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Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song

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

Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song

About Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song

The Caged Bird’s Song, commissioned by The Clothworkers’ Company, will be shown in the context of the tapestry studio where the work was created.

Experience how the colour, myths and magic of Ofili’s watercolour design are transformed into a large format tapestry that took Dovecot’s master weavers over three years to create.

Image: Chris Ofili, The Caged Bird's Song, 2014–2017 (detail). Wool, cotton, viscose. Triptych, left and right panels each 280 x 184 cm; centre panel 280 x 372 cm © Chris Ofili. Courtesy the artist and Victoria Miro, The Clothworkers' Company and Dovecot Tapestry Studio Edinburgh. Photography by Gautier Deblonde.

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Tania Kovats: SEAMARKS

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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 19th October 2024 - 6th December 2024

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Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art

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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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Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art - Director's Tour

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Be one of the first to see Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art, with a special opening-day tour with Dovecot Director, Celia Joicey.

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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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Autumn Boro Stitching Workshop

8th November 2024

Join us at Dovecot Studios on Friday 8th November for an autumn inspired boro stitching 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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Ptolemy Mann: Woven Colour

9th November 2024 - 15th March 2025

Dovecot Studios is delighted to present artist, Ptolemy Mann, as she returns to Scotland with her new exhibition 'Woven Colour'!

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Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art - Morning Tour

13th November 2024

Explore over 80 exquisite pieces, spanning 200 years of history sourced from 18 of the National Trust for Scotland's properties on this Morning Tour at Dovecot Studios!

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Paper Folding with Kate Colin - Talk and Book Launch

16th November 2024

Join Kate Colin, a paper folding artist and one of Dovecot’s most popular workshop tutors, as she discusses paper folding and it's applications with a Q&A followed by a book signing.

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Festive Paper Folding Workshop

16th November 2024

Join Kate Colin at Dovecot Studios for a Festive Folding workshop and learn how to make an impressive collection of geometric hanging decorations.

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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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Sip and Stitched

23rd November 2024

Unwind and get creative at Dovecot's Sip and Stitched evening! Plus, you'll have the opportunity to explore our inspiring exhibition, Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art.

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Christmas Themed Boro Inspired Slow Stitch Workshop

30th November 2024

In this workshop at Dovecot Studios, inspired by Japanese Boro stitching, you will create a small Christmas themed textile guided by Sue, an experienced teacher and textile enthusiast.

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Beaded Embroidery Workshop

7th December 2024

This beaded embroidery workshop will take inspiration from our current exhibition Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art with a modern twist.

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