Included in museum admission 100 years ago, RRS Discovery was designated the UK’s first Royal Research Ship. This was a pivotal moment in the history of marine science and launched a legacy of global oceanographic exploration that continues today. To commemorate this milestone, curators from the National Oceanography Centre’s Discovery Collections and the University of Southampton’s National Oceanographic Library have collaborated with the… Continue Reading this article 100 Years of RRS Discovery
The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum is delighted to present Curtain Call: Costumes from Stage and Screen, a striking new exhibition that celebrates the creative power and global influence of costume designers who hail from or were inspired by Dundee. Featuring work by acclaimed designers such as Jane Petrie, Ros Little and Alex Reid,… Continue Reading this article Curtain Call: Costumes from Stage and Screen
Last year, Comics Youth SCIO was invited to respond to the University of Dundee’s museum and archive collections. A group of young people aged 18-25 were introduced to selected parts of the collections, including comics art and artists’ books, and invited to respond. Of particular interest to this group was our extensive collection of original… Continue Reading this article Layers of Detail – Encountering the Collections
Celebrating 30 years of Maggie's and the power of inspiring spaces Over three decades, a growing network of Maggie’s cancer care centres across the UK and beyond have shown that inspiring, caring buildings can create a much-needed space, away from the clinical environment of the hospital, for people to process one of life’s toughest challenges.… Continue Reading this article Maggie’s: Architecture that Cares
‘Behind the Curtains’ is a window installation by illustrator and printmaker Lauren Morsley, originally commissioned by Urban Outfitters UK & Europe as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025. Inspired by the chaos of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the display gives us a peek behind the scenes of a Fringe production, showing the us the colourful… Continue Reading this article Behind the Curtains
Fashion shows have grown from intimate salon presentations to global spectacles generating dazzling images shared worldwide. Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show will trace the evolution of the catwalk from the private fashion salons of the late 19th century to today’s live-stream experiences documenting over 100 years of fashion show history. Spotlighting their creativity,… Continue Reading this article Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show
In 2024, V&A Dundee presented Photo City: How Images Shaped the Urban World. Running alongside this exhibition, the Dundee City Photo Walk project was established with the aim of creating a photographic record of the city throughout that year. Following the conclusion of the project, a group of like minded participants continued the momentum forming… Continue Reading this article Dundee Through a Lens: A Photographic Exhibition
An exhibition by PhD student Jinyu Han featuring tactile models and audio descriptions to help interpret art collections Exhibitions of visual art normally rely on the power of sight but how might we experience them using other senses? This exhibition showcases the research of Jinyu ‘Eevee’ Han, a PhD student at Duncan of Jordanstone College… Continue Reading this article Making Sense – a multi-sensory approach to art
Join us for storytelling, music and movement throughout the museum Get ready to move and make some noise in this interactive workshop for little museum explorers, led by our friends from Dundee's multi-award-winning dance company Shaper/Caper. We're getting active and using our bodies to dress up, move with style and strike a pose, inspired by Catwalk: The… Continue Reading this article Shake, Rattle + Stroll: Pose!
