Arts And Crafts Events in Edinburgh in January 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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IKEA: Magical Patterns
IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
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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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Drawing the Italian Renaissance
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
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
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
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
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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The Atelier Gallery, Winter Show
The Atelier Gallery invites you to our Winter Show, showcasing works from many of our beloved artists.
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Gyle Winter Wonderland
This year, the Gyle Shopping Centre is pulling out all the stops for the biggest and brightest Christmas experience yet!
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WinterFest
Step into the magic of WinterFest and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park!
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Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh
Step into a world of light, colour, and imagination with Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience at the Royal Highland Centre this Christmas!
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Drawing the Italian Renaissance: Curator’s Introduction
Join exhibition curator Lauren Porter at The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse as she discusses works from Drawing the Italian Renaissance!
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Turner in January
Following the incredible success of last year's blockbuster exchange with the National Gallery of Ireland, Scotland's own much-loved Turners are back in Edinburgh for 2026!
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Book Log Bookbinding Workshop
Join Cass on 8th January for a crafty evening making your own Book Log, mini pamphlet stitch book and a nifty ‘library book inspired’ pocket!
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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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Novel Ideas
Join host Janis Mackay along with students from her 2025 Novel Writing Course as they read from their works in progress at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 10th January!
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Paper Trails
Paper Trails presents a focused selection of works on paper by &Gallery’s represented artists this January.
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Artist Bootcamp
Are you an Artist, working away in your own studio, stuck in a big of a rut, and feel like you need an injection of energy?! Well the 5 week Artist Bootcamp course is for you!
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Spring Term - After School Art, P3-P5
Birchwood After School Art offers the perfect space to unwind and develop skills in a relaxed and fun environment, it's ideal for children who love to draw.
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Acting for Adults Taster Session
Ever wanted to try Acting? Come along to Out of the Blue Drill Hall for a Free one hour Acting for Adults taster session with Melodramatic Productions!
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Adult and Child Crochet Workshop
This a beginners workshop at Out of the Blue Drill Hall is for children and their adults to learn how to crochet together.
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DIY Printmaking Course
Learning a variety of accessible printmaking methods on this Paintbox School of Art's 10 week DIY Printmaking Course starting Thursday 15th January.
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Spring Term - After School Art P5-P7 Thu
Exploring all aspects of drawing, painting and making, Birchwood After School Art offers the perfect space to unwind and develop skills in a relaxed and fun environment.
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Spring Term - Teen Art Club 2
Bring along your playlist, relax and sketch Friday afternoons away at this Teen Art Club held in Birchwood Art Studio!
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Spring Term - Teens Drawing & Painting
This course at Birchwood Art Studio is designed for secondary school students who want to strengthen their drawing and painting skills.
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Fashion Drawing For Beginners
Join acclaimed fashion illustrator Katie Braid at Dovecot Studios for a fun introduction to creative mark making for fashion illustration.
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Textured Silver Ring Workshop
Come along to the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 17th January for a fun half day course with Leith Jewellery Studios where you'll make your own textured silver band ring!
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Harris Tweed Coin / Credit Card Purse Making Workshop
Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for this one-day workshop and make a gorgeous credit card/coin purse made from vintage Harris Tweed on Sunday 18th January.
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Cafe Ceilidh: Celebrating Burns
Join friends from the Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories as we celebrating Robert Burns!
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Refillable Journal Evening Workshop
Join Cass for this this workshop on 22nd & 29th January and learn how to make a functional and fabulous refillable journal!
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Matching Pendant & Earring Set Workshop
Design and create your own beautifully coordinated silver pendant and matching earrings with Leith Jewellery Studios on 24th January at Out of the Blue Drill Hall!
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Paint & Wine: Pentlands in Winter
Relax in our twinkly, airy studio with complimentary fizz (or red or white) and be taken through the various steps that will help you create your own painting of the Pentlands in Winter!
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Winter Skies in Acrylics Workshop
Join artist/tutor Morven Ferguson for a fun, informative and relaxed day of painting winter skies in acrylic paints at Birchwood Art Studio on 24th January!
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Join Cass to make a functional and fabulous refillable journal in this full day workshop on Monday 26th January!
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Charity Concert: Daughters of Donbas
Join us at St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh on January 29th for this unique charity concert that combines art and journalism in aid of Save Ukraine, a music and human rights project.
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Chiaroscuro - Light and Dark
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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Creative Needle Felting
Learn how to mend moth holes with creative needle felting in this workshop held by The Edinburgh Stitchers at Dovecot Studio!
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Sea Glass Brooch Workshop
Transform a piece of ocean-tumbled sea glass into a stunning silver brooch with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 31st January!
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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 Open Day
Are you interested in painting or enjoy looking at artwork? Why not pop along to Eastwood Art Club's Open Day event on Thursday 15th January at The Park Church in Giffnock.
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The Community Hub Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat
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 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:
Fabulous Felt and Fiber Art Club
Join us in this weekly fibre are felt club from 26th January as we get creative with the wonderful art of needle felting, with 4 week and 8 week block options to choose from.
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Needle Felting Workshop
Join us at The Stables, Falkland Estate on Saturday 31st January for a fun and creative session where you can learn the art of needle felting with Helen Lawrenson!
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Dynamic Drawing Class with Hayley Mills
Experience the mediums of graphite, charcoal, ink & soft pastel on this 8 week Dynamic Drawing Class with popular Fife artist & tutor Hayley Mills, starting Thursday 8th January!
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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:
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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Saturday Art Club
The Gallery of Modern Art holds a regular, drop in, Saturday Morning Art Club for 5 to 12 year olds!
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4 Week Traditional Stained Glass Workshop
Join Suti Glass Art for their 4 Week Traditional Stained Glass Workshop and create your own beautiful glass artwork to take home and treasure!
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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 10am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
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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:
Mini Paint by Numbers Session
Don't miss a fun, lighthearted mini paint by numbers session at Harvies Bar in Paisley on Tuesday 20th January.
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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:
An Introduction to Ice Age Art
Paul Bahn gives this lecture on the main techniques employed, the pigments, the lighting methods and some of the reasons why this art corpus comprises some of the greatest imagery ever produced.
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Interlocking Vortex Pendants or Earrings
Join us at Central Scotland School of Jewellery in a relaxed and friendly workshop where you will learn to create beautiful interlocking vortex pendants or earrings, made from a set of silver rings.
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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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