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Explore the history of Palestinian dress and the ancient practice of elaborate hand-embroidery Tatreez is an ancient practice of elaborate hand-embroidery, and each region of Palestine has its own distinct and identifiable style making embroidery a language as much as a craft. For centuries, a Palestinian woman’s dress – its cut, colour, textiles, stitches and… Continue Reading this article Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine
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Included in museum admission 100 years ago, RRS Discovery was designated the UK’s first Royal Research Ship. This was a pivotal moment in the history of marine science and launched a legacy of global oceanographic exploration that continues today. To commemorate this milestone, curators from the National Oceanography Centre’s Discovery Collections and the University of Southampton’s National Oceanographic Library have collaborated with the… Continue Reading this article 100 Years of RRS Discovery
Free – £14.40
The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum is delighted to present Curtain Call: Costumes from Stage and Screen, a striking new exhibition that celebrates the creative power and global influence of costume designers who hail from or were inspired by Dundee. Featuring work by acclaimed designers such as Jane Petrie, Ros Little and Alex Reid,… Continue Reading this article Curtain Call: Costumes from Stage and Screen
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An exhibition from the University Archives celebrating the individuals who shaped our university, city and beyond The University of Dundee Archive Services celebrates its 50th anniversary with this special exhibition in the Lamb Gallery, celebrating the heroes who shaped our university, city and beyond. Featuring work by artists, creative writers and designers who have been… Continue Reading this article Heroes
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Last year, Comics Youth SCIO was invited to respond to the University of Dundee’s museum and archive collections. A group of young people aged 18-25 were introduced to selected parts of the collections, including comics art and artists’ books, and invited to respond. Of particular interest to this group was our extensive collection of original… Continue Reading this article Layers of Detail – Encountering the Collections
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Celebrating 30 years of Maggie's and the power of inspiring spaces Over three decades, a growing network of Maggie’s cancer care centres across the UK and beyond have shown that inspiring, caring buildings can create a much-needed space, away from the clinical environment of the hospital, for people to process one of life’s toughest challenges.… Continue Reading this article Maggie’s: Architecture that Cares
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Volk Gallery is proud to present the work of Maeve Callister-Wafer. Each Volk artist is given a size limit and budget and left to their own devices. With this brief, Callister-Wafer has produced viewfinders, adorned with graphic lino prints. Manx Gaelic, Callister-Wafer’s native language from the Isle of Man, often acts as the driving force behind her work. These viewfinders… Continue Reading this article Çhengey as Cheer
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‘Behind the Curtains’ is a window installation by illustrator and printmaker Lauren Morsley, originally commissioned by Urban Outfitters UK & Europe as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025. Inspired by the chaos of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the display gives us a peek behind the scenes of a Fringe production, showing the us the colourful… Continue Reading this article Behind the Curtains
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Make and play together in our creative learning centre Experiment and play with materials to solve a fun transport-inspired design activity. Let's go! Our friendly designers are on hand to help you explore things that move, inspired by objects from our Scottish Design Galleries. We'll transform our play space together, with everything from ball runs to… Continue Reading this article Wee Design + Play: Move!
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Make and play together in our creative learning centre Experiment and play with materials to solve a fun transport-inspired design activity. Let's go! Our friendly designers are on hand to help you explore things that move, inspired by objects from our Scottish Design Galleries. We'll transform our play space together, with everything from ball runs to… Continue Reading this article Wee Design + Play: Move!
