What's On

We are delighted to welcome to Thomson’s Tower three members of The Print and Page Collective, a diverse group of printmakers and book artists, based in S.E Scotland who will be exhibiting their new exhibition, “Recovery Room”.

Felicity Bristow

Mixed media works, archival giclée prints and artist books, exploring healing, memory and renewal; inviting reflection on resilience, restoration and the quiet processes of personal and collective recovery. 

Alison Kurke

Mixed media pieces on themes including, plants, bodily repairs, anatomy, disease, bandages, deformities, medical equipment, surgical corrections and unique ‘Get Well Soon’ cards.

Susan Gierasik 

Ecoprints and cyanotypes created with plants and natural dyes. Connecting art, healing and sustainability through experimental processes inspired by nature, heritage and place. 

Discover a curated collection of drawings, paintings and handwoven tapestries by a multi-generational family of artists gathering in Edinburgh this summer.

Inspired by their experiences of diverse physical and cultural landscapes, the works in this show speak to the ever-changing moods of nature (and to the profound impact of these encounters) and what they mean for each artist’s individual and collective place in the world.

Featuring works by Edinburgh-based artist, Anuschka Barlas; Highlands-based artist and weaver, Ayesha Barlas; US-based painter and photographer, Sulemaan Bokhari; and Pakistan-based painter, Yasmin Riaz Shah.

For more information about the show or enquiries about prices for works, please contact the artists on anuschka.barlas@gmail.com

You are invited to join this botanical embroidery class for a relaxing afternoon in the Garden where you will create a beautiful botanically inspired piece of embroidery. During the workshop, you will master colour blending and learn how to use different stitches to create depth and realism while bringing botanical details to life with vibrant textures.

Everything you need will be set up and waiting for you and no experience is necessary, so just show up and switch off!

> Spaces limited - book your place here:

https://www.edinburghsewingclasses.uk/copy-of-botanical-embroidery

A first for Dr Neil's Garden, this unique creative workshop will combine Scottish storytelling and Polish papercutting (wycinanki). Through these two traditional art forms, this free session, run by  Beetroots Collective CIC, invites participants to explore trees, belonging and intercultural connection.

The workshop will begin with a storytelling walk led by Stephen McCabe, who’ll share tales inspired by the Garden’s trees and landscapes. His stories open a reflective space to think about nature, heritage - and how landscapes shape our sense of home.

After the walk, artist Robert Motyka will lead a hands‑on Polish paper cut‑out workshop, introducing participants to the colourful folk tradition of wycinanki. You’ll learn simple techniques, create your own nature‑inspired designs and experience how craft can connect cultures and communities.

This workshop is suitable for adults curious about traditional arts. No previous experience is needed. All materials will be provided.

>  Book free ticket on Eventbrite

Talking Trees: paper art and stories Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite