Latest Past Events

Leaves of Auchencraw: Recycle, Revamp, Reuse exhibition

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar

Where nature, creativity, alchemy and design meet! Sarah Wakefield is back at John Muir's Birthplace upcycling and revamping existing garments and waste textiles. The exhibition is running from 1st - 30th November, 10am-2.15pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays and 12.45-5pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Keep an eye out for drop-in days on our website and... Read More

Textile Craftivism: Reflections on the Climate Crisis

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar

“Craftivism” uses craft to send a message – to make people stop and reflect on a particular topic. Craftivism can be done anywhere by anyone. In 2021, people from Scotland and all over Britain and other countries, made fabric panels of patchwork, appliqué, felting, knitting, crochet, embroidery and more. When joined together, these created a... Read More

Flax Routes to A Regenerative Future | Twilight Talks

Dunbar Town House Museum High Street, Dunbar

Book here via Eventbrite. Join us for some truly fascinating chat from an expert panel as we hear how long fibre flax for linen is on the rise again in Scotland. The country's proud flax and linen heritage is inspiring innovative contemporary projects, from the fields of eco-education and regenerative farming. A big welcome to... Read More