What's On
Find out What's On in the Scottish craft world - from craft exhibitions, workshops, and craft classes, to design fairs, Christmas markets and pop-up shops.
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Scottish Glass
From: 28/08/2010 To: 01/08/2012 10:00 - 17:00
Kelvingrove Gallery marks the 400th anniversary of glassmaking in Scotland with a unique exhibition of over seventy beautiful glass pieces drawn from Glasgow Museums' extensive collection.
Location: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AGMore details -
Metal works!
From: 19/03/2011 To: 29/06/2012 10:00 - 17:00
Aberdeen Art Gallery showcases some of the most prominent figures in the history of British metalworking.
Location: Aberdeen Art Gallery, AberdeenMore details -
Fusions: British Ceramics and Glass
From: 19/03/2011 To: 03/03/2012 10:00 - 17:00
Aberdeen Art Gallery welcomes you to a new exhibition throughout 2011 and 2012.
Location: Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen AB10 1FQMore details -
Thomas Houseago: The Beat of the Show
From: 29/07/2011 To: 21/06/2012 10:00 - 17:45
The first major outdoor exhibition of sculptures by the British artist Thomas Houseago ever to be staged.
Location: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh grounds, Edinburgh.More details -
Whittling in wood
From: 03/11/2011 To: 30/04/2012Thursday evenings whittling from 7-9 pm. Learn to make spoons, toys and gifts with traditional hand tools, including Froe, axe and knife.
Location: Hundalee Mill Farm, Jedburgh, TD8 6PAMore details -
'Reflection' - Contemporary Visual Arts and Crafts in Edinburgh
From: 19/11/2011 To: 12/02/2012 10:00 - 17:00
'Reflection' highlights the inspiring work of 22 artists and makers who have been supported by the Visual Arts Awards and Craft Maker Awards run by the City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with Creative Scotland since 2000.
Location: City Art Centre, 2 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DEMore details -
Design and Democracy
From: 25/11/2011 To: 23/03/2012 10:00 - 16:00
Discover a new generation of design talent in Scotland with skills and ideas to make a difference to the way we live.
Location: The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SPMore details -
Showcases - Adrian Hope, Linda Lewin
From: 11/01/2012 To: 03/03/2012 10:00 - 18:00
Adrian Hope and Linda Lewin have shared a studio for 30 years making fine silver and jewellery. They currently live and work in the Scottish Borders. These showcases bring together a collection of their latest work.
Location: The Scottish Gallery 16 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZMore details -
Woodfired Pots - Matthew Blakely
From: 11/01/2012 To: 03/03/2012 10:00 - 18:00
Matthew Blakely creates woodfired pots in porcelain and stoneware in his studio in rural Cambridgeshire.
Location: The Scottish Gallery, 16 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6HZMore details -
Jerwood Makers
From: 13/01/2012 To: 25/02/2012 10:30 - 17:30
An exhibition of newly commissioned pieces by Rapid prototype jeweller Farah Bandookwala, ceramic artist Emmanuel Boos, glass maker Heike Brachlow and installation artist Keith Harrison.
Location: Dovecot Studios, Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LTMore details -
2011 Art-Science Collaboration Grant winners' showcase
From: 20/01/2012 To: 26/02/2012 10:00 - 18:00
Works by four teams of established artists and practising scientists spanning various media, from textile sculpture to on-site video and audio works to digital prints.
Location: ASCUS Project Space, Suites 34/35, St. James Centre, EdinburghMore details -
Make your own Silver Ring (beginners) - SilverHub Studios
From: 21/01/2012 To: 26/05/2012 10:00 - 17:00
This is a one day course for everyone who would like to know how to make a simple silver ring.
Location: SilverHub Studios, 130/7 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5DTMore details -
Seeing in a Wider Sense
From: 21/01/2012 To: 04/03/2012 10:30 - 16:00
A dialogue with art and anthropology
Location: FCA&C @ St Andrews Museum, Kinburn Park, Doubledykes Road, St Andrews, KY16 9DPMore details -
Jane Gowans - Valentines Pop Up Shop Online
From: 23/01/2012 To: 14/02/2012 00:00 - 01:00
Jane Gowans has launched a brand new, one off jewellery collection designed to appeal to your romantic side, displayed a beautiful, bespoke drawn, pop-up shop front by The Grey Earl.
