Parallels 4 is a group exhibition showcasing the work of Anna Gormezano Marks, Fiona Luing, Jenni Colquhoun and Solii Brodie. Join the group and explore their current collections, spanning art, illustration and jewellery.

Unconformities brings together Madeleine Shepherd's new collection of science-inspired textiles, exploring geology, mathematics and pattern through knitting and wearable works. Celebrating the 300th anniversary of James Hutton's birth, the exhibition transforms scientific ideas into richly crafted pieces, inviting visitors to discover the creative connections between landscape, research and contemporary textile practice.

Coburg Print Room II brings together an exciting mix of invited artists, outstanding printmakers selected from our open call, alongside Out of the Blueprint and Onion Press. From traditional techniques to bold contemporary print, illustration and zines, discover fresh perspectives, exceptional craftsmanship and plenty to inspire. A must-see celebration of contemporary printmaking.

Scapes brings together five contemporary artists exploring the many forms of landscape, from sweeping seascapes and dramatic skies to cityscapes and rural fields. Through painting, print and mixed media, the exhibition celebrates atmosphere, place and perspective, revealing the diverse ways we experience, remember and connect with the world around us.

Towards Abstraction brings together established artists Joy Arden, Josie McConnell, Maria Vigers, CP Campbell and Nicky Sanderson, each exploring the space between observation and interpretation. Through distinct approaches to painting and mixed media, the exhibition celebrates material, gesture and process, revealing abstraction as a dynamic and continually evolving way of seeing.

Common Threads brings together six contemporary textile artists from Coburg House Studios whose work reimagines fibre, cloth and craft through skill, experimentation and material innovation, revealing the exciting possibilities of contemporary textile practice.

Experience these techniques in action with a programme of free live demonstrations, where you can watch artists embroider, weave, knit and crochet, discover their creative processes, and explore the craft behind the finished works.

Silver Stories brings together a group of contemporary silversmiths based in Scotland for a special exhibition celebrating craftsmanship, storytelling and the enduring relevance of silver.

A celebration of ten years at Coburg House by jewellers Fiona Luing and Tracy Wilson. This exhibition brings together pieces shaped by texture, colour, and everyday details, reflecting their growth, inspirations, and shared love of craft. 

A vibrant exhibition bringing together a selection of fine artists from Coburg House, showcasing outstanding contemporary painting and fine art practices. Spanning abstraction, figurative, representational and landscape work, the exhibition celebrates exceptional technical skill, diverse artistic voices, and richly developed studio practices through works that are bold, intimate, and deeply engaging.

Knight Tales

A solo exhibition by Emma de la Peña. Showcasing prints of Edinburgh, and beyond, in a fantastical way.

An exhibition of photographs by Colin MacLeod (1945–2025), a pioneering Scottish photographer, filmmaker, and educator whose work evolved over a long and influential career. Bringing together a selection of his later digital images, the exhibition reflects a lifelong, deeply observational engagement with seeing, making, and meaning.

The Nook brings together five Coburg House studio artists, spanning jewellery and painting. From recycled silver and sea glass to porcelain and expressive landscapes, each practice reflects a deep connection to material and place. Open studios across two weekends invite visitors behind the scenes.

This March, In the Making presents contemporary craft as rigorous, evolving practice. Featuring knitting, jewellery, kilt making, and wood and metal work, the exhibition highlights material, structure, and precision. These are works shaped by experience, grounded in tradition, sharpened through sustained practice, and firmly situated in the present.

New Ground brings together artists who are new or returning to Coburg House. Spanning painting, illustration, jewellery, weaving, textiles and design, the exhibition celebrates fresh presences, evolving practices and shared space—offering a snapshot of work taking root within the building.

Featured Artists: Antonia Pia Berger Gomez, Eleni Kalorkoti, Elizabeth Jane Campbell, Kathryn Adamson, Sarah Affleck & Sue Tait.

