Arts And Crafts Events in Edinburgh in June 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland
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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Longarm Quilting Workshops
Experience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!
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Royal Rhyme Time
Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.
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Family Print Club
Edinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!
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Crafts, Games, Soup!
Enjoy 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!
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Men Drawing Men Edinburgh
This 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.
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Ocean Terminal Market
Ocean Terminal Market is a fantastic monthly weekend market with a great range of arts, crafts, food and drinks!
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The Crafters Roadshow - The Centre Livingston
Shop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to The Centre Livingston!
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The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives
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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Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described
Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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Family Studio Saturdays
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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ArtSpace in the City Art Centre
Come and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!
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Makers Market
Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
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Newhailes Market
Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
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German Messy Church for Kids
Once 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!
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Makers Market at Lind & Lime
Support The Makers is delighted to return to Lind & Lime in 2025 with up to 28 makers!
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Camila Ospina Gaitán: Unconquered Natures - Tropicalism
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
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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A Colourful Palette
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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Work on Paper - Andrew Mackenzie
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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Crafternoons
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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Summer Course Drop - Edinburgh Open Workshop
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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Drink & Draw Edinburgh Workshop
Improve 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!
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Your Art World
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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THE SMALL PRINT Exhibition
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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Last Chance to Join - Edinburgh Open Workshop
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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The Ascent of Man
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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Doug Cocker: Threads
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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Woof! The Dog Show
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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Sketching Nature and Architecture at Lauriston Castle
Edinburgh’s favourite sketcher makes a welcome return to Lauriston Castle with some sketching workshops!
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Helter Skelter - Exhibition
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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Architecture Reassembled: Ros Lawless & Charles Young
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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Forth Bridges Creative Trail
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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John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture
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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WOOF! Children’s Exhibition
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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Edinburgh Fabric and Cardmaking Craft Sale
Don't miss this pop-up fabric and cardmaking craft sale at Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket on Sunday 1st June!
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Paint Monet’s Water Lilies
PopUp Painting invites you to a sip and paint experience at Las Iguanas Edinburgh in 1st June, inspired by Claude Monet’s iconic Water Lilies painting!
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EIUFF: Steadicam Masterclass Workshop
Professional DoP and steadicam operator Duncan Lorthioir will take participants through every step of building, using and executing the art of the steadicam and remote head operating.
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Record of Rain - Hand Paper-making Exhibition
This exhibition at Leith Makers is a collaboration between local hand paper-maker and print artist Lauren Smith and Illustrator Thee Oo Thazin from Myanmar.
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Beginners Sewing Course
Join Artisan Stitch on Friday 6th June for a quick and easy introduction to sewing!
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Anna Somerville :: Resonance
Anna Somerville’s new series of abstract works explores memory, material process, and emotional landscape through layered abstraction. Catch her exhibition at &Gallery from 7th June!
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Beginner’s Sewing Class
Spend 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!
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Colour in the Everyday
Edinburgh-based Robert Cole invites you to his first solo art exhibition taking place at McDonald-Greene Jewellers from 7th June!
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Exhibition: Caring Spaces
This exhibition at the Scottish Storytelling Centre celebrates the creativity and resilience of unpaid carers across the Lothians!
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Father’s Day Fold and Frame
Come join Makiko at Little Plaza on 7th June for a fun and creative Origami Father's Day Workshop where you can learn how to make special origami gifts for your dad!
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Riso Workshop
Join us at the Blueprint Studio for a fun, creative experience and discover how to make your own 2-colour A3 risograph prints!
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Stacking Bangles Workshop
Learn how to make 2 or 3 silver bangles with Leith Jewellery Studios on Saturday 7th June at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall.
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Thread Embroidery Workshop
Learn introductory hand embroidery stitches with textile designer, Chloe Patience on this workshop at Dovecot Studios on 7th June.
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Threads of Empire: A History of the World in Carpets
Explore the history of the world through its fascinating carpets with historian Dorothy Armstrong at Dovecot Studios on Saturday 7th June!
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Summer Forest Bathing Walk & Watercolour Painting Experience
Unwind 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!
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Lachlan Goudie: The Story of Scottish Art
Lachlan Goudie sets the 20th century Colourists in context as he takes you on a fast fling through 5,000 years of Scottish art at Dovecot Studios on 9th June.