Location: OnlineMore details -
Re-Making Workshops
From: 28/01/2012 To: 03/03/2012 10:00 - 13:30
Set of 6 consecutive Saturday workshops in which you will learn re-making techniques and develop a range of craft skills.
Location: Studio 4.12, Arts complex, St. Margaret's House, 151 London Road, Edinburgh EH7 6AEMore details -
Glass Blowing day course for beginners
From: 28/01/2012 To: 28/03/2012'Learn the magical way glass is formed' - A hands on and productive glass blowing course for beginners
Location: Elin Isaksson Glass, Unit 1, Ludgate, FK10 2DE Alloa, Central ScotlandMore details -
The Victorians Rediscovered
From: 29/01/2012 To: 28/02/2012 10:00 - 16:00
A season of Victorians-inspired events and courses at Kelvingrove.
Location: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AGMore details -
Clementina van der Walt - New Ceramics
From: 30/01/2012 To: 14/02/2012 10:00 - 18:00
Clementina van der Walt is a well-known South African studio potter, based in Cape Town.
Location: Open Eye Gallery, 34 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh EH3 6QEMore details -
Beginner's Patchwork
From: 30/01/2012 To: 26/03/2012 13:30 - 16:00
These workshops are aimed specifically at the absolute beginner.
Location: Karelia House, Kenmore Road, Comrie Bridge, By Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2LSMore details -
Organic Ceramic Evening Classes with Jenny Pope
From: 30/01/2012 To: 29/05/2012 18:30 - 21:00
Learn hand building ceramics. Small informal group, all levels welcome.
Location: Coburg House Art Studios, 15 Coburg street, Edinburgh, EH15 2HRMore details -
Kids Knit
From: 31/01/2012 To: 31/12/2012 15:00 - 16:30
Innovative knitting classes for children aged 5-11
Location: 24 Hillview terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 8RBMore details -
P.Gillies Open Studio
From: 01/02/2012 To: 29/02/2012 10:00 - 18:00
Invitation to the new studio gallery & workshop of Stained Glass Artist P.Gillies. This is an open studio where you can view recent & current projects.
Location: 1103 Argyle St, The Hidden Lane, 19 Argyle Court (mercat house studio 3) Glasgow G3 8NDMore details -
Edinburgh Contemporary Crafts Wet felting course - felted broach
From: 02/02/2012 To: 09/02/2012 19:30 - 21:00
Learn the satisfying technique of wet felting to create a colourful contemporary broach
Location: 59 Home St, Edinburgh, EH3 9JPMore details -
Art’s Complex - Valentines Jewellery Exhibition
From: 03/02/2012 To: 12/02/2012 11:00 - 17:00
Introducing the largest seen contemporary jewellery exhibition at the Arts Complex.
Location: Gallery no 2, 3rd floor, Art’s Complex, 151 London Rd, Edinburgh EH7 6AEMore details -
Scarf Sale by Designer Louise Kirby
From: 03/02/2012 To: 04/02/2012 12:00 - 14:00
Designer Louise Kirby is having a studio sale where all scarves half price or less.
Location: 18 Airlie Place, Dundee, DD1 4HJMore details -
Fresh - Contemporary Jewellery
From: 04/02/2012 To: 02/03/2012 09:30 - 17:30
Fresh is an exhibition of contemporary jewellery from seven designers new to the Gallery using metal in new and surprising ways, unusual sculptural constructions and surface finishes.
Location: Roger Bilcliffe Gallery, 134 Blytheswood Street, Glasgow, G2 4ELMore details -
Glass Blowing 'Taster' course - One off event!
From: 04/02/2012 To: 04/02/2012 10:00 - 17:00
'Learn the magical way glass is formed' - Blow your own tumbler or bauble or buy a gift voucher for a friend!
Location: Elin Isaksson Glass, Unit 1, Ludgate, FK10 2DE Alloa, Central ScotlandMore details -
Cutting through Time by Jeanette Sendler
From: 04/02/2012 To: 03/03/2012 10:00 - 17:00
‘Cutting through Time’ is a reflection, reminder and revaluation of the process of dressmaking and pattern cutting.
Location: Collins Gallery, University of Strathclyde, 22 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XQMore details -
Visual Arts Scotland Annual Open Exhibition 2012
From: 04/02/2012 To: 01/03/2012 10:00 - 17:00
VAS have once again invited open submissions from artists in all disciplines to exhibit in the Upper Galleries of the RSA Edinburgh.
