Craftex 2025: A Celebration of Student Creativity

Craftex 2025 is just around the corner, and excitement is building for this inspiring celebration of Scotland’s next generation of makers, creators, and innovators. Organised in partnership with the Trades House of Glasgow, Craftex is one of the country’s most cherished platforms for showcasing student creativity and craftsmanship in all its forms.

This year, the Trades House in Glasgow will once again provide the beautiful setting for the event. Set-up takes place on Wednesday 6 June from 8am to midday, followed by the much-anticipated Awards Ceremony on Friday 7 June at 6.30pm. Exhibits can be collected or dismantled on Sunday 8 June, with alternative uplift available on Monday 9 June if required.

We warmly encourage students from across all creative and vocational disciplines to take part in Craftex 2025. Whether your passion is in Art, Graphics, Cake Decoration, Ceramics, Floristry, Fashion (including upcycling, bridalwear, or costume design), Furniture Craft, Hairdressing, Make-up, Jewellery, Musical Instruments, Photography, Stone Masonry—or many others—there’s a space for your work to shine.

Inclusive categories are also available for special educational needs individual and team entries, ensuring that everyone has a chance to take part.

Students at all levels—advanced (HN, SCQF Level 6/7 and above) and non-advanced (NC, NPA, NQ, SCQF Level 5 and below)—are encouraged to get involved. Lecturing staff are asked to support students by checking category entry limits, assisting with labelling, and encouraging participation.

This year, students have the freedom to express themselves fully, as there is no set theme. For photography or poster entries, Craftex will provide hook and loop Velcro fixings for display.

Craftex is a springboard for emerging talent, offering valuable exposure to the public, industry professionals and potential employers. It’s a fantastic opportunity to build confidence, gain recognition and for some, sell their work.

For more information on how to enter, students can contact their college coordinator, or get in touch directly with Scott Harvey, Furniture and Creative Industries, City of Glasgow College.

As well as welcoming student entries, Craftex warmly invites visitors to come and experience the exhibition and Awards Ceremony.

Whether you’re connected to the Colleges or simply someone who enjoys art, design, and craftsmanship, Craftex offers a unique window into the future of Scottish creativity. It’s an opportunity to see first-hand the imagination, skill, and innovation that students from across Scotland are bringing to their craft.

We would love for you to join us at the Trades House of Glasgow and be inspired by the remarkable talent on show at Craftex 2025.