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
Traverse Young Writers’ Scratch Performances
Traverse is delighted to present brand new, specially created, pieces from nine Young Writers online, with performers filming in their own homes under lockdown conditions.
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Bright Shadows: Scottish Art in the 1920s - SUSPENDED
The 1920s was a period of contrasts and this exhibition explores the styles, ideas and events that shaped Scottish art during this influential decade.
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Paths to Other Places - Drawing Parallels
Enjoy a virtual tour of 'Paths to Other Places: Drawing Parallels' and see this fantastic new exhibition by Scottish artist James Cosgrove!
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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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E. A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas - SUSPENDED
This Exhibition is a collaboration between the National Trust for Scotland and the City Art Centre and is the first major retrospective of Hornel's art for over 35 years.
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Jock McFadyen Goes to the Pictures - SUSPENDED
Timed to mark his 70th birthday, this major exhibition by contemporary artist Jock McFadyen displays new and existing paintings, alongside works from City Art Centre’s collection of Scottish art.
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Upcycling and Sustainable Living Classes
Learn how to upcycle, become zero waste, reduce your plastic use and explore sustainable living with EcoArt's classes, courses and workshops!
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Connections - Wholly Holistic
Connections - Wholly Holistic, at Santosa Wellness Centre Edinburgh, is an exhibition along with workshops, spoken word, healing sounds, storytelling, book launches and more!
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Young Artists Art Club P5-P7
The Young Artists Club is an opportunity for your child in P5-P7 to build their skills in a wide range of media including drawing, painting, 3d modelling and collage.
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Creative i Abstract Painting in Acrylics
Ever thought about experimenting with abstract painting? In this relaxed class for adults you can spend the morning reconnecting with creativity.
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Rare Prints and Monotypes
The Academicians' Gallery presents an online exhibition of rare prints and monotypes by current and past members of the Royal Scottish Academy.
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Manipulate Festival: Restless Worlds - A Kinetic Sculpture Artwalk - POSTPONED
All across the city, in a moment of wider social and cultural upheaval, curious hidden worlds are shifting and revealing their secrets.
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Latitudes: Recent Work from RSA Award Winners
The Royal Scottish Academy presents Latitudes, an exhibition celebrating the far-reaching scope of recent work by the winners of RSA awards.
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Winter’s Last: A Celebration of Scottish Folklore, Traditions and Community Practices
Join the Taibhsear Collective as they host the last in their trilogy of explorations into Winter customs!
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Homeschool With TCV
Learn about the natural world from garden birds to fungi and minibeasts when you join TCV for their week of homeschooling sessions for ages 7+!
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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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Guid Crack Storytelling Session
Join acclaimed Scottish storyteller Anne Pitcher on a storytelling journey of Burns, Beasties and Bogles!
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Beginners Sewing Day - POSTPONED
Learn how to use a sewing machine and some foundation sewing skills in this Beginners Sewing Day with Artisan Stitch.
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E. A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas Conservator’s Tour - POSTPONED
Join Gail Egan and Henry Matthews on a special tour of E. A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas.
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Manipulate Festival - Drink ‘N’ Draw with Panimation
Panimation, a multi-platform community for women, trans and non-binary people working within animation and motion graphics, hosts a Drink'N'Draw workshop as part of Manipulate Festival 2021.
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Lecture: Artist, Model, Collector: Photography in the Life and Work of Mary Cameron
This lecture offers fresh insights into a fascinating artist. Dr Helen Scott is Curator of Fine Art at the City Art Centre, and author of Mary Cameron: Life in Paint.
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Adult Creative Workshop: Paper Flappers and Jazz Age Fashion
Join artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb to create elegant paper dolls and collaged portrait heads modelling the latest Art Deco styles in this adult creative workshop!
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Kids Online Art Classes with The Wee Art Studio
Kids can learn about relevant artists and new skills from expert art teacher Caroline from The Wee Art Studio by joining her online art classes starting on Saturday 13th February!
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Magic of Origami - The Japanese Art of Paper Folding
Learn a centuries old Japanese art form. Basic origami folds make intricate designs with the goal to transform square sheets of paper into finished sculptures.
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Lecture: E. A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas: An Introduction
Join curator Ben Reiss for an introduction to the exhibition E. A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas.
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Responding to Jock McFadyen Goes to the Pictures - Collage and Printmaking
Combining surprising elements from our fantastic and intriguing exhibition, create a series of works with overlaid and combined elements in collage and simple printmaking.