WASPS Dundee, Studio 215 Casual life drawing in WASPS Meadowmill studios, with a range of short and long poses by a professional model, often with props or some costuming. Some basic materials and some easels provided, as well as juice and snacks for the 15 min break in between, and of course tunes on throughout.… Continue Reading this article Life Drawing at WASPS Dundee
Explore the future of our high streets Streets Ahead is a national design challenge that invites young people to imagine what Scotland’s high streets could become. As the next generation of designers, citizens, and users of these spaces, their insight is vital. By involving young people directly in the planning and redesign process, Streets Ahead not only ensures… Continue Reading this article Streets Ahead
Enjoy a drink and chat with other creators while you sketch whatever you like. Bring your preferred art supplies. No moderator or models, just pints, peeps & pencils/iPads. Anybody, any skill level, any subject; all are welcome
Utilising UNESCO City of Design Dundee’s office window space at Central Library, a different design object is displayed every month from across the UNESCO Design Cities Network. This May, you can view a woven handbag, designed by Modaloom. Founded by Buth Vathanagul, Modaloom is a fashion brand based in Chaing Rai, Thailand focused on sharing… Continue Reading this article Object of the Month
Every Yard Market thoughtfully brings together a beautiful collection of independent makers, artists, designers and creatives. Come along and find lots of unique and one of a kind gift ideas. Show your support for local small businesses in The Yard Market’s unique spin on the traditional craft market with a huge selection of products from… Continue Reading this article The Yard Market
Monoprint your own totebag in WASPS Dundee 12-2pm Two hour workshop in WASPS Dundee, where we will go over different drawing techniques then apply them to monoprinting a tote bag. Tote bags will be provided, as well as snacks, juice, tunes and materials. Please keep in mind this is a working building and be aware… Continue Reading this article Monoprinting Classes
Capture the energy of the runway through fashion illustration Join award-winning artist and illustrator Jessica Rose Bird in this exclusive practical workshop. With a focus on mark making and quick drawing, Jessica will share the process behind her experimental and distinctive style that has been used to capture the energy of the catwalk for some of the… Continue Reading this article Catwalk Illustration Workshop
C’Mere and Print! A workshop collaboration between Generator Projects, Scottish Working Class Network and Leah McDonald, facilitated by Darci Kidd. Drop in to Generator Projects on Saturday the 3rd of May, where we will be open 12-4pm! 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙘𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙞 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜… Continue Reading this article C’Mere and Print!
The presence of light is something we generally take for granted. The familiar flipping of a light switch or the constancy of the sun (especially in Scotland’s sunniest city!) is part of our daily lives. Yet the natural phenomenon of light is essential to everything we see, know and experience. It has been harnessed, generated… Continue Reading this article Light Show
Join Creative Dundee and our Amps network for an Amps Breakfast! Amps is a community of people who make and cultivate creativity in the city, and for DMoD we’re opening the digital doors to one of our online network gatherings. Across the hour we’ll hear from Rhianne Connelly, a local designer drawn to bold patterns,… Continue Reading this article Amps (& friends!) Breakfast
The Jewellery Showroom at Double Door Studios opens on Tuesdays for drop-ins, where people can view and buy the jewellery and kilt pins made by resident jewellers: Islay Spalding, Christina Vernon, Holly McAfee, Ieva Jankovska and Sara Marshall. Covering a variety of styles, materials and influences, from silver kilt pins to gold wedding rings, bursts… Continue Reading this article Drop-In Tuesday at Double Door Studios
Using traditional lino‑cutting tools and techniques, Zoë will guide you step by step as you create a personalised stamp to print and take home. You'll have the chance to chat with Zoë about her design process and connect with a welcoming group of fellow makers who love all things craft and design. Tea, coffee, and… Continue Reading this article Design & Carve a Stamp
An exhibition at Canvas in Dundee, showcasing a wide range of 4th year contemporary art practice students as we gear up for our degree show. This is work you will not see in the final show, expect to see the unseen, the unfinished and the works in between, this is a rare glimpse into the… Continue Reading this article Parallel Works
A one-day collaborative workshop for artists and game designers to explore creative technology, digital art and immersive experiences. Curious about creative technology and playful media? Want to know more about virtual production? Got an idea you want to test, or want to see what happens when you put different creative minds in a room together?… Continue Reading this article Biome Collective & Arcadia present: Big Telly Jam
Develop your skills using photographic techniques and power-assisted screen printing tables. This course covers all aspects of how to construct a screenprint using images from photo stencils. You will first be shown examples of limited edition prints that were produced in DCA Print Studio. These examples demonstrate the range of mark making and types of… Continue Reading this article Screen Printing (Intermediate)
Volk Gallery, a non-institutional arts venue consisting of a repurposed vending machine, is proud to present 'T', a collaboration between designers Jamie Stein (graphic and product designer) and Connor Finlayson (service and interaction designer). Inspired by the humble act of sharing a cuppa, 50 ‘T’ bags will act as a medium for queer storytelling, design… Continue Reading this article T is for tea. T is for typography. T is for telling stories.
