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St Ann's Well Gardens Spring Festival
Fun and activities for all,music stage with local bands,rollerdisco,skatepark,Brighton School of Samba,Adur Concert Band, market stalls,arts and crafts,nerfwars,karate taster sessions,drama,kids fun zone,Sing and sign sessions,WI cake competition,community arts project,Heritage walks,food from around the world, Hog…
St Ann's Well Gardens, Hove
Sat 18 May
Free / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
-
11:00 – 19:00
It's All Around You
Exhibition by Scottish and international artists, curated by local artist Mark McGhee.
Shawlands Arcade, Glasgow
Sun 19 May
Free / 0141 636 8550
- 10:00 – 18:00
Mon 20 May
Free / 0141 636 8550
- 10:00 – 18:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 636 8550
- 10:00 – 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
Bookbinding Class
Head along to one of these stand-alone evening classes to find out about how to join multiple sections of your handmade book together using the X stitch.
Owl & Lion, Edinburgh
Tue 21 May
£15 / 0131 221 0818
- 18:30 – 20:00
Tue 18 Jun
£15 / 0131 221 0818
- 18:30 – 20:00
Bookbinding Class – Venetian Style Journals
A taster class suitable for beginners: learn a decorative stitch to sew onto pieces of leather and create your own beautiful hand-bound journal.
Owl & Lion, Edinburgh
Tue 4 Jun
£15 / 0131 221 0818
- 18:30 – 20:00
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
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
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
The Big Match
Did you know that about two children in every classroom have asthma? Finding the right match of genes to medicines will make them better. Make your own models of genes and medicines at this fun, family-friendly event and find out more about new scientific discoveries which are helping those children with asthma and…
Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, Brighton
Sun 19 May
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
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
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
Sun 19 May
£3.50 (£3) / 01539 621958
- 10:30 – 17:00
Mon 20 May
£3.50 (£3) / 01539 621958
- 10:30 – 17:00
Tue 21 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
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
Earth Art, Talisman and Amulets
Use natural materials to make amulets and talismans. Take along small beads or charms to help personalise your work.
Mount Stuart Visitor Centre, Isle of Bute
Sat 24 Aug
Times to be confirmed / Free / 01700 502725
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 – 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
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 – 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
The open studios event in the Forth Valley includes almost 150 artists in 70 studios around Central Scotland.
Various Venues
Sat 8 Jun
Times vary / Free / 07711 285545
Sun 9 Jun
Times vary / Free / 07711 285545
Mon 10 Jun
Times vary / Free / 07711 285545
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
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
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
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
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
