Birch Tree Gallery

Birch Tree Gallery The art gallery focuses on works on paper and crafts that have roots in nature - whether in material

Birch Tree Gallery – a venue for fine-crafts and prints exhibitions – opened its doors on March 10th, 2017. The gallery displays art-works that has roots in nature – whether in materials, inspiration or thematic elements. Birch tree image is very simple, but powerful: the strong visual and tactile quality of its bark embodies many of the same qualities that differentiates fine-crafts from other a

rts – physicality of the art medium, texture, and time for mastering technical skills to produce the works. The first joint exhibition ‚Semitones‘ will feature subtle colour transitions in wool and crystaline glazes and will showcase works by tapestry weaver Louise Oppenheimer from Argyll and ceramicist Maggie Zerafa from Skye. The future exibitions will include works in wood, glass, stone, clay, mixed media and, also, prints.

Mixed Winter exhibition features paintings by Stephen Redpath, Glynnis Carter and Peter Davis. Lots of ceramics on displ...
13/12/2024

Mixed Winter exhibition features paintings by Stephen Redpath, Glynnis Carter and Peter Davis. Lots of ceramics on display.
The gallery will be closed December 20 - January 9th for winter break. The last day to visit this years is Thursday, December 19th.

Will you join us?
06/12/2024

Will you join us?

The last exhibition of the year is on… and the candle is lit!
30/11/2024

The last exhibition of the year is on… and the candle is lit!

A snapshot of the current mixed Winter exhibition featuring watercolour ‘Lund’ by Peter Davis, ceramics by Leonie Rutter...
28/11/2024

A snapshot of the current mixed Winter exhibition featuring watercolour ‘Lund’ by Peter Davis, ceramics by Leonie Rutter, Gill McGill and stained glass by Samantha Yates

Mixed winter exhibition, showcasing 12 artists, is open now.   Featured in this image: watercolours by Peter Davis and S...
26/11/2024

Mixed winter exhibition, showcasing 12 artists, is open now.
Featured in this image: watercolours by Peter Davis and Steve Redpath, ceramics by Hanna Salomonsson and Leonie Rutter and stained glass flowers by Samantha Yates.

This is the last week of Paula Dunn’s exhibition ‘Walk with Me’. ‘Passing Storm’ (60 x 60 cm) oil and gold leaf on board...
13/11/2024

This is the last week of Paula Dunn’s exhibition ‘Walk with Me’. ‘Passing Storm’ (60 x 60 cm) oil and gold leaf on board

Paula Dunn and her partner Nick came to the gallery today to see the paintings in situ. Thank you, for fabulous flowers ...
29/10/2024

Paula Dunn and her partner Nick came to the gallery today to see the paintings in situ. Thank you, for fabulous flowers that fit with the colours of the exhibition and are now in a smoke fired vessel by (that is not only beautiful by itself, but can be functional as well!)
It is very nice to see the artists taking their time and putting the effort to travel to see their exhibition at the gallery. Paula’s paintings are inspired by Scottish landscapes - sailing the west coast of Scotland and visiting Orkney and Shetland.

The second exhibition by Paula Dunn ‘Walk with Me’. ‘Where the Light Falls’ (100 x 100 cm) and ‘Waiting for the Tide’ (2...
25/10/2024

The second exhibition by Paula Dunn ‘Walk with Me’.
‘Where the Light Falls’ (100 x 100 cm) and ‘Waiting for the Tide’ (25 x 25 cm) framed in St. Ives frame
Ceramic bowl by

Paula Dunn’s second exhibition ‘Walk with Me’ is opening in Saturday. There is some magic in there…                     ...
17/10/2024

Paula Dunn’s second exhibition ‘Walk with Me’ is opening in Saturday. There is some magic in there…

Ready to celebrate National Poetry Day by having John Killick reading the poem that ispired current exhibition and his o...
03/10/2024

Ready to celebrate National Poetry Day by having John Killick reading the poem that ispired current exhibition and his orther works

It was lovely to see John Killick, who’s poem ‘Return of the Native’ inspired this exhibition, at the gallery yesterday....
06/09/2024

It was lovely to see John Killick, who’s poem ‘Return of the Native’ inspired this exhibition, at the gallery yesterday.
Peter Davis RSW watercolour ‘Bonnhoga’ (‘spiritual home’ in old Norn) and ceramic sculptural work ‘Colour of Dreams’ ceretainly speak to each other.

Last to arrive, first to hang …Triptych by Paula Dunn  with a glass vessel by Alison Jardine  After refreshing paintwork...
03/09/2024

Last to arrive, first to hang …
Triptych by Paula Dunn with a glass vessel by Alison Jardine

After refreshing paintwork, now it is time to hang a very special exhibition ‘Return of the Native’ inspired by a poem by John Killick.
Twenty artists interpret in a variety of media, often choosing to venture ‘of the beaten path’ and do something different from what they are used to.
Preview on Thursday, September 5th, 6-7:30 pm.

A bit sad goodbye to my neighbour Paul Muzni  who is leaving Dundas street. After seven years seeing him next doir it wi...
31/08/2024

A bit sad goodbye to my neighbour Paul Muzni who is leaving Dundas street. After seven years seeing him next doir it will be sad to see the place empty on Tuesday. Paul is mobing his studio to St. Margaret’s house. Wishing him all the best!

Though the Fringe ends thus week, the exhibition ‘Allure of the Light’ will continue till the end of August (Saturday, 3...
23/08/2024

Though the Fringe ends thus week, the exhibition ‘Allure of the Light’ will continue till the end of August (Saturday, 31st).
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A snapshop from the current Fringe exhibition ‘Allure of the Light’ - watercolours by Susan Macintosh, RSW and ceramics ...
15/08/2024

A snapshop from the current Fringe exhibition ‘Allure of the Light’ - watercolours by Susan Macintosh, RSW and ceramics by Leonie Rutter

‘Loch Lurgainn’ by Susan Macintosh (110 x 162 cm)
10/08/2024

‘Loch Lurgainn’ by Susan Macintosh (110 x 162 cm)

This is the last week of the exhibition ‘Glimpses’ to see fabulous painterly textiles by Valerie Wartelle and paintings ...
23/07/2024

This is the last week of the exhibition ‘Glimpses’ to see fabulous painterly textiles by Valerie Wartelle and paintings by Jude Nixon. Can’t blane the weather now!

‘Hazy Rain’ (merino wool, silk and linen - wet felting) by Valerie Wartelle and a ceramic ‘Water’s Edge’ bowl by Hanna S...
16/07/2024

‘Hazy Rain’ (merino wool, silk and linen - wet felting) by Valerie Wartelle and a ceramic ‘Water’s Edge’ bowl by Hanna Salomonsson

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23a Dundas Street
Edinburgh
EH36QQ

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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+441315564000

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Birch Tree Gallery primarily exhibits fine-crafts, original prints, works on paper and sometimes, other media. It primarily focuses on art-works that has roots in nature – whether in materials, inspiration or thematic elements. Birch tree image is very simple, but powerful: the strong visual and tactile quality of its bark embodies many of the same qualities that differentiates fine-crafts from other arts – physicality of the art medium, texture, and time for mastering technical skills to produce the works.