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Craft a Stool: Welding & Woodworking Course
Learn the fundamentals of both metalwork and woodworking in this six-week, hands-on course at Edinburgh Open Workshop, where you’ll design and build your own custom short stool.
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Hidden Door Festival 2025
Hidden Door is taking over The Paper Factory, the biggest venue to date, featuring five full nights of music, visual art, dance, spoken word and everything in between.
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The Chippendale School of Furniture Graduate Exhibition
The Chippendale International School of Furniture is pleased to invite you to the School's Graduate Exhibition and Fine Furniture Sale running from Thursday 12th to Saturday 14th of June 2025.
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Scottish Furniture Makers Exhibition
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the latest work by furniture makers from across Scotland in the historic setting of Dalkeith Palace from 13th to 15th June!
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The Night Market UK - Edinburgh
The 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!
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Tweed and Tartan Workshop
Learn to stitch a tiny tweed and tartan textile landscape using remnants of fabrics, and vintage embroidery threads in this workshop at Dovecot Studios on 13th June!
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Upcycled Style
Join Artisan Stitch on 13th June for an inspiring and creative sewing workshop where you’ll transform existing clothing into a stylish, one-of-a-kind new garment!
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Beginner Sewing Class - Make a Tote Bag
Learn how to use a sewing machine and upcycle reclaimed textiles into a tote bag with artist Jen Byrne at OOTB Abbeymount Studios on Saturday 14th June.
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Eco-resin Terrazzo Clock
In this Polymorphics workshop on 14th June, learn how to work with eco-resin, how to mix pigments, make terrazzo chips and turn them into a colourful clock for your home!
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HelloArt Pet-Inspired Market
This pet-inspired market at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 14th June is a vibrant community event, celebrating the love and wellbeing of our pets.
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Let’s Forget
Known for his high-profile sculptures, Scottish sculptor Kenny Hunter brings his contemporary works to The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh this summer.
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Painting with Thread: Floral Embroidery Workshop
Learn how to use four simple stitches to paint with threads, creating your own floral embroidery at Dovecot Studios on Saturday 14th June!
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Scott Naismith at Morningside Gallery: Hope
Morningside Gallery has announced details of a new exhibition of work from Scott Naismith, a Scottish contemporary artist known for his innovative use of colour.
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The Big CHAS Shop, Thrift, Craft Fun
Welcome to The Big CHAS Shop: Thrift, Craft, Fun! - a fabulous weekend where you can shop, create, and enjoy at Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 14th and 15th June!
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Wax Ring Carving Workshop
Create an organic ring, a smooth geometric ring, or something in between, with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 14th June.
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Edinburgh Ratha Yatra 2025
ISKCON Scotland warmly invites you, your family, and friends to join us for the Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra Festival on Sunday, 15th June!
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Macrame Wall Hanger Workshop
Spend a fabulously relaxing Sunday afternoon with us in the sewing & textile studio and craft your own personalised amazing macrame wall hanging!
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Pride Themed Beading Workshop
Come along and make some Pride themed beaded jewellery in a relaxed safe space at Kafe Kweer on Monday 16th June!
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The Weaving Project Exhibition
Come along to The Weaving Project Exhibition with it's selection of Scandi handwoven rugs, cushions, scarves and more for sale, along with demonstrations of band and loom weaving.
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Cafe Ceilidh
Join friends from the Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories!
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Iced Coffee Tumbler Printing Workshop
Unleash your creativity and design your very own custom iced coffee tumbler in Blooming Creative's relaxed and fun workshop on 19th June at Art and Vintage!
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Story Telling and Creative Writing Workshop: It is Inside You!
Join poet and academic Nandini Sen and storyteller Neel Debdutt Paul as they explore personal story forming and framing at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 19th June!
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Free-Motion Quilting & Dissolvable fabrics
Embark on a creative journey in this exciting 1-day workshop at Artisan Stitch on 20th June, where you'll dive into the world of Free-Motion Quilting and Dissolvable Fabrics.
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Mercedes Azpilicueta: Fire on the Mountain, Light on the Hill
Collective are delighted to presents the first solo exhibition in Scotland of visual and performance artist Mercedes Azpilicueta!
