Other
Events Nationwide
Until 28th July
"In Stitches" - Norfolk
The talented "In Stitches" group will again be holding
their annual exhibition and sale of textile art at the stunning
Blickling Hall, a National Trust Property, near Aylsham, Norfolk,
this year in the Loft Gallery. The exhibition will be open Wednesday
to Sunday 10.15am - 5.15pm. Admission is free.
Until
28th July
"In Stitches" - Norfolk
The talented "In Stitches" group will again be holding
their annual exhibition and sale of textile art at the stunning
Blickling Hall, a National Trust Property, near Aylsham, Norfolk,
this year in the Loft Gallery. The exhibition will be open Wednesday
to Sunday 10.15am - 5.15pm. Admission is free.
Until
28th July
Textile Trail & Friends -
St. Austell
An exhibition of textile art at The China Clay Country Park, Wheal
Martyn, Carthew, St. Austell, Cornwall, open 10.00am - 6.00pm daily.
Enquiries: 01726 850362.
Until
31st July
Rubicon Textile Artists - Cirencester
"Time Present and Times Past" is an exhibition of new
work by this group to be held at the Corineum Museum, Park Street,
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, open Monday to Saturday 10.00am -
5.00pm, Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Enquiries: 01285 655611 or visit:
www.rubiconart.com
Until
2nd August
Haptic Art 1 Year On - Knebworth
A stitched textile and mixed media exhibition at The Studio, Art
Van Go,
1 Stevenage Road, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, open Tuesday to Friday
9.30am - 5.00pm and Saturday 9.30am - 2.30pm. Further details from
Art Van Go: www.artvango.co.uk
Until
2nd August
Bolton Progressive Threads - Colne
An exhibition of work by members that reflects their own inspiration
and continuing evolution of styles - celebrating new and traditional
techniques. The venue is Glyde Works, Byron Road, Colne, Lancashire,
open Tuesday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Contact: 01282 863181.
Until
4th August
The RSN at The Royal Opera House
An exhibition to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the current
theatre on the site. The RSN is lending examples of historic textiles
from its Collection including items connected with the Royal Family.
This is part of a major event celebrating the best in world opera
and ballet. The doors are open Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 3.30pm.
Please telephone to check opening times before visiting: 020 7304
4000.
Until
8th August
Reworked, Recycled, Revealed - Stockton
Vervey, a group of seven textile artists, are holding their second
exhibition, a collection of contemporary art which reworks ideas
as well as a variety of unwanted objects to reveal hidden depth
and meaning in imaginative new pieces. The first venue for this
exhibition is Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton on Tees.
Until
9th August
"Arcadia" - Birmingham
An exhibition of stitched textiles by Stephanie Redfern, a member
of the Embroiderers' Guild, Quilter's Guild and the Royal Birmingham
Society of Artists will be held at the Royal Birmingham Society
of Artists Gallery,
4 Brook Street, St. Paul's, Birmingham. The doors are open Monday
to Friday 10.30am - 5.30pm, Saturday 10.30am - 5.00pm and Sunday
1.00pm - 5.00pm. Further information is available from 0121 236
4353 and www.rbsa.org.uk
There will be a two day workshop: "Printed and Layered Textiles"
on 4th & 5th August. Details from the above contacts.
Until
25th August
Tactile Textiles - Please Touch! - Dorset
Call for Entries - Great Prizes to be won. Textile Artists (individuals
and groups) are invited to submit a piece of work for this exhibition
to be held at The Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset.
For further details please send an SAE to Tactile Textiles, c/o
157 Seafield Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5LH, or e-mail: brendaweeks@btopenworld.com
who will send you full details and a form.
Until
31st August
Brunel Broderers - Gloucestershire
Green Women, Brunel Broderers, Nature in Art at Wallsworth Hall,
Twigworth, Glos. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm (outside)
and 12th to 31st August (inside). Residencies 25th - 31st August.
All further details from 01452 731422.
Until
7th September
The Fabric of Myth - Warwickshire
A major exhibition at Compton Verney, Warwickshire, including rarely
seen national and international loans, in addition to specially
commissioned works. Organised thematically, the exhibition explores
the symbolic function of textiles as classical myth and their thematic
influence on both historic and contemporary art.
