In view of the government advice to combat the coronavirus outbreak please check with the event website before visiting any of the exhibitions / events listed here.
Note: only regions that currently have live events appear in the drop-down menu.
Textile artist and teacher Lisa Mortensen presents a collection of textile sculptures using needle point felting incorporating merino fleece and other fibres and materials such as glass, metal and paper.
Venue: Scunthorpe Central Library, Carlton St, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 6TX,
A major new large-scale tapestry commission by artist Christian Newby. Pre-booking is not necessary but please note you may have to queue due to social distancing requirements.
Venue: City Observatory, Edinburgh
Website: http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/stories/craft-exhibitions-to-see-in-the-uk-this-spring
The Woven World of Archie Brennan. The first major exhibition of the Edinburgh-born tapestry maker now recognised as a 20th century pop artist. A Dovecot exhibition co-curated with National Museums Scotland.
Venue: Dovecot Gallery, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
Website: http://dovecotstudios.com/
Exploring key figures within this influential association of artists, designers and craftspeople and its influence on Art Nouveau and 20th-century design and publishing.
Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.
Admission: Free (suggested donation £5). Please book in advance.
Venue: William Morris Gallery, Lloyd Park, Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4PP
Website: http://www.wmgallery.org.uk
The first exhibition in 20 years to explore the pioneering aesthetics and lasting legacy of this influential association of artists, designers and craftspeople.
Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.
Free admission (suggested donation £5).
Please book in advance to guarantee entry and to save time, at https://waltham-forest-culture.arttickets.org.uk/william-morris-gallery.
Venue: William Morris Gallery, Lloyd Park, Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4PP
Website: http://www.wmgallery.org.uk
Chintz: Cotton in Bloom showcases some 150 examples of this treasured textile, originating from all around the world; from mittens to wall hangings and from extravagant 18th-century sun hats to stylish mourning dresses.
Venue: Fashion & Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF
Website: http://www.ftmlondon.org/
An exhibition of contemporary textile art by Ten Plus Textiles inspired by the social and natural history of Buxton and the surrounding area.
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sundays & Bank Holidays 12pm - 4pm
Disabled access
Free admission, but may need to book.
Venue: Buxton Museum & Art Gallery, Terrace Road, Buxton SK17 6DA
Website: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/buxtonmuseum
A free exhibition and fair trade market of world textiles held annually in venues across England, Scotland and Wales.
Going ahead with COVID-safe precautions:
3 Jul 2021 – Central England, Oxfordshire
4 Sep 2021 – Wales, Llanidloes
11 Sep 2021 – Scotland, Bridge of Allan
2 Oct 2021 – West of England, Bristol
9 Oct 2021 – South of England, Hampshire
16 Oct 2021 – East of England, Norfolk
Website: http://worldtextileday.co.uk/
An exhibition on historical linen damask.
Venue: Abegg-Stiftung, Werner Abeggstrasse 67, Postfach, CH-3132 Riggisberg, Switzerland
Website: http://abegg-stiftung.ch/en/collection/tafelfreuden/
An on-line exhibition of 53 shaftweaving artworks selected from three continents, curated by Olivier Masson and Lala de Dios.
A 1 year part-time study programme, with the option of a 2nd year, in developing a professional art practice.
Tutor: Fiona Hutchison
Registration now open.
Fee : Year 1 £975
Venue: Tapestry Studio 114, Patriothall, Edinburgh, EH3 5AY
Website: http://www.fionahutchison.co.uk
An exhibition tracing the connection between the Welsh woollen industry and slavery.
Advance booking required.
Venue: Newtown Textile Museum, 5 - 7 Commercial Street, Newtown, Powys, Wales
Website: http://newtowntextilemuseum.co.uk/
A new online exhibition exploring the inspiration and legacy of arts, crafts and literature in Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides with a special focus on textiles and straw-work.
