Emma Hislop will give an illustrated presentation on her work that comprises the exhibition ‘Mythic Instruments’. Presented by Summerhall and ASCUS Art & Science, in partnership with Edinburgh Futures Institute
Since forming in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2006 Broken Records have established themselves as one of Britain’s best live bands. They’ve toured the UK, Europe, and US extensively, supporting the likes of The National, and playing all major UK and international music festivals, including the main stages of Latitude and Green Man, Glastonbury, and Reading and
Alongside the artwork of yeast-human bread, a tasting event will be held to provide a theatrical genetic dining experience for the participants to explore their personal morality calculus by eating food fermented by fictional hybrid organisms with a variety of DNA fusions. Through ordering, tasting and becoming with the food, we invite you to calculate
A discussion with artist Dawn Felicia Knox about her exhibition, Post-industrial Ecologies. Artist Dawn Felicia Knox will discuss her exhibition, Post-industrial Ecologies, grown from a decade of research moving through geology, industrial archaeology and ecology across one plot of land. Dawn has been exploring ferns found in the fossil excavated when the site was a coalmine as
Shamanic Dimensions Of Pregnancy is for women who are pregnant or planning to be, for birthworkers, birth keepers, for people birthing themselves or their lives in whatever form.
Autumn Woman, Harvest Queen explores (peri-)menopause as a powerful rite of passage in a woman’s life, often feared and misunderstood. As our fertility wanes, we move from the Summer season of our lives to the Autumn. This is a time to claim our harvest, embody our wisdom and lead our communities.
The world renowned Edinburgh Ceilidh Club brings you the very best in Scottish ceilidh dancing, featuring Scotland’s top ceilidh bands. Brilliant live music and dancing for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced ceilidh dancers.
A new open mic night every Wednesday night in the Royal Dick, hosted by Summerhall resident Tonegarden Studios. We welcome solo performers, duos and even full bands – and a full backline is provided!
The world renowned Edinburgh Ceilidh Club brings you the very best in Scottish ceilidh dancing, featuring Scotland’s top ceilidh bands. Brilliant live music and dancing for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced ceilidh dancers.
Alongside the artwork of yeast-human bread, a tasting event will be held to provide a theatrical genetic dining experience for the participants to explore their personal morality calculus by eating food fermented by fictional hybrid organisms with a variety of DNA fusions. Through ordering, tasting and becoming with the food, we invite you to calculate
Experience a performance from Edinburgh Napier University’s graduating music students: indie folk group Curiosity Shop, led by Sonny Scott; indie rock singer-songwriter Calum Anderson; and Frobisher, a contemporary jazz fusion group led by bassist Louis Taige Hodgson. This triple bill showcases the diversity of music hailing from Edinburgh Napier University.
Alongside the artwork of yeast-human bread, a tasting event will be held to provide a theatrical genetic dining experience for the participants to explore their personal morality calculus by eating food fermented by fictional hybrid organisms with a variety of DNA fusions. Through ordering, tasting and becoming with the food, we invite you to calculate
The Woolly Good Gathering is a new Edinburgh event being held on the 26th and 27th April 2024 to celebrate craft and fibre lovers with a festival of crafts, workshops, talks, food, music and good company.
Di and Sheila will explore the design process using 4 examples of reinventing knit in new ways through a slide show and samples. They will discuss the journey from inspiration, through colour, shape, form and stitch.
Tunisian Crochet is a great technique that combines some elements of both knitting and crochet yet can end up looking completely different! Add a craft to your repertoire and enjoy the fabric you create with your new skills!
Dyeing yarn is fast becoming a very popular hobby so Lisa has decided to share the tips and tricks she has learned from over a decade with you. This workshop will teach the basics of yarn dyeing
We’ll cover sizing, layout, construction, yardage, neck lines, cuffs, hems & using partial motifs and short rows to help with shaping. Using the student’s own swatch and body measurements, we’ll work through a series of worksheets to plan out their custom design
Alongside the artwork of yeast-human bread, a tasting event will be held to provide a theatrical genetic dining experience for the participants to explore their personal morality calculus by eating food fermented by fictional hybrid organisms with a variety of DNA fusions. Through ordering, tasting and becoming with the food, we invite you to calculate
Knitting can be a way of preserving cultural records and passing them down through generations. In this presentation, Sylvia shares her creative journey and how she communicates her sense of identity through hand knitting and embraces the art of storytelling through her designs.
This is a project-based class providing an introduction to Fair Isle knitting using dpns. You will produce a small sample in the round which can be made into a cover for a small lavender bag while learning how to knit with yarn in both hands, read charts and other general techniques.
Join Tania of TJFrog to learn how to make a beautiful Dorset Button bouquet brooch using traditional Dorset Button techniques and French knots. The finished brooch, which uses a hollow brass ring and TJFrog Shorelines & Strata double knit Dorset wool, is approximately 4.5cm in diameter.
The Modern Crafter is sisters Rachel & Siobhan who hand design punch needle and embroidery kits. Punch Needle is like drawing with wool, it’s also mindful and joyful! With the punch needle tool and a stash of yarn you can achieve lots of fun projects from wall art to interior items such as cushions.
