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Experience the best of contemporary craft in Scotland with our hand-picked selection of quality craft events, courses, exhibitions and talks.

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Terrane

This August, ætla presents Terrane, a contemporary jewellery exhibition curated by luxury writer Kate Matthams.

7 Aug - 31 Aug 2026

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  Exhibition Kiltmaking Craft & Couture: Dye, Weave, Pleat at Scottish Textiles Showcase

  A new exhibition and Edinburgh Fringe event will champion the art and craft of kiltmaking, exploring the heritage of the traditional Scottish garment through a contemporary lens.

  25 Jun - 30 Aug 2026

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  Exhibition User Interface: Coded Craft

  A group exhibition bringing together contemporary craft artists and makers whose work sits at the interface between digital technology and traditional hand-craft. 

  21 Aug - 21 Nov 2026

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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.

  19 Jun - 26 Sep 2026

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  One-day workshop Throw Better

  Learn how to throw better and bigger items on the potter’s wheel.

  12 Sep 2026

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  Exhibition User Interface: Coded Craft

  21 Aug - 21 Nov 2026

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  Course Willow Basketry - Oval Trug Baskets

  20 Nov - 27 Nov 2026

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  One-day workshop Illustrative Papercuts with Emily Hogarth

  14 Nov 2026

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  One-day workshop Embroidery with Embellishments

  14 Nov 2026

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  One-day workshop French Link Stitch Bookbinding

  8 Nov 2026

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  One-day workshop Marbling on Paper and Fabric

  24 Oct 2026