Craft Scotland was delighted to present HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair, our new living showroom and multi-disciplinary selling exhibition in Edinburgh in autumn 2025.
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10:00am - 4:00pmHARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair was a major new addition to Scotland’s cultural calendar for 2025. This ambitious showroom and multi-disciplinary selling exhibition presented a vibrant cross-section of contemporary craft being made in Scotland today.
>>> Discover the work of 80 exceptional makers
Admission: Free
Date: Saturday 11 – Sunday 19 October 2025
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Harvest offered a unique opportunity to see and purchase a curated selection of contemporary craft from around the country. Visitors were able to discover limited-edition pieces from leading independent makers and studios, from contemporary furniture to fine jewellery and ceramics. They could find woven cushions and quilted textiles alongside contemporary basketry, glass serving ware, specially created lighting for interiors and handmade rugs, all of which was available to buy.
Set across the entire fourth floor of the City Art Centre—just steps from Waverley Station—the Fair immersed audiences in the work of Scotland-based makers, complemented by a rich programme of workshops and events.
At the heart of HARVEST was a celebration of contemporary craft and conviviality where the joy of gathering was brought to life through a curated gallery and retail experience.
With a focus on storytelling, sustainability and process, HARVEST explored themes such as ‘Living With Craft’, ‘Nature Positive Design’ and ‘Craft and Food Culture’.
Bringing together work from some of Scotland’s most innovative makers, the Fair reimagined the traditional craft fair model through a dynamic interweaving of showrooms, exhibition zones and retail environments.
Walkaround
HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair Walkaround.
Selection Panel
HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair was selected by William Le Clerc (Chief People Officer at Liberty), Lorraine Grant (Arts & Cultural Programme Manager at Artfarm), Dr Stacey Hunter (Curator) and Irene Kernan (Craft Scotland Director).
Press enquiries
If you would like to receive the HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair Press Pack, or to discuss possible interviews, please contact Craft Scotland Publicist Owen O’Leary at owen@ohreally.co.uk.
