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

Join Dovecot Director, Celia Joicey for a tour of Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art on Saturday 11th January!

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

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

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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Learn how to use four simple stitches to paint with threads, creating your own floral embroidery at Dovecot Studios on Saturday 8th February!

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20th February 2025

Join Edinburgh based Bookbinder Cass Barron on 20th February at Dovecot Studios to create a leather or pleather bound sketchbook with a woven spine!

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22nd February 2025

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 22nd February!

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Learn to hand embroider using beads and sequins whilst making your own sequin shapes and beaded embellishments at Dovecot Studios on 28th February!

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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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Join 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!

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Join celebrated designer Dame Zandra Rhodes in conversation with Dovecot Director Celia Joicey about her latest book 'ICONIC' on Wednesday 5th March!

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Learn how to use four simple stitches to embroider flowers in an expressive style on this workshop at Dovecot Studios in March!

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This tapestry weaving experience day at Dovecot Studios is a chance to develop your weaving skills!

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Join Dovecot Studios on 22nd March and learn how to make beautiful paper Daffodils - an ideal gift for friends and family!

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Join Chloe Patience at Dovecot Studios on 22nd March to learn 3-dimensional stitches using thread!

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Create your own mini-ricebag, traditionally used to hold temple offerings of rice and other goods, at Dovecot Studio on 29th March!

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