Join Dovecot Director, Celia Joicey for a tour of Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art
Dovecot Studios is thrilled to present a captivating new exhibition that unveils Scotland’s hidden textile treasures. In an exciting collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, this exhibition brings together an extraordinary collection of their embroidered textiles, many of which are being showcased for the very first time.
Visitors will have the rare chance to explore over 80 exquisite pieces, spanning 200 years of history from 1720 to 1920. The collection features everything from ornate armchairs and grand bed hangings to intricate fire screens, tablecloths, cushions, and tea cosies. Each of these finely crafted items, sourced from 18 of the National Trust for Scotland's historic properties, will be displayed alongside histories of the makers and detailed design drawings, weaving together the fascinating stories behind these textiles.
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READ MORELearn to create beautiful paper roses at Dovecot Studios paper floristry workshop on Saturday 1st February!
READ MOREMeet artist Ptolemy Mann in person at Dovecot on 1st February and discover her sensational approach to colour and painting on cloth!
READ MOREThis 2 day tapestry weaving experience is a rare chance to develop a range of tapestry weaving skills at Dovecot Studios, the UK’s longest running tapestry studio, on 6th & 7th February.
READ MOREDiscover this groundbreaking exhibition in partnership with the Fleming Collection, which for the first time showcases the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European contemporaries.
READ MORELearn how to use four simple stitches to paint with threads, creating your own floral embroidery at Dovecot Studios on Saturday 8th February!
READ MOREAimed at beginners, this intimate workshop at Dovecot Studios is an introduction to the art of electric gun tufting.
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh based Bookbinder Cass Barron on 20th February at Dovecot Studios to create a leather or pleather bound sketchbook with a woven spine!
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 22nd February!
READ MORELearn to hand embroider using beads and sequins whilst making your own sequin shapes and beaded embellishments at Dovecot Studios on 28th February!
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 MOREJoin Dr Isabella Rosner, Curator of the Royal School of Needlework, at Dovecot Studios on 1st March for this special talk that explores the history of the Royal School of Needlework’s collection!
READ MOREJoin celebrated designer Dame Zandra Rhodes in conversation with Dovecot Director Celia Joicey about her latest book 'ICONIC' on Wednesday 5th March!
READ MORELearn how to use four simple stitches to embroider flowers in an expressive style on this workshop at Dovecot Studios in March!
READ MOREThis tapestry weaving experience day at Dovecot Studios is a chance to develop your weaving skills!
READ MOREJoin Dovecot Studios on 22nd March and learn how to make beautiful paper Daffodils - an ideal gift for friends and family!
READ MOREJoin Chloe Patience at Dovecot Studios on 22nd March to learn 3-dimensional stitches using thread!
READ MORECreate your own mini-ricebag, traditionally used to hold temple offerings of rice and other goods, at Dovecot Studio on 29th March!
READ MORECome along on a Black History Walking Tour of Edinburgh and uncover the little-known stories of Edinburgh's diverse African, African American, and Caribbean heritage dating back to the 16th century!
READ MOREJoin Surgeons' Hall Museums on their 5* weekend walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment!
READ MOREWelcome to the first Lauriston Farm Tour of 2025. Find out why we planted around 12,000 trees at the farm, and what happens now!
READ MOREHopetoun House is delighted to be taking part in the Scottish Snowdrop Festival, this year they will be open on Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd February to celebrate the arrival of the snowdrops!
READ MOREWhere better to be than by the sea this February holidays! All aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia to explore all five decks of a floating palace, just two miles from Edinburgh’s city centre!
READ MOREJoin us for family activities across four days at the National Museum of Flight, as part of Edinburgh Science Festival.
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