The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue.
Contact for details, Ina Cole, Communications Manager, Compton Verney,
Warwickshire, CV35 9HZ, telephone 01926 645540, e-mail: ina.cole@comptonverney.org.uk
Until 31st October
Bolton Progressive Threads - Gawthorpe hall
An exhibition celebrating the tenth anniversary of Bolton Progressive
Threads. Members have chosen their favourite techniques and sources
of inspiration to create a lively exhibition with both favourite
and new pieces of work covering many aspects of textile and embroidery
art.
The venue is Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, Nr. Burnley, Lancashire, open
Tuesday to Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm. No disabled
access. Admission charges apply: £4.00 Adults, £3.00
Concessions, children free. Enquiries 01282 771004.
19th
July - 6th September
"People Watching" - Clitheroe
An exhibition of sixteen artists from across the UK who are fascinated
by people, what makes us unique and human. Textiles are demonstrated
by Claire Louise Butler, Lou Gardiner, Rachael Howard, Laura McCafferty,
Linda Miller and Lilliane Taylor. The venue is Platform Gallery,
Station Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, telephone 01200 443071,
e-mail: platform.gallery@ribblevalley.gov.uk or visit the website:
www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/
platformgallery The doors are open Monday to Saturday 10.00am -
4.30pm, closed Bank Holidays.
25th
July - 21st September
"Playing with Colour" - Llandrindod Wells
An exhibition of art quilts and mixed media textile art by Valerie
Lymer at Radnorshire Museum, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, open Tuesday
to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday and
Bank Holiday Monday 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Admission £1.00 to non
residents of Powys. Further details:
01597 824513.
25th
July - 2nd August
Textile Exhibition - Norwich Cathedral
"Symbolism and Mythology in Ecclesiastical Textiles" takes
place at the Cathedral, open 10.00am - 4.00pm (12noon - 3.00pm Sundays).
The event looks at the meaning of symbolism and mythology and its
use in sacred vestments and other church textiles. Materials and
techniques are shown in practical demonstrations.
2nd
August - 7th September
Lifemaps - Accrington
An exhibition of contemporary textile and mixed media art by Threadmill
at Haworth Art Gallery, Haworth Park, Manchester Road, Accrington,
open Wednesday - Friday and Bank Holidays 2.00pm - 5.00pm, Saturday
and Sunday
12 noon - 4.30pm. Details of associated workshops are available
from www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk or by telephone on 01254 233782.
2nd
August - 7th September
Fusion Textile Artists North East - Hartlepool
An exhibition entitled "Identity" at Hartlepool Art Gallery,
Church Square, Hartlepool, open Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.30pm,
Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm, closed Mondays. Admission is free.
9th
& 10th August
“Stitches” - Wye Needlecraft Event - Bakewell
A new major event will be held at the Agricultural Centre, Bakewell,
Derbyshire, featuring the greatest names in materials and equipment
in the textile industry. Among the exhibitors will be DMC with demonstrations,
Groves Baker with Dimensions, Moira Blackburn, Trinity Xtras, Beardie
Designs with Gloriana Silk Threads, Northern Lights Chinese Silks,
Drawn Threads Charts and Kits, Coats Crafts/Anchor and many more.
The Centre will be filled with all the best for embroiderers and
other textile pursuits. Admission is £2.00, children under
14 free.
7th
- 16th August
Dartmoor Arts & Crafts Show - Princetown
The annual event that fills all corners of Princetown Primary School
and includes many textile artists covering embroidery, patchwork
& quilting, lace, weaving and more, plus other hand crafts.
The venue is open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm and admission is £2.50
adults, children free. Proceeds benefit the school and provide prizes
for the "Shades of Dartmoor" competition.
14th
- 17th August
Festival of Quilts - NEC
The NEC, Birmingham, is once again the venue for this gigantic festival
of all the best in world quilting.
In addition to galleries of specially invited exhibitors there will
be a number of juried international displays and competition quilt
finalists from around the globe. The doors are open 10.00am - 5.00pm.
For further details of this event contact the organisers : www.twistedthread.com
or call to book advance purchase tickets and save: 01473 320407.
18th
- 25th August
West Country Embroiderers - Abbotsbury
The biennial exhibition of the Dorset groups of the West Country
Embroiderers will be held at Strangways Hall, Abbotsbury, Dorset,
open 10.00am - 4.00pm daily.
21st
- 27th August
West Country Embroiderers - Penzance Group
The group's 25th anniversary exhibition will take place at Madron
Parish Church, Bellair Road, Madron, Cornwall. The WCE is an expanding
organisation with members and groups in towns and villages spread
across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and now in Hampshire, Somerset and
Wiltshire. The doors are open 21st 10.30am - 5.00pm, 22nd 10.30am
- 7.00pm, 23rd 10.30am - 5.00pm, 24th 1.00pm - 5.00pm and thereafter
10.30am - 5.00pm.
23rd
- 25th August
Craft & Design Festival - Bedfordshire
Romor Exhibitions Limited are holding the Craft and Design Festival
at Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, on the hunting party lawns
within the gardens, by kind permission of English Heritage.
‘Bringing together contemporary and classic crafts’.
In attendance will be artists, designers and makers from all over
the country exhibiting and offering their original work for sale
in the idyllic setting, making for a wonderful day out for all the
family.
Open 10.00am - 5.30pm, admission is Adults £6.50, Senior Citizens
£5.50, Children (5-15 years) £4.50, children under 5
free. Inclusive admission to Craft & Design Festival, Gardens,
Parkland and two Staterooms.
Further details from Romor Exhibitions Limited on 01234 345725 or
visit www.romorexhibitions.co.uk
24th
- 28th August
West Country Embroiderers - Paignton
An exhibition of members' work at Cockington Court, Cockington,
Torquay, Devon, open Sunday 24th 12noon - 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday
10.00am - 4.00pm. Further details from Jane Ackers 01803 401752.
29th
August -
29th September
Threading Through Nature - Hampshire
An exhibition by Odyssey Textile Group at The Pumfrett Room, Queen
Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, open 10.00am - 5.30pm.
For further information telephone 02392 595040 or visit: www3.hants.gov.uk/qecp
or to find out about the group: www.oddysseytextile.co.uk
30th
August -
7th September
Littleborough Arts Festival - Lancashire
A number of art events including textiles and a competition detailed
in Out & About in our last issue. The venue is the Coach House
Heritage Centre (originally stabling for the Falcon Inn) in the
town centre. There will be a number of textile workshops. Further
details from Vera Palmer, 95B Church Street, Littleborough, Lancashire,
OL15 8AA. Telephone
01706 372241.
30th
August - 1st September
“Sensational Shibori Workshop” - Broadlands Arts Centre
Broadlands Arts Centre, in the Norfolk Broads National Park, provides
a range of 1, 2, 3 and 5 day courses on many arts based subjects.
"Sensational Shibori with Procion Dyeing" will be tutored
by Janice Gunner and will lead to the creation of hand dyed fabrics
using stitched, tied, pleated and wrapping techniques, followed
by making a quilt or wall hanging with Shibori techniques.
For details of this and other courses including "Creating Miniature
People in Stumpwork" - 22nd & 23rd November, plus "A
Christmas Box of Delights" - 29th & 30th November, contact
Broadland Arts centre: 01692 536778, e-mail: angela@broadlandarts.co.uk
or visit the website: www.broadlandarts.co.uk
2nd
September -
31st October
North Downs Lacemakers - Whitchurch
North Downs Lacemakers are holding their exhibition ‘Embracing
Lace’ at the Whitchurch Silk Mill, 28 Winchester Street, Whitchurch,
Hampshire. Telephone: 01256 892065.
The doors are open 10.30am - 5.00pm. Admission is Adults £3.50,
Children £1.75 and OAP/Student £3.00
11th
- 14th September
Knitting & Stitching Show - NEC
This event returns to the NEC and once again features leading textile
artists from around the world plus new ventures: Artists in Action
sponsored by Art Van Go and a three day masterclass with Ruth Issett.
The halls will be filled with the best in textile art and sales
stands offering the latest in textile materials and technology.
