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AdmissionComing into Fashion - £5/£3.50Dressed to Kill - FreeWELCOMEWelcome to the summer exhibitions at the City Art Centre.Over the next few months we have two absolutely fabulousexhibitions on show.Coming into Fashion includes more than 150 rarephotographs and original magazines from the Condé Nastarchives, many of which have never been exhibited before.The publisher Condé Nast launched the career of manyfashion photographers on the pages of his magazines,especially Vogue, Vanity Fair and Glamour.The exhibition presents works spanning the last tendecades. On display are early works by many who wenton to become the biggest names in fashion photography,including Edward Steichen, Cecil Beaton, Helmut Newton,David Bailey and Mario Testino, as well as the work ofcontemporary photographers at the outset of their careers.Complementing Coming into Fashion, Dressed to Killshowcases how Scottish artists have captured fashion,costume and dress over the years, from the late 17thcentury to the present day. Drawn from the City ArtCentre’s Nationally Recognised collection of Scottish Artthe exhibition includes paintings, watercolours, drawings,prints, photographs and sculpture.As ever there is an exciting programme of free activitiesfor families and adults accompanying the exhibitions, soplease take this opportunity to get involved.We look forward to seeing you soon at the City Art Centre.Councillor Richard LewisConvener of Culture and Sport CommitteeThe City of Edinburgh CouncilJune to September 2013ComingintoFashionDressedto KillCity Art Centre, 2 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DETel: 0131 529 3993Monday - Saturday 10 - 5, Sunday 12 - 5www.edinburghmuseums.org.ukCover Image: Clifford Coffin, American Vogue, June 1949© 1949 Condé NastThis Land

ADMISSIONFREE15 June to 29 September 2013Fashion, Costume and Dress in Scottish ArtDressed to Kill showcaseshow Scottish artistshave captured fashion,costume and dressover the years, fromthe late 17th centuryto the present day. Theexhibition includesportrayals of a wholerange of different types ofcostume, from mundaneeveryday working clothesto the most elaboratefashionable dress. Thereis an inevitable focus onthe depiction of womenand women’s costumebut the exhibition willlook at men’s clothing,children’s costume,headgear, workingclothes and uniforms.Central to the exhibitionare the City Art Centre’stwo iconic Colouristportraits, J.D. Fergusson’sThe Blue Hat and F.C.B.Cadell’s The Black Hat,both showing youngwomen dressed up tothe nines in the heightof Edwardian fashion.The exhibition will alsoinclude works by AllanRamsay, Henry Raeburn,E.A. Hornel, John Lavery,J.H. Lorimer, JohnDuncan, Stanley Cursiter,John Bellany, AdrianWiszniewski, DavidWilliams and MoynaFlannigan.Selected to complementComing into Fashion,the exhibition is drawnfrom the City Art Centre’sNationally Recognisedcollection of Scottish Artand includes paintings,watercolours, drawings,prints, photographs andsculpture.Moyna Flannigan, Happy Valley (I),1999.F.C.B.Cadell, The Black Hat, 1914

Be in toWINPHOTOGRAPHYCOMPETITIONwith Meow StudiosCity Art Centre, in collaborationwith the fantastic, Edinburghbased Meow Studios is offeringthe chance to win some fabulousand highly sought after prizes withtheir newly announced fashionphotography competition.Entries require a series of 3 - 5(max) photographs workingbetween genres of fashion.1st Prize is an incredible full day’stuition with a renowned fashionphotographer and a team of highlyskilled professionals from variousfields, including award winninghairdresser, make up artist andwell known fashion stylist, onlocation in the grounds of LauristonCastle.Three Runners Up will also receive£100 worth of vouchers for the useof Meow Studios.For further details about thecompetition theme, criteriaand how to enter go to www.meowstudios.co.uk/competitionPHOTO FLASH FICTIONCOMPETITIONsponsored by British AirwaysWIN TWO RETURN FLIGHTS FROMEDINBURGH TO LONDONOpen to anyone 18 or over, this is anopportunity to engage with the distinctiveand beautiful images of Coming into Fashionand Dressed to Kill by creating a completelyresolved and compelling story, in no morethan 350 words and be in with the chanceof winning two return flights to London City,courtesy of British Airways.This competition aims to inspire visitors tothe City Art Centre to get creative both on-siteand/or post-visit. If you have never testedyour creative writing talents before, give it ago here, in the inspiring surroundings