Come along to Scarlett Erskine's Jewellery workshop where you will learn how to saw, solder and texture metal making your very own silver piece of jewellery to take home and treasure forever. This workshop lasts 2-2.5hrs In this workshop you can choose to make a silver ring 2mm or a 5mm wide band. Select a… Continue Reading this article Make a Ring Workshop
Every Yard Market thoughtfully brings together a beautiful collection of independent makers, artists, designers and creatives. Come along and find lots of unique and one of a kind gift ideas. Show your support for local small businesses in The Yard Market’s unique spin on the traditional craft market with a huge selection of products from… Continue Reading this article The Yard Market
In this informal talk, jewellers Islay Spalding and Sara Marshall will discuss their artistic journeys, and the creative process behind individual objects they have created. Islay Spalding is the founder of Double Door Studios. She will talk about the inspiration behind some of her bespoke kilt pins, and how she embeds personal meaning and stories… Continue Reading this article Stories from the Jewellery Box
Create stunning botanical-inspired jewellery at Dundee’s beautiful Orangery Studio. Led by expert Katie New, this creative workshop invites you to craft a bespoke silver ring using natural textures and patterns. Through a playful, experimental process, you’ll master ancient techniques—first practicing on copper samples before finalising your design in precious silver. Discover the deeply humanising experience… Continue Reading this article Textured Silver Ring Workshop
The Yard Mini Market thoughtfully brings together a small but beautiful collection of independent makers, artists, designers and creatives. Come along and find lots of unique and one of a kind gift ideas. Show your support for local small businesses in The Yard Mini Market’s unique spin on the traditional craft market with a huge… Continue Reading this article The Yard Mini Market
The Jewellery Showroom at Double Door Studios opens on Tuesdays for drop-ins, where people can view and buy the jewellery and kilt pins made by resident jewellers: Islay Spalding, Christina Vernon, Holly McAfee, Ieva Jankovska and Sara Marshall. Covering a variety of styles, materials and influences, from silver kilt pins to gold wedding rings, bursts… Continue Reading this article Drop-In Tuesday at Double Door Studios
This is a casual meetup for playtesting tabletop games made by local designers. From board games, to card games, to roleplaying games and more. If you are making a game you’d like to playtest, or you’d like to help playtest other people’s games, we’d love to have you! The meetup happens every 2nd Wednesday of… Continue Reading this article Dundee Tabletop Playtesting Meetup
ADGS is back! The annual showcase of digital talent from our Faculty of Design, Informatics and Business is on the horizon. When: Thursday 14 May - Saturday 16 May (12pm - 4pm) Where: Level 1 and Level 2, Kydd Building, Abertay University, Bell Street, Dundee, DD1 1HG What: Celebrating 20 years, the Abertay Digital Graduate Show returns with… Continue Reading this article Abertay Digital Graduate Show
Join Open/Close Dundee and UNESCO City of Design Dundee for the launch of a new collaborative mural, designed by Lebanese artist Romy Matar, and Dundee-based maker Rhona Jack. Looking at themes of environmental awareness and community connection, the mural is a shared artistic response to global environmental challenges. This projected has been supported by the… Continue Reading this article Mural Launch
Join UNESCO City of Design Dundee for an informal talk by Imane Assaf, Founder of Ahla Fawda. Ahla Fawda is a Beirut-based organisation empowering individuals in vulnerable situations through collaborative programs and active civic engagement. Through their programmes they support local communities and vulnerable people, responding to urgent humanitarian needs. In 2021 they designed and… Continue Reading this article Ahla Fawda: Talk & Showcase
Come along to Scarlett Erskine's Jewellery workshop where you will learn how to saw, solder and texture metal making your very own set of silver stacking rings. This workshop lasts 3hours Select a date and time below, Kate or Scarlett will be hosting these workshops: - 14th May Thursday 6pm If you have a voucher… Continue Reading this article Stacking Ring Workshop
Use recycled materials to make your own collection of prints. Collagraphy is the original recycling technique that uses card, textures and materials collaged together to make versatile plates that can be printed as intaglio or relief. The results from this printmaking technique always produce rich ‘sculptured’ surfaced prints. In the first session you will learn… Continue Reading this article Collagraphy
Join us for a one-day introduction to our laser cutter. Learn how to laser-cut and engrave hand-drawn, computer-generated and photographic images onto different materials such as paper, wood and Perspex. This course is perfect for artists, designers and individuals who want to explore using CNC technology to make print matrixes and plates.
