climate crisis
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
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
