Before 5pm, Visual art, Crafts

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It's All Around You

Exhibition by Scottish and international artists, curated by local artist Mark McGhee.

Shawlands Arcade, Glasgow

Mon 20 May

Free / 0141 636 8550

10:00 – 18:00

Tue 21 May

Free / 0141 636 8550

10:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0141 636 8550

10:00 – 18:00

…and 4 more dates until 26 May

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

…and 65 more dates until 31 Jul

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

…and 6 more dates until 16 Jun

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

…and 5 more dates until 15 Jun

Glasgow Scribes: Annual Exhibition 2013

Annual exhibition showcasing the impressively assured output of the group of amateur calligraphers.

Mitchell Library, Glasgow

Mon 20 May

5th Floor

Cancelled / 07538 823723

Postponed as of May 7.

09:00 – 20:00

Tue 21 May

5th Floor

Cancelled / 07538 823723

Postponed as of May 7.

09:00 – 20:00

Wed 22 May

5th Floor

Cancelled / 07538 823723

Postponed as of May 7.

09:00 – 20:00

…and 15 more dates until 8 Jun back to top

Spring Inspired

Oil paintings, pastels, watercolours, prints, ceramics and crafts created by Russian, Ukrainian, Armenian and Georgian artists. Exhibitors include Alina Stepura, Elena Clark, Igor Kurkov, Julia Atlas, Ludmila Kosmina, Oksana Mavrodii and others.

Café Cossachok, Glasgow

Tue 21 May

Free / 0141 553 0733

11:00 – 00:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0141 553 0733

11:00 – 00:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 553 0733

11:00 – 00:00

…and 2 more dates until 25 May

Artists Exhibition

Work by gallery artists.

Blue Tree Gallery, York

Mon 20 May

Free / 01904 620 660

10:00 – 17:30

Tue 21 May

Free / 01904 620 660

10:00 – 17:30

Wed 22 May

Free / 01904 620 660

10:00 – 17:30

…and 27 more dates until 22 Jun

Blank Media Collective: Hand-Made Future

Contemporary hand-made crafts challenging the notion of the humble craftsman.

Contact, Manchester

Mon 20 May

Free / 0161 274 0600

10:00 – 21:00

Tue 21 May

Free / 0161 274 0600

10:00 – 21:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0161 274 0600

10:00 – 21:00

…and 77 more dates until 6 Sep

Card Making And Paper Craft

Aimed at adult paper crafters of all levels. Booking is required.

Bacup Library

Wed 22 May

Phone for prices / 01706 873324

10:00 – 12:00

Wed 29 May

Phone for prices / 01706 873324

10:00 – 12:00

Wed 5 Jun

Phone for prices / 01706 873324

10:00 – 12:00

…and 12 more dates until 28 Aug

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

Mon 20 May

£3.50 (£3) / 01539 621958

10:30 – 17:00

Tue 21 May

£3.50 (£3) / 01539 621958

10:30 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

£3.50 (£3) / 01539 621958

10:30 – 17:00

…and 11 more dates until 2 Jun back to top

Crafts From Carmarthenshire

Contemporary crafts highlighting a variety of techniques and materials.

Carmarthenshire Centre For Crafts

Mon 20 May

Free / 01994 232726

09:00 – 16:30

Tue 21 May

Free / 01994 232726

09:00 – 16:30

Wed 22 May

Free / 01994 232726

09:00 – 16:30

…and 21 more dates until 15 Jun

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

…and 7 more dates until 2 Jun

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

…and 39 more dates until 14 Sep

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

…and 22 more dates until 26 Aug

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

…and 39 more dates until 14 Sep back to top

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

Mon 20 May

Free / 01259 723 303

09:00 – 17:00

Tue 21 May

Free / 01259 723 303

09:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 01259 723 303

09:00 – 17:00

…and 9 more dates until 1 Jun

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

…and 7 more dates until 15 Jun

The Handmade Jewellery Of Olga Taylor

Jewellery made using traditional and modern techniques.

The Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, Whitstable

Wed 22 May

Gallery

Free / 01227 281174

09:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Gallery

Free / 01227 281174

09:00 – 18:00

Fri 24 May

Gallery

Free / 01227 281174

09:00 – 18:00

…and 11 more dates until 4 Jun

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

…and 19 more dates until 29 Jun

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).