3D/2D's core activity is organising events that provide makers, designers, craftworkers and artists with venues where they can exhibit their work and sell directly to the public. The origins of the organisation go all the way back to 1981. The first fairs were held in Edinburgh in the Assembly Rooms. Fairs in Glasgow began in early 1983, with other towns and venues added later that year. Since then 3D/2D has established a strong, reliable reputation for quality and diversity with both the public and potential exhibitors.

Currently all the events that 3D/2D organises, or participates in, are based in Scotland. 3D/2D's exhibitors are drawn from all over Britain, with the majority living and working in Scotland.

You can view the programme of events for 2008 and a location map by clicking on Programme of Events for 2008 or Venue Location Map.

This year's programme consists of 8 events, with between 40 and 120 exhibitors present. Careful selection of exhibitors ensures that standards are kept high and that there is a broad mix of work on display. Go to How to Become an Exhibitor for further details.

With several hundred active exhibitors, no two 3D/2D events are the same. New faces and new work can be found at every event. Go to our Gallery Page for a list of most of the product categories you'll find at 3D/2D events, along with a collection of images that show what you'll typically find at a 3D/2D event.

3D/2D's goal is to promote home-grown talent; imported craft can be bought in every town and city these days and, while it is often very good (and very reasonably priced), there's a richness and diversity in the work being produced in Scotland, and in Britain as a whole, that is unbeatable.

As an organisation, we avoid hype and exaggerated claims. What you've read so far is, we believe, a fair assessment of what we stand for. The only way to find out if we are true to our word is by visiting one of our events. We think you'll be delighted by what you find.

If you have any comments or suggestions, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please make use of our Guest Book to post this information to us.