Arts And Crafts events in Edinburgh
View all the upcoming Arts And Crafts events taking place throughout Edinburgh below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
Ray Harryhausen - Titan of Cinema
This exhibition is in collaboration with the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation to celebrate what would have been film special effects superstar Ray Harryhausen's 100th birthday year.
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Incoming: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre
Incoming: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre presents a selection of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and sculpture acquired within the last ten years.
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Support The Makers Market
Enjoy an incredible selection of beautiful handmade local artisan products and support the incredibly talented Makers.
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Reflections, The Light and Life of John Henry Lorimer
This exhibition at the City Art Centre will explore John Henry Lorimer’s art through five key themes: light, identity, family, femininity and home.
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Tapestry: Changing Concepts
This two-floor exhibition, at the City Art Centre this winter, will feature work by 19 contemporary artists associated with the former Tapestry Department at Edinburgh College of Art.
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In the Bleak Midwinter - Exhibition
Baskwell Arts second exhibition is embracing the cold with full force! In the Bleak Midwinter is on until 3rd February 2022 at 18 Spey Street Lane, Leith.
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Highlight - Sculptures and Drawings by Richard Goldsworthy
An exhibition of sculptures and drawings by emerging, RSA/Wasps award winning, artist Richard Goldsworthy is on now at Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh!
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Joey Simons ‘The fearful part of it was the absence’
'The fearful part of it was the absence' is an exhibition by writer Joey Simons which investigates the periodic eruption and absence of rioting in Glasgow, and its effect on the shape of the city.
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Academicians’ Prints
The Royal Scottish Academy is pleased to present a selection of limited edition prints by Royal Scottish Academicians in the Academicians’ Gallery this month.
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IRON: Translating Territories
This exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy unveils diverse understandings of the physical world around us and explores the creative potential and complexity in this singular material.
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R3SEARCH: RSA Awards in Focus
The Royal Scottish Academy is delighted to present new work from the 2020 recipients of the RSA William Littlejohn Award, RSA Morton Award and the RSA David Michie Travel Award.
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Message from the Skies
Message from the Skies returns for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay with Earth Calls at the historic Trinity Apse, located just off the Royal Mile, until 25th January.
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Tapestry Exhibition
This exhibition at Waterston House brings together woven tapestries inspired by nature and created by the Scottish members of the British Tapestry Group.
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Anything is Possible: Mohammad Barrangi
Anything is Possible is an exhibition by Mohammad Barrangi, an award wining artist and medal winning international athlete. Catch it at the Edinburgh Printmakers from 21st January!
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Presence of Absence: Leena Nammari & Louise Ritchie
This two-person exhibition at the Edinburgh Printmakers explores the interplay between the practices of Leena Nammari and Louise Ritchie, as artists, peers and collaborators.
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Inspired by Burns: Family activity day
On 22nd January, ahead of Burns Night, join us at the Palace of Holyroodhouse to celebrate the work of Scottish poet Robert Burns!
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Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop
Spend a relaxing afternoon in the studio learning fun and addictive macramé techniques as you knot your own plant hanger(s) at this workshop run by The Edinburgh Sewcial Club!
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Michael Pendry’s Les Colombes - POSTPONED
This stunning installation is arranged to give new life to the Cathedral, embodying our resolve to be kind to our fellow humans, and to do our part in making a better tomorrow.
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Japanese Shodo Calligraphy - Zen Brush
Learn about Shodo calligraphy using traditional materials such Japanese sumi ink and fude brushes on washi paper on this online course from Drawing and Painting Studio!
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Mindful Marbling
Join Myriad Studio on 24th January for this messy, creative, relaxing and wonderful workshop creating beautiful marbling!
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Manipulate Festival: Acqua Alta - The Crossing of the Mirror
Acqua Alta, an interactive virtual reality installation, traces the odyssey of a man and a woman facing the rising waters, among storms, ink seas, breaking waves and jellyfish.
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Manipulate Festival: Fauna
Explore stunning graphic art works and beautiful animations by French artists Adrien M & Claire and Brest Brest Brest.
