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.
READ MOREEverlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.
READ MOREExperience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!
READ MOREJoin us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.
READ MOREAt 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!
READ MOREEdinburgh 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 MOREOcean Terminal Market is a fantastic monthly weekend market with a great range of arts, crafts, food and drinks!
READ MOREShop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to The Centre Livingston!
READ MOREDiscover 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.
READ MOREJoin Mud & Marsh Jewellery Design for this two and a half hour Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop for beginners at The Crannie!
READ MOREJoin Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
READ MOREStudio 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.
READ MORECome and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!
READ MOREJerwood 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!
READ MORECome along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
READ MORELearn to make your very own sea glass jewellery in this creative workshop at Joy Revival Design Studio in Portobello!
READ MORECome 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!
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREEnjoy 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!
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 MOREOnce 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!
READ MOREJoin Drill Hall resident artist Felicity Inkpen in a series of 6 workshops exploring your creative side this Spring!
READ MOREEmbrace 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!
READ MORESupport The Makers is delighted to return to Lind & Lime in 2025 with up to 28 makers!
READ MOREMake your own, eco-friendly lampshade in a relaxed environment at this workshop run by Joy Revival Design Studio!
READ MOREThe Makers Market returns to the iconic St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh in 2025!
READ MORE&Gallery is thrilled to announce 40 Dimensions, their second Open Call Exhibition with 40 outstanding artists representing over 13 different countries!
READ MORECamilla 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.
READ MOREThis exhibition, by Simon Rivett at Patriothall Gallery, features paintings that are playful, fun, affectionate reflections on Edinburgh’s residents and visitors.
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREGraeme Swanson is an abstract visual artist and an art tutor based in Edinburgh and his exhibition 'Confluence' is showing at Wasps Patriothall.
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MORELeith School of Art is delighted to showcase work by Andrew Mackenzie in the exhibition 'Work on Paper', showing until 20th June.
READ MORELooking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions every Saturday at the Scottish Parliament!
READ MOREJoin 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!
READ MOREIn 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.
READ MOREJoin artist Susan Mitchell for this 4 week Thursday course at Leith Makers and develop your drawing and painting skills further!
READ MOREDon’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!
READ MOREUnlock 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.
READ MOREOverlockers are amazing machines. This Know Your Overlocker workshop run by Artisan Stitch will show you how versatile your overlocker can be.
READ MOREWith 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.
READ MOREJoin Gaelic storyteller Martin MacIntyre for an introductory session exploring the history, importance and joy in Gaelic storytelling culture in Scotland.
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREJoin the Family Beltane crew for a morning of mask decoration, crafting and face painting ahead of the May Day Parade.
READ MOREImpression & Expression is a new exhibition at Coburg House on 3rd & 4th May, showcasing five Coburg House artists exploring the boundaries of painting and printmaking.
READ MOREWhether 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!
READ MORESashiko Stitching is a simple form of stitching with very satisfying results. Join Sue Crawley of Sunshine Designs Dollar at Dovecot Studios for this workshop.
READ MOREKatharine Le Hardy returns to &Gallery in May with an exciting new body of work for her solo presentation!
READ MOREJoin Collective Edinburgh on 3rd May for a creative workshop designed for families with children aged 5 – 12 years!
READ MOREImprove 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!
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 4th May.
READ MOREJoin 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!
READ MOREFeel like getting creative in Edinburgh? Come and learn how to stitch out your stress with this soothing landscape embroidery class on Sunday 4th May!
READ MOREDon't miss the MNB Craft Market when it returns to Leith Arches for a special Spring edition on Sunday, 4th May!
READ MOREStep 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!
READ MOREJoin 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!
READ MOREIn his new book Scotland’s Sacred Goddess: Hidden in Plain Sight, Stuart McHardy explores the pre-Christian beliefs of the Scottish people.
READ MORECelebrate 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!
READ MOREJoin 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!
READ MOREJoin 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.
READ MOREWelcome to an eclectic night of ancient myth, contemporary storytelling, post-folk music, and physical artistry!
READ MOREBog 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.
