Following another successful year-round offering, the Festive Edition of Handmade is returning to fill Macrobert to the brim with cards and gifts made independently by artists & makers based in Scotland.  

For the last decade Handmade Festive has provided Artists & Makers a platform to showcase their work to a diverse market and sell their work whilst offering audiences the opportunity to purchase original affordable gifts. Throughout the festive season, between the annual Panto, studio show for wee ones, participatory workshops and daily film programme, the venue sees a footfall of more than 50,000 visitors.  

Is this for you? 

Macrobert are seeking submissions from independent practitioners based in Scotland with original, high-quality work to sell. We actively encourage applications from practitioners at various stages; part-time makers to professional artists and are particularly interested in work made using environmentally friendly practices and/or materials. Previous popular items have included: mosaics, jewellery, framed applique, framed & unframed artworks/prints, textiles, upcycled crafts and homewares, cards and festive decorations across a range of price points. 

As the festive programme at Macrobert for 2025 centres around Weans in the Wood and Brrrr!!! The Chilliest Penguin In The World we are also interested in items with a woodland or penguin theme. 

Handmade Festive will run from Sat 22 Nov 2025 to Sun 04 Jan 2026 during venue opening hours. 

The deadline for submissions is noon on Mon 06 Oct 2025.  

Please apply HERE 

See Terms & Conditions prior to application. 

Image: Festive Handmade 2024, Karen McQueenie, McQueenie Art