

5th May 2025

Join IKEA Glasgow for a delightful May Day crafting session where you'll be making enchanting ribbon wands to welcome the season in style.

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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:

Silver Stud Earrings Taster Workshop

Silver Stud Earrings Taster Workshop

14th June 2025

Spend a morning or afternoon with us in our jewellery studio learning all the skills to create a beautiful pair of silver stud earrings on 14th June!

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Mosaic Masterclass with Mieke Ceusters: Roman Mosaics with a Contemporary Twist

Mosaic Masterclass with Mieke Ceusters: Roman Mosaics with a Contemporary Twist

24th July 2025 - 27th July 2025

In this four-day masterclass at Mosaic & Glass Belgium mosaicist Mieke Ceusters will guide you to create a modern mosaic that resembles an ancient Roman mosaic!

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Blacksmithing: Next Steps

Blacksmithing: Next Steps

3rd August 2025

This workshop is a great follow-on from the Introduction to Blacksmithing workshop, allowing you to use the skills learned on that day, apply them again and learn some new ones!

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Events in Other Areas

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 7th December 2025

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

Largs Market

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

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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Irvine Fabric and Cardmaking Craft Sale

Irvine Fabric and Cardmaking Craft Sale

3rd May 2025

A Pop-up Fabric and Cardmaking Craft Sale is being held at Fullarton Connexions in Irvine on Saturday 3rd May!

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