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Book Signing Event – How to Kill a Witch: A Guide for the Patriarchy
The event is FREE and no tickets are required - arrive early to avoid queues!
Something Wicked This Way Comes! How to Kill a Witch: A Guide for the Patriarchy by Claire Mitchell KC & Zoë Venditozzi
Meet the authors, get your copy signed, and join the conversation about justice, memory, and resistance!
Book Launch & Signing
Get ready to explore one of Scotland’s darkest historical chapters in How to Kill a Witch: A Guide for the Patriarchy, launching 15 May 2025. This bold new title from the powerhouse duo behind the Witches of Scotland campaign takes readers deep into the brutal reality of Scotland’s witch hunts—and how the legacy still haunts us today. Between 2.30 and 4.30pm on Saturday 31st May, the authors will be signing copies of their book - arrive promptly to avoid queues!
The Witch Trials: A Chilling History
Between 1563 and 1736, nearly 4,000 people—mostly women were accused of witchcraft in Scotland. Of those, about 2,500 were executed in a system that combined suspicion, misogyny, and state violence. Claire Mitchell KC, a leading human rights lawyer, and author Zoë Venditozzi expose how the law, church, and society conspired to create a machinery of fear that destroyed countless lives.
Drawing from real trial records, confessions, and expert analysis, How to Kill a Witch doesn’t just recount history—it interrogates it. The book is a dark, often witty, and sharply relevant reminder of how easily societies can justify cruelty, especially toward women.
“More red flags than all the Handmaid’s gowns stitched together.” — Claire Mitchell & Zoë Venditozzi
The Witches of Scotland Campaign
Mitchell and Venditozzi are also the founders of the Witches of Scotland campaign, which has brought global attention to Scotland’s witch trial victims. Their advocacy helped spark a major milestone: on International Women’s Day 2022, then First Minister Nicola Sturgeon issued a formal state apology—Scotland’s first recognition of the miscarriages of justice inflicted on accused witches.
Their podcast and public work continue to raise awareness about how these injustices still echo today—in the persecution of women around the world under the guise of "witchcraft."
Don't miss your chance to support this landmark release and the ongoing effort to honour Scotland’s accused witches with truth and dignity.
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POP UP! LUCKENBOOTH: PRE-LOVED & VINTAGE FASHION
26th - 27th April 2024
The wait is over for Luckenbooth fans! We invite you to join us at this year's Luckenbooth, hosted by Kelvin Rooms. Annual pop-up boutique Luckenbooth is run by Anna and Gillian, offering a giddy selection of top-quality hand-picked vintage, high street and one-off designer pieces.
An expertly curated selection of clothing, footwear, knits, bags and accessories; this is where yourspring wardrobe refresh starts!Browse rails ofMartin Margiela, Rohan, Carhartt, St Michael, Scotch & Soda, Anthropologie, Whistles, & Other Stories,Esprit and many other coveted labels as well as a collection of one-of-a-kind vintage.
Joinus for the preview sale on Friday April 26th 4-6pm or Saturday April 27th 10am-5.30pm.
WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP - ATELIER ALICART
6pm, Wednesday 29th November.
*Now sold out!* Send us a message on our live chat or email if you're interested in hearing about a second workshop date in late November.
Our wreath-making workshop hosted by Atelier Alicart is not to be missed!
Founder of Atelier Alicart, Adolfo Ramos Alicart has a unique talent and is highly renowned for creating bespoke and innovative displays. Originally leading teams at Prada and L.K Bennett, Adolfo's work became recognised for intelligently referencing art, literature, and the natural world.
Adolfo's own love of nature, flowers and 'all things green' has flourished further and inspired him to create award-winning installations for Wedgwood at RHS Chelsea and Chatsworth Flower shows. He is also responsible for making Kelvin Rooms a dreamy Christmas wonderland for the past two years!
Taking you through the entire wreath-making process from scratch, Adolfo's informative and immersive workshop is an memorable experience that will give you the skills to create everything from the moss base to styling a creative and unique finish that will delight!
Tickets are £85. Book now to avoid disappointment!
Learn the art of natural candle making in a full immersive and relaxing 'wellbeing' workshop experience with Scott’s Apothecary at Kelvin Rooms.
Learn a new hobby or spend some time in a wonderfully creative and aromatic space! Set your most creative spirit free and make unique candles with our
Each participant will learn about the health benefits of the essential oils we are working with and make two of their own aromatherapy soy wax candles in gold tins to take home with them.
In this 2 hour workshop you will get an introduction to the world of perfumery, creating your own luxury perfume; using natural and therapeutic ingredients.
