Arts And Crafts 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.

Find Out Fridays

Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.

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.

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.

Painting Party With The Paint Club

Join The Paint Club at BrewDog DogHouse for a relaxed and creative evening of painting where a friendly artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art!

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.

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!

Intermediate Sewing Class

Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for an Intermediate Sewing Class and elevate your beginner's sewing skills to create a gorgeous wash bag or make-up bag!

Introductory Woodworking Course

This 5-day intensive practical course at the Chippendale International School of Furniture gives students an introduction to a whole range of woodworking skills and techniques.

Livingston Designer Outlet Food & Crafts Indoor Event

Expect an exciting mix of talented artisans, handmade crafts, unique gifts, and small businesses, all under one roof at the Livingston Designer Outlet Food & Crafts Indoor Event!

Family Print Club

Edinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!

Lino Printing for Beginners Workshop

Join Rosanna Reade at Abbeymount Techbase for her Lino Printing for Beginners Workshop, learn the basics of making a linocut print and leave with at least 1 print of your own making and design!

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!

That Sketch Club

Unleash your creativity at That Sketch Club, a free and friendly monthly drawing hangout for all levels at Brass Monkey Shore... just grab a drink, pick up a pencil, and enjoy the relaxed vibes!

Dino’s Science Club

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!

Easy Sundays: Sea Story Quilting with Beth Cross

Join storyteller Beth Cross at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for part of Easy Sundays, a fortnightly session of stories, music, community, friendship and activities!

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!

Painting Party With The Paint Club

Join The Paint Club at The Alchemist for a relaxed and creative evening of painting where a friendly artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art!

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!

The Crafters Roadshow - The Centre Livingston

The Crafters Roadshow returns to The Centre Livingston with a Mother' Day Showcase celebrating brilliant small businesses and unforgettable gift ideas!

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!

West Linton Market

A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing a large selection of artisan foods, local produce and crafts!

Beginner’s Knitting Course: Knit Your Own Triangle Scarf

Join the Scottish Textiles Showcase for a 4-week course of fun and inspiring classes to learn all the knitting basics, while making beautiful hand knitted accessories using high quality Scottish wool!

Art And Self: Experimental Drawing Workshop

Join Janet McKenzie for this Art and Self workshop that explores identity through experimental drawing, perfect for turning your creative process into a personal roadmap for daily life!

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.

Mother’s Day: Sip and Paint

Treat someone special for Mother's Day and take them to IKEA Edinburgh for a Sip and Paint evening where you will paint and decorate a vase to take home, while sipping on non-alcoholic fizz!

Kawandi Style Quilting

Join Sue Crawley of Sunshine Designs for this quilting workshop where you'll turn colorful scraps into a textured mini-quilt using the beautiful, improvisational art of Indian Kawandi stitching!

Learn The Art Of Wire Wrapping - Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop

Learn to make your very own wire-wrapped sea glass jewellery in this creative workshop at Joy Revival Design Studio in Portobello!

Crafting with Afternoon Tea & Prosecco

Get ready to unleash your creativity while sipping on bubbly and enjoying some tasty treats at this Crafting with Afternoon Tea & Prosecco event at the Grassmarket Community Project this March!

Gelli Printing Workshop

If you are interested in trying out a versatile and playful printing technique then this gelli plate printing is for you!

Mother’s Day Special - Spring Flower Tray Eco-resin Workshop

Join Polymorphics at We Make Edinburgh on Saturday 14th March for a special Mother's Day workshop where you will learn how to work with Eco-resin, mix colours and cast your own flower shaped tray!

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.

Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop

Come along to Joy Revival Design Studio for a relaxed and creative workshop where you will learn drilling and the art of wire wrapping to make your very own sea glass jewellery!

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.

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!

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!

Kirkliston Village Market

Held on the third Sunday of each month between March and November, Kirkliston Village Market showcases a selection of local and independent businesses!

Midnight Lunar Market presents: Spring Equinox

Midnight Lunar Market, an alternative night market for unusual, witchy, alternative, quirky, weird and wonderful small businesses, bring their Spring Equinox edition to Le Monde on Sunday 15th March!

Sashiko Embroidery Workshop

Come along to Out of the Blue Drill Hall and explore the beautiful world of Japanese Sashiko embroidery with Remode Collective at this craft workshop on Sunday 15th March!