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Adult Creative Workshop: Introduction to Pinhole photography - POSTPONED
Join us at City Art Centre for a special half day workshop exploring pinhole cameras!
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Shakyo - Tracing the Sutras
Join Drawing and Painting Studio on Sunday 28th February for their Shakyo - Tracing the Sutras online workshop!
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Echo of Japan – Koto performance - POSTPONED
Mio Shudo will perform some of the oldest written music available today for Koto by Yatsuhashi Kengyo (1614-1685) and other Japanese folk songs.
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Family Craft: Make Your Drawings Move - Animation Sessions - POSTPONED
In this session we will create a 2D hand-drawn whiteboard animation and an ‘old school’ flip-book animated sequence inspired by the Jock McFadyen Goes to the Pictures exhibition.
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Lecture: Through the Artist’s Gaze: The Feminine Ideal in E.A. Hornel’s Work
Marianne Fossaluzza, a PhD student in Visual Culture at the University of Aberdeen, gives this lecture on The Feminine Ideal in E.A. Hornel’s Work.
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Lecture: Bright Shadows: Scottish Art in the 1920s
The 1920s was a period of contrasts: This lecture explores the events, ideas and styles that shaped Scottish art during this fascinating decade.
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Adult Creative Workshop: Hornel’s Dream
Taking inspiration from E. A. Hornel’s nature-filled paintings, create a hanging paper-work collage with artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb.
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Fashion Show at the City Art Centre
see a spectacular fashion show by the Fashion and Textile Design students from Edinburgh College in a collaboration with the City Art Centre and the E. A. Hornel exhibition!
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Cup of Peace and Simplicity – Tea Ceremony Demonstration - POSTPONED
Urasenke Tea Master Mio Shudo will perform the Japanese Tea Ceremony demonstrating the art of tea with its minimalist flowing movement, beauty and grace.
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Archie Brennan: Tapestry Goes Pop!
Archie Brennan: Tapestry Goes Pop! tells the story of Edinburgh native Archie Brennan (1931-2019) in the first-ever major retrospective of his work.
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Adjust / Adapt
This exhibition explores how our homes and outdoor spaces are working harder for occupants; as multigenerational sanctuaries, workspaces, classrooms, fitness and entertainment settings.
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Descriptive Tour for visually impaired visitors of Bright Shadows - Scottish Art in the 1920s
Join artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb for a tour specifically designed for visually impaired visitors focussing on our exhibition Bright Shadows - Scottish art in the 1920s.
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Digital Event: Creepy Crawly Bug Hunt
Hunt the grounds of Lauriston for creepy crawlies in their natural habitat, then make a giant version of your favourite bug at Lauriston Castle!
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Adult Creative Workshop: Vibrant 1920s Still Life Explorations
Taking inspiration from our exhibition Bright Shadows - Scottish Art in the 1920s we will explore how artists in this period of change explored colour and stylised forms.
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Proposed and Seconded: The Royal Scottish Academy Nomination Books of the 1920s
This talk given by Alice Strang will focus on the women artists proposed and seconded for election by male allies, including Dorothy Johnstone, Cecile Walton and John Duncan.
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Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light
This major retrospective, the most comprehensive display of Charles H. Mackie’s work in over a century, showcases the breadth of his creative vision and talents.
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Summer Mosaics
Join us at Lauriston Castle for a 2-day workshop making beautiful mosaic panels inspired by the colours of summer with Margaret Findlay.
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Family Craft: It’s a Bird’s Life
Learn about some of our feathered friends and explore a variety of projects celebrating the resident Lauriston Castle birds!
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Exhibition Tour of ‘Marine: Ian Hamilton Finlay’
Join us for an exhibition tour of 'Marine: Ian Hamilton Finlay' by Stephen Bann CBE, Emeritus Professor of History of Art and Senior Research Fellow at Bristol University.
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Marine: Ian Hamilton Finlay
This major exhibition at City Art Centre focuses on the maritime theme in Ian Hamilton Finlay's work. It was a central element of his art, and one to which he returned throughout his life.
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Family Craft: Fantasy Castles
Explore the secret and hidden rooms of Lauriston Castle then create your own 3D Castle using special papers and paints!
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Curator’s Tour - Bright Shadows: Scottish Art in the 1920s
Dr Helen Scott, Curator of Fine Art, provides a tour of the exhibition Bright Shadows: Scottish Art in the 1920s.
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Islander: the Paintings of Donald Smith
This is the first major exhibition Donald Smith's work, in partnership with An Lanntair, Stornoway and is part of Edinburgh Art Festival 2021.
