Creative making: Victorian paper valentines

Name: Creative making: Victorian paper valentines
Start: 2026-02-10T10:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-10T12:30:00+00:00
Location: National Library of Scotland

National Library of Scotland

Highlights

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 10:30 am

2 hours

National Library of Scotland

Starting at GBP 15

Date & Location

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (GMT+00:00)

National Library of Scotland

George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

About the event

Creative making: Victorian paper valentines

Explore original Victorian paper valentines and create your own in this relaxed session.

About this Event

Join artist and antique valentine collector Tessa Asquith-Lamb for a sentimental morning creating layered paper valentines inspired by original Victorian ones.

View 19th and early 20th century examples before making your own paper valentine card using reproduction Victorian ‘scraps’, pressed flowers, lace paper and silk ribbon. We will provide authentic poems to add, or you can write your own!

All materials and tea and coffee will be provided.

About the facilitator

Tessa Asquith-Lamb is an artist and freelance art educator based in East Lothian. Her work reflects her love of stories and storytelling. Find out more about Tessa's work.  

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