of theCity Art Centre. Entries open Monday 5 Augustand close Friday 16 August. Winners will benotified by Monday 2 SeptemberFor tips on getting your story started, furtherdetails and for entry forms contact Ruthanne.Baxter@edinburgh.gov.ukSTYLE ON SCREEN QUIZsponsored by Cameo Picture HouseWIN TICKETS TO A FILM SCREENINGAT CAMEO PICTURE HOUSEPick up our Style on Screen Quiz Sheet in theCity Art Centre and test your knowledge offashion icons and stylish scenes, completewith name and contact details, drop in thequiz entry box and you are in with a chance ofwinning tickets to a screening of a movie atthe Cameo Picture House.EVENTSPROGRAMMEJoin us for a summer ofglamour. Explore thebest of Scottish design,our creative workshopprogramme, talks andlectures and dynamicfashion events.FREE FOR EVERYONEOur events are free withthe price of an exhibitionticket, but must bebooked in advance ifmarked with a star*For booking and furtherinformation, pleasecontact Margaret Findlay,Public ProgrammesManager, on 0131 5293963 or email margaret.findlay@edinburgh.gov.ukCREATIVE EVENTSSaturday 27 July,10am - 5pmEdinburgh InternationalFashion Festival at theCity Art CentreCelebrating ContemporaryScottish FashionIn partnership withEdinburgh InternationalFashion Festival wepresent a day celebratingthe very best fashion inScotland, showcasingcollections from theleading establishedand emerging talent inScotland. Set againstthe backdrop of the twosummer exhibitions, bothwith fashion at their heart,this event will includefashion shows, a designermarket and pop-up shop,live music, activities forchildren and give theopportunity to meet thedesigners and see theirwork. Now coming into itssecond year the Festivalhas featured leadingnames such as PamHogg, Amanda Harlech,Juergen Teller, HusseinChalayan, Tim Walker andSissel Tolaas to date. TheFestival this year takesplace over the last twoweekends in July.More info at: www.edinburghinternationalfashionfestival.com* Thursday 5 September,7pm - 9pmCancer Research UKCharity CatwalkCome celebrate charitychic with Cancer ResearchUK’s POP UP SHOP ANDCHARITY CATWALK. Enjoya special tour of Dressedto Kill and Coming intoFashion. Tickets £5 fromCRUK Stockbridge.For tickets and more infoemail carrie.lennon@cancer.org.ukFrom Monday 19 August,every day during openingtimesVintage Fashion Displayby The Edinburgh VintageShowroomCome along to thegallery and see an upto date exhibition offashion prediction, usinga collection of vintagepieces from Lynne Hare,style predictor and creatorof The Edinburgh VintageShowroom.* Sunday 25 August,2pm - 4pmDesiring Lens: A Lookat Photography’sRelationship to FashionA two hour symposiumfollowed by a Q&A hostedby photographer JohnKane, will introduce fourphotographers involvedin fashion photography todiscuss each one’s individualapproach to the subject,their creative influencesand how they use thelanguage of photographyto communicate fashionin a way that expressesboth their desires andthe spirit of the times. Wewelcome amateur andprofessional photographersto this creative insight intophotography.

SHOWCASINGSCOTTISHDESIGNERS* Saturday 22 June,2pm - 4pmMasterclasswith Hilary GrantHilary Grant is a luxuryScottish knitwear labelbased in Orkney, creatingstaple winter accessorieswith craftsmanship, styleand distinct personality.Hilary believes thateveryday items shouldbe beautifully made.Designed, knitted andhand-finished, Hilary’scollection of scarves,hats and gloves combinesimple, classic styleswith bold patternsin sophisticated andcompelling tones. Usingthe highest grade lambswool, her pieces arewearable, practical,playful and of the utmostquality; designed to becherished and enjoyedwinter after winter.Hilary will be running aworkshop on techniquesfor hand-finishingand adapting yourknitwear. Exploring handembroidery, pomponmaking and appliqué withleather, bring a muchlovedor forgotten piece ofknitwear and customiseit using these skills tocreate a new fashionforwardstyle.hilarygrant.co.uk* Saturday 20 July,10am - 3pmMasterclasswith JRF Rogue MillinerA unique opportunity tomake a fabulous headpiecewith designer JamesRobert Faulkner RogueMilliner, using recycledand reclaimed materials.Basic sewing skillsrequired.www.jrfroguemilliner.com* Wednesday 14 August,2pmIn Conversationwith William ChambersWilliam Chambers isScotland’s leadingmilliner. He opened hisbusy Glasgow studio andshowroom in 2009 andwon Accessory Designerof the Year at the ScottishFashion Awards. His hatsare stocked in majorstores in London and NewYork, as well as HarveyNichols in Edinburgh,and