Bring in your unworn precious metal jewellery to Double Door Studios and let us guide you through how it can be transformed. Whether it needs to be refreshed with a clean and polish, repaired so it can be worn again, or remodelled into something new, we can help you sort through it and decide the… Continue Reading this article Redesign Your Jewellery
Get creative and design your own wearable artworks! 🎨 Join our artist team and craft unique rings, bracelets, crowns and more using colourful papers and fun techniques. Explore folding, cutting, and layering while experimenting with colour, pattern, and texture to bring your ideas to life. This family-friendly session is FREE, with no need to book.… Continue Reading this article McManus Creates: Paper Accessories & Jewellery
Create stunning botanical-inspired jewellery at Dundee’s beautiful Orangery Studio. Led by expert Katie New, this creative workshop invites you to craft a bespoke silver ring using natural textures and patterns. Through a playful, experimental process, you’ll master ancient techniques—first practicing on copper samples before finalising your design in precious silver. Discover the deeply humanising experience… Continue Reading this article Textured Silver Ring Workshop
The Yard Mini Market thoughtfully brings together a small but beautiful collection of independent makers, artists, designers and creatives. Come along and find lots of unique and one of a kind gift ideas. Show your support for local small businesses in The Yard Mini Market’s unique spin on the traditional craft market with a huge… Continue Reading this article The Yard Mini Market
Dundee Ceramic Workshop's 'Introduction to Wild Clay' is a hands-on, small-group workshop led by artist and ceramicist Kristina Gondová. Explore how to find, test and process wild clay, learning simple techniques to transform raw earth into usable material and slips. You’ll then use these to decorate a selection of ceramic pieces, working intuitively with materials… Continue Reading this article Introduction to Wild Clay with Kristina Gondová
Michael Coppelov’s artwork stems from an attempt to understand and map the interconnection of our world using Deleuze and Guattari’s Rhizome as a model. Real-world geographical locations are key to this with each painting linked to somewhere Michael has been: French motorway service stations, Spanish and Alpine road tunnels and the Rome Metro network to… Continue Reading this article Michael Coppelov at Nomas* Projects
Unwind after hours in The McManus Museum and get creative with your clothes! Got garments hiding at the back of your wardrobe that you love but never wear? Bring up to 2 items along and give them a brand‑new lease of life in this relaxed, hands‑on upcycling workshop. Led by fashion and textile designer, and… Continue Reading this article McManus Mondays: Up‑Cycle Your Wardrobe
The Jewellery Showroom at Double Door Studios opens on Tuesdays for drop-ins, where people can view and buy the jewellery and kilt pins made by resident jewellers: Islay Spalding, Christina Vernon, Holly McAfee, Ieva Jankovska and Sara Marshall. Covering a variety of styles, materials and influences, from silver kilt pins to gold wedding rings, bursts… Continue Reading this article Drop-In Tuesday at Double Door Studios
Join us for some relaxed networking, complimentary refreshments, and the chance to tour Meadow Mill! We're back with another relaxed, in-person meet-up! This will be an opportunity to meet other Design Lives Here supporters, collect your scheme certificate and merch (if you haven't done so already), enjoy a complimentary drink on us, and tour Meadow… Continue Reading this article Design Lives Here | Spring Meetup
To accompany the current multi-sensory art exhibition in the Tower Foyer Gallery, this special design workshop will allow you to experience museum objects and artworks through non-visual means – touch, sound and smell – and then create your own sensory descriptions in response. The workshop is suitable for ages 16 and over and for people… Continue Reading this article Making Sense – A Sensory Museum Workshop
Ever wanted to see behind the scenes of a potter's studio? I will be opening my studio doors for 2 days 23-24 May (10am-5pm) as part of Strathmore Open Studios. There will be work to purchase. I also plan to use this opportunity to Spring clean my studio so I will also have older work… Continue Reading this article Open Studio – Ceramics
