Events

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HAAN Design Pop-Up is a high-quality showcase of creative products from north east based designers and makers.
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Give your favourite Ted a superhero makeover or a new outfit in this fun family workshop with artist Elaine Grant
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Little People Puppet Making with artist Elaine Grant is a fun, creative activity for all the family to enjoy together during the Easter holidays.
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Join us for a relaxed and informal workshop where you can play with ideas to produce an embellished embroidery piece.
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If you love sketching, crafts or creative writing then Aberdeen Art Gallery is where to meet up with others who do too!
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In the company of an experienced art facilitator, explore art techniques inspired by British Art Show 9.
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In the company of an experienced art facilitator, explore art techniques inspired by British Art Show 9.
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Want to explore contemporary art but don’t know where to start?
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If you love sketching, crafts or creative writing then Aberdeen Art Gallery is where to meet up with others who do too!
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If you love sketching, crafts or creative writing then Aberdeen Art Gallery is where to meet up with others who do too!
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Explore storytelling through music, movement and messy play in these fun workshops for pre-sch
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Explore storytelling through music, movement and messy play in these fun workshops for pre-sch
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Elements: Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold pop-up selling event features four of this year’s makers.
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Elements: Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold pop-up selling event features four of this year’s makers.
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Explore storytelling through music, movement and messy play in these fun workshops for pre-sch
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Explore storytelling through music, movement and messy play in these fun workshops for pre-sch
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Look Again's HAAN Design Pop-Up is a high-quality showcase of creative products from highly original independent designers and makers.
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Since 1961 members of the Embroiderers’ Guild in Aberdeen have shared a passion for stitching and all forms of textile art.
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Our regular monthly meet up for under 5s and their adults.
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Join us for these short online events to find out more about the Micro-commissions programme and hear from some of the commissioned artists whose new works are featured in the current exhibitions i
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From our clothes to the things that decorate our homes, pattern is everywhere!  Come along and experiment&nbs
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From our clothes to the things that decorate our homes, pattern is everywhere!  Come along and experiment&nbs
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Join members of the Aberdeen Stitch & Textile Group for an open day celebrating their exhibition Diamond
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Join us for these short online events to find out more about the Micro-commissions programme and hear from some of the commissioned artists whose new works are featured in the current exhibitions i
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Our regular monthly meet up for under 5s and their adults.
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Suitable for ages 4–12yrs, children must be accompanied by an adult
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Suitable for ages 4–12yrs, children must be accompanied by an adult
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Design and print your own tote bag, inspired by the shapes and textures in Aberdeen Art Gallery. Suitable for ages 5yrs+ Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Elaine will show you how to make one of her characterful soft-sculpture people, inspired by what makes you wonderful, inside and out.
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Ages 4–12yrs Pirate ship, merchant vessel or castaway raft - will your mini-vessel triumph in the water, or sink to the murky depths?
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Ages 6–12yrs
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Ages 6–12yrs
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Enjoy the many benefits of regular creative activity in the company of others at Aberdeen Art Gallery.
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Ages 4–12yrs
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Ages 4–12yrs
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Ages 4–12yrs
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Ages 4–12yrs
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Enjoy the many benefits of regular creative activity in the company of others at Aberdeen Art Gallery.
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Free classes and fresh faces have Aberdeen’s Peacock Print Studio abuzz as it welcomes newcomers to roll up their sleeves and get in among the ink-pots and presses.
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Enjoy the many benefits of regular creative activity in the company of others at Aberdeen Art Gallery.
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There’s been a medieval murder! Or has there?
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Inspired by the stunning Viking Age jewellery found in the Galloway Hoard, jewellery designer Lynsey Allan of Lee: Lie Jewellery will guide children in creating their own decorative, wearable piece
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Inspired by the stunning Viking Age jewellery found in the Galloway Hoard, jewellery designer Lynsey Allan of Lee: Lie Jewellery will guide children in creating their own decorative, wearable piece
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Enjoy the many benefits of regular creative activity in the company of others at Aberdeen Art Gallery.
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery this winter for a festive market like no other!
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery this winter for a festive market like no other!
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Try your hand at the art of Chinese calligraphy as well as enjoying a selection of other Chinese crafts.  
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These sessions are perfect for finding inspiration for your creative projects, learning a new skill or simply to enjoy meeting new people.
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month.
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month.
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These sessions are perfect for finding inspiration for your creative projects, learning a new skill or simply to enjoy meeting new people.
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month.
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Inspired by the display of plates and patterns in our Feasting gallery, craft your own ornamental food basket and decorate
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These sessions are perfect for finding inspiration for your creative projects, learning a new skill or simply to enjoy meeting new people.
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1?
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Chinese calligraphy is the ancient art of Chinese writing. This workshop in Chinese Calligraphy at the Confucius Institute is suitable for both the beginner and improver.
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Ink painting is one of the typical features of Chinese culture and expresses a spiritual world. It is closely connected with philosophy, especially Daoism.
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These relaxed monthly meet-ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Workshop in the art of Chinese brush painting with Chinese artist Chi Zhang focusing on traditional bamboo painting.
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Workshop in the art of Chinese brush painting with Chinese artist Chi Zhang focusing on the traditional painting of fish.
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1?
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Pop in and add your own creative touch to our giant Spring mural.
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Pop in and add your own creative touch to our giant Spring mural.
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These relaxed monthly meet-ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1?
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These relaxed monthly meet-ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Under the expert guidance of book binder and master printmaker Michael Waight, use a technique called ‘Long Stitch Through Slotted Cover’ to create a decorative, yet functional book to take home an
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1?
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These relaxed monthly meet-ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery this Summer for a market like no other!