have donned theheads of various stylishcelebrities. Join Williamfor an informal walk roundthe exhibition. He will talkabout the design processbehind the pieces andanswer any questions youhave. You will have theopportunity to try on hisexquisite hats.www.williamchambers.co.uk* Friday 16 August,6.30pm - 8pm21st Century Kilts and IonaCrawford Fashion ShowAn exciting collaborationby two of the coolestScottish designersParticipants will enjoy abeer and a special tour ofComing into Fashion andDressed to Kill.Howie Nicholsby’s 21stCentury Kilts offer aunique take, and area fitting homage, toa traditional Scottishstyle. A pioneer in themodern interpretationof the iconic traditionalScottish garment - thekilt. Original textiles,ranging from leather, goldand purple denim, HarrisTweed, camouflage, toSavile Row suiting fabricsoffer something different.Howie launched in 1999at London Men’s FashionWeek gathering pressand celebrity attention.Featured in manypublications such as VMan, Condé Nast Traveler,The Herald and clientsinclude - Robbie Williams,Sir Chris Hoy, LennyKravitz, Vin Diesel, AlanCummings, Brian Cox,Tom Kitchen and RichardBranson.Renowned for innovativeand intricate garmentstructure fused withtrademark tailoring, theIona Crawford collectionsare unashamedly elegant.Silhouette exaggeration,experimental patterncutting, contrasting fabrictextures, unorthodoxtailoring and masculinestyle influences, all createan inimitable, avantgardeyet wearable look.The combination andcontrast of each elementresults in distinctive,innovative collectionswhich transcend fashionsand epitomise timeless,contemporary style. Fromsummer 2013, Gleneagleswill join the label’sportfolio of internationalstockists.www.21stcenturykilts.comionacrawford.com* Saturday 24 August,2pmJRF Rogue Milliner and“Hustle” Dance TroupeCome watch as JRFRogue Milliner’s gloriouspieces adorn the headsof “Hustle” dance troupe,who will be jiving to songsof yesteryear against theback-drop of our visualfashion exhibitions.Deejayed by JRF andhis magnificent vintagegramophone.www.jrfroguemilliner.comwww.hustledancetroupe.com* Saturday 31 August,2pmJane Gowans Vs HayleyScanlan Fashion ShowJane Gowans is a Scottishcontemporary jewellerydesigner presentingcompelling pieces withtimeless elegance.Gowans’ sculpturalwork is led by herpersonal fascinationsand underpinnedby a commitment toBritish craftsmanship,experimenting withcutting edge andtraditional designprocesses. Jane has beenidentified as one of thetop emerging names injewellery design with herwork stocked in HarveyNichols, Edinburgh andrecently named as afinalist in the UK JewelleryAwards and Draper’sAwards. Scottish YoungDesigner of the Year2012/13 Hayley Scanlangraduated from Duncan ofJordanstone College of Artin Dundee 2009 and hasbeen quoted by Vogue as“Scotlands coolest YoungDesigner”. Hayley who isan official ambassador forher hometown of Dundeehas impressive celebrityfashion fans includingRihanna, Azealia Banks,Jessie J and Erin O’Connor.This exciting collaborationwill present a seriesof bold showpiecesin a live presentation,showing the pieces andHayley’s collection onmodels. Both designerswill discuss theircollaboration alongsidetheir individual currentcollections, which willalso be on show and forsale. One of the hottestScottish collaborations ofthe season, this is not tobe missed.www.janegowans.co.ukwww.hayleyscanlan.com* Saturday 7 September,1pmRebecca Torres PresentsDIMENSIONSGlasgow based designerRebecca Torres isrenowned for her useof shape and colourcreating pieces that givean instantly polishedand sleek look. Rebeccais constantly referred toas the “one to watch”and its no surprise with

compliments from Vogueto name a few. Rebeccahas already had a sellout collection on ASOSwith her highly wearablepieces. After showcasingthis year in Beijing, NewYork and Latvia she iscoming to Edinburgh topremiere her fashionfilm which Rebecca willshowcase along withselected pieces from thenew collection as well asa Q&A with the designerherself. A must see eventfor one of the hottestemerging designersfrom Scotland.www.rebeccatorres.co.uk* Saturday 7 September,2pmK’outure Ltd - One of aKind: A Celebration ofScottish DesignShowcasing their latestCollection with a fashionshow. Specialising inbespoke garments intraditional wool andtweed, K’outure utilisesand celebrates the bestof Scottish industry anddesign. With each andevery piece unique, handmade and manufacturedfrom the K’outure studioin the heart of theScottish Highlands, weendeavour to produce lifelong, luxury garments forthose individuals