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Crafternoons

Get creative with seasonally themed crafting activities, all year long.

Family friendly fun

Looking for something fun to do with the kids on the weekend?

Crafternoons offer a range of activities for all ages.

There's no need to book, just walk in and join the sessions taking place between 11am and 4pm every Saturday. 

Upcoming Sessions

  • Saturday 5 April: Leaf Prints

Extended Crafternoon schedule for Easter recess!

Week one theme: The Road to Election 

  • Monday 7 April: Zines and bookmarks
  • Tuesday 8 April: Election flyers
  • Wednesday 9 April: Badges/Rosettes
  • Thursday 10 April: Ballot boxes
  • Friday 11 April: Parliamentary printables
  • Saturday 12 April: Decision makers

Week two theme: Life at the Parliament 

  • Monday 14 April: Model Parliament building
  • Tuesday 15 April: Leaf prints/Art
  • Wednesday 16 April: Dip dye butterflies
  • Thursday 17 April: Build-a-bee
  • Friday 18 April: Seedsplosions
  • Saturday 19 April: Sun catchers (create charming sun catchers in the shape of the sky lights in the Garden Lobby)

This schedule might change at short notice. For more information about our Crafternoons, you can contact us at visit@parliament.scot.

More information

Accessibility

We are an accessible venue. Read our detailed guide on what you can expect.

Plan your visit

For opening times, parking information and more, go to our plan your visit page.

Don't forget to stop at our shop and café during your visit!

Location

Main Hall of the Scottish Parliament

Days and times

Saturdays, 11am to 4pm

Mon-Sat during Easter recess, 11am to 4pm

Duration

Varies, based on activity from 15mins to 45mins

Price

Free

Other activities...

Monday to Saturday

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Explore the public areas of the Parliament on your own and visit our permanent exhibition, any time the building is open.

Monday, Friday, Saturday

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Discover more about the history behind the Scottish Parliament and learn about the architecture.