Latest Past Events

The Oak Tree’s Community: Stitching, felting, weaving

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar

A Stitch in Time at John Muir’s Birthplace Thursday 17th October 10am – 12.30pm Stitch felted 'secret pockets' for the museum display, use handspun 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... Read More

The Oak Tree’s Community: Spinning Workshop

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar

Spinning a Yarn at John Muir's Birthplace Wednesday 16th October 10am - 12.30pm Learn how to spin using wool dyed with oak leaves and bark from North Light's solar dye jars. Make friendship bracelets and spin on twiggy spindles to make longer lengths of yarn for the final workshop. For details contact Jo on 07484210758... Read More

Nature writing workshop with Elspeth Wilson

Dunbar Town House Museum High Street, Dunbar

We are really excited to be hosting a workshop with experienced writer and facilitator Elspeth Wilson. Join Elspeth for a relaxed, creative session on writing about the natural world. This will be a supportive space where all abilities and confidence levels are welcome! 2-4pm (including a break) Thursday 28th March Dunbar Town House Free to... Read More