The Textile Diary Dates
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event you would like listed, please send us the details - we will
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Annual Events
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September 2007-August 2008
- Textile Course with Hilary Bower
Through 10 full-day sessions throughout the year, this course aims to provide an opportunity for individuals to develop their own creativity, skills and expertise.
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1 April-19 October 2008
- Henry Moore Textiles
This revelatory exhibition explores one of the least-known aspects of Moore's diverse oeuvre, his work in textiles. The show will include approximately 50 drawings and related fabrics, the majority of which have never been exhibited before. It also featur
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14 April-7 August 2008
- What's Hot! - Nigel Rayment
This exhibition presents a selection of fabulous hats and headpieces including couture designs from the Nigel Rayment Spring Summer collection 2008.
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21 April-11 July 2008
- Feltmaking course
Learn how to make handmade felt items such as scarves, jewellery, bags, slippers and wallhangings. Beginners welcome.
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21 April-11 July 2008
- Patchwork, quilting and applique course
Techniques and traditional patterns taught for quilts, cushions and gift ideas such as boxes and cards. All levels welcome and students can still enrole once the course has started.
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10 May-29 July 2008
- The British Sari Story
This exhibition celebrates the sari, the garment worn by South Asian women everywhere. It presents ten contemporary saris which were shortlisted for The British Sari Story competition in 2007, alongside ten traditional pieces.
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17 May-17 August 2008
- Ascot: At The Races
This exhibition is a celebration of Royal Ascot, the world's most famous race meeting. Explore the history of the summer time event and discover beautiful and outrageous hats which get much attention in the media.
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18-22 August 2008
- Tapestry Masterclass with Joan Baxter
An intensive five-day course for those who have already discovered tapestry weaving and want to develop ther skills further. The course will consist of one-to-one and group sessions covering; finding your voice, presentation and marketing, working to commission and career development. Participants will be expected to share, discuss and spend time experimenting with design ideas. Please contact Mohsen Shah for application details.
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7 June-28 September 2008
- Sonja Andrew
Part of a research study on viewer perceptions of textiles by Sonja Andrew, it combines digital printing with applique and stitch to create immage-based narrative panels.
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7 June-28 September 2008
- Tapestry 08 selected by the British Tapestry Group
A major exhibition celebrating the fine art of contemporary tapestry weaving. It provides an overview of tapestry weaving in Britain today, and aims to stimulate and re-energise this ancient and unique craft.
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Permanent Events
Every Tuesday and Saturday
- Hidden Temple Newsam
Explore the cellars, the underground passage linking the North and South wings and the servants passages.
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Permanent exhibtion
- Flax to Fabric- The Story of Irish Linen
The story of the Irish linen industry, including demonstrations of hand spinning flax and hand loom weaving.
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