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Tom Morgan-Jones: The Red Dread
Sat 1 Sep, 10–11am. Free. Book via Eventbrite Edinburgh’s own Tom Morgan-Jones will be hosting a draw-along event to introduce his spooky picture book debut! Told entirely in dialogue, this read-aloud tale plays out in sly illustrations brimming with visual humour. This event forms part of The Fruitmarket Gallery’s fun book group for children aged 3–7. The reading will be followed by craft activities. Tickets only required for children.
Find out more »Sunday Makers: Story Boards
Sunday Makers: Story Boards Sun 9 Sep, 10–11am. 12 places for 8–11 year olds. Free. To book email bookshop@fruitmarket.co.uk or call 0131 226 8181. These creative workshops explore the themes, ideas and materials in Tacita Dean’s exhibition. This workshop is led by artist Louise Fraser, you will draw stories on our specially created giant blackboard!
Find out more »Vivian French: How Billy Hippo Learned to Swim
Sat 15 Sept, 10-11am. For children aged 3-7 years. Book via Eventbrite. Join Edinburgh based author Vivian French as she reads from her book How Billy Hippo Learned to Swim. Business is bad at Mrs’ Hippo’s pizza parlour until William has a great idea. Vivian French is the author of over two hundred books, including the popular series Tales from the Five Kingdoms. This event forms part of Literary Littles, The Frutimarket Gallery’s fun book group for children aged 3–7. The…
Find out more »Making Matters: Garcia Family Foundation Schools’ Programme Exhibition
Making Matters: Garcia Family Foundation Schools’ Programme Launch: Fri 5 Oct, 1–6pm Sat 6–Sun 7 Oct. 11am–6pm An exhibition of work created by pupils from six local primary, secondary and special schools. Pupils have been working with artists Louise Fraser, Lydia Beilby from Screen Bandita and Sean Young from Screen Education Edinburgh, exploring ideas generated by Tacita Dean’s exhibition, Woman with a Red Hat. Art materials for workshops supported by
Find out more »Making Matters: Garcia Family Foundation Schools’ Programme Exhibition
Making Matters: Garcia Family Foundation Schools’ Programme Launch: Fri 5 Oct, 1–6pm Sat 6–Sun 7 Oct. 11am–6pm An exhibition of work created by pupils from six local primary, secondary and special schools. Pupils have been working with artists Louise Fraser, Lydia Beilby from Screen Bandita and Sean Young from Screen Education Edinburgh, exploring ideas generated by Tacita Dean’s exhibition, Woman with a Red Hat. Art materials for workshops supported by
Find out more »Making Matters: Family Day
Sun 7 Oct, 2–5pm. Free. Drop-in. Suitable for ages 7+ and their families. Making Matters Schools’ Exhibition is animated in an afternoon of drawing, games and stories with artist Louise Fraser.
Find out more »Making Matters: Exhibition Tour
Sun 7 Oct, 3–3.45pm. Free. 15 places. Artist Louise Fraser leads a tour of the schools’ exhibition reflecting on how the programme links with the Curriculum for Excellence. We particularly welcome teachers, parents and carers to see what the young people have learned and to celebrate their achievements.
Find out more »The Fruitmarket Gallery brings to Scotland some of the world’s most important contemporary artists. We recognise that art can change lives and we offer an intimate encounter with art for free.
We welcome all audiences, making it easy for everyone to engage with art, encouraging questions and supporting debate.