Location: RSA Upper Galleries, The Mound, EdinburghMore details -
The Society of Scottish Artists 2012 - Annual Open Exhibition
From: 04/02/2012 To: 01/03/2012 10:00 - 17:00
The 115th Annual Open Exhibition of the Society of Scottish Artists 2012 takes place from 4 February to 1 March 2012 at The Royal Scottish Academy Building, Edinburgh.
Location: The Royal Scottish Academy Building, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2ELMore details -
February Morningside Makers Market 2012
From: 04/02/2012 To: 04/02/2012 11:00 - 16:00
Edinburgh's monthly boutique craft & design market showcasing the handmade work of talented artists, crafters and designers from all over Scotland.
Location: Columcille Centre, 2 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 4RTMore details -
Edinburgh Contemporary Craft Workshops - Screenprinted cushion covers
From: 07/02/2012 To: 21/02/2012 19:30 - 22:00
Create your own two colour design for repeat printing and make a set of matching cushion covers
Location: 59 Home St, Edinburgh, EH3 9JPMore details -
An Introduction into Metal Jewellery Design - SilverHub Studios
From: 08/02/2012 To: 25/04/2012 11:00 - 14:00
This 10 week courses will introducing you to the basic skills used in jewellery making and will enable you make your own piece of jewellery.
Location: SilverHub Studios, 130/7 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5DTMore details -
Bookbinding Class at Edinburgh Contemporary Crafts
From: 08/02/2012 To: 22/02/2012 19:30 - 22:00
Create a set of small books using three different bookbinding techniques
Location: 59 Home St, Edinburgh, EH3 9JPMore details -
An Introduction into Metal Jewellery Design - SilverHub Studios
From: 09/02/2012 To: 26/04/2012 11:00 - 14:00
This 10 week courses will introducing you to the basic skills used in jewellery making and will enable you make your own piece of jewellery.
Location: SilverHub Studios, 130/7 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5DTMore details -
Edinburgh Contemporary Craft Workshop - Cast Resin Jewellery
From: 12/02/2012 To: 26/02/2012 14:00 - 16:30
Cast and colour resin to create a fabulous piece of jewellery
Location: 59 Home St, Edinburgh, EH3 9JPMore details -
Enameling Mother and Daughter Day (beginners) - Silverhub Studios
From: 18/02/2012 To: 18/02/2012 10:00 - 17:00
Treat yourself and your mum with our Mother and Daughter Day Tasters.
Location: SilverHub Studios, 130/7 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5DTMore details -
Sculptural Flameworking Techniques
From: 20/02/2012 To: 24/02/2012 09:00 - 17:00
a five-day technical skills development class in sculptural flameworking using clear borosilicate glass, with Carrie Fertig
Location: North Lands Creative Glass, Alastair Pilkington Studio, Main Street, Lybster, KW3 6BJMore details -
Beginners Stained Glass
From: 22/02/2012 To: 22/03/2012 18:30 - 21:00
A six week beginners course in stained glass.
Location: 23 Fleming St, Glasgow G31 1PQMore details -
A Week of Willow Weaving with Jane Wilkinson
From: 24/02/2012 To: 01/03/2012 00:00 - 01:00
This basket weaving course is aimed at beginners and improvers.
Location: FSC Kindrogan Field Centre, Enochdhu, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 7PGMore details -
February Byres Road Makers Market 2012
From: 25/02/2012 To: 25/02/2012 11:00 - 16:00
Glasgow's monthly boutique craft & design market showcasing the handmade work of talented artists, crafters and designers from all over Scotland.
Location: Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8APMore details -
Vintage Fashion and Craft Fair
From: 25/02/2012 To: 25/02/2012 11:00 - 17:00
Everything you need for a good dose of retail therapy!
Location: St Andrews Best Western Scores Hotel, HY16 9BBMore details -
Accessories workshop with Lovely Pigeon
From: 25/02/2012 To: 25/02/2012 12:00 - 14:00
Join Lovely Pigeon creator (aka Kirsty Thomas) to make your own accessories.
Location: The Social Club at The Victoria, 1 St Mary's Place, St Andrews, KY16 9UYMore details -
Progression - Celebrating Fife's Craft & Visual Artist Awards
From: 27/02/2012 To: 05/04/2012 10:00 - 17:00
A special exhibition of work celebrating the awards from Fife Contemporary Art and Craft.
