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Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song - Curator Tour

Join curator Amanda Catto on 2nd October at Dovecot Studios for an exclusive guided tour of Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song.

Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song - Curator Tour

About Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song - Curator Tour

Join curator Amanda Catto for an exclusive guided tour of Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song. Experience the colour and magic of Chris Ofili’s mythical watercolour design and see its transformation into a large-scale tapestry that took Dovecot master weavers three years to complete! Join us for the last chance to see this magical tapestry before the exhibition comes to an end on 5th October.

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Tania Kovats: SEAMARKS

27th July 2024 - 2nd November 2024

Tania Kovats’ ongoing series SEAMARKS, multiple seascapes captured in brushstrokes, drawings and ceramic, is being expanded with the creation of a new tapestry by Dovecot Studios.

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Tapestry Weaving Experience Day

Selected dates between 14th September 2024 - 30th November 2024

This tapestry weaving experience day at Dovecot Studios is a rare chance to learn the art of tapestry weaving at the UK’s longest running tapestry studio.

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Rug Tufting Experience Day

Selected dates between 28th September 2024 - 23rd November 2024

Aimed at beginners, this intimate workshop at Dovecot Studios is an introduction to the art of electric gun tufting.

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Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art

25th October 2024 - 18th January 2025

In an exciting collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, Dovecot Studios is thrilled to present a captivating new exhibition that unveils Scotland’s hidden textile treasures.

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Introduction to Sashiko Stitching Workshop

2nd November 2024

Sashiko Stitching is a simple form of stitching with very satisfying results. Join Sue Crawley of Sunshine Designs Dollar at Dovecot Studios on 2nd November for this workshop.

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Narrative Textiles Workshop

9th November 2024

Learn how to use inspirational collage resources, along with your own photographs and memorabilia and incorporate them into your artworks created within this workshop at Dovecot Studios!

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Thread Embroidery Workshop

9th November 2024

Using the Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art exhibition as inspiration, learn introductory hand embroidery stitches with textile designer, Chloe Patience, at Dovecot Studios on 9th November.

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Needle Book Workshop

23rd November 2024

Join Edinburgh based Bookbinder Cass Barron to create your own handbound needle book using remnant leather and fabric at this workshop at Dovecot Studios on 23rd November!

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