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The Art of Wallpaper - Morris & Co.
Explore the legacy of William Morris in over 130 archived works from the Morris & Co. archives at this exhibition held in Dovecot Studios!
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1:1 Printing Session
These 1 to 1 screen-printing supervised session with Eliza, are available every 1st Saturday of each month (or other suitable time upon prior availability discussion) in her Edinburgh studio.
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Manipulate Festival: Netwalk (Puppetry)
Connect with other puppeteers, enthusiasts and producers to share and exchange ideas, whilst strolling through Edinburgh’s Meadows.
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Manipulate Festival: Workshop: What Makes A Good Show - CANCELLED
In this workshop Al Seed will work with participants to explore approaches to identifying, developing and pitching concepts for future shows.
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Manipulate Festival: Netwalk (Visual Theatre)
Connect with other artists, enthusiasts and producers to share and exchange ideas, whilst strolling through Edinburgh’s Meadows.
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Miniature Landscape Embroidery Workshop
This Class, run by The Edinburgh Sewcial Club, is open to complete beginners and will teach you a variety embroidery stitches to create beautiful (miniature) landscape art.
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Shakyo - Tracing the Sutras
Join Drawing and Painting Studio on Sunday 30th January for their Shakyo - Tracing the Sutras online workshop!
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Manipulate Festival: Workshop: Trash-Hack Puppetry With Green Ginger
Trash-Hack is a 1.5-day workshop for both experienced and emerging puppeteers with the inimitable Chris Pirie of leading UK puppetry company Green Ginger.
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Juncture by Ken Wilder
Five years ago Ken Wilder exhibited at Upright Gallery with his poignant and emotional video 'Skylights' and it is with great pleasure that he is returning with his new show 'Juncture'.
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Manipulate Festival: Netwalk (Animation)
Connect with other animators, enthusiasts and producers to share and exchange ideas, whilst strolling through Edinburgh’s Meadows.
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Ocean Terminal Market
Ocean Terminal Market is a fantastic and fun weekend market has a great range of arts, crafts, food and drinks!
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Introduction to Sewing - Evening Class
This evening sewing course has everything you need to learn to successfully and confidently set up a sewing machine and start sewing - plus make yourself a cushion cover with your new found skills!
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Draw your Home
Draw your Home is a virtual family art workshop run by City Art Centre on Saturday 12th February.
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Print Your Own Silk Scarf or Tie
Create something special and go home with something beautifully wearable at this workshop run by Moody Monday!
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Colour & Cloth: Tartan and Tweed in Colour
Join author Caroline Young on 16th February as she looks at the journey Tartan and Tweed have made from traditional cloth to stylish fabrics and how the use of colour has informed their history!
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Interior Collage
Be inspired by shapes found in the paintings of Henry John Lorimer in our Reflections exhibition and create collages of interiors using papers, magazines and newspaper.
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Sashiko Embroidery Workshop
Come along and explore the beautiful world of Japanese Sashiko embroidery at this relaxing class run by The Edinburgh Sewcial Club on 19th February!
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Upcycling Bicycle Inner Tubes Into Jewellery
Join us at the Audacious Women Festival as we upcycling bicycle inner tubes, very simply but effectively, into audacious, bespoke pieces of jewellery!
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Guid Crack: Tales of Gallus Women
Join a group of six unmissable storytellers for a special Guid Crack session as we co-host the first live version of the Scottish Storytelling Centre’s long-running storytelling night in two years!
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Aural Picnic
Aural Picnic offers a selection of tasty tales to fill the ears and reframe life’s challenges. So come along, relax and enjoy!
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Corstorphine Window Wanderland
Corstorphine Window Wanderland returns from 26th to 28th February, transforming the streets into an outdoor gallery for all to enjoy!
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Magic Wands for Audacious Women
Join us on 26th February for Magic Wands for Audacious Women, a Creative-Expressive Workshop in two parts!