You will learn some of the basics of perfumery, learning how to describe scents, putting scents together to create accords and building your own map to create your perfume. With access to a starter selection of perfumery ingredients you will be helped to create your own bespoke fragrance.
Delve into the magical world of scent creation in this creative, hands-on fun workshop.
At the end of the workshop you will take home your beautiful scent booklet, scent map and your perfume plus atomiser.
Atelier Alicart X Kelvin Rooms - POP-UP! October - December '23
Launch: Thursday 12th October 2 - 6pm Pop-up: 12th October - Christmas Week 2023.
It is our pleasure and honour to host floral design studio Atelier Alicart in our new pop-up space for a truly unique and captivating experience - from Thursday 12th October until Christmas Week!
Atelier Alicart has transformed the former tool room at Kelvin Rooms into a backdrop for some stunning botanical creations. Using artisanal preservation techniques, these floral arrangements make a sumptuous addition to your home.
Founder of Atelier Alicart, Adolfo Ramos Alicart has a unique talent and is highly renowned for creating bespoke and innovative displays. Originally leading teams at Prada and L.K Bennett, Adolfo's work became recognised for intelligently referencing art, literature, and the natural world.
Adolfo's own love of nature, flowers and 'all things green' has flourished further and inspired him to create award-winning installations for Wedgwood at RHS Chelsea and Chatsworth Flower shows. Alongside these installations, he has created works for brands such asPenhaligon's, Mackintosh, Pringle of Scotland, Conde Nast, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Toast, Sotheby's and Timorous Beasties, among many more.
Atelier Alicart offers bespoke floral, visual and artistic solutions and commissions for commercial, retail, and private clients, working both globally and at Adolfo’s home, in Glasgow.
JOIN US for celebratory drinks on Thursday 12th October to welcome Adolfo to Glasgow and Kelvin Rooms! From 2 - 6pm.
at Kelvin Rooms, 39a Otago St. G12 8JJ (Above Perch & Rest Cafe)
on Thursday 12th October 2 - 6pm.
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LOVE CUT SILVER JEWELLERY WORKSHOP
*sold out! -stay tuned for further dates*
Local artisan Constance Pope, contemporary jewellery designer is back with her fun and informative jewellery making workshops.
Constance is a self-taught jewellery maker creating raw and organic pieces under the name of Love Cut Silver.
Constance's passion for jewellery making has inspired her to share her craft in her relaxed and informal workshops where you get to take away your own handcrafted 925 silver creation!
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POP-UP! NEARLY NEW CASHMERE
29th & 30th March 2023
Nearly New Cashmere are joining us to showcase their collection of their preloved cashmere pieces on March 29th and 30th.
Hitting the road from the Yorkshire Dales, Ali, Pip and Charlotte will be joining us for an evening of bubbles from 4pm - 8pm on March 29th and will continue the pop-up shop the on Thursday 30th until 4pm - don't miss out! Plenty of gorgeous knits up for grabs!
Images courtesy of Nearly New Cashmere.
POP-UP! NIKI JONES
31st March -1st April 2023
Globally renowned textile designer and highly regarded curator of homewares, Niki Jones is coming to Kelvin Rooms with a sample sale of rugs, cushions, quilts and beautiful objects for the home.
Kicking off at 10.30am on Friday, and continuing all day Saturday. This is a sale not to be missed - do come early to avoid disappointment!
Images courtesy of Niki Jones.
POP UP! LA FETICHE
The LA FETICHE XMAS SUPERMARKET POP-UP extravaganza is coming to Kelvin Rooms!
The launch event is on Friday 4th from 4pm -7pm. Your chance to grab the best pieces before the weekend crowds and enjoy a prosecco! The pop-up shop will run until 5pm on the 4th December.
LA FETICHE is based on the concept of an ideal wardrobe consisting of 37 favourite, timeless pieces.
A collection of clothing that is both familiar and new. One that has a sentimental connection and appreciation of unique manufacturing skills and a high regard for authentically produced garments.
It is a definition of an ideal style shaped by age-old skills of both France and Scotland.
The LA FETICHE Xmas Supermarket Pop-up Extravanganza is coming to Glasgow! Kelvin Rooms will host the event from Friday 4th 4pm - 7pm. Pop down for a prosecco and the chance to grab the best from the range of gorgeous knitwear and accessories!
The event will run until Sunday evening - don't miss this amazing opportunity to grab a piece of LA FETICHE for yourself or a loved one;)
Images courtesy of LA FETICHE.
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Very good produce: well designed with a long handle, solidly made with good quality bristles and aesthetically pleasing with slanted edges and round corners.
