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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Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!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.
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREAimed at beginners, this intimate workshop at Dovecot Studios is an introduction to the art of electric gun tufting.
READ MOREIn 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.
READ MORESashiko 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.
READ MORELearn 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!
READ MOREUsing 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.
READ MOREJoin 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!
READ MOREDiscover the best gin in Edinburgh on the Edinburgh Gin Jaunt and savour the city’s diverse gin culture. Book your gin-tinted adventure today!
READ MORECome on this walking tour and gain a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history!
READ MOREJoin Daring Women's upbeat Edinburgh female guide for a bit of unusual history and a bit of daring rethinking. All outrageous ideas are welcome!
READ MOREFind out about our collection of aero-engines and propellers on a curator-led tour of our Object Store.
READ MOREHow much can one King change a country? Find out on this walking tour with your guide from the Museum on the Mound!
READ MOREJoin us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!
READ MOREJoin us for our Halloween haunted house fundraiser event at Edinburgh's Barnton Bunker - Scotland's largest nuclear bunker!
READ MOREJoin Rosie from Wild Rose Forest Therapy on a soothing mindful guided walk in Vogrie Country Park! It's a great opportunity to get away from the hectic buzz of daily life.
READ MOREJoin professional storyteller Fiona Herbert inside Abbey Strand on 25th October to hear tales of Edinburgh’s past, from folk tales to tales of terror!
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