{"product_id":"bayeux-tapestry-talks-the-scottish-tapestry-trail","title":"Bayeux Tapestry Talks: The Scottish Tapestry Trail","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Dovecot Studios exhibited the\u003cem\u003e Prestonpans Tapestry\u003c\/em\u003e in 2009, the display inspired not only the\u003cem\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greattapestryofscotland.com\/\"\u003eGreat Tapestry of Scotland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e project but also the momentum for 20 more community textile artworks. Join Andrew Crummy, the artist and activist who has shaped these magnificent community embroideries to learn about the \u003cem\u003eScottish Tapestry Trail\u003c\/em\u003e. This Trail celebrates Scotland’s rich heritage and culture through the art of stitching. Launched in Inverness this Autumn, it aims to sustain a vibrant network that preserves and shares Scotland’s stories through textile art. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Crummy is the artist responsible for the design of the \u003cem\u003eGreat Tapestry of Scotland\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eScottish Diaspora Tapestry\u003c\/em\u003e. Following a career with London design agencies and as an illustrator and muralist, in 2009 Crummy agreed to design the \u003cem\u003ePrestonpans Tapestry\u003c\/em\u003e after an idea from Gordon Prestoungrange to tell the story in the same format as the Bayeux Tapestry. Since then he has been involved in a further 20 embroidery projects including, In 2021, the opening of The Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor attraction in Galashiels. Crummy has received a number of honours for his community work including an MBE and Honorary Doctorate from Dundee University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery ticket sold supports the work of The Dovecot Foundation to advance visual art, craft and design in all its forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and may not be exchanged unless due to extenuating circumstances. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unable to attend an event please contact Dovecot on 0131 550 3660 or \u003ca href=\"mailto:mailto@info@dovecotstudios.com\"\u003einfo@dovecotstudios.com\u003c\/a\u003e to inform the Front of House Team.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":64672368492921,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/8726\/9309\/files\/What_sOnWebsiteDovecotStudios_30.png?v=1790008200","url":"https:\/\/shop.dovecotstudios.com\/products\/bayeux-tapestry-talks-the-scottish-tapestry-trail","provider":"Dovecot Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}