Website: http://www.betweenislands.com
Throughout 2022 the Handweavers Guild of America is hosting a live weekly conversation with some of the most respected fibre artists in the field today including time for questions from the audience. Every Tuesday at 4pm EST (9pm UK time). Registration required for these free events.
Working in partnership with the University of Glasgow Centre for Textile Conservation, this Dumfries Museum exhibition features items conserved by students and the stories they have uncovered.
Visitors will need to book free timed entry tickets in advance.
Venue: Gracefield Arts Centre, 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1JQ
Website: http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
Animals were a favourite motif for designers of damask table linen in the Art Nouveau period. Examples from the rich collection of the TextielMuseum plus contemporary table linen also featuring animal patterns, designed and made for the TextielMuseum.
Venue: Textiel Museum, Tilburg, Netherlands
Website: http://www.textielmuseum.nl/en/
Tapestries showcasing the landscapes, industry and social history of Northern England. A wide range of work in an exhibition curated and managed by northern members of the British Tapestry Group. Tapestry works and weaversbazaar yarns and equipment will be available to buy.
Opening hours Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00-17:00. Entry is free but booking is required. Last entry 4pm.
Venue: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, TS10 5NW.
Website: http://www.fabricofthenorth.org/
Sioe 2020 Show - digital showcase
Summer School of the Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.
Venue: Writtle University College, near Chelmsford, Essex
The fourth in a series of themed workshops led by textile artist Alice Hume. All woven artworks will be displayed in an exhibition in the Round Tower in September.
Free
10am - 4pm.
Additional workshop on 22nd August.
Venue: The Hotwalls Studios, Point Battery & Barracks, Broad Street, Portsmouth PO1 2FS
Website: http://hotwallsstudios.co.uk/
The Summer School has a few non-residential workshop places left for: Designing Yarns, Inkle Weaving, Entrelac Knitting, Ply-Split Braiding, Spinning Exotic Fibres and Nuno Felting. Check the website for programme details and get in touch via SS2021@wsd.org.uk.
Venue: Writtle University College, near Chelmsford, Essex
Led by Louise Martin- tapestry weaver; Ros Bryant- tapestry and stone; Hazel Moore and Graeme Wilson- archaeologists. The Westray landscape abounds with evidence of human life and work from the Neolithic to the present. Respond to the landscape within the language of weave. Suitable for people with or without experience of weaving.
Workshop fee £400. For further details contact tapestrylou@hotmail.com or ros.southhamar@gmail.com
Venue: Orkney
Explore repsonses to the landscape within the language of weave with tapestry weaver Louise Martin, stone carver and tapestry weaver Ros Bryant and archaeologists Hazel Moore and Graeme Wilson.
Contact tapestrylou@hotmail.com or ros.southhamar@gmail.com for details.
Venue: South Hamar Studio, Westray, Orkney, Scotland
An opportunity to meet tapestry weaver Louise Oppenheimer in her studio in the landscape that inspires her and see work in progress .
10am - 5pm
Venue: East Cottage, Drimvore, Kilmichael Glassary, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA318SU
Website: http://artmapargyll.co.uk/directory-artmap_artis/listing/louise-oppenheimer/
Somerset Guild Fleece Fair
Refreshments available
All enquiries to Mandy Stead stead@aol.com
Venue: Hatch Beauchamp Village Hall, Village Rd, Taunton TA3 6SG
The last in a series of themed workshops led by textile artist Alice Hume. All woven artworks will be displayed in an exhibition in the Round Tower in September.
Free
10am - 4pm.
Venue: The Hotwalls Studios, Point Battery & Barracks, Broad Street, Portsmouth PO1 2FS
Website: http://hotwallsstudios.co.uk/
An online collaborative tapestry project led by Joan Baxter, supported by Irene Evison and Anna Wetherell of Nearly Wild Weaving for exhibition at Farfield Mill, Cumbria in Autumn 2022.
Further details, and how to sign up to take part (by June 13th) see the website.
Website: http://tinyurl.com/4xvakjvd
Celebrating craft production in wool and linen. Artisan stalls plus workshops and demonstrations.