Location: FifeSpace, Rothes Halls, Rothes Square, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5NXMore details -
Alternative Knitting with Carrier Bags
From: 29/02/2012 To: 29/02/2012 18:00 - 20:30
Knitting can be done with all sorts of waste materials. Nicola Glennie from Nic’s eco Knits will show you different ways of making and knitting with your own yarn combinations.
Location: Resonate Arts House, unit A3, North Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1EUMore details -
Garned Mosaic Sculpture
From: 01/03/2012 To: 04/03/2012 09:30 - 17:00
Make two unique sculptures, one sturdy for a lawn, a pond or from a tree and one smaller one suitable for hanging from a tree.
Location: Galvelmore House, Galvelmore Street, Crieff, Perthshire, PH74BYMore details -
Mother and Daughter Weekend: Make your own pendant (beginners) - SilverHub Studios
From: 03/03/2012 To: 04/03/2012 10:00 - 17:00
This weekend course will enable you to create your own silver pendant.
Location: SilverHub Studios, 130/7 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5DTMore details -
March Morningside Makers Market 2012
From: 03/03/2012 To: 03/03/2012 11:00 - 16:00
Edinburgh's monthly boutique craft & design market showcasing the handmade work of talented artists, crafters and designers from all over Scotland.
Location: Columcille Centre, 2 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 4RTMore details -
Bespoke felt accessories workshop with Syrah Jay
From: 03/03/2012 To: 03/03/2012 12:00 - 14:00
Join textile and accessories' designer Syrah Jay to create bespoke felt accessories.
Location: The Social Club at The Victoria, 1 St Mary's Place, St Andrews, KY16 9UYMore details -
The Floating Glass World, Engraving Techniques
From: 05/03/2012 To: 09/03/2012 09:00 - 17:00
A five-day engraving technique skills development class designed to encourage skill in the technique of drill engraving, with Dominic Fonde
Location: North Lands Creative Glass, Alastair Pilkington Studio, Main Street, Lybster, KW3 6BJMore details -
Stained & Fused Glass Workshops
From: 10/03/2012 To: 21/07/2012 10:00 - 17:00
Leona Stewart runs 1 and 2 day classes for anyone interested in learning copper foiling, microwave fusing or lead work.
Location: 10 Carrick Road, AYR, KA7 2RBMore details -
Bespoke bag workshop with Louise Kirby
From: 10/03/2012 To: 10/03/2012 12:00 - 14:00
Join textile designer Louise Kirby to make your own bespoke bag.
Location: The Social Club at The Victoria, 1 St Mary's Place, St Andrews, KY16 9UYMore details -
Make your own Stone Set Silver Ring (beginners) - SilverHub Studios
From: 17/03/2012 To: 29/04/2012 10:00 - 17:00
This is a two day course for either beginners or those with some experience of jewellery making who would like to make a beautiful silver ring set with a 5-8mm round or oval stone.
Location: SilverHub Studios, 130/7 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5DTMore details -
Upcycling Evening - Making bags from felted jumpers
From: 21/03/2012 To: 21/03/2012 18:00 - 20:30
Woollen jumpers when shrunk in the washing machine make a great felted fabric thats very easy to work with.
Location: Resonate Arts House, unit A3, North Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1EUMore details -
Easy two Day Garden Mosaics
From: 31/03/2012 To: 01/04/2012 09:30 - 17:00
Introduces two possible methods of making mosaics for garden walls and fences. Make frost-proof mosaic plaques using boards, slate and mesh for transfer on to wall.
Location: Galvelmore House, Galvelmore Street, Crieff, Perthshire, PH74BYMore details -
April Morningside Makers Market 2012
From: 07/04/2012 To: 07/04/2012 11:00 - 16:00
Edinburgh's monthly boutique craft & design market showcasing the handmade work of talented artists, crafters and designers from all over Scotland.
Location: Columcille Centre, 2 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 4RTMore details -
Baskery workshops with Tim Johnson
From: 13/04/2012 To: 22/04/2012Baskety workshops at Castlehill Heritage Centre in Caithness with Tim Johnson, an internationally renowned craftsman, travelling the world studying and teaching his art.
Location: Castlehill Heritage Centre, Harbour Road, Castletown, Caithness, KW14 8TG.More details -
Outdoor Mosaics
From: 05/05/2012 To: 06/05/2012 09:30 - 17:00
This two day outdoor mosaic course offers you the skills required to create a wide variety of frostproof garden art.