The doors are open 10.00am - 5.00pm. For further details contact
the organisers: www.twistedthread.com or telephone for advance ticket
purchase and savings: 01437 320407.
13th
September -
5th October
Long Barn Workshops Exhibition - Hertfordshire
Part of Hertford Open Studios, the Open Barn Workshops are presenting
an exhibition of seven artists' work - embroidered, stitched textiles
and mixed media. The venue is Brandsmead, Whempstead Road, Benington,
Herts. The doors are open Saturday and Sunday 10.30am - 4.30pm,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 12noon - 4.00pm. Further details from
01438 869343.
13th
September -
11th October
"Take a Walk on the Wild Side" - Braintree
An exhibition by 02 Textiles at Braintree Town Hall, The Square,
Braintree, Essex, open Monday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday
10.00am - 4.00pm. Admission is free. Further details by telephoning
01277 655994.
13th
September -
14th October
East 13 - Braintree
An exhibition by East Anglian Stitched Textiles at Braintree &
District Museum, Manor Street, Braintree, Essex, open Monday to
Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.30pm. Enquiries: 01245
324384.
13th
September -
22nd October
Lancashire and Yorkshire Textiles Open Exhibition - Clitheroe
The Platform Gallery, Clitheroe, will hold its first Textiles Open
Exhibition. It will be open to amateur, professional and student
textile artists who live in Lancashire (including Greater Manchester)
and Yorkshire. The exhibition will feature a diverse range of techniques
including stitched, woven and constructed textiles, as well as smaller
scale beadwork and jewellery. The aim is to celebrate the wealth
of textile talent in the North of England. Full details are available
from Grace Whowell, Gallery Co-ordinator, Platform Gallery, Station
Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2JT, telephone
01200 443071, e-mail: platform.gallery@ribblevalley.gov.uk or visit
the website: www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/platformgallery
14th
September
Midlands (Not Just Lace) Fair - Rugby
Open from 10.00am - 3.30pm, this offers a huge range of suppliers
for bobbin lace, tatting, stumpwork, crochet, beading, Hardanger,
goldwork, cardmaking and much more in the textile world. There will
be taster sessions.
The venue is The Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, (15
minutes from Rugby Station). For further details contact the organiser
Jo Firth: telephone 0113 2574881, e-mail: jofirth@ntlworld.com or
visit her website: www.jofirthlacemaking.co.uk
17th
September
Wild Women Making & Embellishing - Newark
A textile workshop developing innovative surface texture processes
run by Sarah Lawrence at Rufford Craft Centre, Ollerton, Newark,
Nottinghamshire. The cost is £45.00 including materials. Disabled
access. Further details by telephoning 01636 700862.
19th
- 21st September
Stitch & Creative Crafts - Esher
This annual major event in the textile and craft diary, organised
by Trident Exhibitions Limited, will once again be held at Sandown
Park Exhibition Centre, Esher, Surrey. The show will include sales
stands featuring the latest in materials and technology for the
broad canvas of textile pursuits: goldwork, stumpwork, lace, quilting
and more for the enthusiast and the professional. In addition, visitors
can attend demonstrations by Audrey Sibert and Wendie Rhodes from
Create & Craft Television who will present a wide variety of
crafts in 12 half hour demos throughout the show.
The doors are open 10.00am - 5.00pm (4.00pm Sunday) and admission
is £7.00 adults, £6.00 children plus concessions. Accompanied
under 16s are admitted free. To save by booking in advance call
the ticket hotline: 01822 617744.
20th
September
Workshop - Farncombe Estate
Farncombe Estate in the beautiful Cotswolds at Broadway, telephone
01386 854100, e-mail: enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk is running
a Hot Ribbon Art textile day course. Contact Farncombe for details.
24th
- 28th September
Ten Plus Textiles - Congleton
An exhibition of textile art and demonstrations by members of this
very successful and prestigious group. The venue is Little Moreton
Hall, Congleton, Cheshire, open Wednesday to Sunday 11.30am - 5.00pm.