Venue: Mossly Mill Complex, Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Rd North, Newtownabbey BT36 5QA
Website: http://spinningyarnsfestival.com/
The Perth Festival of Yarn 2021 will be in-person and online.
Website: http://perthfestivalofyarn.uk/
Tutor: Fiona Hutchison
Fee: £350
Venue: Tapestry Studio 114, Patriothall, Edinburgh EH3 5AY
Website: http://www.fionahutchison.co.uk
Tutor: James Donald
The workshop will explore selection of yarns, using a warping mill, warping the loom and weaving a fabric length.
Fee £195
Venue: Coburg House, 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET
Website: http://www.pickone.co.uk/weekend-weave-workshops.html
Tutor: James Donald
The workshop will explore selection of yarns, using a warping mill, warping the loom and weaving a fabric length.
Fee £195
Venue: Coburg House, 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET
Website: http://www.pickone.co.uk/weekend-weave-workshops.html
An international weaving fair with exhibitors, workshops and lectures.
Venue: Halmstad, Sweden
Website: http://vav2021.se/en/
Venue: Skipton
Website: http://yarndale.co.uk/yarndale-hub/
Re-scheduled. A 1 year part-time study programme, with the option of a 2nd year, in developing a professional art practice.
Tutor: Fiona Hutchison
Fee : Year 1 £975
Venue: Tapestry Studio 114, Patriothall, Edinburgh, EH3 5AY
Website: http://www.fionahutchison.co.uk
Set against a backdrop of the infrastructure of the cotton industry in Pennine Lancashire, the Biennial will focus on the global nature of textiles and the relationships they create. The exhibition will include a major new commission by Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid.
Website: http://britishtextilebiennial.co.uk/
Tutor: Fiona Hutchison
Fee: £175
Venue: Tapestry Studio 114, Patriothall, Edinburgh EH3 5AY
Website: http://www.fionahutchison.co.uk
Taking place at Queen's Hall & Plas Hyfryd Hotel, Narberth, Pembrokeshire.
A new project from Coventry-based weaver Theo Wright, exploring the use of colour and contrast to produce layered designs using the moiré technique.
Open: Mon – Sat, 10am-6pm
Venue: Handweavers Studio & Gallery, 140 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 7NS
Activities and events online via Zoom.
Biennial exhibition of narrow wares by members of The Braid Society.
Tues- Sun 10am - 5pm (subject to covid restrictions).
Venue: Nature in Art, Twigworth, Gloucester GL2 9PG
Website: http://www.natureinart.org.uk
Website: http://www.bakewellwool.co.uk/
To celebrate the 70th Anniversary Year of Hallamshire Guild visitors will be most welcome at our 'Open Day’ to mark this event.
Admission:10:30am to 3:30pm
(COVID - please check website for current information).
Website: http://www.hallamshirewsd.org.uk
Rug Weaving: 3-end Block Weave with tutor Jason Collingwood.
Cost: £300
Further details on the website.
Venue: Devon Weavers Workshop, nr Totnes, Devon TQ9 7DY
Website: http://www.devonweaversworkshop.org
Rug Weaving: 2/2 Twill with tutor Jason Collingwood
Cost: £300
Further details on the website.
Venue: Devon Weavers Workshop, nr Totnes, Devon TQ9 7DY
Website: http://www.devonweaversworkshop.org
Shortlisted tapestries from this prestigious open submission competition will be exhibited, and the winner of the £8000 prize selected from the works on show.
Venue: Inverleith House Gallery, The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Website: http://thetapestryprize.org/project/2021cordisprize/
Tutor: James Donald
The workshop will explore selection of yarns, using a warping mill, warping the loom and weaving a fabric length.
Fee £195
Venue: Coburg House, 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET
Website: http://www.pickone.co.uk/weekend-weave-workshops.html
The Kendal Wool Gathering this year will be online on Facebook.
Website: http://www.kendalwoolgathering.co.uk
The Textile Society annual conference will be on the theme of ‘Tools’.