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Lecture: Working with Ian Hamilton Finlay
Robin Gillanders gives this talk on his experience working on collaborative projects with Ian Hamiton Finlay between 1994 until his death in 2006.
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Dr John Cooper Clarke
Dr John Cooper Clarke brings his 2021 tour to The Queens Hall on 30th May... it's a chance to witness a living legend at the top of his game!
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Lecture: The Four Seasons in Full Sail: A Year in the Garden at Little Sparta
The garden at Little Sparta is Ian Hamilton Finlay’s greatest work of art. In this talk George Gilliland, Head Gardener at Little Sparta, gives a brief description of its themes, content & planting.
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Lecture: Patrick Geddes’ Evergreen and Charles Mackie
Murdo Macdonald gives this talk on Patrick Geddes’ Evergreen and Charles Mackie at City Art Centre on Thursday 3rd June.
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Family Craft: Celebrate World Oceans Day
Come along to a family class and make a variety of projects celebrating the magic of the sea!
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Family Craft: Pirate Treasure Hunt
Ahoy me hearties! Have our pirate hat, cutlass and parrot at the ready then out into the woods with a secret map to guide you through the grounds to find hidden treasure.
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Lecture: Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light
This lecture will set Charles H. Mackie’s art in the context of his life. His Scottish artistic roots underpinned his engagement with French art and continental ideas.
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Messages and Ships
In this Adult Creative Workshop at City Art Centre, explore the silhouettes of ships in Ian Hamilton Finlay’s work and create unique collages using layering and simple printmaking.
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Enchanted Woodland Cushions
Come along to this family class at Lauriston Castle and make adorable hand-felted panels and collage this to your own special cushion!
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Exhibition Tour: Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light
This tour will focus on key aspects of Charles H. Mackie’s development as an artist, highlighting his range and versatility in oil, watercolour and print.
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Adult Creative Workshop: Poetic Maritime Prints
Explore angular mark-making, experiment using block printing colours, mixing inks and layering to create a lino-print inspired by the maritime theme within Ian Hamitlon Finlay's work!
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Introduction to Abstract Art
Learn to lose yourself in art for art sake in this taster session at Lauriston Castle!
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Romantic Victorian Florals
Join us to explore the use of rich colour, light and shadow in Charles Hodge Mackie's paintings and incorporate these into a seasonal block printed Victorian-inspired botanical embroidery.
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Linocut Printing
Explore ways of creating striking images by cutting into linoleum, and inking with colour to produce bold and dramatic prints.
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Painting with Light
Come along to this family drop in session with artist Claudia Miller and create your own faux stained-glass picture to hang in the window at home!
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BSL Interpreted Tour of Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light
Join us for a tour of our Charles H. Mackie exhibition which will have a BSL interpreter present.
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Bookbinding and Botanicals
Join us at Lauriston Castle for a creative day of printing and bookbinding inspired by our gardens!
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Lecture: Playing Cricket with the Nabis: Charles H. Mackie’s French Connections
This lecture given by Belinda Thomson, Honorary Professor in art history at the University of Edinburgh, examines the influences of French Art in the work of Charles H. Mackie.
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Summer Magic Workshop with Edinburgh International Magic Festival
Learn, create and perform your own magic in this workshop at Lauriston Castle this summer for Ages 7 - 11!
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Spirits of the Dead: The Terror of Edgar Allan Poe
Edinburgh Horror Festival invites you along to Lauriston Castle this August to hear Gothic horror stories from the master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe.
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Woodland Treasure Box
Make your own little treasure box to store your Summer memories and decorate it with natures scenes with Lauriston Castle staff!
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Descriptive tour for Visually Impaired Visitors of Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light
Join artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb for a tour specifically designed for visually impaired visitors focusing on the Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light exhibition!
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Descriptive Tour for Visually Impaired Visitors of ‘Marine: Ian Hamilton Finlay’
Join artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb for a tour specifically designed for visually impaired visitors focusing on the 'Marine: Ian Hamilton Finlay' exhibition.
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Lecture: Charles Hodge Mackie and the Celtic Revival in Scotland and France
This lecture explores the influence of both Scottish and French art on Charles Mackie through a consideration of the work he produced in the 1890s.
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The Light Through the Trees and on the Water
Create paintings expressing light in landscape and explore the addition of figures for symbolism and depth with artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb at this workshop inspired by Charles Hodge Mackie!
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Burns V McGonagall: An evening with Scotland’s best poet and arguably the worst!
