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Exhibition
Erin McQuarrie: The Scale of Things
This body of work by Erin McQuarrie takes its title from Margaret Tait’s poem The Scale of Things, reflecting a shared attention to the natural world. Rooted in Orkney’s landscape and…
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Exhibition Aleksandra Zawada/ Jim Douglas 'departures and returns'
Two artists exploring seasonal migrations and migrations between disciplines. Aleksandra is presenting individual ceramic sculptures with glaze integrated into the clay, transformed into small beings. They are technically challenging to…
2 Sep - 3 Oct 2026
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Awards & Competitions Inches Carr Craft Bursaries 2026
Since 2022, Craft Scotland has been entrusted with stewardship of the esteemed Inches Carr Craft Bursaries. Learn more about the history of the bursaries including Deirdre Inches and her husband…
31 Aug 2026
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Place COLD PARADISE
COLD PARADISE is a contemporary art and design gallery in the Highlands of Scotland. The work exhibited reflects an intentional use of earthbound materials and/or subject matter, that demonstrates an earnest…
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Exhibit & Sell Applications Open for Alchemy: Goldsmiths Scotland
Alchemy: Goldsmiths Scotland is a new fair of contemporary jewellery and silver in Scotland. Taking place at Edinburgh’s City Art Centre from 15-18 April 2027, the event brings together 50…
5 Oct 2026
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Craft Journal
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The Craft Edit The Craft Edit January 2026
28 Jan 2026
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Announcement Craft Scotland Team Update
20 Nov 2025
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Shopping & Lifestyle Celebrate Craft and Shop Local This Festive Season: Makers Markets and Open Studios Not to Be Missed
17 Nov 2025
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Announcement Statement Regarding Access for HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair
24 Sep 2025
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Announcement Programme Update Spring 2025
22 May 2025
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Exhibition Review Hag: Reimagining Complexities of Womanhood, Ageing and Wisdom
1 Apr 2025
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The Craft Edit What's On In Craft This Edinburgh Festival Season
4 Aug 2026
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New Talent Degree Shows 2026
28 May 2026
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The Craft Edit The Craft Edit March 2026
23 Mar 2026
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Announcement Programme Update: Spring 2026
30 Apr 2026
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The Craft Edit The Craft Edit January 2026
28 Jan 2026
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Announcement Craft Scotland Team Update
20 Nov 2025
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Full details→
Shopping & Lifestyle Celebrate Craft and Shop Local This Festive Season: Makers Markets and Open Studios Not to Be Missed
17 Nov 2025
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Full details→
Announcement Statement Regarding Access for HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair
24 Sep 2025
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Full details→
Announcement Programme Update Spring 2025
22 May 2025
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Full details→
Exhibition Review Hag: Reimagining Complexities of Womanhood, Ageing and Wisdom
1 Apr 2025
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