News & Events

A summary of the latest news from Garvald and details of upcoming events and exhibitions.

News

Updates from Garvald, including news, opportunities and more.

News
Colour and Creativity at Mayfield Spring Fair
Colour and Creativity at Mayfield Spring Fair

Mayfield House opened its doors for its annual Spring Fair, in a glorious celebration full of colour and creativity.

Once More Around the Maypole
Once More Around the Maypole

A sighting of a homemade Maypole at Orwell Arts can only mean one thing: Summer is near!

A (Fun!) Visit from Police Scotland
A (Fun!) Visit from Police Scotland

Nicole Tait shares her experience of her police officer brother visiting Orwell Arts.

Introducing Carved, Woven, Fired: Garvald Edinburgh x Craft Scotland
Introducing Carved, Woven, Fired: Garvald Edinburgh x Craft Scotland

Garvald Edinburgh and Craft Scotland are delighted to present an exhibition celebrating the skills and stories flourishing within Garvald’s craft workshops.

Silversmithing at Marchmont House
Silversmithing at Marchmont House

Members and staff from Garvald Mayfield House had a great time improving their skills at a silversmithing workshop.

Annie Gutteridge at Artworks Together 2026
Annie Gutteridge at Artworks Together 2026

Garvald Artist Annie Gutteridge was nominated for a ‘Rising Visionary’ Award at the ArtWorks Together Exhibition 2026.

Glory, glory, Garvald Bakers!
Glory, glory, Garvald Bakers!

Garvald Bakers have been awarded three medals at the Scottish Bread Championships 2026.

Representing Mayfield House
Representing Mayfield House

An update on all the wonderful things Mayfield House’s members’ reps have been working on since they launched in 2024.

A Fond Farewell to Colum
A Fond Farewell to Colum

Members and staff gathered at the Phoenix Centre to wish our CEO, Colum Pooler, all the best for the future.

Garvald Artists : Shelter, the Outside In National Open Exhibition
Garvald Artists : Shelter, the Outside In National Open Exhibition

Events

Garvald runs an exciting annual programme of exhibitions that showcase the tremendous quality, diversity and warmth of art and crafts produced by Garvald Makers. All proceeds go to further our work. We hope to see you at our next event!

Events
Waterside Summer Festival
Jun 4
Waterside Summer Festival
Carved, Woven, Fired
Jun 12
Carved, Woven, Fired