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Motanka (Rag Doll) Making
Motanka is a traditional Eastern European doll made entirely from natural materials. At this workshop, we will look at rag dolls from all over the world and creating our own, unique motanka doll.
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Create in Clay
Learn pottery techniques and design methods to create a piece of pottery that you will treasure at this workshop! Part of the Audacious Women Festival.
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Colour & Cloth: Hollywood Style in Colour
Join Caroline Young at Dovecot on 2nd March as she explores the symbolism of key Hollywood looks and how cinema has influenced key moments in the history of colour and fashion.
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Home Sweet Home
Come along to City Art Centre and make multi-media collages with artist Suzy Cavill. Bring along some images that are important to you, for example photos of your family or home.
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Print your own Pampering Kit
Create a custom-designed, unique pampering kit made with your own two hands at this workshop run by Moody Monday!
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Colour & Cloth: The Colour of Fashion Book Talk & Launch
Join us at Dovecot as Caroline Young delves into the significance of colour in dress and explores how the symbolism has shifted over time!
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Van Gogh Alive
Van Gogh Alive, the most visited immersive, multi-sensory experience in the world, makes its hotly anticipated debut in Edinburgh in 2022 for an exclusive four month run!
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Stories and Light - Annual Edinburgh College Fashion Shows
See a spectacular fashion show by the Fashion and Textile Design students from Edinburgh College at City Art Centre on 19th March!
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Reflections Through Poetry
As a finale to the exhibition, Christine de Luca will read her twelve poems, inspired by the art of John Henry Lorimer.
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Colour & Cloth: William Morris in Colour
Discover the debate that informed interiors and artistic taste for future generations with Caroline Young, author of The Colour of Fashion: The Story of Clothes in Ten Colours.
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Colour & Cloth Red, White & Gold: The Tudors in Colour
Join Caroline Young, author of The Colour of Fashion: The Story of Clothes in Ten Colours (Spring 2022) as she discusses the colour at the furthest end of the spectrum.
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Textiles Printing Level 1
This 8 weeks textiles course, run by Moody Monday, is ideal for those who has a special interest in textiles or screen-printing and would like to take this interest further.
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Colour & Cloth Purple and Prince: Pop stars in Colour
Join Caroline Young, author of The Colour of Fashion: The Story of Clothes in Ten Colours (Spring 2022) as she discusses the colour at the furthest end of the spectrum.
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Textiles Printing Level 2
This 8 weeks course is ideal for those who has taken part in Moody Monday's Textiles Printing Level 1 (TP1) course and would like to take their skills to the next level.
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Traditional Indonesian Batik Making – Summer Course
On this four weeks summer course in traditional Indonesian batik making, we will be focusing on the traditional method of batik tulis using canting, taught by Eliza.
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Print Your Own Tea Towel
Glam-up your washing-up routine by screen-printing your own tea towel in our 4 hours short/ taster course run by Moody Monday!
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Kate Downie: The Art of Crossing
In this talk Kate Downie will discuss the magnetism of Bridges for herself and though the eyes of other artists, and what makes them special in all their forms.
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Tessa Asquith-Lamb: Treasures and Foxes
Tessa Asquith-Lamb explains her processes in creating her beautiful artworks and shows how her collections help her create beautiful lyrical works full of symbolism, love tokens, friendship and hope.
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Nicola Murray: The Eclectic Back Catalogue
Nicola Murray will give an informal illustrated talk about her art practice, looking at an eclectic back-catalogue of work inspired by her interest and training in science.
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Out East Festival
The family friendly Out East Festival is headed your way on Saturday the 6th and Sunday 7th of August 2022 at the beautiful Dalkeith Country Park!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Busby Flower Club Monthly Meeting
Busby Flower Club meets once a month at the Redhurst Hotel in Giffnock new members always welcome!
Eaglesham Fair
It's always a fun filled family day out at the bi-annual Eaglesham Fair being held on Saturday 4th June 2022!