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WASPS Dundee, Studio 215 Casual life drawing in WASPS Meadowmill studios, with a range of short and long poses by a professional model, often with props or some costuming. Some basic materials and some easels provided, as well as juice and snacks for the 15 min break in between, and of course tunes on throughout.… Continue Reading this article Life Drawing at WASPS Dundee
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Join us and Culture for Climate Scotland for the next Green Tease, exploring the intersections between art practice, climate change and mental health. Inspired by Dundee’s vibrant ecosystem of organisations, groups, and freelancers working hand-in-hand with communities to sustain hope, nurture wellbeing, and imagine better futures through creative placemaking – this Green Tease celebrates the power of… Continue Reading this article Green Tease: Emotional & Community Resilience
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Fashion shows have grown from intimate salon presentations to global spectacles generating dazzling images shared worldwide. Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show will trace the evolution of the catwalk from the private fashion salons of the late 19th century to today’s live-stream experiences documenting over 100 years of fashion show history. Spotlighting their creativity,… Continue Reading this article Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show 
We are so excited to share the dates for DeeCon 2026 as well as a special update! Our adults only NightMarket will be taking place on Friday the 3rd of April alongside the usual daytime events and afterparty on the 4th. We're hoping to keep thing very clear about what's happening and when. This means… Continue Reading this article DeeCon | Anime & Games Convention
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Family-friendly daily design activities, inspired by Thread Memory “Every stitch carries a story” – Wafa Ghnaim, dress historian and embroiderer. Our friendly team of designers are on hand to help you explore and learn about tatreez, embroidery from Palestine. These traditional designs tell stories through cross-stitch shapes and colours. Each region has its own symbols and style,… Continue Reading this article Once Upon a Stitch…
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In 2024, V&A Dundee presented Photo City: How Images Shaped the Urban World. Running alongside this exhibition, the Dundee City Photo Walk project was established with the aim of creating a photographic record of the city throughout that year. Following the conclusion of the project, a group of like minded participants continued the momentum forming… Continue Reading this article Dundee Through a Lens: A Photographic Exhibition
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Step into a world of colour, creativity, and handmade charm. Join us for a delightful workshop where you’ll learn how to craft your own hand‑painted wooden jewellery under the expert guidance of artist Mel. Enjoy a relaxed, friendly atmosphere as you meet new people, pick up a new skill, and let your imagination lead the… Continue Reading this article Hand Painted Wooden Jewellery
£10
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Join UNESCO City of Design Dundee for a discussion with Māori designer and artist Matthew McIntyre Wilson. Designer and artist Matthew McIntyre Wilson (based in Whanganui, Aotearoa) is a practitioner whose work brings together Māori cultural practices, museological inquiry, and contemporary craft. Matthew is spending April in Dundee visiting Scottish museum collections of taonga (an… Continue Reading this article In-conversation with Matthew McIntyre Wilson
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An exhibition by PhD student Jinyu Han featuring tactile models and audio descriptions to help interpret art collections Exhibitions of visual art normally rely on the power of sight but how might we experience them using other senses? This exhibition showcases the research of Jinyu ‘Eevee’ Han, a PhD student at Duncan of Jordanstone College… Continue Reading this article Making Sense – a multi-sensory approach to art
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Make Your Own Silver Spinner Ring Workshop In this Workshop you will learn how to saw solder shape and texture silver, brass and copper making your own Spinner Ring to take home. This class is perfect if you would like to challenge your jewellery skills making a statement ring. This workshop lasts around 3-4hrs Book… Continue Reading this article Spinner Ring Workshop
£125
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Join Māori designer and artist Matthew McIntyre Wilson for an introduction to harakeke, its properties and possibilities. Harakeke, also known as New Zealand flax, is an evergreen perennial plant native to Aotearoa New Zealand. With tall, sword-like leaves, this large plant is common throughout the country, especially in wet areas. Harakeke sits at the heart… Continue Reading this article Introduction to Harakeke
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Step into the spotlight and experience Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre like never before with our exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour. Join us on a journey that will unveil the hidden secrets, creative genius, and the dedication that bring the Dundee Rep stage to life. Venture beyond the velvet curtains and explore the mysterious nooks and… Continue Reading this article Behind the Scenes Tour
£5 – £15
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Step into the spotlight and experience Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre like never before with our exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour. Join us on a journey that will unveil the hidden secrets, creative genius, and the dedication that bring the Dundee Rep stage to life. Venture beyond the velvet curtains and explore the mysterious nooks and… Continue Reading this article Behind the Scenes Tour
£5 – £15
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Join us for 4 days of creative activities, we will be making climate themed Zines, screen-printing, paper making, embroidery and much more. All materials will be provided along with snacks and refreshments, all you need to bring along is your creativity and enthusiasm. Everything is suitable for both experienced creatives and complete beginners. The grown… Continue Reading this article Climate Camp
£20 – £60
