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Degree Show Season Starts!

Imogen Hales, The Glasgow School of Art

Imogen Hales, The Glasgow School of Art

Cynthia Yang, Edinburgh School of Art

Cynthia Yang, Edinburgh School of Art

Tilly Press, DJCAD

Tilly Press, DJCAD

Katie Dickson, The Glasgow School of Art

Katie Dickson, The Glasgow School of Art

Haf Thompson, Edinburgh School of Art

Haf Thompson, Edinburgh School of Art

Anja Blake, Gray's School of Art

Anja Blake, Gray's School of Art

Degree Show season is upon us! With Scotland's art schools, colleges and universities schools gearing up for their highly anticipated degree and end-of-year shows that showcase this new generation of creatives. 

For all craft enthusiasts this is the perfect opportunity to explore new ideas from emerging makers. Many of Scotland’s colleges and universities offer higher education qualifications and diplomas in textiles and jewellery, and multi-disciplinary courses like 3D and product design.

As another academic year comes to a close, we are reminded of Scotland’s unique culture of craft and design - and the students, teachers, and institutions that encourage bold ideas, material exploration and engaging with conversations of the day.

Degree Shows are free to attend, some venues may ask you to register but often there is no need to book. We have also included websites if you would like to read more information about the accessibility of the venues.

Read on for our round-up of Scotland's Degree Shows and showcases taking place this Summer. 

 


 

Jean-Philippe Clark USA / Chippendale International School of Furniture

Image: Kevin Tronel, courtesy of Chippendale International School of Furniture 

 

Chippendale International School of Furniture

Located just outside Edinburgh, Scotland, the Chippendale International School of Furniture is a renowned furniture making and design school.

Their annual Graduation Show and Sale marks the completion of a rigorous 9-month-long study programme.

This year’s 2024 Graduate Exhibition will take place Thurs 13 – Sat 15 June. Reserve your free ticket through Eventbrite.

Address: Myreside Grange, Gifford, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 4JA

Website

Instagram

 

Image: Maria Alevizou, courtesy of City of Glasgow College 

 

City of Glasgow College

The Faculty of Creative Industries will showcase their student work from the Design Practice Degree which will include both textile and jewellery design.

The show will be on display from Tues 28 - Fri 31 May.

Address: 190 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, G4 0RF

Website

Instagram

 

DJCAD jewellers - left by Caitlin Davidson and right Imogen Moran

Left: Caitlin Davidson / Photographer unknown. Right: Imogen Moran / Photography by Sarah Smart. Both DJACD. 

 

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD)

The 2024 cohort of the Art and Design Undergraduate Degree Show seek to ‘Leave a Mark’. Explore work from the Jewellery and Metal Design, Product Design and Textile Design.

This year’s Degree Show will be open to the public from Sat 25 May – Sun 2 June. A ticketed Friends and Family event will take place on Fri 24 May.

Address: Matthew and Crawford buildings, Perth Road, Dundee, DD1 4HT

Website

Instagram

 

Image: Cadence Yang, Edinburgh College of Art /  Photographer unknown

 

Edinburgh College of Art (ECA)

Experience the talent of graduating student work across Design at Edinburgh College of Art.

The Graduate Show 2024 website will launch alongside the physical show, where you can explore and revisit the students' works from this year.

This year’s Degree Show will be open to the public from Fri 31 May – Sun 9 June.

Address: 74 Lauriston Pl, Edinburgh EH3 9DF

Website

Instagram

 

Katherine Graham in front of textile work / Forth Valley College

Image: Kathrine Graham, courtesy of Forth Valley College

 

Forth Valley College

Forth Valley College’s degree and diploma exhibition offers members of the public the opportunity to check out work from the next generation of artists from the College’s Creative Industries Department.

This year’s Degree Show will be open to the public Fri 31 May and Mon 3 - Thur 6 June.

Address: Stirling Campus, Drip Road, Stirling, FK8 1SE

Website

Instagram

 

Chengxi Li jewellery  / Glasgow School of Art / Photo By ShannonTofts

Image: Chengxi Li, The Glasgow School of Art / Photography by Shannon Tofts

 

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA)

Gain a unique insight into The Glasgow School of Art programmes and, most importantly, the remarkable work of their students. This showcase will be available for both in-person viewing at our Garnethill campus in Glasgow and on our online showcase. Head to the Reid building for The School of Design to see work from graduates in craft-related disciplines.  

This year’s Degree Show will be open to the public from Fri 31 May – Sun 9 June.

Address: 167 Renfrew St, Glasgow G3 6RQ

Website

Instagram (Silversmithing & Jewellery)

Instagram (Textiles)

 

Gray's School of Art, Eilidh Naysmith, textiles

Image: Eilidh Naysmith, Gray's School of Art, courtesy of @fashiontexileseilidh on Instagram

 

Gray's School of Art

The Gray’s Degree Show showcases the exciting and inspiring final year projects of the students across a range of disciplines including Fashion and Textiles and Three Dimensional Design, transforming the school into a large gallery space.

This year’s Degree Show will be open to the public from Sat 8 – Sat 15 June.

Address: Gray's School of Art, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, AB10 7QD

Website

Instagram

 

Image: Anna Drabner-Graham, courtesy of Heriot-Watt School of Textiles & Design

 

Heriot-Watt School of Textiles & Design

The Degree Show 2024 will highlight the next generation of talented designers, graduating from our Fashion and Textiles.

The School of Textiles and Design is also hosting workshops, behind-the-scenes tours and an immersive fashion show for the thought-provoking final projects from this year’s graduates on Saturday 1 June.

This year’s Degree Show will be open to the public from Sat 1 – Fri 7 June.

Address: Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels, TD1 3HE

Website

Instagram

 


 

Stay up to date with upcoming Degree Shows taking place in Scotland this spring on our What’s On, and head over to our Craft Community’s Opportunities section to find new awards and funding open to graduates. 

Get in touch with us at hello@craftscotland.org to tell us about your graduates' news or if your Scottish institution is hosting a Summer event.

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