Edinburgh residents encouraged to shop local this Christmas with Out of the Blue hosting makers pop-up events
More than 15 artists and makers will take part in the Makers Amok pop-up at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Dalmeny Street.
Edinburgh shoppers will have the chance to support local artists and makers this November as Out of the Blue hosts two events showcasing handmade gifts and original artwork.
More than 15 artists and makers will take part in the Makers Amok pop-up at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Dalmeny Street.
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The event will take place from Monday, November 2, to Friday, November 6.
It will run daily from 10am to 5pm, offering visitors a chance to browse a selection of handmade jewellery, artwork, textiles and original designs created by artists based at the venue.
A closing event will also take place Friday, November 6, from 3pm to 5pm, giving visitors the opportunity to meet participating artists and learn more about their work.
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Later in the month, more than 30 studio holders will open their doors to the public for Out of the Blue’s Winter Open Studios weekend at Abbeymount Studios on Easter Road.
Taking place on Saturday, November 28, and Sunday, November 29, from 12pm to 5pm, the free event will give visitors the opportunity yet again, to explore artists’ creative spaces and browse a range of original artwork and handmade gifts.
It will showcase a variety of work, including fine art, paintings, illustration, ceramics, textiles and photography.
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Among those taking part is Pippa Brown, textile artist Jen Byrne of Studio Nine and illustrator Trista Yen.
Both events aim to encourage people to shop locally ahead of Christmas while supporting Edinburgh’s creative community.
Out of the Blue chief executive Rob Hoon said: "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.”