Events in Fife
Joy and Creativity – 60 Years of Kirkcaldy Art Club
Come along and join in the celebrations and enjoy the wide variety of art and craft created by the members – from greetings cards and prints, to paintings, ceramics, glass and much more!
Sanctuary
'Sanctuary', Sun Gallery's inaugural winter exhibition under new ownership, is a beautifully balanced mix of established & emerging talented artists in their own right.
Big Garden Birdwatch
Join Anstruther and District Allotment Association and Dreelside Woods for a Big Garden Birdwatch on Sunday the 30th of January!
James Yorkston’s Tae Sup wi’ a Fifer - CANCELLED
Tae Sup wi’ A Fifer returns to The Byre Theatre in 2022 with varied and complimentary talents from different global avenues of folk, rock, indie and spoken word, all hosted by James Yorkston!
Laurel Bank Hotel Artisan Market
The Laurel Bank Hotel Artisan Market in Markinch, near Glenrothes, is held on the third Saturday of each month!
Jack Vettriano: The Early Years
This exhibition is a celebration of Jack Vettriano's extraordinary career and will be showing paintings he created from in his 20s until he moved to London in 2000.
Events in Glasgow
Castlemilk Explorers
Castlemilk Explorers is fun, free, nature group for 7 - 12 year old's to learn about nature in a fun environment!
Hand Embroidery Class
Looking for a craft to make you feel ZEN and happy and creative, without having to set up the sewing machine? This hand embroidery class with Sew Confident is for you!
Make Your Own Clothes
If you've ever wanted to make your own clothes and dreamed of perfect fitting dresses, trousers, tops, this class from Sew Confident is just for you!
Park Lane Market
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!
Beginners Sewing Evening Class
Learn how to sew or get back into sewing after a long break with this beginners course, held over 5 evenings, from Sew Confident!
Beginners Sewing Weekend
Learn how to sew or get back into sewing with this weekend beginners course from Sew Confident!
Helensburgh Market in the Square
Buy the best of seasonal local produce at Helensburgh Market in the Square held on the second and last Saturdays of each month in Colquhoun Square!
Largs Market
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!
Roman Blind Masterclass
Learn how to make a fab Roman blind ready to dress your own window on this one day workshop from Sew Confident!
Overlocker for Beginners
Get ready to unlock the overlocker! This class from Sew Confident will get you threading and stitching away on this fabulous machine!
Sewcial
At the end of a busy week you need to wind down and relax, don't reach for the wine(yet) come along and knit, sew, craft with Sew Confident in their cosy creative studio!
Fused Glass Workshop: 1 Day
The one day glass fusing course at Cass Peters Glass Art is designed to give total beginners an introduction to a new skill... and have some fun!
Knitting For Beginners
Join Sew Confident for their Knitting For Beginners class and in one session you'll learn the basics and leave with your very own chunky knit headband or phonecase!
Milngavie Market
You'll find meat, fish, game, Cheese, home baking, plants, Organic soap, jewellery, and more at Milngavie Market on the first and third Friday of each month!
Kids Introduction to Sewing
In just one afternoon your child will become a sewing whizz-kid at Sew Confident's Introduction to Sewing workshop for 8 to 15 year olds!
Stained Glass Workshop: 2 Days
Learn how to create stained glass panels on this two day workshop for total beginners at Cass Peters Glass Art!
Beginners and Beyond Crochet Workshop - Coaster
Join Davina Cunningham and Karlyn Marshall with Helensburgh Art Hub at the Front Room Gallery for this beginners and beyond crochet workshop where you will make a beautiful coaster!
Beginner’s Stained Glass Workshop
Learn how to make your very own stained glass panels on this one day weekend workshop at RDW Glass Studio!
Dried Flower Bell Jar Workshop
Spend a joyful day learning how to design your own Dried Flower Bell Jar to take home with Louise from Catkin at Rogart Street Campus!
Fused Glass Workshop: 1/2 Day
The half-day glass fusing course at Cass Peters Glass Art is designed to give total beginners an introduction to a new skill... and have some fun!
