10th June 2025. Haddington, East Lothian. Make an interlaced base willow tray with Sandra Scholes, inspired by southern European cheese draining baskets which are made of rush. These trays look lovely filled with bread or fruit, and equally lovely on…
Permanent display Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick. The Crafts of Foragers, offers a captivating glimpse into Shetland’s rich tradition of basket and rope-making using locally foraged plants. The exhibit, now open to the public, includes a small collection of Shetland…
Deadline: 5pm, 23 Jun 2025. Craft Scotland is delighted to announce that applications are now open for our exciting new selling exhibition coming to Scotland this autumn. HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair will be an ambitious showroom and multi-discipline selling showcase….
30th & 31st May 2025. Scone Palace, Perthshire. The Scottish Basketmakers’ Circle will be back at the Scone Palace Garden Fair this year. The SBC is all about promoting the art of basketmaking and related crafts – think chairseating and…
If you haven’t managed to catch the exhibition, or if you would like to visit again, make sure you head along to Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries by 8th June. The exhibition runs until 8 June 2025, 5pm. Can’t make it to Dunfermline?…
28th June 2025. Naturally Useful, Marcassie Farm, Moray. Create a basket of your own design, choosing a style, shape and size from a range of options. Each basket will start with a round base. You will be guided along your…
14th to 24th August 2025. Port of Mentieth, Stirling. The Hoolie is back 2025 – but it’s not like anything you’ve seen before! This year, we’re running events on two back-to-back weekends in August, with guest workshops in between. The…
23rd to 25th May 2025. Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. Visit The Scottish Basketmakers’ Circle stand at the inaugural Scottish Garden Festival. The SBC is all about promoting the art of basketmaking and related crafts – think chairseating and those impressive environmental…
30th May 2025. Edinburgh. Join Max Johnson on a beginners-friendly workshop that serves as a solid introduction to stake and strand basketry. Email Max (max@maxjohnsonbasketry.co.uk) for bookings. 10am-4pm, £90 for the day plus £5 materials. Water of Leith Conservation Trust,…
Sat 17th & 18th May 2025. The Steeple, Newburgh, Fife. SILVERHARE BASKETS – Willow Weaving with Donald and Karen Spy. Join Donald and Karen for a two-day workshop, focusing on round baskets. Make a useful and traditional round basket with a…
