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Design events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Kawandi Style Quilting

13th March 2026

Join Sue Crawley of Sunshine Designs for this quilting workshop where you'll turn colorful scraps into a textured mini-quilt using the beautiful, improvisational art of Indian Kawandi stitching!

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The Costume House: The Inside Story of Cosprop

14th March 2026

Join Keith Lodwick on Saturday 14th March at Dovecot Studios to celebrate the publication of his book The Costume House, a behind-the-seams look at Cosprop, one of the world's renowned costume houses!

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Beginner Footstool Upholstery Class

Selected dates between 21st March 2026 - 25th April 2026

Join Roothless Design at Out Of The Blue Drill Hall for a relaxed and creative upholstery workshop where you'll make your very own footstool from start to finish!

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Support The Makers Samples and Seconds Edit Pop Up

27th March 2026 - 29th March 2026

Join Support The Makers at The Shop With No Name for their exclusive Samples & Seconds Edit between Friday 27th and Sunday 29th March!

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The Night Market UK - Edinburgh

27th March 2026

The Night Market UK is proud to be returning to the Biscuit Factory in Leith to showcase local makers and shakers, from and for this community they call home, on Friday 27th March!

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Funk Fair

2nd April 2026

Funk Fair brings together a carefully curated mix of quality antiques, mid-century furniture, vintage fashion, homeware, art, records and beautifully made pieces with real character!

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MNB Spring Craft Market

4th April 2026

Don't miss the MNB Craft Market when it returns to Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Leith for a special Spring edition on Saturday 4th April!

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Modern Alchemy: Behind the Scenes of an Art-Science Collaboration

16th April 2026

Join us on Thursday 16th April at Edinburgh Printmakers for an evening conversation between artist Susan Aldworth and scientist Dr Amanda Jarvis!

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Sphaerosymphony: The Music of the Air

16th April 2026

Presented by creative technologist David Oxley and Piera Morlacchi, Associate Professor at The University of Edinburgh, this evening blends science, art, and imagination.

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Spotlight Talk: Earth Matters

17th April 2026

Join this free introduction to Earth Matters, in which one of the knowledgeable Botanics’ volunteers shines a light on their favourite aspect of this exhibition.

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Interior Design Masterclass

23rd May 2026

Join Aleksandra J. Hannah from Skela Studio for this full-day Masterclass, perfect for anyone looking to style and refresh their home with confidence!

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Support The Makers: The Ceramic Edit Pop Up

5th June 2026 - 7th June 2026

From hand-thrown bowls to sculptural pieces and unique tableware, this is a must-visit event for anyone who loves beautifully made ceramics and wants to support local makers!

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Support The Makers Market - Haddington Corn Exchange

Selected dates between 20th June 2026 - 14th November 2026

Support The Makers hold a regular market in Haddington Corn Exchange, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!

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Tea Green Summer Market: National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait

15th August 2026 - 16th August 2026

Join Tea Green for an unforgettable Summer Market at the National Galleries Scotland: Portrait on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August!

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Support The Makers: The Vintage Edit Pop Up

29th October 2026 - 31st October 2026

Step into a curated world of timeless style at The Vintage Edit, a pop-up celebrating vintage fashion, retro treasures, and nostalgic finds with a modern twist!

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Support The Makers Christmas Market - Haddington Corn Exchange

14th November 2026

Support The Makers return to Haddington Corn Exchange for their Christmas edition, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!

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Tea Green Winter Market: National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait

21st November 2026 - 22nd November 2026

Join Tea Green at the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait in November for an unmissable winter market featuring an inspiring showcase of independent creative businesses based all across Scotland!

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Support The Makers Christmas Market - Portobello Town Hall

6th December 2026

Support The Makers return to Portobello Town Hall for their Christmas edition, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!

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Support The Makers: The Christmas Edit Pop Up

9th December 2026 - 20th December 2026

Get into the festive spirit at The Christmas Edit, a curated pop-up full of handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and joyful finds from local makers at The Shop With No Name!

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Design Events in East Renfrewshire

Design Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Design Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Curated in Cupar Market
Selected dates between 25th April 2026 - 12th December 2026

Expect to find unique handmade crafts, thoughtful homewares, original art and carefully designed gifts at Markets Between Two Firths' Curated in Cupar Market!

West Fife Curated Market
Selected dates between 2nd May 2026 - 21st November 2026

Expect to find unique handmade crafts, thoughtful homewares, original art and carefully designed gifts at Markets Between Two Firths' West Fife Curated Market!

Design Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Design Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Tea Green Summer Market: Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
27th June 2026 - 28th June 2026

Join Tea Green at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for an unmissable summer market on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June!

Adult Art Workshop: Make a Floral Embroidery with Lucy Freeman
6th June 2026

Learn how to create a framed floral embroidery with tutor Lucy Freeman, inspired by Glasgow Style artists such as Ann Macbeth and Jessie Newberry, at Mackintosh at the Willow.

1 Day Traditional Stained Glass Workshop
Selected dates between 14th February 2026 - 12th December 2026

Join Suti Glass Art for their 1 Day Traditional Stained Glass Workshop and create your own beautiful glass artwork to take home and treasure!

Design Events in Lanarkshire

Design Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Design Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paisley Arts Festival
27th March 2026 - 29th March 2026

The first Paisley Arts Festival, running from Friday 27th March until Sunday 29th March, is bringing three days of unforgettable live performances, music and visual arts to the town!

Upholstery Weekend
11th April 2026 - 12th April 2026

Join Restoration & Creation in Paisley for one of their regular Upholstery Weekend Workshops and turn the old into something new and special!

Paisley Arts Festival: Pam Hogg: Style, Defiance and the Art of Being Seen - Hosted by Irvine Welsh
27th March 2026

A reflective conversation by writer and close friend Irvine Welsh exploring Paisley-born designer Pam Hogg's life, legacy and cultural impact.

Design Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Design Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Carved Wax Rings for Silver Casting Workshop
20th March 2026

Join the Central Scotland School of Jewellery for an imaginative sculptural jewellery workshop and explore the endless possibilities of carved wax rings for silver casting.

Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Escape The Past
Cancer Research UK
Support The Makers
Edinburgh Street Historians
Arc Inspirations
Fayre Play
The Chocolatarium
St Mary's Music School
MNB
Edinburgh Tartan Parade
King Pins
Wonder & Co
Macdonald Hotels
Edinburgh Dungeon

Popular Events

Enlightenment: An Immersive Light Show
Watch the iconic McEwans Hall in Edinburgh come alive with Enlightenment, a spectacular sound and light show, set to the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons!
Kirkliston Village Market
Held on the third Sunday of each month between March and November, Kirkliston Village Market showcases a selection of local and independent businesses!
Film Preview: ARCO by Ugo Bienvenu
MilkTea will host the community preview of Ugo Bienvenu's dazzling animated adventure, ARCO, at Cameo Picturehouse on Saturday 14th March!
One Day: The Musical
The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Melting Pot present the World Premiere of One Day The Musical, a celebration of love, fate, and the moments that define us forever.
Clothes Cycle Thrift Market Edinburgh
ClothesCycle is the UK's largest thrift market with over 100 handpicked vintage and independent sellers, don't miss them when they return to Meadowbank Sports Centre on Sunday 22nd March!

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Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall