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Your destination for Craft Courses and Creative Workshops in the heart of Central Scotland. ‘A-list’ crafters from all over the country are here delivering a wide range of craft classes with a focus on heritage and sustainable crafts, and skilled hand-making, all reframed in a contemporary setting.  

The Scottish Craft School is a specialist craft workshop provider in the picturesque city of Dunblane, at the heart of Central Scotland. We offer artisan craft experiences ranging from one day workshops to week-long courses, for everyone from complete beginners to established professional makers.  From our studio on Dunblane High Street we work with Scotland’s top craft professionals and tutors to teach a diverse range of creative disciplines from willow basketry and bookbinding to embroidery, printmaking and traditional and contemporary Scottish crafts.

Our bright and spacious studio on Dunblane High Street is the perfect setting for the creative community to come together and learn, attracting visitors not just from across the UK, but from around the world. Dunblane is ideally situated to be reached from all of Scotland whether by road or public transport. It’s the perfect destination for a day out or a longer craft holiday!

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Our winter programme is designed with meaningful gifting in mind, helping you create your own Handmade gifts that go beyond tablet and jam, that are imbued with your personality, the touch of your own hand, and show that you have put time and thought into your gifts. Our specially curated selection of winter workshops all use easy to source materials, and projects you can replicate at home so you can make gifts for your whole family this festive season.

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The School of Craft is conveniently located on the ground floor of Craft Central on Dunblane High Street. Their friendly and welcoming gallery and reception desk are open six days a week so you can pop in to find out more about our workshops, get to know the space, or make a booking. 

In the gallery you can shop a wide range of handmade crafts and gifts made by some of the tutors who teach on our courses. Find jewellery, ceramics, cards, books, homewares and more at Craft Central. Follow on Facebook to see what’s new in store, or pop in and say hi, the team are always happy to welcome you!. 

Craft Central
Tues- Sat : 10am – 5pm (2.30 pm on Thurs)
Sun : 11am – 4pm

Riverview, High Street, Dunblane, FK15 0EE, 01786 643329
www.craftcentraldunblane.co.uk

"I was amazed by what I was able to create from such unpromising starting material. I couldn't believe how beautiful my finished spoon was, particularly having started with a flat piece of wood. Louise was so helpful and knowledgeable, and the location/facilities were brilliant. Do it, sign up, have fun, you won't regret it 🙂"

Spoon Carving with Louise Forbes

"I absolutely loved the Cyanotype class I took this weekend. As a complete craft beginner, I was completely comfortable trying out new things. Katherine was a fantastic teacher, very clear in her instructions and very helpful with any questions. A great studio space, great people and a perfect way to spend a Saturday."

Cyanotype Printing with Katherine Gallacher

"What a special weekend that was, I really didn't want it to end! "

Art Doll Making with The Pale Rook

"I attended the 6 week crochet class and absolutely loved it. Firstly, what a great group of women. All ages and stages. Warm and friendly. Cynthia, our teacher, was amazing. I was in awe of her crochet skills, and patience. She laid out the instructions very simply and clearly. On week one when Cyn showed us the hat we would start with I thought “aye, right” but we did it over 2/3 weeks. By week 3 we had started on the next project, a bag. Amazing. Such patience and skill."

Beginners Crochet with Cynthia Fong

"The workshop was a valuable me time. A blend of being able to chat to new people, learn new skills, feast my senses on the vibrant materials. It was delivered in a comfortable light and airy space. I was made to feel very welcome and would love to do another course."

Embroidered Embellishments with Chloe Patience

"To borrow from Forrest Gump's maw, Botanical Printing is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get. But it's certainly fun finding out. The surprise of seeing how your printing turns out was a real buzz.."

Botanical Printmaking with Liz Gaffney

"A great local space providing great new skill based training courses. Friendly and open to all skill levels. The training team are full of energy and enthusiasm for what you are trying to accomplish. "