William McGonagall has long been regarded as ‘the worst poet in the history of the English language’. Join Scots actor Jock Ferguson for an evening of anecdotes and stories and a wee dram in betwe
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Flags Ahoy
Come along to these structured family drop-in sessions where you will make some little flags inspired by maritime themes in our Ian Hamilton Finlay exhibition!
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Push the Boat Out
Join writer Katy Hastie at a family friendly drop-in poetry session to make nautical collage poems that fold into origami boats to sail the seven seas - just bring your imagination!
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Curator’s Tour of Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light
Join Dr Helen Scott, Curator of Fine Art, for a tour of the exhibition Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light!
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Memories of Autumn
Inspired by the season passing make a gorgeous autumn wreath lit by magical lights to adorn your door to take you right up to Christmas.
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Lecture: E. A. Hornel: from Camera to Canvas
This talk by Dr Antonia Laurence Allen is about Scottish artist Edward Atkinson Hornel and illustrates how Hornel’s travels and use of photographs influenced his artistic practice.
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Lecture: Bright Shadows: Scottish Art in the 1920s
This lecture investigates a range of artworks by artists including S.J. Peploe, Dorothy Johnstone, Eric Robertson and William McCance, and places them within the context of their times.
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Sock Snowmen
Make a beautiful little festive snowman to decorate your home for Christmas at this family workshop in Lauriston Castle!
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Tartan Wreaths
Make a colourful and unique Christmas wreath for your door using tartan remnants, bells, baubles and ribbons. No sewing is required!
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Christmas Patchwork Appliqued Cushions
Make a beautiful appliqued cushion using exquisite Christmas and vintage-inspired fabrics with Felicity Bryant!
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Printmaking for Christmas
Join us for an adorable Christmas class where you can print Robins, fir trees and other beautiful motifs with artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb!
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Enchanted Christmas Pictures
Create a Christmas themed 3-dimensional framed picture that will light up like an enchanted magical forest in this workshop with Lauriston Castle staff!
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Paper Garlands and Silver Wings
Using a selection of beautiful papers and foils in silvery colours create a wreath, angel and garland in this relaxing workshop with Artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb!
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Festive Decorations
Join us for a festive class making a variety of Christmas decorations to adorn your home!
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Country Wreaths and Garlands
Make a sweet little natural wreath inspired by Scandinavia with little painted reindeers, stars and hearts and a magical lit garland to decorate your door, stairs or fireplace!
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Green Wreaths
Always the highlight of the season, make not one but 2 stunning natural wreaths to decorate your home using Lauriston Castle greenery and a host of beautiful embellishments.
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Fresh Giant Wreaths
Join Margaret Findlay as you gather natural greenery to make 2 giant wreaths for you home!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market
The Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market is your local indoor arts & crafts market held on the second Saturday of every month from March until December!
Eaglesham Fair
It's always a fun filled family day out at the bi-annual Eaglesham Fair being held on Saturday 5th June 2021!
Events in Fife
Art-tastic
Come along to our colourful and entertaining family-friendly exhibition to explore the stories hidden within some of our fantastic paintings.
StAnza21: Eco Poetry: The Political and the Personal
Join our first creative writing workshop for StAnza 2021, led by poet Marvin Thompson!
StAnza21: A Tribute to Roddy Lumsden
Poets and friends celebrate the life and work of Roddy Lumsden, a son of St Andrews.
StAnza21: Poetry and Meditation
Join John Siddique, a spiritual teacher, poet and the founder of Authentic Living, in an exploration of mindfulness, poetry and imagination!
StAnza21: The StAnza Masterclass
Join us for our perennially popular Masterclass to consider the nuts and bolts of poetry writing.
StAnza21: Meet the Artist – Marina Kazakova
Join Marina Kazakova, poet and researcher, to learn about her work on symphonic poetry!
StAnza21: Old English for Poets
In this workshop led by Chris Jones we’re looking at how early English poets used variation and alliteration as the core building blocks of their verse.
StAnza21: Round Table with Imtiaz Dharker
Don’t miss this rare chance for an intimate audience with Imtiaz Dharker, holder of the Queen’s Gold Medal for poetry and also acclaimed as an artist and filmmaker!
StAnza21: Meet The Artist – Bàrd, File, Bardd
Join Ifor ap Glyn, to hear him talk with Peter Mackay, Ciara ní É and Pól Mag Uidhir about ‘Bàrd- File – Bardd’.