Vibrant Earring Workshop

Get stuck into this eco-friendly workshop with Caroline at Joy Revival Design Studio to craft your own stunning, one-of-a-kind statement earrings using vintage fabrics.

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.

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!

Ink Drawing Workshop

Come along to Summerhall and have fun at this lively ink drawing workshop where you'll experiment with fun tools and techniques to capture the beauty of nature and stunning Japanese gardens!

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.

Terrazzo Clock - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop

Join Polymorphics at We Make Edinburgh on Friday 20th March and learn how to work with eco-resin, how to mix pigments, make terrazzo chips and turn them into a colourful clock for your home!

Beginner Footstool Upholstery Class

Join Roothless Design at Out Of The Blue Drill Hall for a relaxed and creative upholstery workshop where you'll make your very own footstool from start to finish!

Beginner’s Sewing Class

Spend a Saturday in The Edinburgh Sewcial Club and learn how to use a sewing machine then make a cushion cover with your new found skills!

Create Your Own Flower Bouquet

Ditch the supermarket blooms this Mother's Day and create your own flower bouquet from laser-cut acrylic flowers at Edinburgh Open Workshop!

Egg Holder - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop

Join Polymorphics at We Make Edinburgh on Saturday 21st March and explore the art of eco-resin, creating your own colourful egg holder that adds beauty and character to any space!

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’!

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!

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!

Kids Balkanarama

Join Balkanarama at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Sunday 22nd March for a Spring edition of Kids Balkanarama featuring incredible live music, circus, arts & crafts, dance, glitter, bubbles and more!

Drawing in the Spring

Join Drill Hall resident artist Felicity Inkpen for a series of six drawing workshops exploring your creative side this Spring!

Easter At Almond Valley

Almond Valley's much-loved Mad Hatter's Tea Party returns for 2026 and yes, the legendary Duck Race is back too... can you hear the excitement building!

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!

The Night Market UK - Edinburgh

The Night Market UK is proud to be returning to the Biscuit Factory in Leith to showcase local makers and shakers, from and for this community they call home, on Friday 27th March!

Dalmahoy Hotel Craft Fayre

Explore handmade treasures, psychic insights & holistic goods at Dalmahoy Hotel's Spring Market on Saturday 28th March!

Easter Wreath Making Workshop

Learn how to create a beautiful Easter wreath using a variety of materials at The Eric Liddell Community's Easter Wreath Making Workshop on Saturday 28th March!

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.

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.

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!

Easter Craft Fair

Join The Fisherrow Centre for a day of local crafts, handmade gifts and Easter activities when they host an Easter Craft Fair on Sunday 29th March!

Intermediate Sewing Class - 2 Week Evening Course

This intermediate class is aimed at folks who've attended a beginner's sewing class, or are already familiar with sewing up and threading a sewing machine, and would like to progress their skills.

Monoprinting With Plants Workshop

Join Kit Martin at Summerhall on Wednesday 1st April for a relaxed and creative introduction to monoprinting with plants, and make beautiful, one-of-a-kind prints using leaves and natural textures!

Funk Fair

Funk Fair brings together a carefully curated mix of quality antiques, mid-century furniture, vintage fashion, homeware, art, records and beautifully made pieces with real character!

Introduction to Botanical Inks

Join Kit Martin at Summerhall on Thursday 2nd April for an introduction to botanical inks, where you will experiment with colour shifts by adding household chemicals and mixing inks!

Castle Street Market

Held in brightly coloured gazebos in the heart of central Edinburgh, Castle Street Market is filled with top quality products and has something to satisfy every taste!

Exclusive Viewing: The Great Instauration

For the 2026 Edinburgh Science Festival artist Gayle Chong Kwan has created a new art installation, 'The Great Instauration', hosted in the Grand Gallery of the National Museum of Scotland.

Introduction to Chemigrams & Phytograms

Join Kit Martin at Summerhall on Saturday 4th April for an introduction to chemigrams & phytograms, where you'll learn how to make experimental, abstract images using expired darkroom papers!

Leith Spring Brewery Market

Moonwake Beer Co. are back with their Spring Brewery Market, once again welcoming local traders to sell their wares while the taproom is open and the beer is pouring!