Low-Toxic Etching Weekend Workshop
This intensive 2 day course at Mobile Print Studio will give you a solid foundation in Low-Toxic Etching!
Guided Seascape Paint-Along Workshop
Join Helensburgh Art Hub with artist and illustrator Maggie McCabe at the Hermitage Park Pavilion as she guides you through a seascape paint along session and introduces you to watercolour techniques.
Kids Comic Books Workshop (8+)
Come and join Helensburgh Art Hub with artist and illustrator Maggie McCabe at Hermitage Park Pavilion for an adventure into the world of comics!
The Hug and Pint Arts & Flea Market
The Hug and Pint's Arts & Flea Market on Sunday 6th February will feature some of Glasgow's most exciting, up and coming independent businesses and makers!
The Market at Loch Lomond Shores
Browse homemade treats, arts & crafts, artisan food & drink and local produce at Loch Lomond Shores' regular Market Days on the first and third Sunday each month!
Valentine’s Heart Crochet Class
Join Sew Confident for this relaxed evening introduction to crochet, where you'll learn the basics whilst making these adorable Valentines hearts!
The Crafters Roadshow - Silverburn
Shop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow returns to Silverburn!
Glasgow’s Craft & Flea
Craft & Flea is a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof and it's coming to The Briggait, Glasgow on Saturday 12th February!
Make Your Own Underwear
Join Sew Confident for their Underwear Workshop where you will create the beautiful Watson Lingerie Set from 'Cloth Habit' patterns!
Kanji Club - Learn Japanese and Chinese Characters
Learn to read and write kanji characters in Drawing and Painting Studio's fun and inspiring online language group and discover their meanings!
Arm Knit A Chunky Blanket
This class is for beginner knitters and arm knitters alike... learn the basics of knitting, all while creating a super luxurious chunky blanket!
Lampshade Making Class
In one evening learn how to make your own one of a kind lampshade with Sew Confident's Lampshade Making Class!
Beginner’s Textile Printing Workshop
Print Clan's two hour Beginner's Workshop is the perfect introductory session to textile screen printing!
Beginners Quilting 2 Day Course
Have you always fancied trying you hand at quilting? Want to make your own works of art in fabric? Join Sew Confident Glasgow for their introductory two day course!
The Creative Craft Show featuring The Scottish Quilting Show
The Creative Craft Show returns to the SEC Glasgow between the 3rd and 6th March and includes The Scottish Quilting Show!
Handmade in Ayr Market
Handmade in Ayr is a creative monthly market showcasing the best of Ayrshire arts and crafts at The Grain Exchange, featuring quality Ayrshire & Scottish makers!
The Creative Craft Show / Crafts for Christmas
Two events for the price of one! The Creative Craft Show and Crafts for Christmas at the SEC Glasgow in October is the ultimate day out for hobbyists and crafters!
Events in Lanarkshire
Pyrography Workshop
Pyrography is the art of decorating wood with burn marks, also known as poker work. Join ArtyBits To Order for their workshop on 23rd January!
Kids Introduction to Sewing
Do you have a budding fashion designer at home who is desperate to learn to sew and bring their creations to life? Sew You Can are running a Kids Introduction to Sewing class for 8 to 16 year olds!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Beginners Sewing Course
Always wanted to learn how to sew but just don’t know where to start? Then this four day course from Thimbleberry Sewing is the course is for you!
Introduction To Dressmaking
On this two day course with Thimbleberry Sewing you will learn everything you need to know to start your journey into dressmaking!
Soft Furnishing Course
If you love updating your home furnishings then this could be the course for you! Join Thimbleberry Sewing and learn how to make curtains, a roman blind and a zipped cushion!
Lampshade Making Class
Learn how to make a beautiful 30cm drum lampshade, for your home or as a gift, at this workshop run by Thimbleberry Sewing!
Collage Workshop with Marion Gardyne
Outspoken Arts Scotland are back with a Spring programme of free creative learning workshops! Join artist Marion Gardyne for an introduction to collages!
