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At Dovecot – Stitched – Scotland’s Embroidered Art – opens today
A major new exhibition opens today of some of Scotland's textile treasures, some of which the public have not had the opportunity to see before.
Partnering with the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) the...
New exhibition at Dovecot Studios opens on Saturday
The Monarchs of the Glen is designed to tie in with the return of the Landseer painting to the new Scottish galleries at the National, as well as marking 150 years since the artist's...
Edinburgh Art Festival 2023: Scottish Landscapes: A New Generation
Once upon a time landscape painting was usually about just that: the look of the land – though it was often embellished or altered to the suit the artist’s patron’s ideas.
In Scotland the...
‘Knitwear – Chanel to Westwood’ at Dovecot Studios
Dovecot presents this major exhibition of inspirational 20th century fashion knitwear in Scotland for the first time.
KNITWEAR Chanel to Westwood features over 150 inspirational knitwear pieces from the collection of Mark and Cleo Butterfield....
Rarely seen works from Scottish artist Alan Davie exhibited at Dovecot Studios
The centenary exhibition celebrating the work of Scottish artist Alan Davie (1920-2014), 'Alan Davie: Beginning of a Far-off World' will run - concurrently with 'RAPHAEL - Raffaello Magister' - at Dovecot Studios until near...
Landmark digital exhibition and tapestry celebrate 500 years of Raphael
The life and work of Renaissance Master Raphael (1483–1520) will be presented by World-renowned tapestry studio Dovecot, in a landmark digital exhibition and tapestry marking his 500th anniversary. In partnership with the Italian Cultural...
Rarely seen works from Scottish artist Alan Davie to exhibit at Dovecot Studios
A centenary exhibition celebrating the work of Scottish artist Alan Davie (1920-2014), 'Alan Davie: Beginning of a Far-off World' is being presented by Dovecot Studios.
Featuring rarely seen works from each decade of his career,...
Dovecot part of the team behind Turner Prize winner’s new work
Elizabeth Price, the 2012 Turner Prize winning artist, is to create a new work in partnership with The Hungarian, Panel, Fiona Jardine of Glasgow School of Art and Edinburgh-based Dovecot Studios.
The work is called...
‘The Art of Wallpaper – Morris and Co.’ comes to Dovecot Studios
In 2022 Dovecot Studios brings the archive of Morris & Co., one of the world’s best known interior brands, to Scotland to celebrate UK wallpaper innovation with 'The Art of Wallpaper - Morris and...
New exhibition to bring Morris & Co. archives to Scotland
In 2022 Dovecot Studios brings the archive of Morris & Co., one of the world’s best known interior brands, to Scotland to celebrate UK wallpaper innovation with 'The Art of Wallpaper - Morris and...
Japan’s most celebrated textile company exhibits at Dovecot Studios
Dovecot Studios brings the work of internationally acclaimed Japanese textile designer Sudō Reiko to Scotland this autumn, with an innovative exhibition created in partnership with the Centre for Heritage Art and Textiles in Hong...
Dovecot Studios presents ‘Jock McFadyen: Lost Boat Party’
In partnership with The Scottish Gallery, Scotland’s Dovecot Studios will mark the artist Jock McFadyen’s 70th birthday year with an exhibition of recent paintings which describe the romance and grandeur of the Scottish landscape,...
Wedding open day at Dovecot Studios
Dovecot Studios has announced a Wedding Open Day for couples to meet handpicked suppliers and realise their wedding dreams and explore the former Victorian Bathhouse turned Tapestry Studio.
Dovecot Studios is a unique and inspiring...
Summer Fair at Dovecot Studios to celebrate local makers and designers
Dovecot Studios will showcase 24 designers and makers in its world famous Tapestry Studio in early June, offering visitors the opportunity to support our local creative economy.
Taking place in Dovecot’s airy spaces, visitors will...
‘Archie Brennan: Tapestry Goes Pop!’ to open at Dovecot Studios
Pop artist, weaver, bodybuilder and former Mr Scotland, Archie Brennan changed the course of modern weaving and is considered one of the greatest unrecognised pop artists of the twentieth century. Unrecognised because he chose...
