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. The flax plant, traditionally processed into linen, has been grown for generations in Scotland. Today, flax plays a part in contemporary moves to support local resilience and tackle climate change. Flax... Read More

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

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

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!

City Slickers in a Smart Countryside

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

We are opening back up for the summer with a photography exhibition of images taken along the John Muir Way by Sharon McMenemy Khan/4 Pegs Gallery. Celebrating 10 years of the John Muir Way. "When you’re preparing for the John Muir Way, you focus on navigating: distances, signposts, gradients. Once you start riding along the... Read More