A fresh showcase of creative talent is heading to Glasgow this month.
Tea Green Events is launching a series of design markets across Scotland, celebrating the work of emerging and established designers in venues including Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.
Founded by Dundee-based jeweller Joanne MacFadyen, the events will feature more than 70 designers presenting artwork, knitwear, jewellery, pottery and more.
(Image: Steven McClure)
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Joanne said: “We held our very first market at the Glasgow School of Art Students’ Union, so returning to the city always feels special, especially in venues as stunning as Kelvingrove and The Burrell Collection.
“They provide the perfect backdrop for our designers’ incredible work.
“As a child, I spent a lot of time visiting these places and they were a huge source of inspiration to me.
“Returning with Tea Green and some of Scotland’s most talented makers is a genuine honour.
“It’s always so moving to see the people of Glasgow turn out in such numbers to support these creatives, many of whom are quietly working away in home studios across the city each day, perfecting their art.
“People really value meeting the makers, hearing their stories, and discovering how each piece is made.”
The first market of the season will take place at Kelvingrove on June 28 and 29, with the 2025 calendar set to include events at The Burrell Collection, V&A Dundee, Aberdeen Art Gallery and National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait in Edinburgh.
One of the designers taking part is artist and illustrator Steven McClure, who began drawing during the pandemic.
Steven McClure is one of the designers taking part (Image: Andrew Jackson)
(Image: Steven McClure)
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Steven said: “Living in Glasgow’s West End and having a lifelong passion for architecture, I’m lucky to be surrounded by constant inspiration, not just in the beautiful buildings themselves, but in the personal stories connected to them.
“My journey has taken me from designing buildings to selling them, and now to drawing them.
“I love being part of the Tea Green markets because so many people stop by to share their stories about the places I’ve drawn.
“It’s lovely to hear how my work resonates with their own memories and experiences.
“There’s a real sense of pride that comes from selling or being commissioned to capture a building or landmark that holds deep personal meaning for someone.
“From a business perspective, Tea Green has also been a brilliant platform.
“It’s raised my profile, connected me with buyers, and even led to some local shops now stocking my prints, which has been a fantastic step forward for my work.”
