What's on in museums
NEW EXHIBITION
Ukraine/Scotland – Land Art & Photography Exhibition
John Gray Centre, 15 Lodge Street, Haddington, EH41 3DX
Friday 11 October 2024 to 25 January 2025. Opening times at www.johngraycentre.org
“LAND is the focus of this exhibition and what it means to people when it is the land of their birth, their own country” Group exhibition curated by Cathy Bell
Family Activities: Get stuck into some Autumnal-themed crafts at John Gray Centre Museum, with a new selection of seasonal and Halloween craft activities
Random Acts of Kindness at John Muir’s Birthplace, Dunbar EH42 1JJ
Felting, Spinning and Stitching workshops for beginners
Various venues, Dunbar |
A series of beginners workshops inspired by the oak tree and it's role in supporting the greatest diversity of wildlife of any of our natural species. Learn a range of textile skills and help to create a display at the John Muir Birthplace. |
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Fuzzy Felting
Wishing Tree Café, Lauderdale Park, Dunbar
Sunday 6 October
10am to 1pm
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In this workshop, learn to make felt using oak dyed wool. Create an embellished piece of flat felt around a resist to make 'pockets' to be used in our final display. |
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Spinning a yarn
John Muir's Birthplace
Wednesday 16 October
Spinning workshop: 10am to 12.30pm
Family drop-in: 1.30 to 4pm
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Morning workshop - learn how to spin using wool dyed with oak leaves and bark. Make friendship bracelets and spin on twiggy spindles to make longer lengths of yarn for the final workshop. |
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A stitch in time
John Muir's Birthplace
Thursday 17 October
Workshop: 10am to 12.30pm
Family drop-in: 1.30 to 4pm
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Stitch felted 'secret pockets' for the display, using hand-spun yarn to embellish and make cords for hanging. Learn Viking knitting on a lucet to make caterpillars and snails or let your imagination run wild. Use oak twigs to make tiny weaving frames. Drop-in participants can pot and take home an acorn to grow into a mighty oak. |
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Booking not essential but really helpful. Please contact Jo on 07484 210758 for details and bookings.
This is a North Light Arts project supported by East Lothian Climate Hub and East Lothian Council Museums Service
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Working Lives at Dunbar Town House Museum & Gallery, Dunbar EH42 1ER
October to March, Saturdays 2-4pm
Display open courtesy of Dunbar & District History Society. Free admission but donations welcome.
Dunbar’s Town House or Tolbooth is more than 400 years old and touched the lives of many people. Through the Town Council, Police Station, Library, Registrars, Tourist Information, Housing Office, MP & MSP Office, Museum and many more!
Do you know someone who worked here? Have you been to a wedding here? We would love to hear your stories and see your photos.
Step back in time as we help you discover the hidden past of this iconic building.