Make & Takes

Make & Takes

Make & Take sessions offer a fantastic opportunity to join a mini workshop, where you’ll receive hands-on guidance and one-to-one support. It’s the perfect chance to pick up tips, tricks, and new skills. Look out for these sessions at various stands as you explore the show!

Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Glasgow Make & Takes

Pinflair / Silvar Design

Stand: E01

Cost: £5

Duration: 30-45 mins

Try your hand at creating beautiful flowers using soft stems and simple tools. Choose from lavender or tulips in a range of colours and craft your own everlasting bloom.

Sessions run daily at 10.30am, 12 noon, 1.30pm and 3pm. All materials and full guidance are provided.

Booking: Reserve your place at the stand on the day.

Sara Melville Mosaics

Stand: B07

Cost: £10

Duration: 45 minutes

Join me for some mindful mosaic making and enjoy exploring boxes of colourful tesserae as you decorate your choice of a heart or an egg.

Purely Patchwork

Stand: J08

Cost: £10

Duration: approx 45 minutes

Quilt As You Go is a wonderful technique to learn, allowing you to quilt as you join your patchwork pieces together.

In this workshop, you’ll create a quilted cushion using beautiful Easter and Spring-themed fabrics. Pre-cut backing pieces are provided, along with full instructions to help you finish the cushion at home.

Suitable for all skill levels.

Abbieanne Patchwork

Stand: F18

Cost: £8

Duration: TBC

Payable on the day.

10.15, 11.00, 11.45, 12.45, 1.30, 2.15, 3.00

The Colour Dasher

Crochet Your Own Friendship Bracelet 

Stand: F28

Cost: £6

Duration: 30 Minutes

Have a go at crochet and create your own colourful friendship bracelet to take home! Complete beginners are very welcome, and different skill levels will be supported throughout.

Session times:

Thursday: 10.00, 10.40, 11.30, 12.20, 12.50
Friday: 10.00, 10.40, 2.30, 3.10, 3.50
Saturday: 1.00, 1.40, 2.30, 3.10, 3.50

Scottish Women’s Institutes

Stand: C14a

Cost: Free

We’re offering three FREE member-led SWI Make & Take sessions, funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund, thanks to National Lottery players. Workshops run across Thursday, Friday and Saturday, each taking place at 11am and 2pm.

From paper crafts to yarn and macramé, there’s something different to enjoy each day. Click to find out more about each session and how to take part — all are first come, first served.

LM Gifts

Shimmer Watercolour Painting on Wood

Stand: C04

Cost: £15

Duration: 45 minutes

Paint an adorable Spring design using our famous handmade shimmer watercolours and our signature UV glaze. Build your own mini Breathe and Create Stand to take home and enjoy. Choose from three charming designs — follow step-by-step guidance to create a beautiful keepsake. All materials provided.

Batikying in Sewing

Stand: TBC

Cost: TBC

Duration: TBC

Pyrography with ConnieFlower

Stand: B10

Cost: TBC

Duration: TBC