Painting Workshop With Payam Beint
Outspoken Arts Scotland are back with a Spring programme of free creative learning workshops! Join artist Payam Beint for a painting workshop exploring mark making, collage and acrylic techniques!
Printmaking With Lilian Ptacek
Outspoken Arts Scotland are back with a Spring programme of free creative learning workshops! Join artist Lilian Ptacek for a printmaking workshop using significant objects!
Drawing Workshop with Iona Kewney
Outspoken Arts Scotland are back with a Spring programme of free creative learning workshops! Join artist Iona Kewney for a drawing workshop on figurative drawing, focusing on hands, body & flowers!
Pottery Workshop with Karen Hanvidge
Outspoken Arts Scotland are back with a Spring programme of free creative learning workshops! Join artist Karen Hanvidge and learn how to create vibrant and quirky functional and decorative ceramics!
Renfrew Market
Renfrew Market runs on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 10am until 4pm in Robertson Park showcasing fresh produce, artisan crafts, unique gifts and street food from local businesses!
Meddle & Mend
Learn how to give old items of clothing some TLC or a complete makeover at ReMode's Meddle & Mend workshops... focusing on mending, repairing and upcycling!
Colouring and Craic: A Reminiscence Workshop with Project Search
Join Project Search for 'Colouring and Craic' a special reminiscence workshop being hosted at Paisley Central Library as part of Paisley Book Festival 2022!
Textiles Workshop with Florence Dwyer
Outspoken Arts Scotland are back with a Spring programme of free creative learning workshops! Join artist Florence Dwyer for a textiles, dying and weaving workshop!
Erskine Riverside Market
You'll find range of fresh produce, unique gifts & street food and more at Erskine Riverside Market on the last Sunday of each month!
Mixed Media Workshop with Eòghann MacColl
Outspoken Arts Scotland are back with a Spring programme of free creative learning workshops! Join artist Eòghann MacColl for a visual art workshop in mapping place and measuring time!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Wednesday Evening Jewellery Class - Spring Term
A comprehensive, enjoyable evening course covering all aspects of jewellery making, suitable for both beginners and more experienced students who wish to refine their skills.
Watercolour Classes 2022
Join artist Clare Robinson for these Watercolour Classes at the lovely Lecropt Kirk Hall, Bridge of Allan!
Watercolour Virtual Classes
Join artist Clare Robinson on a Monday morning for these online Watercolour Classes!
Jupiter Garden Birdwatch
Get ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch by joining us at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre on 22nd January to learn all about garden birds and make your own bird feeders to take home!
A Passion For Art by Matilda Hall
This exhibition featuring works from collections influenced by Matilda Hall, a collector and supporter of Scottish art for over fifty years.
Crochet Socks Workshop
Did you know it’s possible to crochet socks? In this workshop on 12th February, learn how to crochet a pair of socks using the toe-up construction method!
Family Day
The Albert Halls Stirling will be hosting a FREE fun family day with lots of activities for all ages on 18th February!
Winter Art Attack
Come along to Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre on Saturday 19th February for a fun morning of wintery nature arts and crafts!
Introduction to Millinery
This one day workshop, run by Central Scotland School of Craft on Saturday 26th February, is the perfect taster to introduce you to the art of millinery!
Natural Mosaic with Rachel Davies
Create a piece of mosaic art using natural slate on this one day workshop at Central Scotland School of Craft on 5th March!
Figurative Textile Sculpture
Join world famous textile sculptor Johanna Flannigan to explore the stories you know, the stories you hear, and the stories you want to tell!
Shaggy Rya Weaving Workshop
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft on 20th March for a fantastic shaggy rya weaving workshop with Stephanie Fradette, aka Le Petit Moose!
Screenprinting on Paper
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft for a fantastic weekend of screen printing with Lorna Brown, aka Blessed Unrest!
Passementerie Lace Weaving Workshop
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft for a unique weaving workshop and explore the wonders of open weave structures with heritage craft specialist Elizabeth Ashdown!
Events in Other Areas
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