with animplicit understandingand indulgence inopulence, and who havea definitive vision andrefined personal style.K’outure is at the forefrontof Scottish fashion andindustry.www.koutureltd.co.ukSHOWCASINGLOCAL DESIGNERSSaturday 13 July,2pm - 5pmPinkminisJane Hall and MurdochKerse make up thepartnership that isPinkminisJane designs and makesan ever widening rangeof clothing, from jackets,skirts and hats topatchwork belts and earcosies. Working in HarrisTweed and local tweeds,her jackets are often“one offs” and can betailored to suit individualcustomers desires. Shewill be showcasing manydifferent items in thegallery which can beviewed and tried on if sodesired as well as workingon a random patchworkKatie Morag skirt.Murdoch is a jeweller whoworks predominantly incopper but has recentlysuccessfully branched outinto silver. Each piece iscut by hand before beingbeaten and planished,it is then heat treated inthe forge. This processensures that no twopieces are ever the same.He will be demonstratinghow some of the shapesare formed.Friday 23 August,2pm - 5pmJulia CunninghamJulia will be showcasingher unique range ofproducts in the galleryand demonstrate someworks in progress. Juliacreates products thatare contemporary, quirkyand fun and these areoften made from verytraditional and modernScottish fabrics, tartanand tweeds. As a resulther pieces are sculpturaland exciting to use andwear. Julia makes a rangeof “wearable” productssuch as handbags,scarves, purses, corsagesand brooches.* Thursday 29 August,2pmJaggy Nettle DIY:A Global CollectiveReversing the Trend…DIY is a global collectiveof the world’s hottest newdesign talent workingexclusively with Scottishfabrics. Curated andled by Jaggy Nettle,each piece designed bycollective members will bemanufactured exclusivelyat JN’s production facilityin Fife. Launching at theCity Art Centre with JaggyNettle in collaborationwith three of China’smost hyped young designstars via the mediums ofcatwalk, designers andpop up shop. The wormhas turned. Come intothe gallery and view thecollection.jaggynettle.comCREATIVE GALLERYEVENTS* Wednesday 3 July,2pm and Wednesday7 August, 2pmModel WalkCheynes Artistic Team andJigsaw Spring/Summer2013 CollectionThe Cheynes ArtisticTeam is regarded bymany as being one ofthe top ten names in theworld of hairdressingin terms of innovation.Their relaxed, friendly yetprofessional approach totheir craft makes them anexciting team to watch.Come along and seethem showcasing theirskills and creating somefabulous hair styles rightin front of your eyes.These will be fun informalsessions where you mayeven get the chance toexperience their talent atfirst hand by being one oftheir models. All aboardthe Jigsaw Express! FromManhattan to Mustique,wherever you want totravel, Jigsaw’s Spring/Summer 2013 collectioncan take you there. Fillyour case with beautifulsummer staples andluxury pieces to staywith you all year round.This season, create yourown style by mixing yourfavourite pieces withprecious local itemsgathered on your travels.Pack your battered vanitycase and embark on theride of a lifetime.www.jigsaw-online.comwww.cheyneshairdressing.com* Saturday 10 August,2pmMakeup Artist AnaCruzalegui & Hair StylistGary LeesLead Makeup & Hairfor The EdinburghInternational FashionFestival Demonstrate‘The Backstage Process’.A creative makeup andhair session with two ofScotland’s leading artists,showcasing the step bystep process that goesinto creating a creativecatwalk and editorial look.Ana Cruzalegui workswith clients such as VanityFair, Grazia, L’Oreal,Giles Deacon, JonathanSaunders, Oscar de LaRenta, Pam Hogg, IsseyMiyake and Armani. GaryLees, works with clientssuch as Christopher Kane,Chanel, Chloe, Kenzo,Just Cavalli, Paul Costello,Blumarine, Whistles, JohnRocha, Jasper Conran andVivienne Westwood.www.anacruzalegui.com* Saturday 10 August,2pmHow to Applythe Perfect LashFalse eyelashdemonstrations by beautylash brand WE ARE FAUXHandmade false eyelashrange WE ARE FAUX asseen in Vogue, Glamour,Cosmopolitan, and RollingStone Magazine. Createdby international makeupartist Ana Cruzalegui.Inspired by her workin fashion, music, andart. Lashes available forpurchase with a specialexhibition discount.www.wearefaux.com

