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Edinburgh Napier University Degree Show
The Edinburgh Napier Degree Show is an annual showcase of the creative talent of new and emerging designers, photographers, film makers, art directors, advertising directors, journalists, creative writers, television programme makers, and actors.
Edinburgh Napier University
Fri 24 May
Free / 0845 260 6040
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 0845 260 6040
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0845 260 6040
- 10:00 – 17:00
Follow the Thread – Dazzle@Dovecot
Dazzle@Dovecot returns for a second consecutive year with an exhibition of over 50 contemporary jewellery designers and silversmiths, and – for the first time in Edinburgh – Dazzle will also be presenting work from a number of international printmakers including Emiko Aida from Japan. Included in the exhibition will be an…
Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh
Fri 2 Aug
Free / 0131 550 3660
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:30 – 18:30
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 0131 550 3660
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:30 – 18:30
Sun 4 Aug
Free / 0131 550 3660
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:30 – 18:30
Follow the Thread – Artist Rugs: Dovecot's Contemporary Rug Collection
Pioneers in tapestry and rug making for over a 100 years, Dovecot Studios presents an exhibition of hand-tufted rugs created in collaboration with well known contemporary artists. These graphic and vibrant works uniquely showcase the colour blending and design skills of Dovecot’s artist weavers and rug-tufters working…
Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh
Fri 2 Aug
Free / 0131 550 3660
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:30 – 18:30
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 0131 550 3660
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:30 – 18:30
Sun 4 Aug
Free / 0131 550 3660
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:30 – 18:30
It's All Around You
Exhibition by Scottish and international artists, curated by local artist Mark McGhee.
Shawlands Arcade, Glasgow
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 636 8550
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 0141 636 8550
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 636 8550
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 636 8550
- 10:00 – 18:00
The Glasgow School Of Art Degree Show
The annual degree shows for all graduating students from the departments of fine art, design, architecture and design, and a chance to spot the Turner prize winners of tomorrow, if past records are anything to go by.
Mackintosh Museum, Glasgow
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0141 353 4500
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0141 353 4500
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0141 353 4500
- 10:00 – 21:00
Glasgow Scribes: Annual Exhibition 2013
Annual exhibition showcasing the impressively assured output of the group of amateur calligraphers.
Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Wed 22 May
5th Floor
Cancelled / 07538 823723
Postponed as of May 7.
- 09:00 – 20:00
Thu 23 May
5th Floor
Cancelled / 07538 823723
Postponed as of May 7.
- 09:00 – 20:00
Fri 24 May
5th Floor
Cancelled / 07538 823723
Postponed as of May 7.
- 09:00 – 17:00
Manchester School of Art Degree Show
Work by final year students at the Manchester School of Art.
Manchester Metropolitan University
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 0161 247 2000
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 0161 247 2000
- 10:00 – 16:00
Mon 17 Jun
Free / 0161 247 2000
- 10:00 – 18:00
Art on the Water
Work by local artists and craftspeople. All pieces are for sale at affordable prices.
Coburg House Studios, Edinburgh
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0131 554 6888
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0131 554 6888
- 11:00 – 18:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0131 554 6888
- 11:00 – 18:00
Artists Exhibition
Work by gallery artists.
Blue Tree Gallery, York
Thu 23 May
Free / 01904 620 660
- 10:00 – 17:30
Fri 24 May
Free / 01904 620 660
- 10:00 – 17:30
Sat 25 May
Free / 01904 620 660
- 10:00 – 17:30
Blank Media Collective: Hand-Made Future
Contemporary hand-made crafts challenging the notion of the humble craftsman.
Contact, Manchester
Wed 22 May
Free / 0161 274 0600
- 10:00 – 21:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0161 274 0600
- 10:00 – 21:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 0161 274 0600
- 10:00 – 21:00
Card Making And Paper Craft
Aimed at adult paper crafters of all levels. Booking is required.
Bacup Library
Wed 29 May
Phone for prices / 01706 873324
- 10:00 – 12:00
Wed 5 Jun
Phone for prices / 01706 873324
- 10:00 – 12:00
Wed 12 Jun
Phone for prices / 01706 873324
- 10:00 – 12:00
Coppice Crafts
Crafts including Gypsy flowers, carved spoons, green men and furniture and a selection of woodland-based artwork.
Farfield Mill Arts & Heritage Centre, Sedbergh
Thu 23 May
£3.50 (£3) / 01539 621958
- 10:30 – 17:00
Fri 24 May
£3.50 (£3) / 01539 621958
- 10:30 – 17:00
Sat 25 May
£3.50 (£3) / 01539 621958
- 10:30 – 17:00
Crafts From Carmarthenshire
Contemporary crafts highlighting a variety of techniques and materials.
