Craft Community

Residencies & Jobs River Park Artist Residency: Creative research

Contribute a creative, materiality-focused perspective to the interpretation and public art development for the River Park in Levenmouth, Fife.

Closing date: 18 Aug 2026

Professional Development Creativity, Culture and Business in Dundee

A networking event for businesses, charities, creative practitioners and freelancers.

Closing date: 27 Aug 2026

Funding QEST Grants

Applications are open. If you’re looking to develop your skills and have identified training that will enable you to advance your craft practice, then a QEST grant may be for you. 

Closing date: 12 Aug 2026

Professional Development Forge Ahead - Professional Development Programme

Cockpit’s award-winning Business Incubation Team presents Forge Ahead, a professional development programme for established makers.

Awards & Competitions The British Cræft Prize

A new £60,000 national award seeking inventions that fuse the deep wisdom of heritage crafts of the past with cutting-edge technologies of the future.

Closing date: 31 Aug 2026

Exhibit & Sell Upland made 2026

Upland is delighted to invite applications for Upland made 2026, a curated visual art and craft fair taking place at Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries, on 7th and 8th November 2026.

Closing date: 3 Aug 2026

Professional Development From Sheep to Shop: Crafting Ethical Scottish Knitwear

Join award-winning Scottish designer Laurence Di Sotto on his colourful quest to create sustainable modern knitwear. Part of Edinburgh Fringe.

Closing date: 31 Aug 2026

Exhibit & Sell Open Call: Support The Makers Markets

Participate in curated makers markets showcasing independent creatives, handmade products, workshops, live performances and creating a vibrant community shopping experience.

Closing date: 26 Jul 2026

Residencies & Jobs Heritage Craft Workshop Leader

An exciting opportunity for a Heritage Craft Workshop Leader at Camphill School Aberdeen.

Closing date: 31 Jul 2026