* Thursday 15 August,1pmFashion in MotionFor one day only,experience fashion withEdinburgh’s independentboutiques. Framed bythe renowned back-dropof Coming into Fashion,witness the behindthe-scenesaction of afashion event, and viewthe top-to-toe curatedcollections presented bythe following innovativeindependents in acollaborative fashionshow. ALC, one ofEdinburgh’s newestindependents, is the city’sfirst specialist in premiumdenim. Showcasingestablished and up-andcomingdesigners, andthe latest versions of theiconic fabric loved by all inthe industry.www.alceshop.comBringing Scandi-chic toEdinburgh, Kakao by Kserves up an exclusivecollection of superfeminineand stylishclothes, accessoriesand jewellery - all witha distinct Scandinavianflavour and not readilyavailable in the UK. Withfavourite labels suchas Malene Birger andGestuz, owner Karinaknows exactly whather customers want,and continues to keepseasons fresh withstand-out collections.www.kakao.co.ukShhh… This secret littlestudio houses one ofthe rarest and finestcollections of designerheels in Europe. Workingon an appointment onlybasis, clients are offereda selection of the best theworld can offer.www.shhh-oohs.co.ukStyling by: Writer andFashion Stylist AnnRussell,www.frocktrade.comHair by: the esteemedcreatives at DicksonReid, Edinburgh, www.dicksonreid.co.uk* Saturday 17 August,2pmJRF Rogue Milliner and“Hustle” Dance TroupeExperience a doublefeast for the eyes withspectacular millineryfrom the creative mind ofJRF Rogue Milliner fusedwith the expert stylings of“Hustle Dance” Troupe.Set to a carefully selectedplaylist on JRF’s trustygramophone, they createa mesmerising livingexhibition combiningfashion and theatre.www.jrfroguemilliner.comwww.hustledancetroupecom* Thursday 22 August,6.45pmJane Davidson: A previewof the Autumn/Winter2013 CollectionsJane Davidson is afamily run independentdesigner boutiquebased in Thistle Street.Vogue magazine calledit “one of Scotland’sbest kept secrets” andmore recently one ofthe best shops outsideLondon. The event willstart at 6.45pm with arefreshment, followedby a special tour of theexhibition from a curator,and finally a catwalkshow showcasing JaneDavidson’s Autumn/Winter 2013/14collections. Designersshown will includeTemperley, MatthewWilliamson, Dries VanNoten, Preen, RoksandaIlincic, Diane vonFurstenberg and Scottishcashmere from Queene &Belle. A touch of London,Paris, Milan and NewYork in Edinburgh. Hair bythe Charlie Miller artisticteam.www.janedavidson.co.ukFor tickets phone 0131 5293963 or email margaret.findlay@edinburgh.gov.uk* Friday 6 September,2pmHow to Build the PerfectParty Outfit by Coast,George StreetIn Autumn/Winter2013 Coast are readyfor the party. Withembellishment, clustersof sequins and beadednecklines, it’s asglamorous as it sounds.The palette an elegantmix of lipstick, fuchsiaand berry is punctuatedwith accents of blush,silver and gunmetalmetallic. There is alsoa subtle nod to theanimal print trend withblurred leopard print andsnakeskin. Let’s not forgetthat a party wouldn’tbe complete without aselection of little blackdresses! Key shapesfor Coast this seasonincludes 60s inspiredshifts, playful full skirtsand cut-out detail. In thisoutfit building workshop,Kirsten Thomson fromCoast will demonstrate onlive models how to get theperfect party look.PRESENTINGTOMORROW’SDESIGNERSEdinburgh College of ArtGraduatesOver the course ofour summer fashionexhibitions, we willdisplay graduatework from studentsgraduating from theEdinburgh College ofArt’s Undergraduate andMasters Programmes ofFashion, PerformanceCostume and Textiles.Many ECA graduatesmake a global impact infashion, and this is theperfect opportunity to seethe future of fashion.Fashion GraduateCollectionsLauren Smith - AnthologyShonagh Kerr Galbraith -Sho-ShoLouis Alderthon - Blythell -New Mortal ExperienceSaturday 15 June, 2pmEdinburgh CollegeFashion ShowWork created andmodelled by HND Textilesstudents from EdinburghCollege has beendeveloped in responseto several projectsexploring themes suchas: The Tudors, Versailles,Moon Landings, 70’sGlam Rock and MedievalHeaddresses. The 2ndyear students havecreated garment andmillinery ideas thatdisplay a range of textiletechniques including handembroidery, printing,fabric manipulationand embellishment togreat effect. Come andwatch them model theircreations in the gallery.FAMILY PROGRAMMEDROP IN SESSIONSThis is if you prefer aquick activity instead ofa more structured artsession. There is no needto book for the drop-insessions just come alongbetween 10.30am and12.30pm and unleashyour creativity.Monday 1 JulyGlitzy GlamorousMagazine CoversIf you were on the coverof a magazine how wouldyou portray yourself?Come along and createyour self-portrait in amagazine shoot stylepicture and create acollage from recycledmagazines.Monday 15 JulyCatwalk DesignsCome along and createthe chicest catwalkdesigns in a sketch designworkshop.

