Arts And Crafts Events in Edinburgh on 09 August 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
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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Amethyst Bar, by X MUSE Vodka
This August, step into our modern-day Agora nestled within the French Institute on the Royal Mile, brought to life by X MUSE Vodka and experience artistic interpretations in liquid form!
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Andy Goldsworthy: Fifty Years
This summer, the largest ever indoor exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy will take over the National Galleries of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh.
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Aqsa Arif: Raindrops of Rani
Aqsa Arif's exhibition Raindrops of Rani uses elements of South Asian folklore to explore themes of fractured identity, displacement, and cultural synthesis through fantasy and world-building.
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ARTIST ROOMS
Discover three of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art at Modern One this summer with a series of free ARTIST ROOMS displays in Edinburgh.
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Blythe Scott: Joy
Morningside Gallery is delighted to be showing a new exhibition of work from Blythe Scott, a Scottish contemporary artist with a large following both at home and around the world!
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Chinese Culture Week - Traditional Chinese Workshops
Join the Intercultural Communication Institution for an immersive ten-day celebration of hands-on workshops that blend heritage with modern expression! No experience needed — just your curiosity.
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Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to the Scottish Parliament for FREE arts and crafts sessions every day (except Sundays)!
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Edinburgh Art Festival
The Edinburgh Art Festival, the UK's largest festival of visual arts, returns to the capital from August 7th to 24th.
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Fringe by the Sea
Fringe by the Sea, a 10-day multi arts festival in North Berwick, is back for 2025 from 1st-10th August.
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Hynde Sight II
Following on from the London exhibition Hynde Sight earlier this year, Chrissie Hynde's latest exhibition 'Hynde Sight II' is showing at the Harvey and Woodd Gallery in Edinburgh this August.
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IKEA: Magical Patterns
IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
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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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Leith Connections - Exhibition
Leith Connections is a collaborative exhibition of creatives from all walks of life exploring their personal, emotional, and historical connections to the town.
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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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Long, Hot Summer: Andy Keir
Long, Hot Summer is a collection of contemporary paintings of Leith by local artist, Andy Keir, showing at the Roseleaf Bar and Restaurant.
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LOVE is the thing: Imogen Alabaster
Imogen Alabaster is known for her emotive oil paintings and her new exhibition, LOVE is the thing, is showing at Upright Gallery from 9th to 29th August.
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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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Panorama: New Views of a City
Collective Edinburgh's Panorama programme takes inspiration from the origins of the panorama to explore how we see, move through and understand the city today.
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Print Expo 2525
This August, join us for Print Expo 2525 and help celebrate 10 years of Out of the Blueprint!
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Relief Printing Summer Course
Explore ways of creating striking images with this simple yet powerful print medium process on this course at Edinburgh Printmakers from 9th - 12th August!
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Robert Powell: Hall of Hours
Hall of Hours explores time through Robert Powell's unique imagery capturing humanity's complexity, grandeur, and folly in intricate and thought-provoking compositions.
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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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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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Surface Tensions :: Stephan Ehrenhofer, Molly Thomson, Derek Wilson
&Gallery presents Surface Tensions, the work of three artists who explore the material, structural, and conceptual possibilities of wall-based sculpture.
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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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Tea Green Summer Market: National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait
Join Tea Green for an unforgettable Summer Market at the National Galleries Scotland: Portrait on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August!
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Tove Hirth selected works
Powderhall Bronze Editions is excited to be showcasing a curated selection of works by renowned Norwegian artist Tove Hirth as part of their summer exhibition programme!
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Veterans Summer Family Fun Day
Open to Veterans and serving families only, the Cyrenians Veterans Summer Family Fun Day is taking place on Saturday 9th August at Linburn Walled Garden!
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West End Fair
The West End Fair returns from 28th July to 24th August 2025 at St Johns Episcopal Church with over 120 carefully curated and talented artists and artisan makers presenting their work.
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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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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:
Kipper’s Summer Club
Join Kipper’s Summer Club at The Scottish Fisheries Museum every Tuesday and Thursday for a different drop-in craft activity!
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Children’s Art Club
Running this summer, from Mondays to Thursdays, Forgan Arts Centre's Children’s Art Club encourages kids aged between 5 - 12 years to take part in creative activities led by artists!
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Small Business Market
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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Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects
Kelvingrove's Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects weekly sessions offer free hands-on fun designed for families with children!
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Govanhill International Festival and Carnival
The Govanhill International Festival and Carnival 2025 returns for its 9th year, celebrating creativity, solidarity, and liberation, from Friday 1st August to Sunday 10th August!
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Spotlight: An Exhibition By Art Factory And Nu Gen
Spotlight is a new exhibition featuring a range of drawing, painting and sculpture by young people and adults who attend Platform's weekly taking part art groups.
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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:
Saturday Crafts at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
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 Stirling
Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Design & Weave Your Own Tartan Workshop
Immerse yourself in a creative voyage at Radical Weavers 'Design & Weave Your Own Tartan' workshops!
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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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LKP Markets & Events: Thistles Centre Market
LKP Markets & Events is delighted to host a regular market at The Thistles Shopping Centre, come along, have a browse and support local talented businesses!
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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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