Edinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!
READ MOREEnjoy 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!
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREJoin Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
READ MORECome along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
READ MORECome along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
READ MORESupport The Makers is delighted to return to Lind & Lime in 2025 with up to 28 makers!
READ MOREThe Makers Market returns to the iconic St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh in 2025!
READ MOREYour 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.
READ MOREEarth in Common's weekly Sunday markets return to Leith Community Croft, celebrating local, small businesses, and sustainable products and produce.
READ MORECollective Edinburgh's Panorama programme takes inspiration from the origins of the panorama to explore how we see, move through and understand the city today.
READ MOREDiscover 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.
READ MOREIKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
READ MOREJoin Mud & Marsh Jewellery Design for this two and a half hour Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop for beginners at The Crannie!
READ MOREThis summer, the largest ever indoor exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy will take over the National Galleries of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh.
READ MOREAqsa 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.
READ MOREHall of Hours explores time through Robert Powell's unique imagery capturing humanity's complexity, grandeur, and folly in intricate and thought-provoking compositions.
READ MOREExplore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.
READ MOREDoes the thought of drawing a picture on a blank page fill you with a sense of self doubt, frustration and certain failure- before you have even begun? If so, this workshop is for you.
READ MOREJoin us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.
READ MOREDiscover the beauty and rhythm of Copperplate script in this focused 4-hour workshop dedicated to minuscules (lowercase letters) with Panda Scribes in Linlithgow.
READ MOREFeaturing examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.
READ MOREReconfigure welcomes all ages and all abilities, in an atmosphere of warmth and creativity, at these Life Drawing classes in Summerhall's iconic Anatomy Lecture Theatre.
READ MORETake your calligraphy to the next level with this 4-hour session devoted to majuscules (capital letters), run by Panda Scribes in Linlithgow.
READ MOREThis October, The Scottish Gallery is proud to present a landmark double exhibition: 50 Years of Naboland and The Behrens Family!
READ MOREThe Joy of Noticing is a new exhibition of contemporary landscape paintings by Orla Stevens, showing at Lobby 37, Gleneagles Townhouse from 2nd – 29th October.
READ MOREBeneath The Veil, an exhibition coinciding with World Mental Health Day, focuses on the work of artists using visual art as a means of expression, exploration, connection, release, and recovery.
READ MOREJoin us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!
READ MOREHighland Embassy brings together three projects by artist and filmmaker Shen Xin and is showing at Collective Edinburgh from October to December 2025.
READ MOREJoin us at the Museum on the Mound throughout the Family Learning Festival for fun, free family-friendly activities, trails and handling tables!
READ MORELayered Perspectives brings together the work of Susan Laughton and Bronwen Sleigh, two artists whose practices explore the meeting points between architecture, landscape, and abstraction.
READ MOREJoin us at The Atelier Gallery for Nature’s Palette, a collaborative exhibition that highlights the artistic talents of Linda Park and Lesley Skeates, two widely acclaimed artists at our gallery!
READ MOREJoin Drill Hall based artist Felicity Inkpen for a seasonal series of drawing workshops, suitable for beginners and more experienced artists alike!
READ MOREDrop in upstairs in our IKEA Edinburgh restaurant where children can craft with our Smaland Creche team.
READ MORECraft Scotland is delighted to present HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair, our new living showroom and multi-disciplinary selling exhibition, coming to the City Art Centre from 11th to 19th October.
READ MORELearn how to patch clothes and knit an old pullover into something new. Then get hands on with RAF uniform items and find out how they were re-used and recycled after the war.
READ MOREUnder a Moonlit Sky is a second solo exhibition of work from Gordon Wilson, a much-loved and widely collected Scottish artist, showing at Morningside Gallery from 11th to 26th October.
READ MORELooking for something fun to do with the kids during the October break? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions at the Scottish Parliament every day (except Sundays)!
READ MOREStep into a world of colour, creativity and imagination at Dovecot and enjoy a visit to IKEA: Magical Patterns during our Autumn drop-in Family Craft event on 13th October!
READ MOREJoin the Dynamic Earth team for four days of discovery and adventure this October with our October Holiday Club in Edinburgh.