For nine days, come and experience the extraordinary creativity, imagination and talent of the graduating class of 2026, as Degree Show 2026 transforms DJCAD into one of the largest free arts venues in the country, The Degree Show enables you to explore thirteen diverse disciplines showcasing the best of art, design and architecture, and gives… Continue Reading this article Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design Undergraduate Degree Show 2026
Get a behind the scenes look inside a working jewellery studio and discover how pieces are designed and made. Explore sketchbooks, inspirations and design processes used by our resident jewellers, and get a fascinating insight into how ideas develop into finished work. Jewellery designers Islay Spalding, Christina Vernon and Holly McAfee will be on hand… Continue Reading this article Open Studios at Double Door Studios
Every Yard Market thoughtfully brings together a beautiful collection of independent makers, artists, designers and creatives. Come along and find lots of unique and one of a kind gift ideas. Show your support for local small businesses in The Yard Market’s unique spin on the traditional craft market with a huge selection of products from… Continue Reading this article The Yard Market
Join us at ScrapAntics for a day of colour, creativity, and community with designer Lauren Morsley. Meet Lauren, hear the story behind her vibrant design practice, and learn how to create and apply your own unique design to a piece of furniture. You'll spend the day painting, experimenting, and bringing a piece of furniture to… Continue Reading this article Bedtime Stories with Lauren Morsley
Create stunning botanical-inspired jewellery at Dundee’s beautiful Orangery Studio. Led by expert Katie New, this creative workshop invites you to craft a bespoke silver ring using natural textures and patterns. Through a playful, experimental process, you’ll master ancient techniques—first practicing on copper samples before finalising your design in precious silver. Discover the deeply humanising experience… Continue Reading this article Textured Silver Ring Workshop
A flexible and fun design playground for all ages to enjoy We've transformed our Learning Centre into your dream place to play! Drop in across the day for these open-ended workshops, supported by our friendly team of designers. Go BIG with giant Imagination Playground blocks, the ultimate loose‑parts play system, plus design challenges that encourage… Continue Reading this article Play Your Way!
This class is perfect for total beginners, catering for people who would like to learn the basic stages of lino cutting. Use specialist tools to create intricate hand-carved blocks, which are then printed on a vintage press. Learn how to make a monotone lino cut print, from using cutting tools to transfer your design onto… Continue Reading this article Introduction to Lino Cutting
Make your Own Double Link Necklace Sunday 24th May 11am In this 2.5 hour workshop you will learn how to saw, solder & texture metal making your own Silver Necklace to take home that day! This can be the perfect gift, day out with friends or treat for your bridesmaids! Gift Vouchers are available in… Continue Reading this article Silver Necklace Workshop
The Yard Mini Market thoughtfully brings together a small but beautiful collection of independent makers, artists, designers and creatives. Come along and find lots of unique and one of a kind gift ideas. Show your support for local small businesses in The Yard Mini Market’s unique spin on the traditional craft market with a huge… Continue Reading this article The Yard Mini Market
Make and play together in our creative learning centre Join our friendly designers in the Thomson Learning Centre to explore different materials and design challenges. We're playing with shape, pattern and colour to collage, stamp and print stylish designs, inspired by Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show. Don't forget to visit the exhibition, kids go free!… Continue Reading this article Wee Design + Play: Pattern
The Jewellery Showroom at Double Door Studios opens on Tuesdays for drop-ins, where people can view and buy the jewellery and kilt pins made by resident jewellers: Islay Spalding, Christina Vernon, Holly McAfee, Ieva Jankovska and Sara Marshall. Covering a variety of styles, materials and influences, from silver kilt pins to gold wedding rings, bursts… Continue Reading this article Drop-In Tuesday at Double Door Studios
