Edinburgh art scene to host farewell for long-standing community member

Wester Hailes will hold a celebration on Tuesday, February 24, from 1.30pm to 3pm to close Pat Tait’s Stitching Exhibition and mark her departure from WHALE Arts for health reasons.

An event in Wester Hailes will mark the closing of Pat Tait's Stitching Exhibition and pay tribute to her years of creative contribution to WHALE Arts. The celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, from 1.30pm to 3pm and will also serve as a farewell as Ms Tait steps away from the organisation for health reasons. The exhibition displays a lifetime of needlework artistry across traditional and decorative textile techniques. WHALE Arts is a community-led organisation founded in 1992 that delivers creative programming aimed at improving wellbeing and fostering connection. Notable details: - The event is set for Tuesday, February 24, from 1.30pm to 3pm in Wester Hailes. - It will mark the closing of Pat Tait’s Stitching Exhibition and act as a farewell as she steps away from WHALE Arts for health reasons. - The exhibition features a lifetime of needlework including hardanger, cross stitch, embroidery and blackwork. - Attendees will have a final chance to view the exhibition and will be offered complimentary high-tea refreshments in a relaxed setting. - WHALE Arts leaders and Stitch'N'Time group members praised Ms Tait’s technical skill, patience and welcoming presence, saying she will be missed. - WHALE Arts was founded in 1992 and runs community-focused creative programmes. Summary: The gathering recognises Ms Tait’s long-standing creative contributions and gives the community an opportunity to acknowledge her role before her departure. The immediate next step is the scheduled celebration on February 24; longer-term arrangements following her leaving WHALE Arts are undetermined at this time.