Events

KNITWEAR Exhibition Preview and Tour

11:00 – 12:00, 14 October 2022

Get a sneak preview of the KNITWEAR exhibition with a special guided tour from a member of Dovecot's Exhibitions team.

Kids Workshop: Build Your Own Beanie

10:00 – 14:00, 15 October 2022

Learn to make a beanie this autumn with Puzzleware Designer Maija Nygren.

Rug Tufting Experience Day

10:30 – 16:00, 15 October 2022

Get to grips with the basics of gun tufting and make your own rug.

Free Thursday Lunchtime Tour - KNITWEAR CHANEL to Westwood

20 October 2022 – 9 March 2023

Enjoy a free lunchtime tour every Thursday at 1pm with your exhibition ticket. Spaces are strictly limited so this must be pre-booked in advance.

KNITWEAR Exhibition Tour with Dovecot Studios Director

10:00 – 11:00, 22 October 2022

Online KNITWEAR Exhibition Tour with Dovecot Studios Director

12:00 – 13:00, 22 October 2022

Online

Can't visit in person? This online tour provides an excellent opportunity to delve deeper into our KNITWEAR exhibition.

Terrazzo Coasters Workshop

10:30 – 12:30, 29 October 2022

Get crafty and learn to make your own resin coasters with Lucy from Polymorphics

Online Tapestry Studio Tour (October)

11:30 – 12:30, 29 October 2022

Online

The Art of Tapestry Book Launch

17:30 – 20:00, 1 November 2022

Join Helen Wyld for the launch of her book The Art of Tapestry in conversation with Dovecot Studios Director Celia Joicey.

Tapestry Weaving Experience Day

10:00 – 16:30, 19 November 2022

Life Drawing Class

10:00 – 13:00, 19 November 2022

Gain an insight into the drawing techniques and principles used by Renaissance masters and put them into practice, working directly from a life model.

Online KNITWEAR Tour with Exhibitions Co-ordinator

11:30 – 12:30, 19 November 2022

Online

Crochet Bauble Workshop

10:00 – 13:00, 10 December 2022

Make your own Boho bauble perfect for the festive season.

Christmas Wreath Kit Embroidery Workshop

10:00 – 14:00, 17 December 2022

Get your home ready for the festive period this year at this Christmas Wreath embroidery workshop.

KNITWEAR Exhibition Tour with Dovecot Studios Curator

10:00 – 11:00, 7 January 2023

Get the lowdown on our current exhibition KNITWEAR Chanel to Westwood with Dovecot Curator Ben Reiss.

Online KNITWEAR Exhibition Curator Tour

11:30 – 12:30, 7 January 2023

Online

Delve deeper into our current exhibition, KNITWEAR Chanel to Westwood with Dovecots Exhibitions Curator, Ben Reiss.

Introduction to Pattern Cutting for Knitwear Workshop

10:00 – 16:00, 14 January 2023

Inspired by garments in our current exhibition Knitwear, learn how to design the perfect knitwear pattern fit for you.

Katazome Printed Textile workshop

10:00 – 14:00, 21 January 2023

Learn the basics of the Japanese Katazome printing with designer Ellen Martin.

2022

Raphael Inspired Embroidery workshop | Paraffle Embroidery

2021

NUNO Exhibition Highlights - Free Thursday Lunchtime Tour 30 Dec

2020

ONLINE: 10 Things To Know About Mary Quant

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Colour Blending with Wool - Tuft Making and Bobbin Winding

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2013

Behind Large Tree Group - Tour with Ben Divall and Victoria Crowe

Julie Brook in conversation with Scottish poet, writer and musician Don Paterson about language, poetry, and artistic practice

18:00 – 19:30, 30 May 2013

Julie Brook in conversation with contemporary British Painter Dan Sturgis

18:00 – 19:30, 22 May 2013

Julie Brook in conversation with Ben Tufnell, Director of Exhibitions at the prestigious Haunch of Venison Gallery, London, and author of Land Art

18:00 – 19:30, 16 May 2013

Julie Brook in conversation with choreographer Siobhan Davies talking about space, body and movement in relation to the landscape and her work

18:00 – 19:30, 9 May 2013

Julie Brook discusses the film elements of her work with Oscar winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald

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