Get insider stories from the experts behind the exhibition Discover the stories behind the show in this exclusive tour of Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show. Exhibition curators Kirsty Hassard and Svetlana Panova, will be joined by renowned and award-winning fashion writer, professor, editor and seasoned front row habitué Iain R Webb. From curators sourcing objects… Continue Reading this article Curator Tour: Catwalk with Iain R Webb
Create screen printing stencils with our GoccoPro digital screen maker. This new generation of equipment from the Riso company uses similar technology to the Riso and MiScreen machines, which perforates images onto a printing stencils. The GoccoPro radically reduces the need for photo emulsions, tape, separations, water and energy used in traditional screen making process.… Continue Reading this article Gocco: Digital Screen Stencil Making
Join UNESCO City of Design Dundee for a presentation from Textile Legacies resident Hannah Sabapathy! Dundee-based designer and artist Hannah Sabapathy is a practitioner who interrogates the power dynamics behind South Asian and British textile design history. In March, Hannah visited fellow City of Design Whanganui, New Zealand, for a month-long residency exploring the city's… Continue Reading this article Bad Specimens: Cuttings and Swatches in Aotearoa Archives
Enjoy a drink and chat with other creators while you sketch whatever you like. Bring your preferred art supplies. No moderator or models, just pints, peeps & pencils/iPads. Anybody, any skill level, any subject; all are welcome
V&A Dundee will host Nacre and the Grain: Contemporary Jewellery and the Scottish Landscape on Friday 29 May 2026, a public event exploring how Scotland’s landscapes shape contemporary jewellery practice through material, memory, and ecological attention. Developed in collaboration with Art Jewelry Forum and Craft Scotland, the event reflects ongoing research in jewellery, sustainability, and… Continue Reading this article Nacre and the Grain: Contemporary Jewellery and the Scottish Landscape
A relaxing afternoon of lo-fi design In celebration of Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show, we’re looking to the catwalk as a place of personal expression. Designers often incorporate words into their work, whether through big bold statements or softer subtle interventions, turning fashion into a direct form of communication. This month, we invite you to… Continue Reading this article Lo-fi Design Studio: May
Learn traditional hand-lettering and create your own sign. Learn the basics of signwriting: from brush-handling skills to illustrative work and gold-leaf or glass gilding. This introductory course covers various brushes, paints, mahlsticks, pounce patterns and tracings, chalks, tapes, letterform layout and hand-drawing of Sans Serif, Roman and Casual Scripts. If you've been before then the… Continue Reading this article Signwriting
Burst zipper? Broken button? Fraying hems? Join us for a monthly repair cafe with local fashion company House of Mo and learn how to mend and repair your garments to save money, tackle climate change and reduce textile waste. Open for all, regardless of experience. Suggested donation: £3
Create stunning botanical-inspired jewellery at Dundee’s beautiful Orangery Studio. Led by expert Katie New, this creative workshop invites you to craft a bespoke silver ring using natural textures and patterns. Through a playful, experimental process, you’ll master ancient techniques—first practicing on copper samples before finalising your design in precious silver. Discover the deeply humanising experience… Continue Reading this article Textured Silver Ring Workshop
The Yard Mini Market thoughtfully brings together a small but beautiful collection of independent makers, artists, designers and creatives. Come along and find lots of unique and one of a kind gift ideas. Show your support for local small businesses in The Yard Mini Market’s unique spin on the traditional craft market with a huge… Continue Reading this article The Yard Mini Market
Embrace spring by making your own cosmos flowers from paper with botanical sculptor Natalia Manczak. Join Natalia for an afternoon of relaxing crafting where she’ll take you through all the steps needed to make your very own cosmos flowers using the best Italian crepe paper. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a beautiful,… Continue Reading this article Craft Sunday: Botanical Sculptures with Natalia Manczak