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Make your Own Double Link Necklace Wednesday 15th April 6pm In this 2.5 hour workshop you will learn how to saw, solder & texture metal making your own Silver Necklace to take home that day! This can be the perfect gift, day out with friends or treat for your bridesmaids! Gift Vouchers are available in… Continue Reading this article Silver Necklace Workshop
£110
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Madder, Weld & Woad with Old Mill Arts Sat 18 & Sun 19 April, 10am-4pm From the three primaries a whole spectrum of colour emerges… During this two-day workshop, Lucy and Edward of Old Mill Arts will guide you through the botanical inks by focusing on three plants that have been the source of colour… Continue Reading this article Madder, Weld & Woad: The Three Primaries
£130
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Monoprint your own totebag in WASPS Dundee 12-2pm Two hour workshop in WASPS Dundee, where we will go over different drawing techniques then apply them to monoprinting a tote bag. Tote bags will be provided, as well as snacks, juice, tunes and materials. Please keep in mind this is a working building and be aware… Continue Reading this article Monoprinting Classes
£15
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WASPS Dundee, Studio 215 Casual life drawing in WASPS Meadowmill studios, with a range of short and long poses by a professional model, often with props or some costuming. Some basic materials and some easels provided, as well as juice and snacks for the 15 min break in between, and of course tunes on throughout.… Continue Reading this article Life Drawing at WASPS Dundee
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Join illustrator Laura Darling for a playful drawing workshop inspired by the museum's new temporary exhibition 'Curtain Call: Costumes. Join illustrator Laura Darling for a playful drawing workshop inspired by the museum's new temporary exhibition 'Curtain Call: Costumes from Stage to Screen'. Explore the temporary exhibition and see how designers create a costume, from sketchbook… Continue Reading this article McManus Mondays: Illustrating Curtain Call
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WASPS Dundee, Studio 215 Casual life drawing in WASPS Meadowmill studios, with a range of short and long poses by a professional model, often with props or some costuming. Some basic materials and some easels provided, as well as juice and snacks for the 15 min break in between, and of course tunes on throughout.… Continue Reading this article Life Drawing at WASPS Dundee
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Come along to ScrapAntics and meet Alex, who will carefully guide you through the process of making your own games dice bag. You’ll choose your fabric from a selection of sustainable materials, learn how to cut your pattern, and sew a drawstring into your design. Along the way, you’ll hear about Alex’s design background and… Continue Reading this article Make a Dice Bag
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An international symposium on the history, future and power of tatreez Tatreez is the ancient practice of elaborate hand-embroidery in Palestine. The cut, colour, material, and motifs within historic embroidery and dress operate as a language as much as a craft. It tells stories of Palestine’s remarkable regional diversity and the lives of its people. This symposium… Continue Reading this article Thread Memory Symposium
£14 – £20
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Our annual Forum brings together our Amps network to connect with one another and vote on the Community Ideas Fund! Spring brings a chance for our Amps network to get together at a fun, friendly evening of connecting and community at our annual Forum. This social evening is a highlight of our Amps calendar, with… Continue Reading this article Amps Forum & Community Ideas Fund 2026
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A special guided tour of the Heroes exhibition and a chance to meet the artists and writers involved Join Archive Services for an exclusive chance to meet the artists and writers who contributed to the current exhibition in the Lamb Gallery. Heroes celebrates the stories of people who have made a positive contribution to the University and… Continue Reading this article Heroes – Meet the Artists
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A relaxing afternoon of lo-fi design Join us at our lo-fi design studio - a relaxed session for adults. Drop-in and explore design, create, or simply have a chat. In this session we’re getting inspired by Maggie’s Dundee, architecture and model making! Come along and create an architectural model from everyday materials. All skill levels… Continue Reading this article Lo-fi Design Studio: April
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Join artist Sara Choudhrey to learn traditional Islamic pattern-making, inspired by nature Taking a closer look at our natural surroundings, particularly flowers, trees and stars, this workshop explores geometry as an underlying formula of the world around us. For centuries, the structure of flowers, petals, and spiralling plant stems have inspired designers and architects to… Continue Reading this article Wellbeing workshop: Geometric Patterns from Nature
£7.50 – £12
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WASPS Dundee, Studio 215 Casual life drawing in WASPS Meadowmill studios, with a range of short and long poses by a professional model, often with props or some costuming. Some basic materials and some easels provided, as well as juice and snacks for the 15 min break in between, and of course tunes on throughout.… Continue Reading this article Life Drawing at WASPS Dundee
£11.55
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Burst zipper? Broken button? Fraying hems? Join us for a monthly repair cafe with local fashion company House of Mo and learn how to mend and repair your garments to save money, tackle climate change and reduce textile waste. Open for all, regardless of experience. Suggested donation: £3
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A flexible and fun design playground for all ages to enjoy We've transformed our Learning Centre into your dream place to play! Drop in across the day for these open-ended workshops, supported by our friendly team of designers. Go BIG with giant Imagination Playground blocks, the ultimate loose‑parts play system, plus design challenges that encourage… Continue Reading this article Play Your Way!
