Events

 

 

      2025  
   
Sat. 26 April 11.00am KIRKING OF THE DEACONS AND DEACON CONVENER                                                     Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh.  Guests of members most welcome                                                          Light lunch afterwards (and donations will be invited for it)
   
Sun. 27 April  11am to 4pm   WORLD HAT WALK - SCOTLAND                                                                                              Venue: Glen Pavillion, Pittencrieff Park Dunfermline FK121 8QH                                                             In aid of Brain Tumour Research.  See https://scotlandhatwalk.co.uk
   
Fri. 2 May  at 7pm  & Sat. 3 May at 12noon                                    

QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY - "SHOWCASE"                                                                 Exhibitions showcasing costume work and much more.                                                             Venue: Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge St., Edinburgh EH1 2ED                                                         The final year B&D Prizewinner will be announced                                                   
   
Fri. 16 May (Times to be advised) HERIOT WATT SCHOOL OF TEXTILES & DESIGN                                                                   DEGREE SHOW AND PRIVATE VIEW                                                                                              Showcases 4th year students on the BA (Hons) "Design & Textile" programme.                                  Venue: Nether Road, Galashiels TD1 3HE         No arranged visit                                                  Notes: The B&D prizewinner will not be announced on this date                                                                       The Degree Show, open to the public, will run from 17th to 21st May 
   

Thurs. 29 May (Times to be advised)

EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART - GRADUATE SHOW (PRIVATE VIEW)                                     Venue: West Court (Room C13), Main Building, 74 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9DF                          The B&D Prizewinner will be announced                                                                                              The Graduate Show (open to the public): 30 May - 6 June
   
Sat. 31 May    (10.00 - 4.00pm)
WORLD TEXTILE DAY - SCOTLAND              
Venue: Bridge of Allan Parish Church, 12 Keir Street FK9 4NW                                                          Many displays, lectures and much more.  See: http://www.worldtextileday.co.uk/scotland
   
Thurs. 12 June (5.00-7.30pm) EDINBURGH COLLEGE - PRIVATE VIEW                                                                                   Venue: The City Art Gallery, 2 Market St., Edinburgh EH1 1DE (5th floor)                                                 Notes: The B&D prizewinner will be announced.                                                                                                The Graduate Show will run through to 16 June (10am to 5pm)   
   

Sat. 5 July (11.00am - tbc)

THE BURRELL COLLECTION                                                                                                       Venue: Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasow G43 1AT                                            There will hopefully be a guided tour of the tapestries and some other items of interest to members.  Details to follow                                                                         
   

Fri. 5 Sept.        (7 for 7.30pm)
CRAFT DINNER
Venue: The New Club, 86 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB
Black Tie, Decorations, Medals, Insignia
Novel headgear encouraged for all.  And those who fail to do so will be expected to pay a forfeit of 2 guineas (£2.10) to the Lord Provost's chosen charity - The One-City Trust! This will be open to all
   
Sun.14 Sept.      (1pm until 4pm approx.)

RIDING OF THE MARCHES, EDINBURGH                                                                                       Stand near the Mercat Cross (opposite the City Chambers) on the Royal Mile.                                     The procession ends with around 300 horses, led by the elected Edinburgh Captain and Lass, riding up the Royal Mile to the Mercat Cross where a Declaration is made to the Lord Provost and the City Banner is returned to him
   
Early / mid Sept. ANTONINE WALL VISIT                                                                                                                    A guided walk along part of the wall and view some of the finds from the wall, currently in the Hunterian Museum, Glasgow.  Details to follow    
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Fri. 9 Jan. 6.30pm

 GENERAL MEETING & CRAFT SUPPER
Venue: Ashfield, 61 Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HL                                                                6.30pm Reception; 7.15pm Meeting followed by a talk or lecture.  8.30pm (approx.) Supper nearby
   
Tues. 31 March,  7.15pm        

CRAFT AGM, followed by Supper                                                                                              Venue: Scottish Arts Club, 24 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2BW (tbc)
   
 
 

Further day or evening events and lectures may be arranged later in the year