Dovecot Studios | What's On
Dovecot Studios
Scotland's only operating tapestry studio, and leading centre for contemporary art, craft, and design.
Our exhibition space is currently closed as we install our next exhibition - Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art! In the meantime, you can still visit our viewing balcony for Tania Kovats: SEAMARKS or pop into our lovely shop and café. We still have some exciting events on this month, including our wedding open evening and workshops!
Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art
From 25 October - 18 January | 10:00 - 17:00 | Paid admission from ￡6.00
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. 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.
Tania Kovats: SEAMARKS
Until 2 November | Mon - Fri 12:00 - 15:00, Sat & Sun 10:00 - 17:00 | Free admission.
There's only 3 weeks left of this beautiful exhibition, closing 2 November - not to be missed!
Tania Kovats' ongoing series SEAMARKS, featuring multiple seascapes across many different mediums, has been expanded with the creation of a beautiful new tapestry by Dovecot Studios. Kovats presents the passing of time through the depiction of the broken surface of the sea and the meditative qualities of weaving.
The artist has been collaborating closely with Dovecot's Master Weavers since January to create and interpret her tapestry design. The 1.5m squared tapestry is on display on our Tapestry Studio Viewing Balcony, along with some of Kovats other works in paint, pencil, and tile, which explore how art can speak to our critical climate emergency.
Wedding Open Evening
Monday 28 October | 18:00 - 20:00 | Free admission (RSVP).
Set in a beautifully restored Victorian bathhouse turned world-class tapestry studio, Dovecot offers a truly unique backdrop for your special day.
Meet our expert Events Team and catering partner, Hickory, who will be on hand to help you envision and plan every detail of your wedding, tailored exactly to your style. As you explore our historic building, enjoy delicious bites and refreshing drinks, and let the beauty of the space spark your creativity.
Admission to this event is free, but please RSVP below!
Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art | Director's Tour
25 October 14:00 - 15:00 | 9 November 11:00 - 12:00 | ￡15.00
Be one of the first to see Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art, with a special tour with Dovecot Director, Celia Joicey. Join us on opening day and learn more about the collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland and their conservation process.
Can't make it to our opening weekend? Join Celia Joicey on 9 November for another Director's Tour.
Kate Colin: Paper Folding - Talk and Book Launch
Saturday 16 November | 11:00 - 12:00 | ￡15.00
Kate Colin is a paper folding artist and one of Dovecot’s most popular workshop tutors. Join her to learn how she has developed her design practice and take inspiration for how you can create your own paper works of art.
Kate will talk through her creative journey including how her appreciation of geometric form was inherited from her mathematician father who made polyhedral models in his spare time. She will discuss how her studio, founded in 2014, manufactures products for both residential interiors and commercial clients. Kate will discuss paper folding and it's applications with a Q&A followed by a book signing.
The new book Paper Folding: Learn in a Weekend, is published by Skittledog Books and will be available to buy at Dovecot.
Ptolemy Mann: Woven Colour
9 November - 15 March | Mon - Fri 12:00 - 15:00 & Sat 10:00 -17:00 | Free admission
We are delighted to present British artist Ptolemy Mann as she returns to Scotland with her groundbreaking exhibition featuring her magnificent handwoven rugs and vibrant thread paintings.?
Over the past 30 years, Mann has built a reputation for her extraordinary approach to textile art art, which marries the intricate techniques of hand-weaving with vibrant, expressive painting. Her work is renowned for its precision and depth, reflecting a profound understanding of colour theory and design.
The upcoming exhibition in Edinburgh will be Mann’s second showcase in Scotland, the first being an exhibition at Dovecot in 2012 Ptolemy Mann: The Architecture of Cloth, Colour and Space.