Venue: Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE
Website: http://www.textilesociety.org.uk/
An exhibition in partnership with STAR* (Scottish Tapestry Artists Regrouped) of work by contemporary artists associated with the former tapestry department at Edinburgh College of Art. including: Jo Barker, Archie Brennan, Sara Brennan, Amanda Gizzi, Stephen Hunter, Fiona Hutchison, William Jefferies, Jo McDonald, Ann Naustdal, Matteo Rosa, Cristina Sobrino, Joanne Soroka and Lesley Stothers amongst others.
Admission: Free (pre-booking essential).
Venue: City Art Centre, 2 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DE
Website: http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk
Tutor: Fiona Hutchison
Fee: £175
Venue: Tapestry Studio 114, Patriothall, Edinburgh EH3 5AY
Website: http://www.fionahutchison.co.uk
The workshop will explore selection of yarns, using a warping mill, warping the loom and weaving a fabric length.
Tutor: James Donald
Fee £195
Venue: Coburg House, 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET
Website: http://www.pickone.co.uk/weekend-weave-workshops.html
The 62 Group of Textile Artists is happy to announce the rescheduled dates for the Conversations: People, Places, Materials, Objects exhibition.
Venue: St. Barbe Museum & Art Gallery, New Street, Lymington SO41 9BH
Website: http://www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk
Tutor: Fiona Hutchison
Fee: £175
Venue: Tapestry Studio 114, Patriothall, Edinburgh EH3 5AY
Website: http://www.fionahutchison.co.uk
Sheila Hicks is one of the world’s foremost artists and sculptors working with textiles, fibre, colour and form. The exhibition draws together over 70 pieces from international public and private collections to explore the many facets of Hicks’ ground-breaking work.
£8.50 / £6.50 /free for Members, Wakefield District residents and under 16s.
Venue: The Hepworth Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5AW
Website: http://hepworthwakefield.org/whats-on/sheila-hicks/
Venue: Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys
Website: http://www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk/
Venue: Shipston-on-Stour
Website: http://shipstonwoolfair.co.uk/
Explore responses to the landscape within the language of weave with tapestry weaver Louise Martin and stone carver and tapestry weaver Ros Bryant.
Contact tapestrylou@hotmail.com or ros.southhamar@gmail.com for details.
Venue: South Hamar Studio, Westray, Orkney, Scotland
An internationally juried competition organized by the Fiberart Guild of Pittsburgh, seeking innovative work rooted in traditional fibre materials, structure, processes and history, as well as art that explores unexpected relationships between fibre and other creative disciplines.
Venue: Pittsburgh, USA
Website: http://fiberartinternational.org/
An internationally juried competition organised by the Fiberart Guild of Pittsburgh, seeking innovative work rooted in traditional fibre materials, structure, processes and history, as well as art that explores unexpected relationships between fibre and other creative disciplines.
Venue: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Website: http://fiberartinternational.org/fi-2022-exhibition/
Website: http://thewoolmonty.co.uk/
Complex Weavers seminars
Venue: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Website: http://www.complex-weavers.org/seminar/seminars-2022/
Handweavers Guild of America conference and fair.
Venue: Knoxville Convention Center, Tennessee, USA
Website: http://weavespindye.org/convergence/
Explore responses to the landscape within the language of weave with tapestry weaver Louise Martin and stone carver and tapestry weaver Ros Bryant.
Contact tapestrylou@hotmail.com or ros.southhamar@gmail.com for details.
Venue: South Hamar Studio, Westray, Orkney, Scotland
The conference, taking place in Denmark, will highlight Nordic braid techniques such as tablet weaving, loop manipulation, rigid heddle/inkle, braiding, fingerweaving, sprang, lace, whipcording, tatting, nalbinding, lucet and straw braiding and their counterparts in the rest of the world.
Venue: Svendborg, Denmark
Website: http://thebraidsociety.wildapricot.org/page-1857786
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