- Monday 2nd to Friday 6th November: Over 15 Drill Hall based artists and makers taking part in the Makers Amok pop-up.
- Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November: Over 30 studio holders at Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios taking part in the Winter Open Studios.
Out of the Blue are delighted to be supporting local artists and makers this November, with a series of special events, featuring a fantastic selection of handmade goods, all created in Out of the Blue Leith-based studios.
Makers Amok Pop-Up
At the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Dalmeny Street, over 15 of the artists and makers based there are busy putting together Makers Amok. It’s a unique pop-up shop, showcasing and celebrating local art with all pieces crafted from the studios at the Drill Hall. What better way to make an early start to your Christmas shopping?
You’re invited to come along between Monday 2nd and Friday 6th November (10am – 5pm) and meet a vibrant collective of Edinburgh makers and explore an eclectic showcase of handmade jewellery, artwork, textiles, and original design.
To celebrate, the Drill Hall based artists and makers are hosting a Closing Event on Friday 6th November (3pm – 5pm) – an exciting opportunity to chat to some of the participating artists and find out more about their work.
Winter Open Studios Weekend
Over at Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios (Easter Road) the resident artists are delighted to be opening their doors to the public for another exciting Open Studios Weekend (their second of the year) on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November, 12noon – 5pm (free entry).
It’s a great chance to see the creative spaces at Abbeymount, meet the makers and browse a wide range of original artworks and gifts. Everything is handmade by local designers and makers here in their studios in the heart of Edinburgh. It’s the perfect opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done, or perhaps get an extra treat for yourself, while supporting local artists and makers.
With over 30 artists and makers taking part, there really is something for everyone to suit all budgets, from fine art, paintings and illustration to ceramics, textiles and photography.
Participating artists include painter Pippa Brown, textile artist Jen Byrne of Studio Nine plus illustrators like Trista Yen.
Out of the Blue Chief Executive, Rob Hoon says: “Out of the Blue support artists to help make Edinburgh a thriving hotbed of creativity all year round.
“Providing space for artists to create and sell their work, means they can earn a living, and people get to own the beautiful hand crafted fruits of the artists’ labour! Makers Amok at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall and the Open Studios Weekend at Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios are brilliant showcases of the many participating artists’ talent.”
