Embroiderers' Guild - the UK's leading crafts association
sharing opportunities for discovery and creativity
1 Kings Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 2RA
T: 01932 260738 - E: administrator@embroiderersguild.com
Embroiderers' Guild - the UK's leading crafts association
sharing opportunities for discovery and creativity
1 Kings Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 2RA
T: 01932 260738 - E: administrator@embroiderersguild.com
What's On is a listing of UK and international embroidery and textiles exhibitions and events, organised in date order. You can work your way down the list or, if you are interested in a particular month, you can jump directly to it. While we try our best to ensure accuracy in the listing, please do check dates and times before travelling.
Submitting events for What's On - please take time to read the submission instructions at the bottom of this page.
Venues may change exhibition dates and opening times at short notice, or may charge for admission. We recommend that you contact the venue before making a special journey.
Grays Court, Chapter House Street, York YO1 7JH
Reflections on Colour
An exhibition by three York artists, Sandra Middleton, Carol Coleman and Nadine Saupe, who have collaborated to exhibit their response to colour , expressed in fabric, threads and paintings.
Until 2 February 2012. Please check with venue for opening times before travelling. Details from 01904 612613, www.grayscourtyork.com.
The Royal Pavilion, Brighton
Dress for Excess: Fashion in Regency England
Until 5 February 2012: Open daily Oct - March 10 - 5.15, April - Sept 9.30 - 5.45. Details from 03000 290 902.
Gas Hall, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH
Lost in Lace
Until 19 February 2012. Details from 0121 303 2834.
The National Maritime Museum, Falmouth, Cornwall
On the Waterfront
Textiles Plus
Until 9 March 2012. Details from 01326 313 388.
Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, Rochdale, Lancashire OL16 1AQ
Cloud Nylon: The Jewellery of Nora Fok
Until 11 March 2012. Details from 01706 924 492.
The National Maritime Museum, Falmouth, Cornwall
On the Waterfront
Textiles Plus
Until 19 March 2012. Details from 01326 313 388.
The University of Leeds International Textiles Archive (ULITA), St Wilfred's Chapel, Maurice Keyworth Building, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT
Sadler and the Shawls
Exhibition of the Kashmir Shawl Collection and its association with Sir Michael Sadler
Until 30 March 2012. Details from 0113 343 3919.
Quilt Museum and Gallery, St Anthony's Hall, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PW
Decline and Revival
The changing fortunes of quiltmaking in the 20th century
Until 28 April 2012: Tues - Sat 10 am - 4 pm (Oct - Mar); Mon - Sat 10 am - 4 pm (Apr - Sept). Admission charges apply. Details from 01904 613 242, www.quiltmuseum.org.uk.
Quilt Museum and Gallery, St Anthony's Hall, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PW
Layers
New Horizons textile group
Until 28 April 2012: Tues - Sat 10 am - 4 pm (Oct - Mar); Mon - Sat 10 am - 4 pm (Apr - Sept). Admission charges apply. Details from 01904 613 242, www.quiltmuseum.org.uk.
Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives QEII Country Park Ashington Northumberland NE63 9YF
Mining a Golden Seam
A sumptuous exhibition by the Embroiderers' Guild in the North East inspired by the local mining industry, communities and geology as well as our timeless fascination with gold
Until 13 May 2012: open Wed - Sun 10am - 4pm. Free admission to this exhibition and main museum. All day parking £3. Details from 01670 528080, www.experiencewoodhorn.com.
The Fashion Museum, Assembly Rooms, Bennett St, Bath BA1 2QH
Hats, Shoes, Bags and Dress Clips
Ongoing. 10.30 - 5 daily. Details from 01225 477173, www.museumofcostume.co.uk.
The Fashion Museum, The Assembly Rooms, Bennett St, Bath BA1 2QH
Historic Fashion:
Behind the Scenes at the Museum
Ongoing: 10 - 4 daily (Jan - Feb). Details from 01225 477 789.
Westpoint Arena, Exeter, Devon
Craft 4 Crafters Show
New techniques and equipment; workshops for those wishing to learn a new craft. Craft 4 Crafters have formed great relationships with various Guilds and groups - many of these (including the South West region of the Embroiderers' Guild) will be exhibiting at the show.
2 - 4 February 2012: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm each day. Details from www.craft4crafters.co.uk, 07882 925197.
