Edinburgh Open Workshop - Summer Makers Market

Edinburgh Open Workshop (EOW) is thrilled to announce the return of its popular Summer Makers Market on Saturday 5th July from 10am to 4pm. This vibrant event is a celebration of local creativity craftsmanship and community spirit featuring over 20 talented makers and artists.

With a unique mix of handmade goods including clothing jewellery illustrations pottery woodwork glass art and more this year’s market promises to be a fun family-friendly day out in the heart of Leith. 

Enjoy exploring the EOW workshop space or try your hand at using the laser cutter to personalise a custommade piece and take home your one-of-a-kind creation. 

Tasty street food and refreshments will be available throughout the day served in EOW’s outdoor seating area. Visitors can relax refuel and soak up the atmosphere (and hopefully a bit of Scottish sunshine).

Entry is just £1 and 100% of proceeds including door donations table fees and £2 raffle ticket sales will go directly to EOW’s ‘Buy Time for a Maker’ Bursary Fund which supports affordable access to classes memberships and workspace for creatives from all backgrounds.

Jessi James Development Manager at Open Workshop said:

"This market is not just a celebration of local talent – it’s about making creativity accessible. Our Bursary Programme has helped many people take their first steps into making and every pound raised helps us continue that mission. We’re proud to provide a platform for local creatives while building a more inclusive supportive environment for makers."

A raffle of EOW and donated items will be held at 3.30pm.

Tickets can be purchased on the day for a donation.

Confirmed makers include:

Aileymakes (clothing) Thundercliffe Press Kasia Kozakiewicz Illustrations Callum Russell Heather Fletcher Designs Säde Foley Art (prints & illustrations) Earlob Anne Richardson Designs BcCC Studio (jewellery) Bonnie Glow (candles) Wee Joys (textile hair accessories) Literary Escape Pack (literary gifts) Athena Creations (glass art & jewellery) Portland Street Pottery (pottery) Aln Funriture Birbeck’s Woodwork SML Hands (woodworking) Fresaichigo (recycled wool arts) Offcut Studios (textile arts).

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