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery this Summer for a market like no other!
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1? Each month Guthrie playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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These relaxed monthly meet ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1? Each month Guthrie playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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Drop in and make some eye-catching reading accessories – we’ll be crafting colourful pointers and origami bookmarks.   Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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These relaxed monthly meet ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1? Each month Guthrie playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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These relaxed monthly meet ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1? Each month Guthrie playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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Autumn Plant Sale Free parking is available on University premises on a Saturday Metered parking is available on The Chanonry off St Machar Drive.
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Whether you need to make a spider brooch to pin on your creepy cape, a mask to disguise yourself, or a patch to complete your pirate costume, there will be lots of fun ideas to accessorise your Hal
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Whether you need to make a spider brooch to pin on your creepy cape, a mask to disguise yourself, or a patch to complete your pirate costume, there will be lots of fun ideas to accessorise your Hal
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Create a celebratory medal or badge of honour to thank someone special with Lynsey Allan of Lee:Lie Jewellery. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery for a festive market like no other!
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery for a festive market like no other!
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Join us for an exciting and free Mandarin singing workshop, where you can immerse yourself in the joy of music and learn some singing techniques.
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These relaxed monthly meet ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Come along to the Annual Winter Exhibition at the Northern Arts Club at 8 Bon Accord Square on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November from 10am-5pm. 
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The one-day interdisciplinary Research Facilities Showcase will take place at Foresterhill, bringing together researchers from across the University for interactive presentations on their work
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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These relaxed monthly meet ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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These relaxed monthly meet ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Drop-in and make a simple folded sketchbook. Choose a sketching challenge from our lucky dip box and head out into the Art Gallery to begin filling in the pages of your new paper book.
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These relaxed monthly meet ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Come along and join in with the UFOs
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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Inspired Gallery Meets are for anyone over the age of 16.
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Make your own fine art print
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Make your own fine art print
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Can you build a floating, weight carrying vessel?
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Come along and join in with the UFOs
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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Join mixed media artist Natalie Easton in this unique print-making workshop.
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Join mixed media artist Natalie Easton in this unique print-making workshop.
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Inspired Gallery Meets are for anyone over the age of 16.
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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Come along and join in with the UFOs
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Inspired Gallery Meets are for anyone over the age of 16.
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Come along and join in with the UFOs
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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Part of Refugee Festival Scotland
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Inspired Gallery Meets are for anyone over the age of 16.
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Join in with the group work or bring your own unfinished small craft project
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Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery this summer for an unmissable market!
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These relaxed monthly meet-ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery this summer for an unmissable market!
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery this summer for an unmissable market!
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We invite you to set sail on a creative writing journey with Creative Facilitator Stephanie Walls.
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We invite you to set sail on a creative writing journey with Creative Facilitator Stephanie Walls.
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Aberdeen-based artist Sadie Main loves animals – real ones! She makes the exception for the unicorn, Scotland’s national animal.
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Aberdeen City Council is delighted t
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Drop in to the Maritime Museum and
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Drop in to the Maritime Museum and
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We are delighted to welcome you to the 12th edition of the Aberdeen Art Fair, a leading free to enter contemporary art event, which takes place from the 30 August – 1 September at the Aberdeen Musi
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A spectacular 10-day celebration of arts and culture set in unexpected spaces and scenic locations within the rural and coastal towns and villages around the stunning bay of Findhorn and beyond.&…
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From the tiny rat to the gallant mare, join artist Gabi Reith and explore the beasts of all shapes and sizes which make up the New Aberdeen Bestiary.
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery this winter
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery this winter
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Join in with the Unfinished Objects Group
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month
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These relaxed monthly meet-ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new
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Join in with the Unfinished Objects Group
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month
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Christmas crafting workshop making wreaths and cards with a Chinese twist. We love a festival, whether Chinese or Western. They are a great opportunity for crafting.
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Christmas crafting workshop making wreaths and cards with a Chinese twist. We love a festival, whether Chinese or Western. They are a great opportunity for crafting.
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Christmas crafting workshop making wreaths and cards with a Chinese twist. We love a festival, whether Chinese or Western. They are a great opportunity for crafting.
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These relaxed monthly meet-ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new
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Join in with the Unfinished Objects Group
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These relaxed monthly meet-ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month
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Join us at Dyce Library for a Lunar N
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Join us at Bucksburn Library for a Va
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No drawing or painting experience necessary!
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These relaxed monthly meet-ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new
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Led by professional artists
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Come along and watch as members of the Unfinished Objects (UFO) group work on the Tall Ships 2025 sampler
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Come along to this monthly stitchers’ meet up and take part in their latest project
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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Explore the art of cyanotype photography
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Come along to this monthly stitchers’ meet up and take part in their latest project
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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Transform everyday items into wearable art
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We're in! Join us and many other fantastic Aberdeen retailers for the Shop Aberdeen campaign.
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Come along to this monthly stitchers’ meet up and take part in their latest project
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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Explore the versatile hand-embroidery technique of blanket stitching
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Come along to this monthly stitchers’ meet up and take part in their latest project
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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Everyone is invited to join us for an afternoon of music, crafts and discussion as part of Refugee Festival Scotland.
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Let your imagination run wild as you turn your drawings of sea creatures into your very own Monster of the Deep!
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Let your imagination run wild as you turn your drawings of sea creatures into your very own Monster of the Deep!
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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These relaxed monthly meet-ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gall
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant colours and textures of a coral reef
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant colours and textures of a coral reef
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These relaxed monthly meet-ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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These relaxed monthly meet-ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new
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Crafting amazing sea creatures using a variety of papers and card
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Crafting amazing sea creatures using a variety of papers and card