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Arts And Crafts Events in Edinburgh in February 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

ARTIST ROOMS

12th July 2025 - 31st May 2026

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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Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture

13th September 2025 - 31st May 2026

Featuring examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.

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Drawing the Italian Renaissance

17th October 2025 - 1st March 2026

This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, brings together a wide range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period, including 45 drawings never exhibited in Scotland before.

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Picking up the Thread: The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry

20th October 2025 - 14th February 2026

Dovecot is delighted to welcome a wonderful variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary.

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Beneath the Surface: King’s Gallery Short Talks

Selected dates between 23rd October 2025 - 26th February 2026

Join our team at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for weekly gallery talks as part of the exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance!

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Méabh Breathnach

8th November 2025 - 8th February 2026

In Bodies of Work (in progress), Méabh Breathnach uses ceramics, metal and the body as materials, tools, and sources of inspiration in the creation of both sculptural and functional objects.

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Winter Wellbeing Challenge

Selected dates between 10th November 2025 - 7th March 2026

As winter begins, the wonderful folk at SHBT are inviting you to take part in a monthly activity in the beautiful Historic Building Riddles Court, just off the Royal Mile.

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Family Drawing Workshop

Selected dates between 29th November 2025 - 20th February 2026

Take inspiration from drawings in our latest exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance and join us for a special family drawing workshop.

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Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club

9th January 2026 - 18th December 2026

Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club is a lively, hands-on creative experience designed especially for children under five who love to explore, play, and get wonderfully messy.

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Chiaroscuro - Light and Dark

31st January 2026 - 1st February 2026

In this 2 day workshop we will focus on recognising the tonal values inherent in colour, culminating in creating a still life painting in oils that emphasises and exploits the drama of chiaroscuro.

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Conservator Talk: Conserving the Campi Cartoon

6th February 2026

Victoria Button, Royal Collection Trust’s Head of Paper Conservation, discusses her work in preparing drawings for presentation in Drawing The Italian Renaissance, on display at The King's Gallery.

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The Blacksmiths Knife Making

Selected dates between 6th February 2026 - 27th March 2026

Learn the fundamental basics of blacksmithing in a supportive and engaging environment on this one day course run by Work of Iron at The Pitt.

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Portobello Local Market

Selected dates between 7th February 2026 - 5th December 2026

Portobello Local Market is a much loved event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park on the first Saturday of every month!

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Portrait: Head & Shoulders Workshop

7th February 2026

Join artist Suzanne Kemplay for this Portrait: Head & Shoulders Workshop at Birchwood Art Studio on Saturday 7th February.

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Valentine Jewellery Workshop

7th February 2026

Celebrate love with a day of creativity and craftsmanship with Leith Jewellery Studios for their special Valentine Workshop on 7th February at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall!

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Family Yoga: Early Years

13th February 2026

Taking inspiration from Drawing the Italian Renaissance join us for a fun family yoga session full of movement, music, songs and stories. Suitable for children 16 months to 4 years old.

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Tapestry Studio Tour

13th February 2026

Don't miss your chance to see Dovecot Studio's weavers at work and a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to work in the UK's longest running tapestry studio on their upcoming tour.

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Paint & Wine: Dance Me to the End of Love

14th February 2026

Be taken through the various steps that will help you create your own painting of 'Dance Me to the End of Love' by Jack Vettriano on this workshop at Birchwood Art Studio on 14th February!

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Shorthair & All Breed Championship Cat Show

14th February 2026

The annual GCCF Championship Cat Show will be held on Saturday 14th February at West Lothian College Sports Hall, Livingston. It's a purr-fect day out for cat lovers everywhere!

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Valentine’s Portraits Workshop

14th February 2026

In this Valentine's workshop at Birchwood Art Studio, you'll learn how to draw a simple, charming portrait and bring it to life with soft watercolours.

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Family Afternoon: Let’s play with colours

19th February 2026

Looking for an afternoon of imagination and joy? Don’t miss our Family Afternoon at the Institut français d’Écosse on Thursday 19th February, suitable for ages 3 to 10!

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HelloArt Chinese Lunar New Year Market

21st February 2026

Join HelloArt for a vibrant Chinese Lunar New Year Market, a celebration of tradition, culture, and community at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 21st February!

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Edinburgh’s Craft & Flea Market

22nd February 2026

Come along to Craft & Flea, a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 22nd February.