StAnza21: Worth a thousand words
Carve out time for your own writing and hone your poetry skills at this workshop led by Nadine Aisha Jassat.
StAnza21: Round Table with Roger Robinson
Don’t miss out on this rare chance for an intimate audience with poet, musician and activist Roger Robinson!
StAnza21: The StAnza Lecture: Access All Areas
The StAnza Lecture: Access All Areas with Jacqueline Saphra on form and revolution.
StAnza21: Risk A Verse
Whether you’ve been missing your regular open mic over the last 12 months, or are just keen to discover some new voices, don’t miss our popular Friday night open mic.
StAnza21: Round Table with Tishani Doshi
Enjoy a chance for an intimate audience with Indian poet and journalist Tishani Doshi, on a welcome return to StAnza!
StAnza21: Breakfast at the Poetry Cafe – Make It New
Our breakfast panel events offer a relaxed start to the day, with a group of poets and other festival participants discussing all things poetical.
StAnza21: The StAnza Slam
It’s a highlight of the festival and a touchstone of the Scottish spoken word scene: what better way to round off the day than with the annual StAnza slam?
StAnza21: Breakfast at the Poetry Cafe – Translation
Wake up and smell the Poetry Café! Our breakfast discussion events offer a relaxed start to the day, with a group of poets and other festival participants discussing all things poetical.
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
All the Young Nudes’ Online Life Drawing Club
Join All the Young Nudes on Monday nights for their Online Life Drawing Club, a weekly, accessible, affordable and fun life drawing session!
Glass Fusing Class: Half Day
The Half Day Glass Fusing Classes at Cass Peters Glass Art are designed to give total beginners an introduction to a new skill... and have some fun!
Glass Fusing Class: 1 Day
The Glass Fusing Classes at Cass Peters Glass Art are designed to give total beginners an introduction to a new skill, and allow more time to create a larger piece of work
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!
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 of each month!
Clack and Yak
Get those knitting needles out and enjoy a chat and a cuppa whilst knitting, sewing or crocheting something for yourself or family and friends with Platform Glasgow's Clack and Yak!
Art Factory
Platform Glasgow's Art Factory is an online visual arts and crafts session for adults who wish to learn to draw, paint or make things!
Japanese and Chinese Seal Engraving: Tenkoku
Carve your very own Japanese hanko stamp to make your inei impression, learn about the different stages in the Tenkoku process and the tools used with the Drawing and Painting Studio!
Nu Gen - Online Art Group
Platform Glasgow's weekly arts group challenges teenagers to make artwork that represents their interests, exploring identity and what it’s like to be a teenager today!
Creative Parents
Join the Glasgow Museums' learning team for a relaxed and creative session for parents with babies born in this past year (ages 0-walking)!
Saturday Art Club at Home
Platform Glasgow's Saturday Art Club at Home is a playful and creative online art session that gives young artists the chance to draw, paint, make and get creative!
Stained Glass Workshop: 4 Days
Learn how to create stained glass panels on this four day workshop for total beginners at Cass Peters Glass Art!
Merchant Square Craft & Design Fair
The Merchant Square Craft Fair & Design Fair is held every weekend, why not spend a relaxing afternoon browsing the stalls!
Events in Lanarkshire
SLLC Free Online Arts Classes
Join South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture for a free programme of online art classes for adults and children including pottery, painting, dressmaking and drama to name just a few!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Hemming Alteration Workshops - POSTPONED
If you have ever been frustrated by your clothes not fitting properly then these alteration classes from Thimbleberry Sewing will help you achieve a perfect fit!
Dressmaking Workshops - POSTPONED
Ever wanted to learn how to make your own clothes? Then this Dressmaking workshop from Thimbleberry Sewing is the workshop for you!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
BA(Hons) Art and Design Exhibition 2020 - 2021
Explore and enjoy the latest works from the University of Stirling Honours Art & Design Class of 2020 through this online exhibition!
Fold Forming 2 Day Weekend Workshop - POSTPONED
Discover the art of fold forming in this fun and energetic 2-day workshop, led by award-winning jeweller Jenny Deans at Central Scotland School of Jewellery on 23rd & 24th January!
Learn How To Make Natural Home-Made Fabric Dye
Upcycle textiles with natural dyes and prints at this online workshop run by Transition Stirling on Wednesday 27th January.
AIRS Exhibition
Scottish contemporary landscape artist Beth Robertson Fiddes, has created a stunning exhibition of paintings, which shares inspiration with Mhairi Hall’s AIRS.
Events in Other Areas
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