Monday 29 JulyDesigner JewelleryMake stunning paperjewellery against thebackdrop of our fashionexhibitions. Spot theaccessories in the galleryto give you inspiration.Monday 12 AugustPaper FashionSpend the morningsurrounded by strikingimages in our exhibitionsand make very chic paperfashion dolls.STRUCTURED 2 HOURSESSIONSThis is if you prefer alonger more structured 2hour activity. These haveto be booked in advance,and are suitable for all thefamily (children 5 plus).They run from 10.30am -12.30pm.* Saturday 29 JuneCreative Fashion CollageBe inspired by our fashionphotography exhibitionand create your ownfabulous collage ofcostumes using figuretemplates and groovygraphics from differentdecades of the 20thcentury.* Friday 5 JulyFlower PowerFlower Power in the 60swas all about Peace andLove. Using our range ofcraft materials, createyour own fantastic flowerthemed jewellery oraccessories to take home.* Monday 8 JulyYoung DesignersBring a plain white T-Shirtalong and embellish itwith the coolest designsusing our craft materials.* Friday 12 JulyFascinating FascinatorsNo designer outfit wouldbe complete withoutsome fancy headgear.Using our range ofcraft materials, designand make a fabulousfascinator to take withyou and you’ll be off tothe races!* Friday 19 JulyIn the MoodFashion designers plantheir new collections bycreating “story boards”using colour samples,fabric strips, artwork,photographs and otherimages that capture theirimaginations. Be inspiredby our exciting fashionphotography exhibitionto create a professionallooking mood-board,just like a real fashiondesigner.* Monday 22 JulyDesigner Hand BagsDesign a very cool cardbag with our glitzymaterials. Use it to storeyour precious stuff!* Friday 2 AugustAnnouncing the LatestTrends in Toytown!Bring a teddy, doll or othersoft toy for a sartorialmakeover. Make anddecorate a dress or top foryour toy and we’ll hold afabulous fashion show atthe end of the workshop.(Size of toy not to exceed18 inches).* Monday 5 AugustVenetian Glamour MasksCreate an air of mysteryand design and make abeautiful mask.* Friday 9 AugustBritain’s Next Top CoutureDesigner?Design a collection for apaper template figure,using the skills of a realfashion designer. Colour,pattern and matchingaccessories are all partof the brief. Using arange of craft materials,create fabulous ballgowns, wedding outfits orsportswear - the choice isyours.* Tuesday 13 AugustCostumes from Aroundthe WorldFashion is often inspiredby beautiful fabrics anddesigns from aroundthe world. Create yourvery own internationalfashion show with clothespeg figures, using yourimagination and our rangeof craft materials.* Saturday 31 AugustPrints and PrincessesThroughout the 20thcentury, eye-catchingprints have been anessential element offashion. Using inspirationfrom our fashionphotography exhibition,create and print yourown designs to create amodern or vintage look.* Saturday 7 SeptemberFabulous Fashion of theFortiesPeople during wartimewere just as keen to looktheir best as they aretoday but how did theyget those glamorousfilm star looks whenthings were so scarce?We challenge you totransform three basicoutfits into fabulousforties fashion, using ourrange of “make do andmend” materials.* Thursday 8 August,10.30am - 3.30pmSpecial Event For YoungAdultsFashion JournalsCreate a lively fashionjournal in the form of ahand bound sketch book.Using drawing painting,pastels and collagetechniques we will createfashion illustration,along the lines of someof the exciting fashionillustrators. This is perfectfor students intendingto follow a career at artcollege and on workingon a portfolio. With artistJacqui Pestell.Tuesdays in the schoolholidays 2pm - 4pmDressed to Impress:Exploring Portraiture StudioCome along and try ourdress-up corner in thegallery. Get dressed indashing hats and explorewith pastels and drawingmaterials to do a sketchof yourself. Our gallerystaff will photograph youin action.