{"product_id":"tapestry-now-tour","title":"Tapestry Now exhibition tour with Dovecot Director","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eJoin the Dovecot Tapestry team at the Guildhall Art Gallery and discover the contemporary artists who are redefining tapestry today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eBeyond Bayeux Tapestry Now highlights how, since the 20th\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003ecentury, Dovecot’s highly skilled weavers in Edinburgh have collaborated with artists to demonstrate the continuing relevance and potential of tapestry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eDovecot Director Celia Joicey will outline historic and recent commissions including David Hockney’s playful approach to the medium as well as Hurvin Anderson’s design for The Lincoln College Tapestry. As part of the tour, you’ll have a unique opportunity to ask questions and to learn from Dovecot Head of Tapestry and Master Weaver Naomi Robertson how a tapestry is approached, from the design concept, choice of yarns and approach to colours to the final cutting-off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time: \u003c\/b\u003eSaturday 24 October at 12pm and 1pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eDuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e Approximately 30 minutes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eTickets: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003ehis is a free event however registration via ticketing is required to manage capacity and ensure a high-quality experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e Guildhall Art Gallery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlease check in at the Welcome Desk and meet in the Exhibition space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eAccessibility: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe venue is wheelchair accessible. Foldable stools are available if needed. Please let us know when booking if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you attend and enjoy the tour safely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eWho can attend: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eEveryone is welcome. The tour is designed for adults. Accompanied children are welcome, although the suggested minimum age is 8 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guildhall Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58755015016822,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/4726\/1863\/files\/Mark_Hearld_and_Dovecot_Studios_The_Cockerel_2025._Phototgraphy_by_Phil_Wilkinson.jpg?v=1789645577","url":"https:\/\/guildhall-art-gallery.myshopify.com\/products\/tapestry-now-tour","provider":"Guildhall Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}