Carmarthenshire Centre For Crafts
Thu 23 May
Free / 01994 232726
- 09:00 – 16:30
Fri 24 May
Free / 01994 232726
- 09:00 – 16:30
Sat 25 May
Free / 01994 232726
- 09:00 – 15:00
Follow the Thread – Fleece to Fibre: The Making of the Large Tree Group Tapestry
Follow the Thread is a celebration of weaving and wool, presenting three distinct exhibitions which celebrate the diversity, skill and ingenuity of artists, designers and makers who choose to work with yarn and textiles. Victoria Crowe’s celebrated painting, Large Tree Group (1975), was chosen by Dovecot Studios in…
Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh
Fri 2 Aug
Free / 0131 550 3660
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:30 – 18:30
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 0131 550 3660
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:30 – 18:30
Sun 4 Aug
Free / 0131 550 3660
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:30 – 18:30
Forth Valley Open Studios: Showcase Exhibition
A selection of work from artists based in the Forth Valley, coinciding with the region's annual Open Studios event.
Pathfoot Building, Stirling
Sat 25 May
Free / 01786 473 171
- 11:00 – 15:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 01786 473 171
- 11:00 – 15:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 01786 473 171
- 09:00 – 17:00
Four Artists, Three Generations
Work by three generations of artists: Gilbert Dunlop (1909–1984), illustrator of many of Enid Blyton's books; his daughter Jenny; and his granddaughter Jo Murray and nephew Hamish.
GR McFarlane Art Gallery, Alloa
Thu 23 May
Free / 01259 723 303
- 09:00 – 17:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 01259 723 303
- 09:00 – 17:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 01259 723 303
- 09:00 – 17:00
The Grantchester Pottery
Ceramics, printed textiles, handpainted furniture and wall murals from the artists' craft collective founded by Giles Pound and Phil Root.
David Dale Gallery and Studios, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 258 9124
- 12:00 – 17:00
Thu 30 May
Free / 0141 258 9124
- 12:00 – 17:00
Fri 31 May
Free / 0141 258 9124
- 12:00 – 17:00
The Handmade Jewellery Of Olga Taylor
Jewellery made using traditional and modern techniques.
The Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, Whitstable
Thu 23 May
Gallery
Free / 01227 281174
- 09:00 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
Gallery
Free / 01227 281174
- 09:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
Gallery
Free / 01227 281174
- 09:00 – 18:00
Heather Woof
Jewellery inspired by natural forces.
The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh
Wed 5 Jun
Free / 0131 558 1200
- 10:00 – 18:00
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 0131 558 1200
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0131 558 1200
- 10:00 – 18:00
The Hidden Lane: Open Studios
Unique opportunity to explore the studios, see the work and meet some of the artists, held on the first Friday of each month.
Hidden Lane Gallery, Glasgow
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 07760 669011
- 17:00 – 20:00
Mon 1 Jul
Free / 07760 669011
- 17:00 – 20:00
Mon 5 Aug
Free / 07760 669011
- 17:00 – 20:00
Mon 2 Sep
Free / 07760 669011
- 17:00 – 20:00
Horizons
Land- and seascapes from gallery artists, plus craft work from Caroline Temple (jewellery), Donald McIntyre (ceramic sculpture), Rachel Morley (felt work), Niki Crew (glass panels) and Linda Keith (wire sculpture).
Whitehouse Gallery, Kirkcudbright
Thu 23 May
Free
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 24 May
Free
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 25 May
Free
- 10:00 – 17:00
International Turned Wood And Ceramics
Contemporary crafts including sculptural and domestic objects.
Sarah Myerscough Fine Art, London W1K
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 020 7495 0069
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 020 7495 0069
- 12:00 – 15:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 020 7495 0069
- 10:00 – 18:00
Jane Charles
Unique bottles and sculptures by glass artist.
Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0141 332 4027
- 10:00 – 13:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0141 332 4027
- 09:30 – 17:30
Tue 11 Jun
Free / 0141 332 4027
- 09:30 – 17:30
Jeni Allison: Garba
Textile work made following a two-month residency by the artist in Gujarat, India.
The Telfer, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
Free
- 12:00 – 17:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free
- 12:00 – 17:00
Thu 6 Jun
Free
- 12:00 – 17:00
John Browning: Kites: Naturally Inspired
Kites made from leaves, petals, bamboo and other natural materials, by a retired chemist.
Theatre Royal, Winchester
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 01962 840440
- 10:00 – 18:00
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 01962 840440
- 10:00 – 18:00
Wed 5 Jun
Free / 01962 840440
- 10:00 – 18:00