MNB Spring Craft Market

Don't miss the MNB Craft Market when it returns to Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Leith for a special Spring edition on Saturday 4th April!

The Easter Bunny’s Brunch

Hop along to Brewhemia on Sunday 5th April for a cracking Easter brunch featuring Peter Rabbit on the big screen, egg hunts, and crafts... it's the ultimate festive morning for the whole family!

Easter Bunny Breakfast

Head along to IKEA Edinburgh on Monday 6th April for their Easter Bunny Breakfast and enjoy a special visit from the Easter Bunny!

Egg-Citing Designs

Join the team at IKEA Edinburgh this April and let the kids design, decorate and personalise their very own Easter egg, using their imagination and favourite colours to make it truly unique!

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.

Paper Flowers

Join the Royal Collection Trust at the Palace of Holyroodhouse this spring and have a go at making paper flowers and create a colourful bouquet to take home!

Stitch and Fly

Join us to discover how biologists use the humble fruit fly to explore how hormones affect the functioning and growth of our bodies.

Zebrafish: A Splash of Science and Art

Dive into the world of zebrafish research and discover why these little fish are so big in science at this interactive and creative workshop for Ages 5+.

Kids Sewing Workshop

Join Remode Collective for this hands-on Kids Sewing Workshop which focuses on practical sewing techniques that kids can use right away to repair, create, and customise their own items!

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...

Pressed Flowers Earrings Eco-Resin Craft Workshop

Join Polymorphics at We Make Edinburgh on Saturday 11th April and learn how to work with natural pressed flowers, eco-resin, mix colours, cast and create four pairs of colourful earrings!

Journey Into Space Storytelling

Get ready to blast off in this space themed storytelling session!

Young Artists Easter Course

Young artists aged between 9 and 12 can dive into a brilliant Easter Course of painting, printmaking and 3D builds at Leith School of Art from 13th to 15th April!

Modern Alchemy: Behind the Scenes of an Art-Science Collaboration

Join us on Thursday 16th April at Edinburgh Printmakers for an evening conversation between artist Susan Aldworth and scientist Dr Amanda Jarvis!

Sphaerosymphony: The Music of the Air

Presented by creative technologist David Oxley and Piera Morlacchi, Associate Professor at The University of Edinburgh, this evening blends science, art, and imagination.

Stream Of Consciousness Writing And Abstract Drawing Workshop

Join Janet McKenzie at Summerhall on Thursday 16th April for a Stream of Consciousness Writing and Abstract Drawing Workshop, to project internal rhythms and dramas onto paper!

Artist Tour: Dr Gayle Chong Kwan

Join Dr Gayle Chong Kwan for a guided tour of her artwork, 'The Great Instauration', as she speaks through the artistic, material, and research processes that underpin the commission.

Plant Pot Decorating Workshop

Kids can let their imaginations run wild this Easter on one of IKEA Edinburgh's plant pot decorating workshops!

Pressed Flowers Trinket Dish - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop

Join Polymorphics at We Make Edinburgh on Friday 17th April, where you will learn how to work with Eco-resin, make your own design with naturally pressed flowers and turn it into a trinket dish!

Woodturning Weekend Course

This fun and informative weekend at the Chippendale International School of Furniture is one of our most accessible courses to give students a first point of access into woodworking.

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!

Edinburgh Art Workshop - Beginners Watercolour Course

Join Edinburgh Art Workshop and unleash your inner artist on this uplifting watercolour course, perfect for beginners to master vibrant washes and build creative confidence in a friendly setting!

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.

Terrazzo Soap Dish - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop

Join Polymorphics at We Make Edinburgh on Saturday 25th April where you will discover the art of terrazzo and learn how to work with eco-resin to create your own beautiful soap dish!

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).

Terrazzo Bubble Trinket Dish - Eco- Resin Craft Workshop

Experience the satisfaction of creating your own stunning bubble Trinket Dish using eco-friendly resin in this workshop run by Polymorphics at We Make Edinburgh on Saturday 2nd May!

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!

Collect and Create Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop

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!

Introduction To Cyanotype Workshop

Come along to Summerhall on Saturday 9th May and join Kit Martin to be introduced to the historical cyanotype printing process, which is a camera-less form of photography!