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Seashell Creations - Kids Activity
Join us in our Customer Restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh on Friday 20th June where children can craft with our Smaland Creche team!
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Tapestry Weaving Experience Day
This 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.
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Intermediate Sewing Class - Weekday
Elevate 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.
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Introduction to Enamelling Workshop
Discover ways to apply colour and patterns to your metal using coloured enamels with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 21st June.
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Wild Woman Summer Solstice Gathering
This 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!
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Mindful Collage Workshop
Join Clementine from Concrete Nature at Field Studio in Edinburgh on Wednesday 25th June 2025 for a mindful collage workshop to celebrate the arrival of summer!
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Colourful Summer Kids Creations!
Join us in our Customer Restaurant, where children can craft colourful Summer Creations with our Smaland Creche team on Friday 27th June!
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Pressed Ferns Workshop
Fern lovers, create your own piece of botanical art on this workshop at Sandport Studio, Leith on 28th June!
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Sea Glass Stacking Ring Workshop
Learn to make a silver bezel to set some sea glass, pottery or ceramic on the full day workshop with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 28th June.
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The Scottish Colourists with The Fleming Collection
Meet Theo Albano, Director of the Fleming Collection, at Dovecot on Sunday 29th June, as we say farewell to the Scottish Colourists.
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Trouser-Fitting Masterclass
Join Artisan Stitch on 30th June for an exclusive Trouser-Fitting Masterclass with our experienced instructor, Sarah Cuthbert!
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Arts And Crafts Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On 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 between March and October, with a festive weekend edition in November!
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Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Jack Vettriano Exhibition 2025
Affordable Arts are thrilled to announce a Jack Vettriano exhibition running from March to October!
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Silver Earrings Workshop
Come along to Forgan Arts Centre on Tuesday 10th June and learn how to saw, solder, form and texture your own silver jewellery from scratch!
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Cupar Market
Come along to the monthly Cupar Market in Crossgate with its independent producers and creatives!
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Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Japanese Shodo Calligraphy
Learn about Shodo calligraphy using traditional materials such Japanese sumi ink and fude brushes on washi paper with Drawing and Painting Studio!
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Pride At The Burrell
Don't miss a celebration of pride at The Burrell Collection on Friday 20th June, co-curated with LGBTQ+ staff and volunteers!
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Mending Workshop - Rework, Restitch, Renew
Give your clothes a second life with creative mending! Learn to celebrate imperfections and personalise your wardrobe with texture and stitch on this workshop at ApparelXchange!
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Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 9.30am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
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Makers & Merchants Monthly Market Lanark
Makers & Merchants Market in Lanark is Scotland's newest and most exciting monthly market and a vibrant celebration of the best food, drink, and craft producers around!
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LKP Markets & Events: EK, East Kilbride Market
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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Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Garden Sign Workshop
Join Restoration & Creation where you can choose your own message and relax while creating a beautiful piece for your garden or garage.
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Kids Craft Club At IKEA Glasgow
Everyone can learn something new, no matter their age! IKEA Glasgow's Kids Craft Club is a great way for children to make friends and have fun together!
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Adults Craft Club At IKEA Glasgow
You're never too old to learn a new skill... IKEA Glasgow's Craft Club is a creative solution to reducing isolation and loneliness amongst older adults.
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Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Mosaic Signage Course: Create Your Own Sign
In this hands-on three-day workshop run by Mosaic & Glass in June, you’ll create a mosaic sign. It could be a house number or house/family name, or whatever you choose.
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Open Studios Falkirk
Over a dozen Falkirk based artists will be holding a programme of Open Studios in June when they invite you to come and see what they do, watch demonstrations, and buy work directly from artists.
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Killearn Country Market
Don't miss the Killearn Country Market, a regular craft fayre boasting bakes, woodworking, jewellery, art and more, all hand-crafted by talented makers from around Scotland!
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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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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!
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The Garden Room - Open Day
The Garden Room in Kimaurs have been busy renovating the shop and are exited to share its new look, join them for their Open Day on Friday 6th June!
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Quilting Workshop For Beginners with Afternoon Tea
Join The Garden Room for a fun, relaxed, and creative session on their farm where you'll be able to enjoy learning quilting techniques in a calm, relaxed environment.
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