* Monday 1 July -Wednesday 3 July,11am - 4.30pmThe International MagicFestivalStreet Magic Master ClassWe are delighted toannounce collaborationwith the InternationalMagic Festival. YoungMagicians will be aroundthe building takinginspiration from streetfashion. Top hat and tailshave been switched forbaseball caps and Nikes- the street fashion stylebecame a real attribute ofthis performance genre.Traditional illusions havebeen modernised andnew effects have beeninvented to complementthis style. During the5-hour masterclass kidsaged 11-14 will learnsome astonishing cardmagic, cool street-styletechniques and the realsecrets behind sleightof hand that will helpthem become a bettermagician.Book online: www.magicfest.co.uk/whatson,Tel: 0131 473 2000EAF ExplorersIn collaboration with theEdinburgh Art FestivalDesigned for children andfamilies, EAF Explorers

is a special activity trailwhich starts on 1 August.During the Festival, youcan pick up your free EAFExplorers passport andmap from participatinggalleries and learn moreabout some of the arton show by completinga series of fun, creativeactivities. Complete eachactivity and get yourpassport stamped ateach gallery, then takeyour stamped passportto Sarah Kenchington’swonderful musicalinstrument Wind Pipesfor Edinburgh at TrinityApse to receive a specialexplorer’s prize.EAF Explorers participatinggalleries during EdinburghArt Festival:City Art Centre, DovecotStudios, The FruitmarketGalleryWind Pipes for Edinburghby Sarah KenchingtonTrinity Apse, Chalmers Close,42 High Street, EH1 1SSMon - Sun 10 - 6The EAF Explorerspassport and map andentry to the exhibitionsrelated to the activitiesare free. EAF Explorershas been developed byAlchemy Arts. For moreinfo, please visit www.edinburghartfestival.comADULT ART CLASSES* Saturday 6 July,10.30am - 3.30pmFashionable SilhouettesUsing the glamorousimages of Coming intoFashion we will createunique artworks andcollages using thetechniques of papercuttingand collage.Explore beautiful patternsand lovely texturedpapers. With artist TessaAsquith-Lamb.* Saturday 13 July,10.30am - 3.30pmFashioning the Fantasy -3D Paper workshopFashion photography hasbeen described as usingthe world as a backdropand transforming itinto a stage. Spendthe day exploring theprocess of making a 3Dnarrative image, drawinginspiration from selectedimages from Coming intoFashion and creatingopulently staged narrativesets using a variety ofmaterials and techniques.With artist Paula Flavell.* Saturday 3 August,10.30am - 3.30pmCrochet for BeginnersSurrounded by thegorgeous textures in theexhibitions, join us forthis crocheting designworkshop. This workshopwill cover the basics ofcircular crochet and freeformcrochet. With KerryKimber from Knitting for All.* Saturday 10 August,10.30am - 3.30pmThe Finer Art of FeltingNeedle felting issurprisingly painterly andoffers the opportunityto make detailed andaccurate designs. Joinus as we discover itsfull potential and makebeautiful art worksinspired by the coloursand textures in theexhibitions around us.Both beginners andthose with needle feltingexperience are welcomefor this exploration intothe finer art of felting.With Kerry Kimber fromKnitting for All.* Saturday 17 August,10.30am - 3.30pmElements of Fashion -Still lifeIn this lively workshop, wewill consider the trappingsof fashion as seen in theelegant pages of Vogueand the stylish ladies fromDressed to Kill to createbeautiful still lives of hats,jewellery, rich drapedfabrics, and fans. Withartist Tessa Asquith-Lamb.* Saturday 24 August,10.30am - 3.30pmShadows of Beauty -Mixed Media WorkshopBe inspired by worksfrom the fashion focusedDressed to Kill andComing into Fashion toexplore the use of lightand tone in image making.Experiment with unusualmaterials and methodsfor drawings with adifference! With ArtistPaula Flavell.