READ MOREHear the story of Agnes Sampson, a woman accused of witchcraft and discover the scents of some of the herbs Agnes would have been familiar with as she worked as a local healer.
READ MOREKick off October half-term at IKEA Edinburgh and let your little ones unleash their creativity with crafts inspired by our new SANDLÖPARE range!
READ MOREJoin Remode Collective for this hands-on workshop focuses on practical sewing techniques that kids can use right away to repair, create, and customise their own items. Suitable for 8-14 years.
READ MOREJoin Concrete Nature at Field Studio in Edinburgh on Wednesday 15th October for a playful collage workshop to celebrate the arrival of autumn!
READ MOREAdd some festive charm to your home this autumn with a handmade pumpkin-shaped eco-resin storage jar!
READ MOREMarking the debut of Chrissy Moore Art Advisory, this group exhibition brings together powerful works in photography, sculpture, and painting!
READ MOREIn this hands-on workshop at the Institut français d’Écosse, kids will dive into the colorful world of collage to create their very own stories.
READ MOREBring your mini adventurers for a wild afternoon of crafts in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh!
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREDive into a world of texture, colour, and movement in this 1-day Sculpted Seashores workshop run by Artisan Stitch on Friday 17th October!
READ MOREGet into the spirit of the season and join Polymorphics for a fun workshop where you'll learn to create a spooky Halloween ghost tray with eco-resin!
READ MOREBy order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Edinburgh this Halloween!
READ MOREBy order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Livingston this Halloween!
READ MORECome and enjoy a relaxing creative session learning the art of needle felting while making your very own charming 3D felt pumpkin on this workshop run by Village Green Gatherings on 18th October!
READ MOREShowcasing 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 18th October!
READ MOREDon't miss an evening where art, nature, alchemy & gastronomy converge to create a uniquely beautiful experience with an X Muse Vodka takeover of Jupiter Artland on Saturday 18th October!
READ MOREAurora Ensemble presents thier next concert on Sunday 19th October in Broughton St Mary's Parish Church. Before the concert and during the interval there will also be an arts and crafts stall.
READ MORECome along to Craft & Flea, a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 19th October.
READ MORESpend a fabulously relaxing Sunday afternoon with us in the sewing & textile studio and craft a beautiful macramé wall hanging!
READ MOREDovecot is delighted to welcome a wonderful variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary.
READ MOREJoin us for a full day in the sewing & textile workshop and learn how to use a sewing machine and make a fabulous cushion cover with your newly learned skills.
READ MOREThis workshop celebrates a unique writing practice offering refuge, reflection and playtime to the busy mind.
READ MOREJoin us at Summerhall to celebrate the launch of Out of Sight Out of Mind, featuring artworks made by 400 people with experience of mental health issues.
READ MOREThe biggest mental health art exhibition in Scotland in it's 13th year will present artworks made by 400 people.
READ MORECelebrate the cosy charm of autumn with a creative evening of crafting and make a set of two pumpkin-shaped eco-resin candle holders — perfect for bringing seasonal warmth to your home.
READ MOREJoin our team at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for weekly gallery talks as part of the exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance!
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh based Bookbinder Cass Barron on 23rd October at Dovecot Studios to create a leather or pleather bound sketchbook with a woven spine!
READ MOREA powerful exhibition of visual art by local people with lived experience of homelessness, sharing stories often overlooked.
READ MOREJoin directors Julia Macintosh and Azra Khan at McDonald Road Library on 25th October as they introduce their work in the context of this year's festival theme.
READ MOREJoin us at Institut français d’Écosse for a spooky and magical storytime on Saturday 25th October!
READ MORELearn how to double loop Viking Weave with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 25th October!
READ MORELooking for something fun to do with the kids during the winter? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions every Saturday at the Scottish Parliament!
READ MORECreating Space is a creative workshop supporting wellbeing, open to Health All Round participants in Edinburgh.
READ MOREShowing at Patriothall Gallery from 27th October, 'Unlikely Architectures' presents works by Fraser Taylor, spanning a five-year period and made from direct observations of architecture.
