Textile Craftivism: Reflections on the Climate Crisis
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom“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
Leaves of Auchencraw: Recycle, Revamp, Reuse exhibition
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomWhere 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
Leaves of Auchencraw: Recycle, Revamp, Reuse drop-in
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomSarah Wakefield will be in the Birthplace doing some upcycling or mending. She is happy to chat with you about an item you have but don't know what to do with. Do come along, she would love to see you and catch up!
Leaves of Auchencraw: Recycle, Revamp, Reuse drop-in
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomSarah Wakefield will be in the Birthplace doing some upcycling or mending. She is happy to chat with you about an item you have but don't know what to do with. Do come along, she would love to see you and catch up!
Leaves of Auchencraw: Recycle, Revamp, Reuse drop-in
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomSarah Wakefield will be in the Birthplace doing some upcycling or mending. She is happy to chat with you about an item you have but don't know what to do with. Do come along, she would love to see you and catch up!
Leaves of Auchencraw: Recycle, Revamp, Reuse drop-in
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomSarah Wakefield will be in the Birthplace doing some upcycling or mending. She is happy to chat with you about an item you have but don't know what to do with. Do come along, she would love to see you and catch up!
Refreshing the John Muir Birthplace Exhibition @ 2024 Green Futures Festival
Queen Margaret University Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh, United KingdomDo you have any ideas about how we can best use the museum to engage with the climate emergency? Join Duncan Smeed and Liz McLean (John Muir Birthplace Trust) for a session on our top floor refresh at John Muir's Birthplace. At the moment the top floor hosts an exhibition about John Muir's legacy. This... Read More
Nature writing workshop with Elspeth Wilson
Dunbar Town House Museum High Street, Dunbar , United KingdomWe 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
John Muir Way Anniversary Walk
Lauderdale Park 6 Bayswell Road, DunbarCelebrate the 10th Anniversary of the John Muir Way with a walk around John Muir’s Dunbar looking at wildlife and history. Led by East Lothian Council staff from the Countryside Rangers and Museums. Meet at Lauderdale Park (look for Ranger flag). Walk will finish at John Muir’s Birthplace with refreshments. Sensible shoes and waterproofs/sun hat... Read More
City Slickers in a Smart Countryside drop in
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United KingdomDrop in and meet Sharon McMenemy-Khan, the photographer behind City Slickers in a Smart Countryside. Sharon is a professional photographer and curator. She has worked as a photojournalist, writer and entrepreneur. Born in Scotland, she became a naturalized U.S. citizen in New York (where Van Cortlandt Park boasts the John Muir Nature Trail). Her work... Read More