* Saturday 7 September,10.30am - 3.30pmPrecious FashionMemories - Pattern,Texture and ColourUsing a box frame, wewill create a capsuleof fashion and textilememories. Paint and printonto beautiful papers,and combine collage andcut out shapes to suggestthe paintings in theexhibition, and fashionmemories through theVogue magazine covers.With artist Jacqui Pestell.LECTURES AND TALKSSaturday 3 August, 2pmAntique Clothes: Fromthe Mundane to theGlamorousThe history of clothesis a fascinating subject.Bertha Walker will look atwhy certain styles werepopular and discuss theirembellishment. This talkwill concentrate on ladiescostume from a privatecollection of costumethat contains pieces fromlate Victorian to the 70s.From day wear, eveningwear, wedding dresses,underwear and a fewaccessories to match.Bring along something todiscuss - or even better,wear it!Friday 30 August, 2pmI’ve Bagged it!The handbag has beenone of the most usefulaccessories. Like costumeit has evolved over theyears according to fashionand its use. Bertha Walkerwill discuss her personalhandbag collection,evolved over about tenyears, from the Georgianperiod to the presentday. People are welcometo bring along their ownvintage bags!* Tuesday 16 July, 2pmChris Breward: On Fashionand PhotographyChristopher Brewardis Professor of CulturalHistory at the Universityof Edinburgh, where healso holds the positionsof Principal of EdinburghCollege of Art and VicePrincipal of the University(Creative Arts). He wastrained at the CourtauldInstitute of Art (BA) andthe Royal College ofArt (MA, PhD), London.Christopher has publishedwidely on the historyand theory of fashionand its relationship tomasculinities and urbancultures.TOURSSaturdays, Tuesdaysand FridaysSpotlight ToursThese 30 minute tours willfocus on key works in theexhibitions. Meet in thegallery reception area.1pm Coming into Fashion3pm Dressed to KillThursdays 27 June, 4July, 18 July, 25 July, 1August, 15 August, 29August, 12 Septemberand 26 September, 2pmTours for the HearingImpairedSpecial tours focussing onkey works in the exhibitionsusing portable loops.Visit the City Art CentreFacebook page for regularupdates on programmes.www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk

City Art Centre ShopUSHER HALL INTERNATIONAL CLASSICSTCHAIKOVSKY SYMPHONYORCHESTRA OF MOSCOW RADIOSunday 6 OctoberBeethoven Symphony No.4Rachmaninov Paganini VariationsTchaikovsky Symphony No.4Vladimir Fedoseyev Conductor | Peter Donohoe PianoSTUTTGART RADIOSYMPHONY ORCHESTRAMonday 21 OctoberMozart Violin ConcertoMahler Symphony No.6Stéphane Denève Conductor | Henning Kraggerud ViolinTHE SIXTEENSunday 15 DecemberPoulenc Selection of Early CarolsBritten Hymn to the Virginand A Ceremony of CarolsHarry Christophers ConductorACADEMY OF ST MARTININ THE FIELDSMonday 20 JanuaryBach Double ConcertoBeethoven Symphony No.1Brahms Violin ConcertoJoshua Bell Conductor / ViolinIn the City Art Centre shop wehave a passion for the beautiful,quirky and useful. Through carefulselection, support for local makersand emerging designers we bringyou a range of gifts, stationery,books and accessories to tempt anddelight.Browsing in our relaxing shop isa pleasure; our friendly team arethere to provide any help you mightneed. Any purchases you make willhelp support our collections andexhibitions programme at the CityArt Centre.MAHLER CHAMBER ORCHESTRAWednesday 20 NovemberStravinsky Dumbarton OaksBeethoven Piano Concerto No.2Stravinsky SeptetBeethoven Piano Concerto No.3Leif Ove Andsnes Conductor / PianoVIENNA TONKUNSTLERORCHESTRASunday 9 MarchKodaly Dances of GalantaRachmaninov Piano Concerto No.1Beethoven Symphony No.6Andres Orozco-Estrada Conductor | Barry Douglas PianoTickets from £12 | Early Bird deals available | Book now!usherhall.co.uk | 0131 228 1155If you are interested in supporting theCity Art Centre, join the Friends, whoseprogramme includes visits to othermuseums and galleries and lectures byexperts. Benefits include invitations toopenings and free entry to exhibitions.Funds raised help the City Art Centre buyworks for the collection, such as KimonoStudy by William McCance.Membership forms are available at the City ArtCentre or at www.edinburghmuseums.org.ukWilliam McCance, Kimono Study, 19192

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