Location: Galvelmore House, Galvelmore Street, Crieff, Perthshire, PH74BYMore details -
How to mosaic your Garden
From: 07/05/2012 To: 11/05/2012 09:30 - 19:00
This week is a development from the ever-popular weekend 'Introduction to Outdoor Mosaics' workshop. The main project is a garden table top.
Location: Galvelmore House, Galvelmore Stree, Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 4BYMore details -
Spring Fling
From: 02/06/2012 To: 05/06/2012 11:00 - 17:00
In the spring, Dumfries and Galloway hosts the most successful open studios event of its kind in Scotland.
Location: Across Dumfries and GallowayMore details -
3 Harbours Art Festival Exhibition
From: 02/06/2012 To: 10/06/2012 11:00 - 17:00
The largest and most diverse arts festival in East Lothian, the 3 Harbours Arts Festival is now in its sixth year.
Location: Prestonpans, Cockenzie and Port SetonMore details -
June Morningside Makers Market 2012
From: 02/06/2012 To: 02/06/2012 11:00 - 16:00
Edinburgh's monthly boutique craft & design market showcasing the handmade work of talented artists, crafters and designers from all over Scotland.
Location: Columcille Centre, 2 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 4RTMore details -
St Columba's Annual Art Exhibition
From: 06/06/2012 To: 06/06/2012 10:00 - 16:00
This is an annual funraising exhibition for the St Columba's hospice.
Location: Freemasons Hall, George Street, EdinburghMore details -
Glass Painting Techniques
From: 14/06/2012 To: 18/06/2012 09:00 - 17:00
A five-day glass painting technique skills development class designed to give participants a better understanding of glass painting and its potential, with Michael Bullen
Location: North Lands Creative Glass, Alastair Pilkington Studio, Main Street, Lybster, KW3 6BJMore details -
July Morningside Makers Market 2012
From: 07/07/2012 To: 07/07/2012 11:00 - 16:00
Edinburgh's monthly boutique craft & design market showcasing the handmade work of talented artists, crafters and designers from all over Scotland.
Location: Columcille Centre, 2 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 4RTMore details -
Altered Books - Workshop
From: 09/07/2012 To: 13/07/2012 10:00 - 17:00
Altered Book Making and Writing workshop on a theme of your choice.
Location: Jan's Studio, Elphin, near Ullapool, Sutherland, IV274HHMore details -
Potfest in the Park
From: 27/07/2012 To: 29/07/2012 10:00 - 17:00
Over 100 exhibitors invited from all over Europe and beyond, all with very distinctive individual styles, all passionate about working with clay.
Location: Potfest in the Park, Hutton in the Forest, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 9THMore details -
August Morningside Makers Market 2012
From: 04/08/2012 To: 04/08/2012 11:00 - 16:00
Edinburgh's monthly boutique craft & design market showcasing the handmade work of talented artists, crafters and designers from all over Scotland.
Location: Columcille Centre, 2 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 4RTMore details -
Textile Dyeing & Printing
From: 17/09/2012 To: 21/09/2012 10:00 - 17:00
Dyeing and Printing on to cotton and mixed-fibre fabrics.
Location: Jan's Studio, Elphin near Ullapool, By Lairg, Sutherland IV274HHMore details -
Garden Mosaic Sculpture
From: 28/09/2012 To: 30/09/2012 10:00 - 17:00
Making two types of mosaic sculpture for the garden.
Location: Jan's Studio, Elphin near Ullapool, By Lairg, Sutherland IV274HH.More details -
Experimental Embroidery
From: 08/10/2012 To: 12/10/2012 10:00 - 17:00
Experimental embroidery course suitable for both beginners and the experienced.
Location: MacPhail Centre, Mill Street, Ullapool, Ross-shire, IV262UN.More details -
Embroidered Landscapes
From: 15/10/2012 To: 19/10/2012 10:00 - 17:00
Painting, printing joining, layering and embroidering a textile landscape image.
Location: McPaail Centre, Mill Street, Ullapool, Wester Ross, IV262UNMore details -
Making Mosaics
From: 17/11/2012 To: 18/11/2012 10:00 - 17:00
With tools and materials this is an opportunity to create a unique work of art.
Location: Galvelmore House, Galvelmore Street, Crieff, Perthshire, IV262UNMore details
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