Art and Spirituality Workshop

Use creativity to fulfil spiritual needs in a divided world on this Art and Spirituality Workshop, tutored by Janet McKenzie at Summerhall on Tuesday 14th May!

Eco-Resin Earrings Craft Workshop

Join Polymorphics at We Make Edinburgh on Saturday 16th May where you will learn how to work with Eco-resin, mix colours, cast and create up to four pairs of colourful earrings for any occasion!

Pressed Flowers Tray - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop

Join Polymorphics at We Make Edinburgh on Saturday 23rd May where 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!

Mixed Media Landscapes Art Workshop

Join tutor Sheila Chapman at Summerhall for this Mixed Media Landscapes Art workshop where you will use various methods to create a colourful A4 size landscape painting!

The Leith Food Festival

Celebrate global flavours, performing arts, and the very best of Edinburgh's independent food scene when The Leith Food Festival takes over Leith Links on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May!

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!

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!

Eco-Lampshade Workshop

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

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.

Fringe By The Sea

Fringe by the Sea is a vibrant ten-day fringe festival with a big heart, harnessing the joy of connection and creativity in the small Scottish seaside town of North Berwick!

3D2D West End Fair

The 3D2D West End Fair returns between Monday 3rd and Sunday 30th August at St John's Episcopal Church with over 120 carefully curated and talented artists and artisan makers presenting their work!

Tea Green Summer Market: National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait

Join Tea Green for an unforgettable Summer Market at the National Galleries Scotland: Portrait on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August!

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!

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!

Support The Makers Christmas Market - Haddington Corn Exchange

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!

Tea Green Winter Market: National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait

Join Tea Green at the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait in November for an unmissable winter market featuring an inspiring showcase of independent creative businesses based all across Scotland!

Support The Makers Christmas Market - Portobello Town Hall

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!

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!

Eastwood Art Club offers members the opportunity to meet and paint at their own level in a friendly and constructive atmosphere!

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!

Hundreds of original works of art will be on display in Clarkston Hall as part of the annual Christian Aid Clarkston Art Show on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st March!

Join our weekly Crafty Makers Club at Letham Village Hall for a brand new year of fabulous hands on crafts with creative artist Deborah Cameron!

Unwind at this welcoming Paint & Sip workshop at St Peter's Church, Kirkcaldy, where you'll enjoy a cosy, step-by-step creative escape and leave with a finished masterpiece and a massive smile!

Pick up some wonderful local produce in the heart of Dunfermline at the monthly Dunfermline City Artisan Market on St Catherine's Wynd!

LUSH Glasgow City are all about bringing people together. If you're looking for a new group this year who get hands on with creative projects, look no further than their Crochet Club!

Park Lane Market is a pop-up market held on the first and last Sunday of each month in Shawlands, featuring a range of boutique stalls!

Celebrate the brighter days and add some luxury to your dining table, decorate a real ceramic plate with your own design, inspired by Kate Cranston's favourite crockery – the Willow Pattern Plate!

Join New Lanark on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th April for a fabulous Easter Festival Weekend filled with fun for all the family... bring your smiles and make unforgettable memories!

Kids will learn how bugs and worms keep soil healthy for plants to grow when they become a Spring Explorer this April at the National Museum of Rural Life!

Alba Stall Hire & Events are delighted to announce that Strathaven Community Market will launch on Sunday 15th March, located on Common Green car park in the centre of the town!

Enjoy an uplifting afternoon of creativity and connection when second-year students at University of the West of Scotland host this Paint & Sip Charity Event for Glasgow Women's Aid!

Don't miss a fun, lighthearted mini paint by numbers session at Harvies Bar in Paisley on Tuesday 17th March!

Kilbarchan Craft Fayres‎ will hold their annual Spring Fayre, featuring a selection of stalls from local artists, at Kilbarchan Guide Hall on Sunday 22nd March!

Join Edinburgh-based Bookbinder Cass Barron for a refillable bookbinding workshop and create a versatile and long-lasting A6 notebook, complete with handy pockets to help organise your note-taking.

Central Scotland School of Jewellery is hosting an 'Eco Metal' workshop on Sunday 10th May, dedicated to learning skills and methods needed to recycle gold, silver and other metals!

This immersive three-day course at Central Scotland School of Jewellery will introduce you to the core traditional techniques and tools used to make jewellery.

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2026 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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!