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In this new class learn how to carve your very own ring in wax with Kate Pickering. The ring will then be cast into silver and finished by us in the studio before it’s ready to collect we aim to have them ready in 3 weeks. Come along to Scarlett Erskine's Jewellery workshop where Kate… Continue Reading this article Wax Carving Workshop
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Introduce some new techniques into your drawing practice, whether you're a beginner or have an established drawing practice wanting to shake things up or just looking for a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon! The techniques are designed to encourage us to let go of perfection and embrace the shapes our hands and bodies… Continue Reading this article Sunday Drawing Club
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Join us for storytelling, music and movement throughout the museum Get ready to move and make some noise in this interactive workshop for little museum explorers, led by our friends from Dundee's multi-award-winning dance company Shaper/Caper. We're getting active and using our bodies to dress up, move with style and strike a pose, inspired by Catwalk: The… Continue Reading this article Shake, Rattle + Stroll: Pose!
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WASPS Dundee, Studio 215 Casual life drawing in WASPS Meadowmill studios, with a range of short and long poses by a professional model, often with props or some costuming. Some basic materials and some easels provided, as well as juice and snacks for the 15 min break in between, and of course tunes on throughout.… Continue Reading this article Life Drawing at WASPS Dundee
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Explore the future of our high streets Streets Ahead is a national design challenge that invites young people to imagine what Scotland’s high streets could become. As the next generation of designers, citizens, and users of these spaces, their insight is vital. By involving young people directly in the planning and redesign process, Streets Ahead not only ensures… Continue Reading this article Streets Ahead
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Enjoy a drink and chat with other creators while you sketch whatever you like. Bring your preferred art supplies. No moderator or models, just pints, peeps & pencils/iPads. Anybody, any skill level, any subject; all are welcome
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Utilising UNESCO City of Design Dundee’s office window space at Central Library, a different design object is displayed every month from across the UNESCO Design Cities Network. This May, you can view a woven handbag, designed by Modaloom. Founded by Buth Vathanagul, Modaloom is a fashion brand based in Chaing Rai, Thailand focused on sharing… Continue Reading this article Object of the Month
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Every Yard Market thoughtfully brings together a beautiful collection of independent makers, artists, designers and creatives. Come along and find lots of unique and one of a kind gift ideas. Show your support for local small businesses in The Yard Market’s unique spin on the traditional craft market with a huge selection of products from… Continue Reading this article The Yard Market
Free – £2
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Monoprint your own totebag in WASPS Dundee 12-2pm Two hour workshop in WASPS Dundee, where we will go over different drawing techniques then apply them to monoprinting a tote bag. Tote bags will be provided, as well as snacks, juice, tunes and materials. Please keep in mind this is a working building and be aware… Continue Reading this article Monoprinting Classes
£15
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Capture the energy of the runway through fashion illustration Join award-winning artist and illustrator Jessica Rose Bird in this exclusive practical workshop. With a focus on mark making and quick drawing, Jessica will share the process behind her experimental and distinctive style that has been used to capture the energy of the catwalk for some of the… Continue Reading this article Catwalk Illustration Workshop
£38 – £45
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C’Mere and Print! A workshop collaboration between Generator Projects, Scottish Working Class Network and Leah McDonald, facilitated by Darci Kidd. Drop in to Generator Projects on Saturday the 3rd of May, where we will be open 12-4pm! 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙘𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙞 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜… Continue Reading this article C’Mere and Print!
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