Join Ndidi within the Gallery for a workshop as part of our Tangled Up exhibition. Most Africans have at least one wrapper, symbolising roots, attachments and a sense of home. […]
A journey from the earliest dyes, what they were, who used them & how we know about them through to the development of modern dyes & methods Dyes Past & […]
Sunny Bank Mills’ annual Textile Festival, Threads is back for it’s second instalment – celebrating textiles through a series of talks, workshops and more! Threads will take place across the site […]
Join Sarah-Joy as she discusses recent projects that explore the use of quilts to examine and re-imagine historical lesbian domesticities. During this Threads Textile Festival event, Sarah-Joy will talk us […]
Join Susan as she discusses and walks us through sashiko traditions and contemporary sashiko stitchers. What is sashiko and where does it come from? Where is it going next? Join […]
Join Vanessa in the Gallery as she discusses her Domestic Dusters project, and the use of collaborative embroidery as an act of resistance! Vanessa’s 10 year long collaborative arts project, […]
Join Jim & Nima as they explore how South East Asian textiles tell the story of its people. During this fascinating talk - hosted by curator, writer and speaker, Nima […]
During this fascinating talk - hosted by author and creative producer, Ndidi Nkwopara - we will delve into the exciting world of African fashion and costuming. In Africa, the bigger […]
History Wardrobe presents... TRACING LOST LIVES, The Hidden History of Textiles Dress historian Lucy Adlington invites you to explore unique garments and textiles from her unique collection spanning three centuries. […]
