Thrilled to be part of this community â have a new lease of life and able to be more creative.
AAS Member
Who We Are
Applied Arts Scotland is a membership organisation run by makers for makers delivering tangible benefits by connecting the community through events, projects and discussions, building skills and encouraging self sufficiency and confidence. Around 70% of our Members are based outside Edinburgh and Glasgow and AAS Board Members are also located across Scotland.
Thread Counts
Exploring what a flourishing ecosystem would look and feel like for textile makers in Scotland. Textile makers take the Maker Survey to share more about your practice and where you are based. Supporters of textile makers, share what you do and where you do it,.
Making Place
Heritage in Action & Cultivate
Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October 2026
A two day exploration of heritage, craft, making and shared knowledge at Highland Folk Museum / Taigh-tasgaidh Sluagh na Gaidhealtachd, Newtonmore. A collaboration between CULTURALITY, AAS and High Life Highland.
Connecting Makers: How to Get Involved
Our professional development programme provides paid opportunities for our Members to share their expertise and learning with the making community. Watch the recorded Relaunch event and discover current opportunities including to host sessions, maker gatherings, and panels.
Learn New Skills with our Craft Toolkit
Whether youâre a craft maker, artisan or designer our free online Craft Toolkit can help you learn new skills to improve your craft practice, plan for the future and grow your business.
Get Involved & Join Our Community
Want to access resources to support your practice? Participate in exclusive fee paying opportunities? Find out how to join & the benefits of being an AAS member.
Just interested in what we do? Sign up to receive our free regular e-newsletter with news on AAS activities & opportunities. Read the latest issue & connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. Check out our current projects & read about the exciting work weâre doing.
Meet our Members! Search our online AAS Members directory â perfect for curators, gallery or shop owners, or other makers, to easily find makers in Scotland for exhibitions & workshops.
AAS is committed to identifying and dismantling any barriers that can limit access to and participation with AAS. Weâve committed to action on this in our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan and Anti-Racism Statement.
Latest News
CULTURALITY reflections from Sweden by Carol Sinclair
In May 2026 the CULTURALITY partners, gathered in the Swedish region of Värmland for the Project’s 5th Consortium meeting. AAS CULTURALITY Project Team Members Clare Waddle and Carol Sinclair spent time beyond the official visit meeting as many craft organisations and makers as possible. Carol reflects.
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CULTURALITY reflections from Estonia
Netty Sopata, AAS CULTURALITY Project Team member, shares her observations and reflections of the consortium visit to Estonia.
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SHIFT Canada opens at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
As new exhibition opens, Scotland-based makers reflect on their collaborations begun in 2019 with their Canada-based contemporaries.
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