For further information telephone 01260 272018 or visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
or www.tenplustextiles.com
25th
- 28th September
WORKSHOP: Crewelwork at Muncaster Castle
Join Philippa Turnbull, the proprietor of The Crewelwork Company,
on an in depth workshop study of stitch and fabric conservation
at the famous Muncaster Castle and enjoy a private view of its outstanding
textile Collection. Excellent quality accommodation is available
in the immediate area. This is a workshop that will teach and inspire
all the best in textiles.
For further details call Philippa on 01768 353683 or e-mail: info@crewelwork.com
or visit the website: www.crewelwork.com
25th
- 28th September
Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts - Exeter
ICHF start their annual autumn shows with this event at Westpoint,
Exeter. This year's show will see some inspirational and exciting
new features, over 150 exhibitors offering demonstrations and workshops
for those who want to be creative and thousands of the most innovative
stitching and hobbycraft supplies available. There will be interactive
workshops, demonstrations and talks while discovering a superb range
of supplies.
The doors are open 9.30am - 5.30pm (5.00pm Sunday) Adults £5.50
(£4.00 advance purchase), children under 16 free if accompanied
by an adult otherwise £3.00. Ticket hotline 01425 277988,
website: www.ichf.co.uk
26th
- 28th September
Mixed Media Workshop - Farncombe Estate, Broadway
An adult learning centre in the beautiful Cotswolds, this is one
of many textile courses run and led by top tutors. This workshop
features machine embroidery and mixed textiles by Angie Hughes.
For further details of this and other subjects contact Farncombe
Estate, Broadway, WR12 7LJ, telephone 01386 854100 or enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk
3rd
- 5th October
Fashion & Embroidery - Harrogate
This annual feast of textile art will once again take place at The
Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. A detailed
preview will appear in the next issue of Workbox but note the dates
for your diary.
This is a highly prestigious event with leading textile artists
and high calibre suppliers. It will also feature the new Stitch/Madeira
Competition 2008 for hand, machine and mixed media. Contact the
organisers for details and entry deadlines.
The doors are open 9.30am - 5.30pm (5.00pm Sunday). Admission is
Adults £6.00 (£4.50 advance purchase), Seniors £5.00
(£3.50 advance purchase), Children under 16 and accompanied
free, otherwise £3.00. Ticket hotline
01425 277988, website: www.ichf.co.uk
27th
September
Lace Day - Yateley
North Downs Lacemakers are holding their Lace Day at the Yateley
Centre, School Lane, Yateley, Hants., open 10.30am - 4.00pm. Tickets
for non members £5.00, members £4.50 and young lacemakers
£1.50. Tanya Elliot “Wedding Celebrations”.
Send an SAE for tickets to: Mrs. Carol Powell, 36 Eddington Road,
Easthampstead Grange, Bracknell,
RG12 8GF.
3rd
- 5th October
Bath Textile Artists -
Bradford on Avon
An exhibition entitled “Pathways” by the Bath Textile
Artists. The group, which has several new members is showing an
exciting range of textures, colours and techniques including silk
paper, felting, weaving and embroidery. The venue is the West Barn,
Pound Lane, Frome Road, Bradford on Avon.
The doors are open 10.00am - 4.00pm and admission is free. Further
information: 01666 840375.
3rd
- 5th October
‘By Design’ -
Harrogate Showground
’By Design’ will be exhibiting “Passage Defined”
at the ICHF Fashion, Embroidery and Stitch Show. Opening times are
9.30am - 5.30pm, Sunday 9.30am - 5.00pm.
6th October -
1st November
Urchfont Embroiderers Stitched Textiles - Ilminster
An exhibition entitled "Hanging By A Thread" of work by
members of this prestigious group at the Meeting House Arts Centre,
East Street, Ilminster, Somerset. The doors are open Monday to Friday
10.00am - 4.30pm and Saturday 10.00am - 2.30pm. The artists will
be available every Wednesday to discuss their work.
9th
- 12th October
Knitting & Stitching Show - Alexandra Palace
Once again this vast event will fill the halls of Alexandra Palace
with new ideas, international textile stars and everything that
the textile enthusiast, both hobbyist and professional, could wish
for. The Learning Curve offers a massive choice of workshops and
the works displayed will be from around the world in virtually every
media imaginable.
