“This is my happy place.”
“Lovely, creative and so welcoming. I’m inspired to go home and start a hub like this.”
“Great space to come and be creative whatever your ability.”
MADE IN EAST LOTHIAN
A creative social enterprise for our climate, community and wellbeing
- Promoting creativity for community growth and action on climate breakdown
- A Community Interest Company
- Reuse and recycling are central to our mission, forming a link through all activities
Member of Circular Communities Scotland
At the Arts Hub, we have 2 hireable workshop spaces, the Makers’ Gallery and the ReUse Hub for art and craft materials.
Member of Scottish Community Climate Action Network
MADE’s all-new creative ReUse Hub is open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm.
A treasure box, packed full of materials for art and craft projects, vintage gadgets and patterns, books and other curiosities.
So, if you’re planning a creative project, or just love the joy of possibility, come along for a rummage.
Community groups welcome . Affordable guide prices . Donate art and craft materials you no longer need
WHAT'S ON
SATURDAYS 17, 24, 31 JAN
ART AND CRAFT SOCIALS
Daily drop-in sessions continue Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
Our Saturday workshop programme will return in the new year.
Thank you to everyone who came along in 2025.
We are so impressed with your imagination and innovation. And we’ve enjoyed your company.
See you again soon.
COMMITMENT
“Engaging in the arts improves the functioning of every major organ system in the body. Art helps us not only to survive, but to thrive and flourish.”
Daisy Fancourt, The Art Cure
Creativity as a benefit to wellbeing is often absent from conversations about community, social cohesion and climate.
In 2026, we believe,
- More people will spend less time in a digital world, seeking out safe, welcoming community spaces where they can reconnect with others.
- Interest in learning and sharing creative skills will continue to grow.
- There will be less social isolation as more opportunities for creative activities are created.
- Handmade will be valued above artificial intelligence, and participation above acquisition.
- Creativity benefits wellbeing and offers a positive alternative to doubt and uncertainty.
MADE in East Lothian will continue to offer space and opportunity for everyone to experience creative reuse and discover new skills. Well-established favourites such as the Craft Socials and Saturday workshops will run alongside special projects to widen choice and participation. We hope you will join us in 2026.
THE MAKERS' GALLERY
Contemporary gallery space for the artists and craftmakers of East Lothian
Jewellery, ceramics, art, textiles, cards and much more
