Arts And Crafts Events in Edinburgh in May 2026
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Events in Edinburgh
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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Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture
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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Vibrant Viki’s Messy Art Club
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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Portobello Local Market
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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Support The Makers Market - Portobello Town Hall
Support The Makers hold a regular market in Portobello Town Hall, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!
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Newhailes Market
You'll find a fine selection of handmade goods, from jams and chutneys to pies and candles, at Newhailes House and Gardens' Market, held on the third weekend each month!
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John Kay’s Edinburgh Street Characters and Visitors to the City
Eric Melvin, an established and respected local historian, gives the talk on artist and engraver John Kay (1742 – 1826).
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Support The Makers: Young Makers Market
Support The Makers are hosting a one off market on day three of Porty Festival celebrating the creativity of Young Makers under the age 18 years!
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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:
Eastwood Art Club
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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Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Early Summer Coffee Morning
Join Anstruther Improvements Association on Saturday 16th May for their early Summer coffee morning for all the generations!
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St Andrew’s Market
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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Cupar Market
Come along to Markets Between Two Firths' monthly Cupar Market in Crossgate which features a variety of local 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:
The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters Talks
The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters hold a monthly programme of talks at Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre between September and June... all welcome!
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St Bride’s Knit ‘n’ Natter
Held on Thursdays through the year, the Knit and Natter group at St Bride's, Hyndland is a free, drop-in event suitable for beginners and experts alike!
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Mindful Art Weekend
Treat yourself to a creative escape! Join a small, friendly group of 3 for a relaxing art weekend on the stunning Isle of Mull.
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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:
Makers & Merchants Monthly Market
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
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 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
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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Introduction to Glass Fusing with Una Galbraith
Discover the captivating art of glass fusing in this hands-on workshop suitable for beginners and more experienced participants at Mosaic & Glass!
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