READ MOREThis special live performance from filmmaker/storytellers Nadir Bouhmouch and Soumeya Ait Ahmed combines film, lecture and storytelling!
READ MOREWorking 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!
READ MOREJoin Artisan Stitch to learn how to transform fabric scraps into stunning, one-of-a-kind textiles!
READ MOREJoin 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!
READ MOREJoin 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!
READ MORECatch 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!
READ MOREGrid 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.
READ MOREExplore 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.
READ MORELearn how to create your own flowery mirror using eco-friendly materials on this workshop run by Polymorphics!
READ MOREMake sure to stop by Lemur Lodge to visit our Spring Market at Edinburgh Zoo!
READ MORETuFlamenco 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.
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 10th May!
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 MOREEmbrace 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.
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREThis six week Dressmaking course will teach you how to make your own unique clothes that fit perfectly and improve your existing sewing techniques.
READ MOREJoin Artisan Stitch for this 6-week Alter, Repair & Upcycle sewing course to learn essential techniques for breathing new life into your clothes!
READ MORELooking 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!
READ MORECapture 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!
READ MOREIn this workshop, run by Polymorphics, you'll learn to create beautiful and unique candle holders using eco-friendly resin.
READ MOREJoin us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 17th May for a hands-on workshop with Rowa and learn the basics of Palestinian embroidery, tatreez!
READ MORECome explore the magical world of flora and fauna with your little ones at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Saturday 17th May!
READ MORELearn three-dimensional stitches using thread and wire with designer and embroidery specialist, Chloe Patience at Dovecot Studios on 17th May.
READ MOREThe North Edinburgh Community Festival is a free, family friendly and community-led event taking place in West Pilton Park on 17th May.
READ MOREJoin Diline Abushaban at Scottish Storytelling Centre on Sunday 18th May for a session full of creativity, healing and solidarity with Gaza!
READ MOREJoin 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!
READ MOREDon't miss a rare live performance by folk ‘supergroup’ Spell Songs at the Usher Hall on Sunday 18th May!
READ MOREJoin John Jeffrey our resident Beekeeper at Lauriston Castle for a morning of creative fun exploring our buzzy friends and their importance in our environment.
READ MOREThis curtain-making class, run by Artisan Stitch on 23rd May, will give you the skills and confidence to make your own professional-looking curtains.
READ MOREDoug Cocker, one of Scotland’s leading sculptors, unveils a dynamic new body of work at Dovecot Studios in collaboration with The Scottish Gallery.
READ MOREJoin Dovecot Studios on Saturday 24th May for a morning crafting paper sunflowers from Italian crepe paper with paper florist, Jen O’Flaherty!
READ MOREAimed at beginners, this intimate workshop at Dovecot Studios is an introduction to the art of electric gun tufting.
READ MORESpend 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!
READ MOREopera agency is delighted to announce we are collaborating with 'Clanimation' for our creative soundLAB May 2025 event.
READ MOREEdinburgh’s favourite sketcher makes a welcome return to Lauriston Castle with some sketching workshops!
READ MOREJoin guest storyteller Kate Walker for another session of Edinburgh’s monthly storytelling club held upstairs in the Waverley Bar on Friday 30th May!
READ MORESpend 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!
READ MOREJoin 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!
READ MOREJohn 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.
READ MOREDon't miss this pop-up fabric and cardmaking craft sale at Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket on Sunday 1st June!
READ MOREExplore the history of the world through its fascinating carpets with historian Dorothy Armstrong at Dovecot Studios on Saturday 7th June!
READ MOREUnwind 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!
READ MORESpend 6 consecutive Wednesday evenings in The Edinburgh Sewcial Club studio with an expert tutor and make any garment of your choosing!
READ MOREThe 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!
READ MORESpend a fabulously relaxing Sunday afternoon with us in the sewing & textile studio and craft your own personalised amazing macrame wall hanging!
READ MOREElevate 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.
READ MOREThis 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!
READ MORECombine 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!
READ MORELittle 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!
READ MOREDynamic 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!