Bluewater, Kent
Creative Stitches
2 - 5 February 2012. Details from www.ichf.co.uk/creativestitches/.
Millgate Museum,Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 4TS
Round the Bend
An exhibition of Textile Art by Cinnabar
4 February - 25th March 2012: open Mon - Sun 10.30 - 4.30pm. Details from 01636 655730.
Ruthin Craft Centre Park Road, Ruthin, LL15 1BB
Threads in Time series: Diana Springall
Conversational lecture: curator and textile historian June Hill in discussion with Diana Springall, a long-standing advocate for textiles and collector of 20th century embroidery
5 February 2012: 2pm - 4pm. £5 per talk or full programme of 4 talks for £16. Booking essential. Details from 01824 704774, www.ruthincraftcentre.org.uk.
Hertford Theatre Gallery, The Wash, Hertford SG14 1PS
Trapping Colour, Catching Light
Stitched Textiles and Quilts by Barbara Weeks, inspired by the Great Barrier Reef
6 February - 3 March 2012. Details from www.hertfordtheatre.com, www.barbaraweeks.com.
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Trafford Park, Manchester
Craft Fair
18 - 19 February 2012. Details from www.northernfayres.com.
The Brentwood Road Gallery, The Frances Bardsley School for Girls, Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex RM1 2RR
Bridging Waters
Articulated Materials present a transatlantic collaborative exhibition by Material Girls (UK) and Articulation (Canada)
22 February - 2 March 2012: Wed - Fri only 9.30 am - 4.30 pm (first Thurs until 8.30 pm; final Fri until 3 pm), Sat 10.00 am - 1.00 pm. Free entry. Details from 01708 472468, www.the-materialgirls.co.uk.
The Peacock Gallery,Maiden Erlegh School Visual Arts Centre, Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7HS
Atomic
Art textiles inspired by the Large Hadron Collider by Kate Findlay
25 February - 8 March 2012: Mon - Fri 2.30pm - 4.30pm, Sat 10am - 4pm. Disabled access. Details from 01189262467, art.findlays.net.
The Fountain Gallery, 26 Bridge Road, Hampton Court, East Molesey, KT8 9HA, Surrey
HapticArt
HapticArt's return to the Fountain Gallery shows their continued commitment to the beauty of stitch, cloth, collage and texture as an art form
28 February - 11 March 2012: 1130 - 5.30 Tues - Sun, closed Mons. Admission free. Details from 020 8941 5865, www.fountaingallery.co.uk, www.hapticart.co.uk.
Swiss Cottage Library, 88 Avenue Road, London NW3 3HA
Quilts at the Library
An exhibition by London Quilters. Biennial exhibition of new work showcasing members' work. Quilt raffle in aid of Arthritis Care and Piggy Bank Kids. Sales table and demonstrations.
1 - 31 March 2012: Mon - Fri 10.00 - 20.00, Sat 10.00 - 17.00, Sun 11.00 - 16.00. Admission free. Disabled access. Details from 02083410769, www.londonquilters.org.uk.
Western Gateway Building, UCC, Western Road, Cork, Republic of Ireland
Textiles, art, culture, heritage
Cork Textiles Network present a two-day Festival of Textiles
3 - 4 March 2012. Admission charges apply. Details from 00353 87 948 1567, www.corktextiles.com.
Foyer Gallery, The Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1BU
Blue, Red and White
An exhibition of stitched textiles by the Urchfont Embroiderers
3 March - 7 April 2012: Tues - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 4pm. Admission free. Details from 01202 482860, www.hants.gov.uk/redhouse.
Sladers Yard, West Bay Road, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset DT6 4EL
Yvonne Morton, New Fibre Work
Hand-made silk felt and hand dyed fabrics create a moving exhibition inspired by Foundlings. Yvonne is exhibiting with sculptor Marzia Colonna.
3 March - 15 April 2012: 10 - 5pm Tues - Sat, 12 - 5pm Sun. Details from 01308 459511, www.sladersyard.co.uk.
SECC, Glasgow
Creative Stitches
8 - 11 March 2012. Details from www.ichf.co.uk/creativestitches/.
Ruthin Craft Centre Park Road, Ruthin, LL15 1BB
Threads in Time series: The 62 Group
Conversational lecture: curator and textile historian June Hill discusses the 62 Group of Textile Artists with artist Audrey Walker.
