What's On

Collaborate! Part III

Collaborate! Part III

4 March 2023 to 24 June 2023
Free admission

Explore the creative process behind some of Dovecot's recent creative rug and tapestry collaborations.

Kaffe Fassett The Power of Pattern

Kaffe Fassett The Power of Pattern

31 March 2023 to 8 July 2023
£10.50

Explore the world of influential artist and designer Kaffe Fassett.

Katazome Printed Textile Workshop

Katazome Printed Textile Workshop

10 June 2023
£65.00
SOLD OUT Paper Folding for Contemporary Design Workshop

SOLD OUT Paper Folding for Contemporary Design Workshop

17 June 2023
£65

Learn the art of Contemporary paper folding with Designer Kate Colin

Tapestry Weaving Experience Day

Tapestry Weaving Experience Day

17 June 2023
£120.00
The Treasure House Fair

The Treasure House Fair

22 June 2023 to 26 June 2023

Dovecot is delighted to be partnering with Piano Nobile to present two William Scott tapestries at the Treasure House Fair in June 2023.

SOLD OUT Knitting with Colour and Pattern Workshop

SOLD OUT Knitting with Colour and Pattern Workshop

24 June 2023
£65.00

Learn the art of knitting colour and pattern in this fun and creative knitting class

English Paper Piecing Quilting Workshop

English Paper Piecing Quilting Workshop

24 June 2023
£45.00

Learn to quilt with Lucy Engels

Scottish Landscapes: A New Generation

Scottish Landscapes: A New Generation

1 July 2023 to 7 October 2023
Free admission

This exhibition highlights the diverse and dynamic work being produced by new Scottish art school graduates.

Curation Team Exhibition Highlights Tour

Curation Team Exhibition Highlights Tour

1 July 2023
£12.50

Get the lowdown on our exhibition with our exhibitions team

SOLD OUT Rug Tufting Experience Day

SOLD OUT Rug Tufting Experience Day

8 July 2023
£135.00

Learn the basics of rug tufting with Molly Kent

Manx Log Cabin Quilting

Manx Log Cabin Quilting

8 July 2023
£45.00

Learn to quilting techniques with Lucy Engels

Paper Folding for Contemporary Design Workshop

Paper Folding for Contemporary Design Workshop

22 July 2023
£65.00

Learn the art of Contemporary paper folding with Designer Kate Colin

Tapestry Weaving Experience Day

Tapestry Weaving Experience Day

22 July 2023
£120
Scottish Women Artists Exhibition Preview

Scottish Women Artists Exhibition Preview

27 July 2023
£15.00

Be the first to see Scottish Women Artists before it opens to the public with a special preview tour by Dovecot's Director.

Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception

Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception

28 July 2023 to 6 January 2024
£10.50

250 years of challenging perceptions. Explore Scotland’s contribution to the history of art by women across 250 years. Featuring The Glasgow Girls, Joan Eardley, Elizabeth Blackadder, Victoria Crowe, Rachel Maclean and Alberta Whittle.

Dovecot Curators Tour | Scottish Women Artists

Dovecot Curators Tour | Scottish Women Artists

28 July 2023
£12.50

Discover our new exhibition Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception with Dovecot Curator Ben Reiss

Online Curators Tour | Scottish Women Artists

Online Curators Tour | Scottish Women Artists

28 July 2023
£5

Enjoy an Online tour of Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception with Dovecot Curator Ben Reiss

Tuesday Lunchtime Tour | Scottish Women Artists

Tuesday Lunchtime Tour | Scottish Women Artists

1 August 2023 to 2 January 2024
£10.50

Book onto one of our Lunchtime Tours for no additional cost, running every Tuesday at 12pm.

Thursday Lunchtime Tour | Scottish Women Artists

Thursday Lunchtime Tour | Scottish Women Artists

3 August 2023 to 4 January 2024
£10.50

Book onto one of our Lunchtime Tours for no additional cost, running every Thursday at 1pm.

Scottish Art and Aperitivo

Scottish Art and Aperitivo

3 August 2023 to 24 August 2023
£15.00

Discover Scottish Women Artists and our Tapestry Balcony Gallery with a complimentary aperitivo.

Barrowland Ballet at Dovecot Studios

Barrowland Ballet at Dovecot Studios

4 August 2023 to 20 August 2023
Paid admission

Barrowland Ballet brings Family Portrait to Dovecot Studios this August for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023

Dazzle@Dovecot 2023

Dazzle@Dovecot 2023

4 August 2023 to 27 August 2023
Free admission

Dazzle, the major annual jewellery exhibition returns this year at Dovecot Studios for their 41st Edinburgh Festival exhibition.

The Modern Crafter | Punch Needle Workshop

The Modern Crafter | Punch Needle Workshop

12 August 2023
£60.00

Create a punch needle motif with The Modern Crafter.

Dovecot Makers Market

Dovecot Makers Market

19 August 2023 to 20 August 2023
Free Entry

Shop small this Summer at Dovecot Studios

Past Exhibitions & Events

V&A Tartan & the Power of Pattern

V&A Tartan & the Power of Pattern

7 June 2023
Tickets: £12.50

Discover the story behind the new Tartan exhibition with Caroline Grewar, Programme Director at V&A Dundee.

Tapestry Studio Tour - June 2023

Tapestry Studio Tour - June 2023

3 June 2023
£12.50

Exclusive in person tour of Dovecots weaving studio

Online Tapestry Studio Tour

Online Tapestry Studio Tour

3 June 2023
£5.00
Online
SOLD OUT Rug Tufting Experience Day

SOLD OUT Rug Tufting Experience Day

3 June 2023
£135.00

Learn the basics of rug tufting with Molly Kent

An Evening at Mount Stuart with Ben Reiss and Jessica Insley: The Ginger Jars Suite and the Edinburgh Tapestry Company

An Evening at Mount Stuart with Ben Reiss and Jessica Insley: The Ginger Jars Suite and the Edinburgh Tapestry Company

26 May 2023
Paid admission

Visit Mount Stuart on Friday 26th May for an evening of discussion with Dovecot Studios Curator Ben Reiss and Mount Stuart Trust Curator Jessica Insley. 

Quilting Workshop - Manx Log Cabin

Quilting Workshop - Manx Log Cabin

20 May 2023
£45.00

Learn to quilting techniques with Lucy Engels

Online Tour: Kaffe Fassett The Power of Pattern

Online Tour: Kaffe Fassett The Power of Pattern

9 May 2023
£5.00
Online

Get the lowdown on our exhibition ‘Kaffe Fassett The Power of Pattern’ in this online tour

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