READ MOREJoin us at Edinburgh Printmakers from 12th - 14th July for this 3-day Drawn & Painterly Approaches to Etching course with Robert Powell!
READ MOREJoin Florist Lottie Longman to discover how colour and the landscape of East Lothian inform her work.
READ MORECome along and explore the beautiful world of Japanese Sashiko embroidery at this craft class run by The Edinburgh Sewcial Club on Sunday 13th July!
READ MOREIKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
READ MOREJoin artist and printmaker Gillian Murray at Edinburgh Printmakers to develop your collagraph skills on this three day course in July!
READ MOREJoin 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.
READ MOREThis 4-day expanded practice screenprinting summer course is taking place at Edinburgh Printmakers from 26th -29th July!
READ MOREGet 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!
READ MOREFringe by the Sea, a 10-day multi arts festival in North Berwick, is back for 2025 from 1st-10th August.
READ MORELet’s celebrate Robert Burns with a real Hootenanny – a Scottish party of words, music and song!
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Art Festival, the UK's largest festival of visual arts, returns to the capital from August 7th to 24th.
READ MOREExplore ways of creating striking images with this simple yet powerful print medium process on this course at Edinburgh Printmakers from 9th - 12th August!
READ MOREJoin us at Lauriston Castle for a 2-day workshop making beautiful mosaic panels inspired by the colours of summer with Margaret Findlay!
READ MOREJoin Tea Green for an unforgettable Summer Market at the National Galleries Scotland: National on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August!
READ MOREEdinburgh Psych Fest returns to Scotland’s capital on Sunday 31st August after the sell-out success of 2024!
READ MOREJoin 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!
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 MOREExpect drawing, painting, group installation, collage, sculpting photography and much more at Creative Hangouts Thursday Art Club in Barrhead!
READ MOREWhether you're an expert or just trying it for the first time, come along and join in at The Community Hub Barrhead's regular Sewing Circle!
READ MORESmall Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 25 small businesses each month selling handmade crafts and more!
READ MORECome along to the Deborah Cameron Creative Artist Studio on 14th June and create a beautiful mosaic hanging plaque, Its' a fun afternoon of mindfulness through therapeutic mosaic art.
READ MOREJoin the Anstruther Improvements Association for a cup of tea or coffee, some home-baking, book swap and stories, craft table and a good blether at our community café for all generations!
READ MORELearn about Shodo calligraphy using traditional materials such Japanese sumi ink and fude brushes on washi paper with Drawing and Painting Studio!
READ MORETaking place in the heart of Glasgow's West End at Hillhead Library, the Byres Road Market features stalls from 25 independent sellers selling a variety of products including jewellery, gifts and art!
READ MOREDiscover the fun of crafting with polymer clay in this hands-on Mini Clay Fridge Magnet Workshop at BRSHES!
READ MOREJoin Biggar Museum for a cozy and creative session where you'll craft your very own handmade Pom Pom Wreath!
READ MORESHS Events bring their wonderful markets to Bothwell twice a month on the first and third Saturdays featuring artisan crafts, fresh produce, unique gifts, handmade items and tasty street food!
READ MORENorth Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold a range of fun arts and crafts activities every Saturday afternoon for children!
READ MORELooking for some family-friendly fun this bank holiday weekend? Look no further! Join IKEA Glasgow in their customer restaurant for a range of activities.
READ MOREInterested in quilting? Paisley Patchers meet on the first Monday of each month in Paisley North Church, no experience is necessary all levels welcome!
READ MOREPaisley's artisan market, Browns Lane Market, showcases a wide range of hand made crafts, food and drink from a whole host of local creatives and producers!
READ MOREOn this weekend workshop run by Green Aspirations Scotland in June, you'll make your own Pole Lathe to take home with you, learning new skills as you create the component parts.
READ MOREJoin us at Central Scotland School of Craft for a special extended three day Botanical Bookbinding journey, where you’ll learn every step of creating a handmade botanical book.
READ MOREScotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Stirling!
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 MOREA Pop-up Fabric and Cardmaking Craft Sale is being held at Fullarton Connexions in Irvine on Saturday 3rd May!
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