11 March 2012: 2pm - 4pm. £5 per talk or full programme of 4 talks for £16. Booking essential. Details from 01824 704774, www.ruthincraftcentre.org.uk.
Gallery 150, Regent Court Shopping Centre, Livery Street, Leamington Spa CV32 4NP
The Artful Stitch
Leamington & District Embroiderers' Guild Exhibition
13 - 25 March 2012: Tues - Sat 11am - 6pm, Sun 11am - 4pm. Details from 07400 258 555,www.gallery150.co.uk.
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Trafford Park, Manchester
Craft Fair
17 - 18 March 2012. Details from www.northernfayres.com.
Sewing for Pleasure/Fashion & Embroidery Show, NEC, Birmingham
Structure
An exhibition by the contemporary textile art group Fibrefusion
22 - 25 March 2012. Details from .
NEC, Birmingham
Fashion, Embroidery & Stitch
22 - 25 March 2012. Details from www.ichf.co.uk/fashion/.
Chequer Mead Art Centre, Greensteede Gallery, De la Warr Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3BS
Hanging Together VIII
Exhibition of six Textile Artists, Special challenge 'Openings' and Theme 'Green Shoots'. Meet the Artist Sat 31 March, 11 am - 3pm.
23 March - 4 April 2012: Mon - Sat 10am - 4.30pm (Sun closed). Admission free. Details from 01342 325577.
Wycliffe College nr Stroud
Embroiderers' Guild South West Regional Festival
Hosted by Stroud Branch. Lectures by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn and Angie Hughes
24 March 2012. Details from 01452 690644, www.stroudinstitches .co.uk.
The Changing Fashions Gallery, The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3DW
TEN PLUS @ THE POTTERIES
An exhibition of textile art by TEN PLUS TEXTILES in Saturday
24 March - 31 August 2012: Mon - Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sun 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Admission free. Disabled access. Details from 01782 232323, www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag, www.tenplustextiles.com
The Wordsworth Trust Museum, Dove Cottage Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9SH
O Cuckoo!... darling of the Spring! - Embroidery for Beginners
Workshop with Phillipa Turnbull. Age 12 - adult. Create a cushion cover to take away and learn the skills needed to design your own embroidery projects in the future.
26 March 2012: 9.30am - 3.30pm. £45, plus £20 for kit. Details and booking from 015394 35544, www.wordsworth.org.uk.
Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter, EX5 3LE
Following the Thread
An exhibition of new work by The Kingcombe Embroidery Group
31 March - 6 May 2012: open 11.00 - 4.30 every day. Usual National Trust charges apply. Details from 01392 881345.
Cregagh Library, 409-413 Cregagh Road, Belfast, County Down BT6 0LF
Linen
Latest work by the Lecora Textiles Group
2 - 28 April 2012. Details from www.ni-libraries.net/libraries/cregagh-library/.
Clandon Park House, Clandon Park, West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7RQ
Clandon Embroidered 2012
Exhibition by Woking Morning and Evening Branches of the Embroiderers' Guild
3 - 18 April 2012: 11.00am - 4.30pm. Tues - Thurs and Suns, also Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday. National Trust admission charges apply. Details from 01483 724640.
Ness Botanic Gardens, Ness, Neston South Wirral Cheshire CH64 4AY
Textiles Transformed
An exhibition to celebrate 20 years of the Computer Textile Design Group, founded by Val Campbell Harding, to include designs realised in textiles and mixed media using computer aided design as a starting point
4 - 18 April 2012: Mon - Sun 10.30 – 3.30. Free admission to cafe and exhibition. Details from www.ctdg.org.uk.
Mill House Gallery, Ecclesden Lane, Angmering, West Sussex, BN16 4DQ
IDENTITY - An Exhibition of Tapestry Weaving
A wide range of woven tapestries on the theme of identity. Meet the artists.
6 - 15 April 2012: 6 & 13 April 11.00am - 7.00pm; all other days 11.00am - 4.30pm. Details from 07805 371 871, .
West Ox Arts Gallery, Town Hall, Market Square, Bampton OX18 2JH
Exhibition
New work from Losing the Thread Textile Group of Mixed Media Artists
7 - 29 April 2012: Tues - Sat 10.30 - 16.30, Sun 14.00 - 16.00, open Easter Monday 10.30 - 16.00, closed all other Mondays. Details from 01993 850137, www.westoxarts.com.
Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane,Uttoxeter,ST14 8BD
Quilt and Embroidery 2012
Competition quilts and embroideries, demonstrations, traders and mini workshops. Special category for both quilts and embroidery competition - 'Perchance to dream': closing date for entry forms 31 January 2012.
13 - 15 April 2012: Fri, Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 4pm. Admission: adults £8, senior citizens £7, children - £3 (£1 reduction for advance ticket sales). Details from 01384 277288/07530 323067,
, www.mqexhibitions.co.uk.
Hatchlands Park, East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7RT
Harmony of Stitches
Dorking Embroiderers' Guild present an exhibition of work inspired by the treasures to be found in Hatchlands Park, a lovely National Trust property
17 - 29 April 2012. Please check NT opening times at www.nationaltrust.org.uk before planning a visit. Details from 01306 876918 or 01483 222482.
Loretto Gallery, 3 High Street, Musselburgh EH21 7AD
Uncommon Ground
An exhibition of textile art by Freewheeling, a group of 9 textile artists based in Central Scotland
20 - 29 April 2012: 10am - 4.30pm daily. Admission free. Details from www.freewheeling.org.uk, 0131 441 2015.
Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Glos, GL3 2JH
Churchdown Patchwork & Quilters 7th exhibition with Doughty's Roadshow
Sales tables, raffle and tombola, refreshments
21 - 22 April 2012: Sat 10 - 5, Sun 10 - 4. Entrance £2.00, accompanied children under 16 free. Part of proceeds to go to The Butterfly Garden. Details from 01452 713892.
Gracefield Arts Centre, 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries DG11BY
Triennial Textiles Exhibition
An exhibition by Dumfries & District Embroiderer's Guild, the Solway Quilters and the Guild of Dyers, Spinners and Weavers
21 April - 12 May 2012: open Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm. Admission free. Details from 01387 720465, dumfrieseg.wordpress.com.
Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool
Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts
26 - 28 April 2012. Details from www.ichf.co.uk/creativestitches/.
Crossroads Centre Fulwood Methodist Church Preston PR2 9EA
Embroiderers' Guild North West Regional Day
Morning: business meeting & guest speaker - Dr Caroline Alexander: Horrockses Dresses. Afternoon: Madeira Lecture - Sue Rangeley: Fashioned with Stitch. Trade stalls, exhibition, competitions. Rosebowl theme '2Ps in a Pod'.
28 April 2012: Opens 9.30am. Meeting begins 10.30am. Ticket £25 includes lunch and refreshments. Details from 01772 461714.
Caroline Chisholm School, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6TP
Festival of Stitch
Daventry & District Embroiderers Guild. Guest speaker: James Hunting.
28 April 2012: 10.00am - 4pm. Tickets £15 each. Details from 01327 877957.
Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7UE
Brockenhurst Needlework Fiesta
Well known traders covering all aspects of sewing, beading, cross-stitch, hand & machine embroidery, patchwork, etc. Textile Art Exhibition.
28 - 29th April 2012: Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun10am - 4pm. Details from www.brockenhurstvillage.org.uk.
Guildford House Gallery, 155 High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3AJ
Magnificent Stitches: the Embroiderers' Guild celebrates embroidery
Embroidery from the Embroiderers' Guild collection together with an exhibition of work by Guildford branch to celebrate their pearl anniversary. Embroidery workshops and events.
28 April - 16 June 2012: Mon - Sat 10.00am - 4.45pm. Free entry. Details from 01932 260738, 01483 444751,
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Multiple venues
Shauna Richardson's Lionheart Project 2012 tour
Three giant crochet lions will tour the East Midlands before arriving at the Natural History Museum in London in time for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
1 May - 21 December 2012. Details of dates and venues from www.lionheartproject.com.
Haslemere Educational Museum, 78 High Street, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2LA
Collections - Connections
An exhibition of stitched textiles and mixed media by Wey Valley Workshop
1 May - 2 June 2012: 10.00 - 5.00 Tues to Sat. Details from +44 (0)1428 642112.
Ballabeg Methodist Chapel Sunday School, Ballabeg, Arbory, Isle of Man IM9 4EZ
Mannin Quilters
Bi-annual Exhibition. Sales Table. Tombola in aid of local charities.