READ MOREThe Paint Club is back with Brewhemia in Edinburgh on 28th October, this time painting a stag in an autumnal forest.
READ MOREJoin artist Ian Macintosh as he delves into place as a compelling subject, exploring how our surroundings have the power to comfort or disturb.
READ MORELiminal is a collaborative exhibition developed by young people working with the Mental Health Foundation, Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity and artist Louise Fraser!
READ MOREJoin IKEA Edinburgh in store for our spooktacular Halloween bash! Get ready for a night of frightening fun and eerie entertainment.
READ MORECreate a Ghost Masterpiece at this workshop suitable for children and adults on 31st October! All ages from 8+ welcome. Wear your Halloween costume if you wish.
READ MOREJoin Polymorphics for a fun workshop where you'll learn to create a spooky Halloween ghost tray with Eco-resin! Suitable for ages 8+.
READ MOREJoin us for a taboo-breaking, liberating workshop that explores death through storytelling, coffin crafting, and open conversation.
READ MORECreate your own unique ring with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 1st November!
READ MOREHave you ever wanted to try creative writing to support your health and wellbeing? Then come along to All Write Now, a relaxed writing group run by Health All Round.
READ MOREJoin The Paint Club at The Alchemist St James Quarter on 3rd November for a relaxed and creative evening as you paint a highland cow!
READ MOREMake a gorgeous make-up or wash bag that is lined and has a zipper to close on this Full Day Intermediate Workshop with The Edinburgh Sewcial Club on Tuesday 4th November.
READ MOREJoin The Paint Club on 4th November for a relaxed and creative evening of painting and stroll along through the streets of Paris!
READ MOREExplore how art can comfort people with lived experience of social isolation and Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD) in this hands-on event.
READ MOREOOSOOM Uncovered is a unique opportunity to engage with the Out of Sight Out of Mind exhibition’s Planning Group and volunteers. Everyone is welcome to join!
READ MOREJyne us on 7th November for a powerful day where the Scots-speaking community comes thegither at Edinburgh’s Scottish Storytelling Centre.
READ MORETwo creative, experiential dramatherapy-based workshops as part of Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2025. Discover the power of myth!
READ MORELearn how to make 2 or 3 silver bangles with Leith Jewellery Studios on Saturday 8th November at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall.
READ MOREThe TAM Sessions is an open and informal trad session, but with the lovely additional invitation to bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or any other crafting project that you enjoy.
READ MORESpend 3 consecutive Thursday afternoons in the sewing studio with an expert tutor and make a stunning garment of your choice!
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show is a great way to get your hands on exciting, affordable artworks from some of Scotland’s finest artists.
READ MOREA major exhibition by Glasgow-born artist Michael Fullerton comes to the City Arts Centre!
READ MOREJoin Tea Green for an unforgettable Winter Market at the National Galleries Scotland: National this November!
READ MOREJoin Mark Kirkham, better known as the Edinburgh Sketcher, to explore Drawing the Italian Renaissance at The King’s Gallery, Edinburgh on 22nd November!
READ MOREEnjoy a few hours of crafting and make your own fabric wreath for the Christmas season at this fun wreath making class in Edinburgh.
READ MOREOcean Terminal Christmas Market is the place to be for a magical indoor shopping experience.
READ MOREEnjoy a wonderful festive shopping experience when the annual Christmas Shopping Fair returns to Hopetoun House from 28th to 30th November!
READ MOREThe Night Market UK returns to our favourite home, The Biscuit Factory, for a winter edition packed with indie spirit, warm vibes, and small business brilliance!
READ MOREStep into the magic of WinterFest and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park!
READ MOREStep into a world of light, colour, and imagination with Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience at the Royal Highland Centre this Christmas!
READ MOREJoin us for a special descriptive tour of the Drawing the Italian Renaissance exhibition at The King’s Gallery, Edinburgh, designed for visually impaired and blind visitors.
READ MORETake inspiration from drawings in our latest exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance and join us for a special family drawing workshop.
