Festival Around Town
FREE The Enlightenments: Curator’s Talk Tue 11 Aug, 12.45–1.30pm. National Gallery of Scotland: Hawthornden Lecture Theatre, The Mound, 624 6200. Curator Juliana Engberg introduces the works on show at the Dean Gallery, which feature Tacita Dean, Greg Creek and Gabrielle de Vietri. FREE Paul Nougé: Photographer of Emptiness by Silvano Levy Wed 12 Aug, 6pm. Institut Français d’Ecosse, 13 Randolph Crescent, 225 5366. Silvano Levy from the University of Bath hosts a talk on Belgian influential poet, philosopher and photographer Paul Nougé. Centenary Bird Talk Thu 13 Aug, 7.30pm. £6 (members £4). Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road, 334 9171. A talk about the zoo’s birds and breeding programme, with particular reference to the Steller’s Sea Eagle and the Double- wattled Cassowary. Booking recommended. Workshops FREE Life on the Lion Sun 9 Aug, 11am–3pm. Holyrood Park Education Centre, 1 Queen’s Drive, 652 8151. Join the Artist in Residence for a variety of workshops throughout August. Meet birds of prey, handle monsterbeasts and much more. Please contact the Ranger Service for further details. Shadows on a Summer’s Afternoon Sat 8 Aug, 10.30am–3.30pm. £15. Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, 529 3963. Spend a peaceful afternoon learning how to use watercolours and paint an Edwardian scene of tea and cakes on the lawn, with studies of China teapots and cupcakes. Ages 16+. Must be booked in advance. Creating Bonsai Sat 8 Aug, 10.30am–5pm. £45. Four Winds Inspiration Centre, The Pavilion,
Inverleith Park, Arboretum Place, 332 2229. Learn the basic techniques of pruning, wiring, and root maintenance with David Platt. Booking essential. Foxgloves and Fuchsias Sun 9 Aug, 10.30am–3.30pm. £15. Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, 529 3963. A class exploring acrylic painting techniques for beginners. Take inspiration from the plants in Lauriston’s gardens to create a textural painting in bright, jewel colours. Ages 16+. Must be booked in advance. FREE The Drawing Room Thu 13 Aug, 5.30–6.45pm. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 75 Belford Road, 624 6410. Explore different ‘mark-making’ processes in these monthly experimental drawing sessions. Each workshop is led by a contemporary artist and all materials are provided. Suitable for over 15s. Please book in advance.
Outside the cities ✽✽ A Queen’s Progress Sat 8 Aug, 1.30–3.30pm. Included in
admission: £5.20 (concessions £4.20; children £2.60). Linlithgow Palace, Kirkgate, Linlithgow, 01506 845698. A massive costumed re-enactment of life in Linlithgow Castle as it prepares for a visit from Mary, Queen of Scots. See how cooks, guards, chambermaids, footmen, courtiers all worked to meet the exacting royal standards, and meet the queen herself as she arrives at one of her favourite royal seats. See Hitlist.
Online Booking Fringe www.edfringe.com International Festival www.eif.co.uk Book Festival www.edbookfest.co.uk Art Festival www.edinburghartfestival.org
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MUSEUM OF EDINBURGH 31 JUL 2009 TO 9 JAN 2010 142 CANONGATE, ROYAL MILE EDINBURGH ADMISSION FREE TEL: 0131 529 4143 WWW.EDINBURGH.GOV.UK/MUSEUMS
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