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23 April 2014
Starts: 12:30
Ends: 13:30
Lost Inverness: the destruction of an urban landscape.
Local historian and retired librarian Norman Newton talks about his latest book, illustrated by examples of buildings which have been demolished or destroyed over the last 300 years.
WEA Lunchtime talk. Perrins Centre, Alness, 12:30-1:30. Minimum donation £2. No need to book. Further information from WEA office 01463 710577; inverness@weascotland.org.uk
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23 April 2014
Starts: 13:00
Ends: 15:30
Quilts as Visual Records
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, Room to Discover
Textile historian and author, Janet Rae, will explore the MacKintosh of Farr chintz applique quilted coverlet
that will be on exhibition. By examining its provenance, materials and methods of construction, we can discover its connection to 19th century trade, industry, skills education and migration.
2.15 - 3.30pm This lecture will be followed by a free demonstration of quilting techniques, given by Sheena Norquoy, freelance quilting teacher and member of The Quilters’ Guild.
FREE but booking is essential
please tel. 01463 237114 or email Cait.McCullagh@highlifehighland.com