4 - 7 May 2012: 10am - 4.30pm (Sunday 12 noon - 4.30pm). Admission £2 including refreshments and home made cakes! Free parking. Details from www.manninquilters.org.
Henley Arts Trail, Shiplake Church Room, Shiplake, near Henley on Thames RG9 4BL
Textile pictures of the regatta at Henley by Kate Findlay
5 - 7 May 2012: 10am - 5pm. Details from 07798 941313, www.henleyartstrail.com.
Maeldune Heritage Centre, Plume Building, St Peter's Tower, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex CM9 4PZ "
A time . . . . a place
An exhibition of embroidery and stitched textiles by the Night & Day Textile Group
5 - 26 May 2012: open Tues - Fri 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm, Sat 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. Closed Sun and Mon. Admission free. Details from 01621 851628.
Farfield Mill, Garsdale Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW
Earthly Delights
Textilia III
5 May - 17 June 2012. Details from 01539 621958.
Brighton Centre, Brighton
Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts
10 - 12 May 2012. Details from www.ichf.co.uk/creativestitches/.
Methodist Church, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside PR8 4PB
Quilts in the Spring
Southport Quilters exhibition of members' work, sales table, traders.
11 - 12 May 2012: Fri 10.00am - 6.00pm, Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm. Admission £1, refreshments, car parking. Details from 01704 579368.
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
Cumberland Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild Biennial Exhibition 2012
12 - 13 May 2012: Sat 11am - 5pm, Sun 12noon - 4pm. Details from 01228 618725,
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Guildford House Gallery, Guildford
A Conversation with the Embroiderers' Guild
Join Annette Collinge (embroiderer and Embroiderers' Guild Collection Manager, for an informal walk and talk through the exhibition 'Magnificent Stitches - the Embroiderers' Guild celebrates embroidery'
16 May 2012: 12 -12.30. Free - ticketed event, please book in advance. Booking essential. Details from 01483 444751,
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Ruthin Craft Centre Park Road, Ruthin, LL15 1BB
Threads in Time series: Collections
Conversational lecture: curator and textile historian June Hill discusses the nature and place of textile collections with Dr Jennifer Harris, Deputy Director of the Whitworth Art Gallery
20 May 2012: 2pm - 4pm. £5 per talk or full programme of 4 talks for £16. Booking essential. Details from 01824 704774, www.ruthincraftcentre.org.uk.
Guildford House Gallery, Guildford
Meet the Stitchers
Drop in to meet and watch members of the Embroiderers' Guild in action. Find out more about opportunities on offer for you to enjoy embroidery in Guildford and Surrey.
26 May 2012: 11 - 3.00. Free - drop in event. Booking essential. Details from 01483 444751,
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Brew House, Guildford House Gallery, Guildford
Sample Stumpwork
Embroidery workshop with Kay Dennis, inspired by the exhibition 'Magnificent Stitches - the Embroiderers' Guild celebrates embroidery'. Suitable for beginners.
29 May 2012: 10.30am - 3.30pm. £20 per person - all materials supplied. Booking essential. Details from 01483 444751, .
The Mall Galleries London SW1Y 5BD
Hidden Places, Hidden Spaces
Exhibition of Textile Art by PRISM using innovative materials and methods, whilst also referencing the traditional
29 May - 2 June 2012: Tues - Thurs 10 - 6pm, Fri 10 - 5pm, Sat 10 - 4pm. Free admission. Disabled access. Details from 020 7930 6844, www.prismtextiles.co.uk
Parkhouse Centre, Ergue-Gaberic Way, Bude, Cornwall EX23 8LD
Parkhouse Patchwork 11th Biennial Exhibition
A diverse exhibition of members' patchwork, quilting and other textile work includes demonstrations, sales table, traders and raffle of large double bed quilt made in faux silk for Macmillan Cancer Support
31 May - 2 June 2012: 10am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 4pm. Entrance £1.50, children free. Details from 01288 354334,
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Northern England, the Scottish Borders and Scotland
Retreat
With Phillipa Turnbull (UK), Jane Nicholas (AUS) and Meredith Willett (USA)
June 2012. Details from +44(0) 17683 53683,
The Guildhall, Thaxted, Essex CM6 2LA
ATW ... In Our Own Right
An exhibition of new and retrospective stitched textiles by Anglia Textile Works
1 - 5 June 2012: 11am - 5pm. Admission to Guildhall £1, exhibition free. The exhibition will be on the first floor; we regret there is no disabled access. Details from 01371 830598, www.angliatextileworks.co.uk.