Giclée as Gesture is a giclée exhibition celebrating the artistry, process and vision of local artists. Each print is carefully produced to honour the original work, offering a considered way to live with thoughtful, high-quality art while supporting artists’ practices.

Selected Artists: Cat O’Neil, CP Campbell, Karen Warner, Lynn Hanley, Marion Reynolds & Stephen Mangan.

Coburg Kiln II is a celebration of contemporary ceramics rooted in earth and altered by fire. Bringing together sculptural, experimental, and functional works, the exhibition explores clay as a material of labour, listening, and transformation.

This years exhibition features work from Angeni Perez, Beth Lamont, Emma Sutherland, George Perry, Laura Lightbody, The Potter of Leith: Andy Lang, Will Carey and Yimou Huang.

‘COBURG20’, part two of our 20th anniversary celebrations, featuring 20 unique brooches and a collection of 20 × 20 cm artworks created especially for this show. Every piece will be available to purchase, offering a rare chance to take home an original work of art.

A vibrant showcase of photographs, paintings, textiles, and printed goods by four Edinburgh-based artists and designers. Featuring Tea Lautala Graham’s ethically crafted luxury textiles inspired by nature, Alix McIntosh’s geological and abstract photography, Fiona Moon’s playful Fiuts Printed Goods, and Sophie Mee’s textured, collage-rich creations.

Step into the Coburg Print Room, a vibrant celebration of Scottish printmakers and the rich traditions of printmaking. This dynamic exhibition showcases bold techniques, fresh voices, and timeless craftsmanship, bringing together 15 emerging and established artists. Expect striking works, inventive processes, and the thrill of prints made to be seen up close.

Get ready for an incredible opportunity to explore the vibrant, handwoven creations coming out of the PickOne studio! Dive into a world where creativity meets craftsmanship, brought to life by a dynamic and diverse group of talented learners and students, taught by our very own James Donald.

This exhibition is the third instalment of Parallels, where artists Anna Gormezano Marks, Fiona Luing, Jenni Colquhoun and Solii Brodie come together to showcase their bodies of work from one meeting point seven years previously to their present day.

Edinburgh Modern Quilt Guild are a group of creative people who meet regularly to talk, learn and create using fabric as our medium. Some of our artwork will make you smile, some will make you as cross as two sticks, and some will move you. 

Keith Mitchell’s work combines painting and collage, creating dynamic compositions that explore the tension between chaos and harmony. Navigating a universe of disparate fragments, his intuitive process mirrors the struggles of life, striving for balance and meaning. Each piece reflects his meditation on unity within an imperfect, yet ordered, world.

Celebrating 20 years of Coburg House open studios with our Summer Exhibition!

COBURG 20: 20 X 20 and 20 RINGS.

Exhibition only. Not open studios.

A playful, vibrant mix of artworks from Bjorn Rune Lie, Eleni Kalorkoti, Louise Smurthwaite and Jon McNaught, featuring Printmaking, Illustration, Paintings and Textile works.

Returning from a three month artist residency at AiRK in Kobe, Japan, James Albon uses this new body of work to explore themes of language-learning, cross-cultural connection, and the bewildering experience of being only semi-conversant in a foreign language. With a series of observational drawings and large-scale studio works developed from the residency, the exhibition tells stories from the no-man's land between tradition and technology, enjoyment and anxiety, clear communication and utter confusion. 

This exhibition gives an insight into the stories and wonders of nature that have inspired Bryony Knox over the last 25 years, with sketches and maquettes explaining her design and making process- and demonstrations of her beloved embossing technique of Chasing & Repousse.

Behind the scenes at Coburg House we have magic happening in the Evenings! Twenty five people every week come to make their own special jewellery and have fun in studio 30 with Jacqueline Bell.

Exciting new works by painter and printmaker, Alan Chapman and contemporary jeweller, Eleanor Symms. Multi-layered, complex and vibrant, these combine structure and geometry with colour and expression.