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Curatorial Talk: The Patrons of the Renaissance

27th February 2026

Join Martin Clayton, Head of Prints and Drawings at Royal Collection Trust, for this lunchtime lecture as he discusses the vital role of patrons in the creation of Italian Renaissance art.

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Cabochon Textured Ring Workshop

28th February 2026

Join Leith Jewellery Studios on 28th February at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall and create your own beautifully textured silver band ring, complete with a cabochon stone!

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Don’t Be Afraid Of Colour! Workshop

28th February 2026

Working with colour is so appealing, but can sometimes be overwhelming - where do you start? How about starting with this one day workshop at Birchwood Art Studio!

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Paint & Wine: View of Collioure, Matisse

28th February 2026

Create your own painting of View of Collioure by Henri Matisse as you relax in Birchwood Art Studio and enjoy complimentary fizz (or red or white)!

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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:

The Community Hub Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat

The Community Hub Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat

Selected dates between 3rd December 2025 - 25th February 2026

Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? The Community Hub Barrhead welcome people of all abilities to join them for their Knit 'n' Chat group!

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Eastwood Art Club

Eastwood Art Club

Selected dates between 11th September 2025 - 4th June 2026

Eastwood Art Club offers members the opportunity to meet and paint at their own level in a friendly and constructive atmosphere!

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Adult Sunday Sessions: Mixed Media, Expressive Landscapes Using Collage, Ink, Watercolour and Pastel

Adult Sunday Sessions: Mixed Media, Expressive Landscapes Using Collage, Ink, Watercolour and Pastel

22nd February 2026

Express yourself using collage, mark-making and other mixed media to create fabulous, colourful landscapes on this workshop at The Wee Art Studio in Clarkston on Sunday 22nd February!

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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:

Creative Clay Club - Adults

Creative Clay Club - Adults

26th February 2026

Come along to this Weekly Clay Club, it's a relaxed, friendly weekly session where you’ll explore clay at your own pace, learn new techniques, and build confidence with creative projects.

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St Andrew’s Market

St Andrew’s Market

Selected dates between 7th February 2026 - 5th December 2026

Come along to Markets Between Two Firths' monthly St Andrew's Market in South Street which features a variety of local independent producers and creatives!

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Mastering Wet Felting - 3d Orbs and Vessels Workshop

Mastering Wet Felting - 3d Orbs and Vessels Workshop

28th February 2026

Enjoy a morning of creativity enjoying the process of wet felting as we create your own vases and orbs using mixed wool felt and fibers with creative artist and workshop tutor Deborah Cameron!

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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:

Sculpture and Sketch at The Burrell Collection

Sculpture and Sketch at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 10th January 2026 - 7th March 2026

Join The Burrell Collection for an informal sketching session in the gallery focused on the amazing sculpture collection. It’s free, materials are provided and there is no need to book!

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Collage Workshop with Concrete Nature

Collage Workshop with Concrete Nature

11th February 2026

Join the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall for a workshop with Concrete Nature and discover the Moving Image Archive through collage!

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Hand-Building: Introduction Class - Craft & Sip

Hand-Building: Introduction Class - Craft & Sip

Selected dates between 30th November 2025 - 29th March 2026

Join The Craft Pottery Studio for their most popular BYOB pottery session... a fun introduction to making ceramic forms using hand-building 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:

Makers & Merchants Monthly Market

Makers & Merchants Monthly Market

Selected dates between 14th February 2026 - 19th December 2026

Makers & Merchants Market in Lanark is Scotland's newest and most exciting monthly market... a vibrant celebration of the best food, drink, and craft producers around!

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Chatelherault Market

Chatelherault Market

Selected dates between 18th January 2026 - 20th December 2026

Held weekly on Sundays from 10am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!

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Arts And Crafts Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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:

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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Flush Setting Masterclass

Flush Setting Masterclass

7th February 2026

Join us at Central Scotland School of Jewellery for a Flush Setting Masterclass and add this sleek and contemporary stone setting technique to your silver jewellery-making repertoire.

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Simple Silver Ring Taster Workshop - Valentines Special

Simple Silver Ring Taster Workshop - Valentines Special

14th February 2026

Join us for a bite-sized Silver Jewellery Making Taster Session and learn some basic jewellery making skills as you create a beautiful silver ring.

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Events in Other Areas

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