READ MORETaking inspiration from Drawing the Italian Renaissance, join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a fun family yoga session full of movement, music, songs and stories.
READ MOREThis workshop, at St Michael and All Saints on Sunday 30th November, is a gentle introduction to contemplative writing practices rooted in sacred tradition and is open to all.
READ MOREJoin florist and Royal Warrant-holder Lottie Longman at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 1st December to create your own festive wreath to take home!
READ MOREJoin The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening as you paint a fox in a fairylight forest at The Alchemist Edinburgh on Monday 1st December!
READ MOREStep into the world of Renaissance artistry for a special evening event at our exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance.
READ MOREJoin exhibition curator Lauren Porter at The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse as she discusses works from Drawing the Italian Renaissance!
READ MORE3D2D Events are delighted to be able to once again bring to the Assembly Rooms their spectacular Christmas Fair on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December!
READ MOREMnB is returning to Leith Arches for its Christmas market on Saturday 6th December, showcasing the unique and exceptional work of local artisans, designers, and makers.
READ MOREMeet the artists, support local businesses and find extraordinary and unique items this Christmas at the 3D2D Winter in the West End Christmas Market in St Johns Episcopal Church!
READ MOREJoin us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 13th December for a fun festive activity for the whole family to enjoy!
READ MOREVictoria 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.
READ MORETaking 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.
READ MOREJoin 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.
READ MOREScottish artists/designers Adrienne Kerr and Elizabeth Martin unite their shared love of nature, storytelling, and textile in this exhibition at Dundas Street Gallery!
READ MOREEastwood Art Club offers members the opportunity to meet and paint at their own level in a friendly and constructive atmosphere!
READ MOREWhether you're picking up needles or a hook for the very first time, or looking to build on your existing skills, The Orry Mill's knitting and crochet classes are designed just for you!
READ MOREDo 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!
READ MOREJoin us for our free action fair celebrating community climate action and all things green in Dunfermline.
READ MORECome along to the monthly Cupar Market in Crossgate with its independent producers and creatives!
READ MORECome along to Dunshalt Village Hall for a morning of festive fun as we create our own needle felted Santa gonks displayed in a festive themed wreath, with artist and workshop tutor Deborah Cameron!
READ MOREExpect art, jewelry, weaving and seasonal gifts to get your Christmas shopping started early at Provan Hall's Caledonian Craft Fair on Sunday 30th November!
READ MOREJoin the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team at Kelvin Hall for their Monster Mascots workshop and Create a mascot for Glasgow 850 inspired by the creatures in the museums collection!
READ MOREIn this two-and-a-half-hour Jesmonite Workshop with Braw Wee Craft Club, you will learn how to mix pigments and turn them into gorgeous Halloween products!
READ MOREJoin Lanarkshire Links for three member-led workshops exploring this year's theme, Comfort & Disturb. Make art using drawing, painting, and writing, share your ideas, and celebrate creativity with us!
READ MOREGet merry at ORA on Saturday 6th December for an afternoon creating your very own real wreath in a gorgeous setting with some festive fizz!
READ MOREEscape into the creative world of books and art and create something truly beautiful on this Handmade Journals Creative Art Workshop Experience at Crossbasket Castle.
READ MORECome along to Art Riot's weekly Teen Art Class where you will make new friends in these chilled out sessions creating an artwork of your choosing!
READ MOREJoin us at Restoration Creation for their Kids Christmas Workshop, where children can unleash their creativity by painting their own wooden Christmas tree!
READ MOREBy order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Braehead this Halloween!
READ MOREJoin us for this fun and festive workshop at Central Scotland School of Jewellery in December and learn how to prepare metal before enamelling, applying colour and textures!
READ MORECome along to Muckhart Coronation Hall and create our own handmade pottery decorations, with artist and workshop tutor Deborah Cameron!
READ MOREJoin Central Scotland School of Jewellery for a busy and bustling stud earrings, taster workshop for a bite-sized introduction to all the basic skills involved in making silver jewellery!
READ MOREScottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
READ MOREYou'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
READ MOREThe Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is back from 20th October to 9th November 2025, exploring the theme of Comfort & Disturb.
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