World-famous tapestry studio enters brave new virtual world
A fine art studio established more than a century ago has been able to create and share its work with the world despite lockdown, thanks to a Scottish virtual tour pioneer.
Dovecot Studios was founded...
Tapestry trailblazer Archie Brennan’s untold story
Pop artist, weaver, bodybuilder and former Mr Scotland, Archie Brennan changed the course of modern weaving and is considered one of the greatest unrecognised pop artists of the twentieth century. Unrecognised because he chose...
First time presence for Dovecot at International art fair ‘Collect’
Presenting for the first time at 'Collect', the international art fair for contemporary craft and design, world-leading tapestry studio Dovecot will showcase tapestries and hand-crafted rugs created with contemporary artists including a landmark new...
Dovecot Studios highlights new tapestry talent this Spring
Dovecot Studios celebrates a bold new talent in Scottish tapestry weaving, this coming January. The Gallery is exhibiting the work of artist Elaine Wilson who has just completed her three-year apprenticeship at Dovecot, and...
1960’s inspired makeover at Dovecot Studios
The style and spirit of 1960s Britain explored in Dovecot’s current Mid-Century Modern exhibition, has inspired the Studios to collaborate with creative hairstylist Outline Hair and vintage boutique Godiva and give to a 'visitor'...
Edinburgh’s Old Town to welcome a new café at Dovecot Studios
Dovecot Studios is pleased to announce the opening of new café, Pinks at Dovecot, operated by well-established Edinburgh catering firm, Pinkerton’s.
The dynamic duo behind Pinks at Dovecot are Melanie Jones and Floraidh-Anne Law. Despite...
Festive fair Merry Makers Market to be hosted by Dovecot Studios
This festive season, Dovecot Studios presents 'Merry Makers Market'. Featuring 20 designers and makers, this is a chance to support the local creative economy and pick up textiles, homeware, skincare, jewellery, accessories, and gifts.
Taking...
At Dovecot Gallery this August
Dovecot Studios will stage new exhibitions in August with jewellery and Scottish textiles alongside world-famous tapestries featuring the mid century designs of Mary Quant, Terence Conran, Laura Ashley and Edinburgh's own Eduardo Paolozzi.
The tapestry...
New exhibition heralds the reopening of Dovecot Studios
Following a period of temporary closure, Dovecot Studios - including the Dovecot Shop - in Edinburgh is reopening to the public from 15 July.
Visitors will be able to visit a new exhibition which had...
Dovecot Studios to launch major fundraising campaign to tell the story of significant Scottish...
Tapestry weaver, innovator and iconoclast, Archie Brennan (1931-2019) was, and is, one of the greatest unrecognised British artists of the twentieth century.
Why unrecognised? Most likely because his medium of choice was tapestry. His incredible...
May Morris – Art and Life
Dovecot Studios are staging a landmark exhibition exploring the life and work of May Morris (1862–1938). The youngest daughter of William Morris (1834–96), she is one the most significant artists of the British Arts...
Grayson Perry at Dovecot Studios
The groundbreaking work of popular artist Grayson Perry will be the focus of a solo exhibition at Dovecot Studios this summer. 'Julie Cope's Grand Tour: The Story of Life' by Grayson Perry, which will...
Edinburgh weaver uses Prince’s watercolour as inspiration
Edinburgh weaver Ben Hymers who works at Dovecot Studios, has created a tapestry depicting a watercolour by HRH The Prince of Wales.
The tapestry will now be hung at The Castle of Mey, formerly home...
Edinburgh Art Festival 2015: Courage, creativity… attitude
'To me, Edinburgh is a city equally at home in the worlds of fiction and of reality'
Director Sorcha Carey is launching her fifth - and the city's twelfth - Edinburgh Art Festival at Dovecot...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Garvald Christmas Bazaar: handcrafted goods made by members of Garvald Edinburgh, live music, children's activities, refreshments. 10.30am-1.30pm, Garvald Gorgie Workshops, 454/1 Gorgie Road. Entry by donation. Garvald Edinburgh is a Scottish charity offering creative opportunities and support...
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