Audlem Methodist Church Hall, Shropshire Street, Audlem, Crewe, CW3 0AE
South Cheshire Embroiderers' Guild Individual Exhibition and Showcases.
As part of the Audlem Music and Arts Festival, seven highly skilled individual Guild Members will be exhibiting, showcasing and offering new creative pieces for sale to the public.
2 - 4 June 2012. Sat - Mon 10am - 4pm. Details from www.audlemembroiderersguild.blogspot.com/p/forthcoming-events.html.
149 Brunswick St Fortitude Valley, 4006 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Embroidered Treasures
Biennial Needlework Exhibition of the Embroiderers' Guild Queensland Inc.
2 - 9 June 2012: 9.30am - 3.30pm Mon - Fri, last admission 2.30pm; 9.30am - 4.00pm Sat, Sun, last admission 3.30pm. Entry fee $7 includes catalogue. Gift shop & light refreshments available. Details from www.embroiderersguildqld.org.au.
Somerset Crafts Gallery, Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, Somerset, BA6 9TT
Flights of Fancy
An exhibition of new work in print and stitch by Viv White
2 June - 1 July 2012: open every day 10.00 - 5.00. Details from 01458 860426.
Aylesford Community Centre, Aylesford, Nr Maidstone, Kent ME20 7AU
Open Day and Exhibition
Annual exhibition of work including City & Guilds student portfolios of the Maidstone Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild. See members in action and take part in a silent auction. Refreshments available, trade tables, books and raffle.
9 June 2012: 12 noon - 3.30 pm. Small admission fee applies. Details from 01732 872302.
Birdwood House, High Street, Totnes
Pathways
Second exhibition of patchwork and quilting, mixed media, beadwork, feltwork and embroidery by group Textile Wizardry
10 - 16 June 2012: open 10 - 5 daily (Sat 10 - 4). Admission free. Details from 01364 643636
Brew House, Guildford House Gallery, Guildford
Heads and Hats
Stumpwork embroidery workshop with Kay Dennis, inspired by the exhibition 'Magnificent Stitches - the Embroiderers' Guild celebrates embroidery'. For stitchers who have some experience.
19 June 2012: 10.30am - 3.30pm. £20 per person - all materials supplied. Booking essential. Details from 01483 444751,
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Helmshore Textile Museum, Holcombe Road, Helmshore, Rossendale, Lancs. BB4 4NP
On Close Inspection
With flaX Textile Group. An exhibition taking inspiration from this fascinating museum.
20 April - 24 June 2012. Details from 01706 226459.
Wickham Market Village Hall, High Street, Wickham Market, Suffolk IP13 0HE
Creative Textiles Exhibition
Annual exhibition by City and Guilds Graduate students. Trade stalls.
30 June - 1 July 2012: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm. Disabled access. Admission £2. Details from 01842 763014,
The Said Business School Gallery, Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HP
Atomic
Art textiles inspired by the Large Hadron Collider by Kate Findlay
2 - 27 July 2012: Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm. Disabled access. Check the venue is open before travelling as it is also used for conference dinners. Details from 01865 288800, art.findlays.net.
Titchfield Parish Rooms, Titchfield, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 4AQ
Stitchfield
An exhibition of work by the member of the Solent Branch of the Embroiderer's Guild, to include an exhibition of member's work, samples created at workshops, traders stalls and craft demonstrations
25 August 2012: open 10am - 4pm. Disabled access. Details from www.solenteg.blogspot.com.
Old Fire Station Gallery, Market Place, Henley on Thames, Oxon RG9 2AG
Atomic
Art textiles inspired by the Large Hadron Collider by Kate Findlay
30 August - 4 September 2012: 10am - 5pm daily. Disabled access up ramp. Details from 07798 941313, art.findlays.net.
The Willis Museum, Market Place, Basingstoke, RG21 7QD
Atomic
Art textiles inspired by the Large Hadron Collider by Kate Findlay
24 November - 22 December 2012: Tues - Fri 10 - 5pm, Sat 10 - 4pm. Disabled access. Details from 01256 465902, art.findlays.net.
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