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Craftex

Get ready to be amazed by the standard of work at you see at the annual Craftex exhibition, showcasing the best of students' skills and talent from the colleges of Glasgow!

Craftex

About Craftex

Come and visit this incredible curation of the best work from Glasgow colleges students all brought together in place - completely FREE. Located in the stunning Trades Hall of Glasgow in the Merchant City, the exhibition features a huge array of skills from talented students, including glasswork, jewellery, floristry, design, musical instruments, millinery, tailoring, plasterwork, graphics, furniture, baking and nail art.

This is once a year, unique event - don't miss it!

We would like to thank the sponsors of #Craftex2025 for the support they are giving to this year’s event. It is greatly appreciated and will ensure the students from Glasgow’s Colleges have the best possible showcase for their work.

Main Sponsor: Glencairn Crystal Ltd

Silver: John Galvin Design Ltd, Slaters Menswear and Carntyne Transport Ltd

Bronze: Abacus Creative Resources and Macfie & Co.

Crafts: The Incorporation of Weavers, The Incorporation of Tailors, The Incorporation of Wrights, The Incorporation of Gardeners, The Incorporation of Masons, The Incorporation of Bakers, The Incorporation of Coopers, The Incorporation of Bonnetmakers & Dyers and the Incorporation of Cordiners.

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