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Arts And Crafts Events in Edinburgh on 31 May 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

A Colourful Palette

18th April 2025 - 31st August 2025

The Snug at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh will be showcasing Gillian Henshaw’s delightfully colourful and joyful paintings until 31st August. All paintings are available to purchase.

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Anne Estelle Rice: An American Colourist?

31st May 2025

Join art historian and journalist Susan Moore at Dovecot on 31st May for an enlightening talk on the artist Anne Estelle Rice!

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Architecture Reassembled: Ros Lawless & Charles Young

31st May 2025 - 20th June 2025

This exhibition at Upright Gallery brings together Ros Lawless & Charles Young, two artists whose interest lies in the built environment - both real and imagined.

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ArtSpace in the City Art Centre

25th February 2025 - 31st December 2025

Come and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!

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Camila Ospina Gaitán: Unconquered Natures - Tropicalism

5th April 2025 - 17th June 2025

Camilla 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.

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Confluence by Graeme Swanson

17th April 2025 - 11th June 2025

Graeme Swanson is an abstract visual artist and an art tutor based in Edinburgh and his exhibition 'Confluence' is showing at Wasps Patriothall.

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Crafternoons

Selected dates between 26th April 2025 - 28th June 2025

Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions every Saturday at the Scottish Parliament!

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Craigies Farmfest

31st May 2025

Join us at Craigies Farmfest on Saturday 31st May, where farming meets full-throttle fun. It's a day out the whole family will love!

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Doug Cocker: Threads

24th May 2025 - 19th July 2025

Doug Cocker, one of Scotland’s leading sculptors, unveils a dynamic new body of work at Dovecot Studios in collaboration with The Scottish Gallery.

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EIUFF: How to Produce a Film Workshop

31st May 2025

This workshop with the founders of the Scottish Youth Film Foundation will be an extensive 101 masterclass into all of the stages of producing a film.

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Family Studio Saturdays

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 21st June 2025

Studio 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.

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Flower and Still Life Watercolour Workshop

31st May 2025

Join 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!

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Forth Bridges Creative Trail

31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025
South Queensferry

Experience the vibrant creativity of artists and makers from in and around the Forth Bridges with the Forth Bridges Creative Trail on 31st May and 1st June.

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Helter Skelter - Exhibition

30th May 2025 - 1st June 2025

Helter Skelter, the first solo exhibition by Leith-based artist, Pauly Pocket, is showing at Sett Studios from 30th May to 1st June.

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Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland

14th September 2024 - 1st June 2025

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.

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Introduction to Calligraphy

31st May 2025

Unlock the artistry of the written word with Calligraphy on this workshop run by Panda Scribes on 31st May at Deaf Action, Edinburgh!

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John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture

31st May 2025 - 28th September 2025

John 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.

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Last Chance to Join - Edinburgh Open Workshop

22nd May 2025 - 27th June 2025

We've got just a few spots left in our upcoming May/June workshops at Edinburgh Open Workshop - don't miss your chance to create, build, and learn!

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Longarm Quilting Workshops

14th November 2024 - 30th June 2025

Experience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!

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Sea Glass Jewellery workshop: Learn the art of wire wrapping

Selected dates between 2nd March 2025 - 31st May 2025

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

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Summer Course Drop - Edinburgh Open Workshop

1st May 2025 - 18th September 2025

Unlock 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.

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The Arienas Collective Exhibition 2025: For Love or Money

24th May 2025 - 31st May 2025

Come along to The Arienas Collective Exhibition 'For Love or Money?' featuring the work of 8 Edinburgh artists, along with creative events!

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The Ascent of Man

23rd May 2025 - 21st June 2025

This exhibition at The House of Smalls, showcases the artwork of 75 female artists, made in response to their feelings at the ever-increasing oppression, repression and suppression of women.

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The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives

7th February 2025 - 28th June 2025

Discover 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.

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THE SMALL PRINT Exhibition

16th May 2025 - 12th July 2025

THE SMALL PRINT is a new exhibition by artist Kerry Simms featuring a series of work developed during her two-month residency in the Out of the Blueprint studio in Spring 2025.

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WOOF! Children’s Exhibition

31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025

Morningside Gallery will exhibit work from some of the city’s youngest artists, showcasing the entries from a dog-themed drawing and painting competition.

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Woof! The Dog Show

24th May 2025 - 8th June 2025

Morningside Gallery is hosting a new exhibition of work from some of Scotland’s most notable contemporary artists, celebrating the joy, loyalty and character of dogs.

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Work on Paper - Andrew Mackenzie

21st April 2025 - 20th June 2025

Leith School of Art is delighted to showcase work by Andrew Mackenzie in the exhibition 'Work on Paper', showing until 20th June.

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Your Art World

10th May 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Your 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.

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Arts And Crafts Events in East Renfrewshire

Arts And Crafts Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Small Business Market

Small Business Market

28th March 2025 - 24th December 2025

Small 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!

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Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy Through Craft

Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy Through Craft

8th March 2025 - 8th June 2025

Fife Contemporary are pleased to announce Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy through Craft, an upcoming exhibition challenging perceptions of women and craft at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries.

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Jack Vettriano Exhibition 2025

Jack Vettriano Exhibition 2025

4th March 2025 - 28th October 2025

Affordable Arts are thrilled to announce a Jack Vettriano exhibition running from March to October!

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Arts And Crafts Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Helensburgh Market in the Square

Helensburgh Market in the Square

Selected dates between 8th February 2025 - 13th December 2025

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!

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Weekend Activities at Provan Hall

Weekend Activities at Provan Hall

Selected dates between 10th May 2025 - 27th July 2025

Come and explore 500 years of history at Provan Hall with their free weekend drop in activities for all the family to enjoy!

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Silver Clay Workshop

Silver Clay Workshop

31st May 2025

This workshop with Annelies Webb at Art Space G41 will introduce you to the processes of sculpting and finishing Silver Clay, and to some basic jewellery-making techniques.

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Arts And Crafts Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

LKP Markets & Events: EK, East Kilbride Market

LKP Markets & Events: EK, East Kilbride Market

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 30th November 2025

LKP Markets & Events is delighted to host a regular market at EK, East Kilbride, come along, have a browse and support local talented businesses!

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Saturday Crafts at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Saturday Crafts at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Selected dates between 11th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold a range of fun arts and crafts activities every Saturday afternoon for children!

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Arts And Crafts Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Floral Art Demonstration with Afternoon Tea

Floral Art Demonstration with Afternoon Tea

31st May 2025

Don't miss a floral art demonstration by Jane Gordon followed by afternoon tea at Paisley Abbey on Saturday 31st May!

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ACCORD Summer Fayre

ACCORD Summer Fayre

31st May 2025

The ACCORD Hospice Summer Fayre, on Saturday 31st May, will be a fun filled day for all the family so come along and show your support!

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Arts And Crafts Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Saturday Sewing Club for Parents & Children (aged 7-12)

Saturday Sewing Club for Parents & Children (aged 7-12)

Selected dates between 5th April 2025 - 28th June 2025

Embark on a creative journey with Làmhan’s Parent and Child Sewing Classes on Saturdays at The Dunblane Centre!

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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

1st March 2023 - 1st January 2028

This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.

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Home Turf, Stirling and the Shire: A Spring Exhibition

Home Turf, Stirling and the Shire: A Spring Exhibition

4th April 2025 - 31st May 2025

Discover Stirling through the eyes of local artist Iona Leishman as she exhibits her work within the historic Church of the Holy Rude!

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Events in Other Areas

Largs Market

Largs Market

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

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!

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Sponsored Links

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Renfrewshire Council
St Mary's Music School
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