Exhibition

Picking up the Thread: The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry

20 October 2025 - 14 February 2026
12:00–15:00 Mon–Fri, 10:00–17:00 Sat
Free to all

The British Tapestry Group’s 20th anniversary celebration.

Dovecot is delighted to welcome a wonderful variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary.

Featuring 68 artists from nine countries to create over 90 tapestries, this exhibition highlights the skills and experience of The British Tapestry Group, and reflects the diversity and richness of contemporary tapestry weaving. The British Tapestry Group, which has members across the world, promotes and sustains the heritage of tapestry weaving as a contemporary art form, raising awareness of how craftsmanship and artistic inspiration can come together in woven works. This show, which opened at the Gracefield Arts Centre in Dumfries before arriving at Dovecot, will also tour to Market Hall in Plymouth and then Morley College in London.

Find out more about the work and associated events at: www.thebritishtapestrygroup.co.uk

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Address

Dovecot Studios

Dovecot Studios, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 1LT
01315 503660

Free to all

Opening times

Gallery & Shop
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm

Sunday: 10am - 5pm (August only)

Tapestry Studio Viewing Balcony
Monday - Friday: 12pm - 3pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm

Sunday: 10am - 5pm (August only)

Café
Monday - Saturday: 9:30am - 4pm

Sunday: 9:30am - 4pm (August only)

Please note the balcony and galleries may occasionally be closed for special events. We recommend checking our website for up-to-date opening times before planning your visit.

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