TUESDAY 24 JUNE 2014
Author event: local writer Joan Rowe talks about her new book Duty, an intricate historical novel set before, during and after World War I, entwining the lives of two very different families over the tumultuous changes taking place in British society. 6-7.30pm, Blackhall Library, 56 Hillhouse Road. Free but booking essential as space is limited: 0131 529 5595 or email blackhall.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Cornelius Johnson’s ‘Robert, Lord Bruce’: a new portrait acquisition. A talk by Karen Hearn, University College London Historian of British Art and Culture 1500-1710, on the Portrait Gallery’s first work by 17th century painter Cornelius Johnson, official painter to King Charles I. 12.45-1.30pm, Hawthornden Theatre, Scottish National Gallery, The Mound. Free and unticketed.
Can We See It All? The future of X-Ray crystallography. Dr Adam Kirrander will give the final lecture in the University of Edinburgh School of Mathematics’ Crystallography Matters! series celebrating the 2014 International Year of Crystallography. 6.30-7.30pm, Cairns Lecture Theatre, Summerhall, 1 Summerhall. Free tickets must be booked via eventbrite.
Edible Gardening: Seasonal Advice. Drop in to find out how to grow your own food and take a look around the productive garden with the Edible Gardening Project team. 1-3pm, Demonstration Garden, Royal Botanic Garden. Free, no booking required.
Stitch ‘n’ Time: award-winning sewing and crafting class led by a professional seamstress. The group focuses on projects that will benefit the community whilst learning new skills and enjoying a cuppa. Open to all levels and abilities. 1-3pm, WHALE Arts, 30 Westburn Grove. Call 0131 458 3267 for more information.
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