Curator’s Talk – Introducing Flax Futures

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Where does flax and linen meet local resilience and climate change? Find out as Journeys in Design co-design their exhibition and events across East Lothian. Opening Saturday 5 August, curator John Ennis will offer an introduction to the programme at 11.30am and 2.30pm; the exhibition runs Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sundays 1-5pm. The flax plant, traditionally... Read More

Flax Routes to A Regenerative Future | Twilight Talks

Dunbar Town House Museum High Street, Dunbar , United Kingdom

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

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 Kingdom

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

Leaves of Auchencraw: Recycle, Revamp, Reuse drop-in

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Sarah 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 Kingdom

Sarah 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 Kingdom

Sarah 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 Kingdom

Sarah 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 Kingdom

Do 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 Kingdom

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