Dovecot Studios Ltd

Dovecot is a world-renowned tapestry studio in the heart of Edinburgh and a landmark centre for contemporary art, craft and design!

About Dovecot Studios Ltd

	10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1LT
	01315503660
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Dovecot Gallery is a landmark centre for contemporary art, craft and design built around a leading international tapestry studio. The Gallery occupies an extraordinary building in the heart of Edinburgh working to programme, commission and produce exhibitions and events for audiences and clients who share Dovecot’s passion for making and the creative arts.

Visit Dovecot Shop for the best in contemporary Scottish design, and our cafe by the award-winning The Pantry at Dovecot.

Exhibitions are supported by Creative Scotland and the Dovecot Foundation.

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Upcoming Events at Dovecot Studios Ltd

Exhibitions

Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song

28th June 2024 - 5th October 2024

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

The Caged Bird’s Song, Dovecot Studios' major tapestry with Chris Ofili, returns to Scotland in Summer 2024.

Exhibitions

Tania Kovats: SEAMARKS

27th July 2024 - 2nd November 2024

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

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.

Workshops

Tapestry Weaving Experience Day

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

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

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.

Nights Out

Homegrown: Celebrating Scottish Fashion

21st September 2024

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

Join us at Dovecot Studios on 21st September for an evening of diversity and Scottish fashion as we partner with the I Am More Than campaign for an inspiring fashion show and discussion panel.

Talks and Lectures

Plant Magic Talk

25th September 2024

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Greg Kenicer, botanist and lecturer at the Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh, at Dovecot Studios on 25th September to explore how and why plants have been used in magic over centuries!

Workshops

Contemporary Watercolour Workshop with Paintbox

27th September 2024 - 28th September 2024

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

This two day course in collaboration with Paintbox School of Art, will explore the possibilities of watercolour as a medium in a contemporary context.

Workshops

Rug Tufting Experience Day

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

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

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

Tour

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

2nd October 2024

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

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

Workshops

Autumn Boro Stitching Workshop

5th October 2024

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

Join us at Dovecot Studios on 5th October for a slow stitching workshop inspired by the Japanese Boro tradition of repeatedly mending fabrics!

Exhibitions

Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art

25th October 2024 - 18th January 2025

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

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.

Workshops

Introduction to Sashiko Stitching Workshop

2nd November 2024

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

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.

Workshops

Narrative Textiles Workshop

9th November 2024

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

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!

Workshops

Thread Embroidery Workshop

9th November 2024

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

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.

Workshops

Needle Book Workshop

23rd November 2024

Dovecot Studios Ltd, Edinburgh Old Town

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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Agitate

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Royal Scottish Academy

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Edinburgh Palette: St. Margarets House

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Alpha Art Gallery

52 Hamilton Place, Stockbridge EH3 5AX

Alpha Art Gallery is an established contemporary art gallery based in the popular area of Stockbridge in Edinburgh which represents a wide variety of emerging and established artists.

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Art and Vintage

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Art and Vintage is a shop, cafe and art gallery selling original art works, crafts, good food and coffee and beautiful vintage items!

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Detail Framing & Gallery

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We work with artists, galleries and collectors, as well as our local community, to provide the best possible framing solution for each artwork and we also showcase emerging Scottish artists.

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Out of the Blue Drill Hall

36 Dalmeny Street, Leith EH6 8RG

Out of the Blue supports artists by providing them with workspace and selling opportunities, enabling them to work as artists, and to connect to the local community to pass their skills onto others.

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