SUNDAY 20TH JULY 2014
Fancy a day out? The picturesque borders village of Cockburnspath is less than an hour’s drive from Edinburgh: it was popular with many Scottish artists in the 19th century, and Cockburnspath Art Exhibition is on today! Original work by local artists. ‘Bite-sized’ pictures from £15. Tea, coffee, home baking. Cockburnspath Village Hall, 10am-7pm.
Mythical Maze art, crafts and activities. For ages 5+. 2.30-3.30pm, Oxgangs Library, 343 Oxgangs Road North. Part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
Sunday at Six: Clarinettist Calum Robertson plays From Galloway by James MacMillan, Gaitadas by Marcos Fernandez and Kneeling (2014) by Clare McCue. 6pm, St Giles’ Cathedral, Royal Mile. Retiring collection.
GENERATION Tours at the Academy Building: Free discussion-led tours of the GENERATION exhibition, focusing on key themes and artists. 11-11.45am and 1-1.45pm, Royal Scottish Academy (Scottish National Gallery), The Mound. Free and unticketed.
Workshop with Arne and Carlos: bring your own crochet hook (4-4.5) and join Arne and Carlos as they demonstrate how to crochet a little flower from one of their own patterns. All yarn provided. 1.30-3.30pm, National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street. Workshop sign-up sheet will be available on the day. Part of Edinburgh International Fashion Festival. Free.
The Stories We Tell: Amanda and Tallulah Harlech. Mother and daughter Amanda and Tallulah Harlech will talk about the stories parents tell their children, stories that are passed on though time, and the new stories that are told in return. They will also discuss the inspiration that stories, poems and prose give to their work in the fashion industry. 4pm, National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street. Free, booking required via eventbrite.
Hearing Impaired Tour: GENERATION: 25 Years of Contemporary Art in Scotland. Tessa Asquith-Lamb leads a free tour with portable loops for the hearing impaired. To book a place contact the SNG Information Desk on 0131 624 6560. 11am-12 noon, Modern One (Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art), Belford Road.
Bags of Art: cool and creative fun with artists Tessa Asquith-Lamb and Louise Fraser. For ages 4-12. 2-4pm, Modern One (Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art), Belford Road. Free and unticketed. Supported by the Friends of SNG.
Retina: Rankin – Portraits of Men. Best known for his captivating fashion photography, Rankin’s photographs have become synonymous with dynamic and intimate portraiture, shooting everyone from royalty to rockstars, models to members of parliament. This exhibition showcases some of his most iconic male portraits. 10am-6pm, runs until 22nd July 2014. Assembly Rooms (Music Hall), 54 George Street. Part of Edinburgh International Fashion Festival.
Retina: Rika and Helena Christensen ‘A Private Moment.’ Helena Christensen’s passion for photography was the catalyst for her modelling career: view the private havens of creative and inspiring women Helena and Ulrika (Rika magazine) know and admire. 10am-6pm, runs until 22nd July 2014. Assembly Rooms (Music Hall), 54 George Street. Part of Edinburgh International Fashion Festival.
Talking Trees: volunteer storytellers will grow your imagination with tall stories from around the world. 2-2.45pm. John Hope Gateway, Royal Botanic Garden. For ages 5+. Free, no booking required.
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