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Museum of Edinburgh
[Workshop]
Who is this for? -
Schools
Opening Hours:
10am - 12.30pm
Dates:Thu 23 May 2013
Cost:
Free
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We are offering upper primary school classes the unique opportunity to visit the Silver of the Stars exhibition and look at and discuss contemporary silver and our historical si...
Silver of the Stars exhibition:
Ten international celebrities in the fields of film, fashion, music, theatre and literature have been paired with ten of Scotland’s finest silversmiths. Each pair has collaborated on the design for a piece of silver on that most beautiful moment, “a drink with a close friend”, resulting in a hugely varied collection of drinking vessels that ranges from absinthe goblets to teapots to claret jugs.
Lesson Plan:
Over the centuries, humans have created special vessels to contain precious liquids such as water, wine, coffee or tea. We will look at the beautiful silverware in our own collection, explore the impact of tea and coffee on Britain and its trading partners, discover how 18th century society elevated the drinking of tea into a fine social art and how the origins of modern business began in 18th century coffee houses. We will also find out about hallmarking and the role of the “Hammermen” in medieval Edinburgh.
We will compare the traditional styles of silverware with the examples contemporary silversmiths have created for living Scottish celebrities, before creating our own fabulous 3-D artwork inspired by the exhibition.
Workshop sessions are available for Primary 4 - 7. We can provide a packed lunch space in the museum after the activity.
For further information and to book, please contact Margaret Findlay, Public Programmes Manager, on 0131 529 3963 or via margaret.findlay@edinburgh.gov.uk
City Art Centre
[Workshop]
Prefer a longer, more structured activity than a drop in session?
Who is this for? -
Families
Opening Hours:
10.30am - 12.30pm
Dates:Mon 22 July 2013
Cost:
Free with the price of an exhibition ticket
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City Art Centre
[Tour]
Special tour of the Coming into Fashion and Dressed to Kill exhibitions.
Who is this for? -
Adults
Opening Hours:
2pm
Dates:Thu 25 July 2013
Cost:
Free with the price of an admission ticket
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Lauriston Castle
[Lecture]
An illustrated talk on how the public, press and medical professions viewed train travel in the 19th Century, and at how well the traveller was looked after by the railway compa...
Who is this for? -
Adults
Opening Hours:
10.30am
Dates:Thu 25 July 2013
Cost:
£8
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Lauriston Castle
[Lecture]
The Catholic Apostolic Church, now known as the Mansfield Traquair Centre, was designed in 1872 by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson. The building was a milestone in Anderson’s career ...
Who is this for? -
Adults
Opening Hours:
10.30am
Dates:Fri 26 July 2013
Cost:
£8
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Lauriston Castle
[Lecture]
A talk by Julia Soares-McCormick about the design and construction of gowns worn during the Regency period.
Who is this for? -
Adults
Opening Hours:
2pm
Dates:Sat 27 July 2013
Cost:
£20 with a special buffet afternoon tea
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Museum of Childhood
[Workshop]
Make the toys of the museum come to life under your command.
Who is this for? -
Families
Opening Hours:
10.30am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Dates:Sat 27 July 2013
Cost:
Free
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City Art Centre
[Event]
Celebrating contemporary Scottish fashion.
Who is this for? -
All
Opening Hours:
10am - 5pm
Dates:Sat 27 July 2013
Cost:
Free with the price of an exhibition ticket.
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Lauriston Castle
[Workshop]
Enjoy a very special tour of Lauriston Castle and then build and colour in your very own miniature castle to take home.
Who is this for? -
Families
Opening Hours:
10.30am – 12.30pm
Dates:Sun 28 July 2013
Cost:
£4 per adult / child
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Lauriston Castle
[Workshop]
A very popular class.
Who is this for? -
Families
Opening Hours:
11 am - 3.30 pm
Dates:Mon 29 July 2013
Cost:
£6 per adult / child
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