Posts Tagged ‘artisans’
Artist Katie’s work explores the Blue Planet
Skye-based artist Katie Tunn is returning to Skyeworks Gallery in Portree with an exhibition of her Blue Planets paintings from 5 to 30 December. Inspired by the ocean and island life, this new body of work reflects Katie’s passion for marine conservation. The paintings are distinctive in both the colours Katie uses and the shape.…
Read MoreVisitScotland encourage people to shop local
Ballater’s VisitScotland iCentre is the venue for a festive Shop Local ‘Meet the Maker’ event later this week. There will be an opportunity for visitors to not only buy unique and locally-produced gifts at the event – part of Ballater Winter Festival – but to also meet the person who has created it. The iCentre…
Read MoreThe impressive Giant Lanterns of China are returning
Edinburgh Zoo is home to many fascinating creatures, and from tonight, it will host the Loch Ness Monster, unicorns and a phoenix. Following the huge success of last year’s event, The Giant Lanterns of China is back at the zoo and set to be even bigger and better. The launch night takes place today today,…
Read MoreTasty treats await at the next food weekend event
The Bowhouse food weekends will continue this month with the free-to-attend market taking place next weekend. On 10 and 11 November, the covered market at Bowhouse will be lined with stalls from the food hub’s resident producers, as well as local and seasonal fare from a selection of Scotland’s best food artisans once more, selling…
Read MoreUnique creations come to heart of the capital
An artistanal event bringing real products made by real people to Edinburgh is taking place next month. Lolli-popup is a unique pre-Christmas shopping event, launching at White Stuff on George Street this November. Lolli-popup is the brainchild of Edinburgh designer-makers Myer Halliday and Rebecca Wilson. It was borne out of a need to address a…
Read MoreApple theme for next Bowhouse food weekend
Fife’s food hub will open its doors once more this month for an apple-themed food event next weekend. On Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October, Bowhouse will feature resident producers based there, with a line-up of some of Scotland’s best food artisans, as well as apple activities throughout the weekend; such as pork and apple…
Read MoreScottish crafts join the best of Europe at exhibition
Three of Scotland’s renowned makers are taking part in the first ever Best of Europe craft exhibition. Craft Scotland revealed the news, which is a significant boost for craft in the nation. Taking place as part of Homo Faber, a new international celebration of craft and craftsmanship in Venice from 14-30 September, the exhibition showcases…
Read MoreScottish and Japanese groups to stage an exhibition
A cross-continental art show is set to open at a Scottish library. The multi-award winning Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries continues its run of varied exhibitions and events with the opening of ‘Paper from across the sea: Washi Umi o Koete’, a stunning collection of original hand-made fine art prints. Running from 8 September to…
Read MoreA passion for fashion is coming to Glasgow in August
Fashion designers from across the globe will arrive in Glasgow next to showcase their collections at Scotland Pakistan Fashion Week. The event, which will showcase the likes of designers Shamaeel Ansari, Shazia Emaan and Umar Sayeed Couture will be attended by media and industry figures from around the world including Pakistani actress an fashion model,…
Read MoreCelebrating Harris Tweed’s status across the globe
A Scottish craft was celebrated on a global stage last week, when the Outer Hebrides was awarded World Craft City status for Harris Tweed. For the first time in 15 years, an international delegation of leaders from the world of craft arrived in Scotland for the World Craft Council (Europe) General Assembly. Held on Wednesday…
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