The doors are open 10.00am - 5.00pm. Further details from 01473
320407 or visit: www.twistedthread.com
10th
- 12th October
Bobbin Lace - Chichester
An exciting opportunity to learn traditional or contemporary Bobbin
Lacemaking with Jan Tregidgo at West Dean College, Chichester, West
Sussex. Total beginners expecially welcome.
See www.tregidgo.com/jan for more details or telephone 0844 4994408.
18th October
Guild of Needle Laces - Windsor
The Guild's AGM and Lace Day will be held at All Saints Church,
Dedworth, Windsor, Berkshire, and offers a choice of three two hour
workshops: Smocking a Christmas Bauble, Lucet Cords and Embellished
Cordonettes. The afternoon speaker is Jacqueline Holmes - "Gathering
Inspiration". Suppliers will be in attendance.
For further details contact Carol Hughes 01753 737277 or write to:
42 Luff Close, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4NP. E-mail: carol.ladybird@btinternet.com
23rd
- 26th October
Crafts For Scotland and Hobbycrafts - Glasgow
Once again at the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, the
show will feature handmade crafts for Christmas and the home as
well as the creative craft and textile supplies, a must for all
craft enthusiasts.
Over 150 individual artisans and craftspeople exhibiting exclusive
products not found on the High Street including items in a great
variety of media from jewellery to toys. Experts will be on hand
at the Prima Craft Theatre giving inspiring demonstrations and friendly
advice followed by hands-on workshops.
Admission is Adults £6.50 (£5.10 advance purchase),
Seniors £5.50 (£4.10 advance purchase), Children free
if accompanied, otherwise £3.00. Ticket hotline 01425 277988.
31st
October -
11th November
Textile Studio - East Grinstead
An exhibition of work by the Textile Studio will be held at the
Greenstede Gallery, Chequermead Arts Centre, De La Warr Road, East
Grinstead, West Sussex, open 10.00am - 5.00pm. Further information
from 01342 325577 or
01689 833301.
31st
October &
1st November
Caradon Quilters - Cornwall
Caradon Quilters 25th anniversary Open Day and exhibition. The venue
is St. Martin’s Church Hall, Liskeard. The opening times are
Friday 11.00am - 4.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm. Admission is
free.
For further details contact Julie Pollard on 01579 384471.
3rd
- 15th November
‘Textile Heaven’ - Guildford
Loose Threads present their exhibition ‘Textile Heaven’
at the Harvey Gallery, Guildford. Open 10.00am - 3.00pm.
Loose Threads are a group of seven quilters with a passion for textiles.
Work will include quilts, wall hangings, books, garments, bowls,
bags and boxes. More
information: www.loosethreads.co.uk
or www. harveygallery.co.uk/exhibitions
15th & 16th November
Gordano Textile Group -
Abbots Leigh Village Hall
An exhibition at Abbots Leigh Village Hall (only 1 mile from Suspension
Bridge on A369).
Doors are open Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm and Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Free entry, refreshments and disabled access.
22nd
- 30th November
“Stitch Fest” - Somerset
An exhibition of textiles by the Connections Group including books,
cushions, bags, pictures, wallhangings and cards, many of which
will be for sale.
A chance to buy a special and unusual Christmas gift.
The venue is Long Load Village Hall, (on the B3165), Somerset.
The doors are open 10.00am - 4.00pm and admission is free. Further
details: 01458 241273.
28th
- 30th November
Bobbin Lace - Missenden Abbey
Get ready for Christmas.... learn Bobbin Lacemaking with Jan Tregidgo.
A special course.... Christmas Bobbin Lace at Missenden Abbey. Beginners
and more experienced lace makers very welcome.
See www.tregidgo.com/jan for more details of telephone 0845 6005165.
29th
November -
4th December
Bath Textile Artists -
Stroud
An exhibition entitled “Pathways” by the Bath Textile
Artists.
The group, which has several new members is showing an exciting
range of textures, colours and techniques including silk paper,
felting, weaving and embroidery.
The venue is The Space, Lansdown, Stroud.
The doors are open 10.00am - 4.00pm and admission is free. Further
information: 01666 840375.