{"title":"LONDON TEXTILE MONTH 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA city-wide festival celebrating cloth, culture, and creativity that brings together artists, makers, brands, and institutions for a month of workshops, exhibitions, talks, and open studios – spotlighting textiles' diverse voices and experiences that enrich all our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe aim to connect textile enthusiasts with makers, museums, and galleries from around the globe.   Over the last twenty years, Selvedge has welcomed visitors to a wide range of experiences, including fairs, screenings, Q\u0026amp;A sessions, and symposia. Textile Month represents the culmination of these experiences and offers an opportunity to work with all our partners, reach new audiences, and raise awareness of the richness of global textile culture in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo host an event, you can apply \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc84j4IPkppFQP10kBpLQejIhjoNI5Hz-IYddBhmER6ZXHs3g\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"London Textile Month 2026 Application Form\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"London Textile Month 2026 Application Form\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc84j4IPkppFQP10kBpLQejIhjoNI5Hz-IYddBhmER6ZXHs3g\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, or contact Ashna at events@selvedge.org.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor more details, see our partnership pack \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1xB8_wdOZOQBIV6VlTaoEN4yYGG-zsV_M\/view\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"London Textile Month 2026 Partnership Pack\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHERE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo view the London Textile Month map, click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selvedge.org\/pages\/london-textile-month-2026-map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"textiles-through-time-guided-tour-at-museum-of-the-home","title":"Thursday 3, 10, 24, Tuesday 8, 22, 29  September, 11-12 p.m.: Talk: Textiles Through Time at the Museum of the Home","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/136+Kingsland+Rd,+London+E2+8EA\/@51.5445624,-0.1552112,16090m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761cbc1be34a29:0x7259603028eef46d!2m2!1d-0.07644!2d51.5315265?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMuseum of the Home, 136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"536\" data-start=\"39\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/museumofthehome.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Museum of the Home\u003c\/a\u003e is the only museum in the world dedicated to exploring the meaning and experience of home. Housed within historic almshouses in East London, the museum examines how domestic life has evolved over the past four centuries through period interiors, everyday objects and contemporary displays. Through exhibitions, collections and public programmes, the museum invites visitors to consider how homes reflect changing ideas about family, identity, work, technology and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"559\" data-start=\"538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"559\" data-start=\"538\"\u003eEvent Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1017\" data-start=\"561\"\u003eTextiles Through Time is a talk exploring the vital role fabrics and textile-making have played in shaping domestic life from the seventeenth century to the present day. Moving through the museum’s period rooms and collection displays, visitors will learn about embroidered furnishings, woven cloth, printed cottons, quilts, lace, wallpapers and household textiles that reveal how homes have been decorated, lived in and understood across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1446\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003eAlongside the objects themselves, the talk uncovers the wider social and economic histories woven into domestic interiors — from global trade routes and industrial production to home-based craft labour and changing tastes in design. Visitors will discover how textiles connected households to wider worlds of commerce, empire, innovation and creativity, while also reflecting everyday acts of care, comfort and self-expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1621\" data-start=\"1448\"\u003eBringing together material culture, design history and lived experience, the talk offers a rich introduction to the overlooked stories stitched into the fabric of home life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/museumofthehome.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Museum of the Home's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/museumofthehome\/\"\u003eFollow Museum of the Home on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Museum Of The Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46642863112427,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/MotH_Fabric_4883_WEB_1.jpg?v=1753708382"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-book-launch-embroider-mend-and-sew-by-aitor-saraiba","title":"Friday 18 September, 6-8:30 p.m.: Meet and Greet, Book Launch, Mend and Sew by Aitor Saraiba at Loop London","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/DRMxPCDfUJsPKL4VA\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLoop, 15 Camden Passage, London N1 8EA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLoop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a shop in London devoted to knitting, crochet, and embroidery. Inside you'll find hand-dyed yarns and threads alongside vintage and handmade haberdashery—a quiet textile heaven. Known as pioneers in the knitting world, Loop has built its reputation on an exceptional range of natural fibres, including hand-dyed yarns sourced from the UK, Europe, Japan, and the Americas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eBeyond yarn, the shop stocks a thoughtfully curated selection of haberdashery—buttons, ribbons, scissors, embroidery and mending threads—each piece chosen for both usefulness and beauty. A rich collection of books, magazines, and patterns sits alongside, ready to spark ideas and support makers of every kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eLoop works closely with textile designers and artists including Mina Perhonen, Julie Arkell, Hikaru Noguchi, Aitor Saraiba, and Nathalie Lété, who create special pieces for the shop. A programme of classes—from gentle introductions to advanced masterclasses—brings visiting teachers from around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eNow in its twentieth year, Loop remains a celebration of colour, creativity, textiles, and the enduring pleasure of making by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAitor Saraiba moves between worlds. Born in Spain, his practice spans illustration, ceramics, and textiles — each discipline feeding the others, each work marked by an emotional sincerity that is instantly recognisable. His collaborations with Loewe, the Museo del Prado, Sajou, and Cohana speak to a rare quality: the ability to bring a deeply personal artistic language into conversation with institutions that understand craft as a form of cultural memory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Book; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/products\/embroider-mend-sew-aitor-saraiba\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eEmbroider, Mend and Sew\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is Saraiba's most intimate work to date — a meditation on transformation, tenderness, and the slow unfolding of the self. Loop is proud to host the first English-language launch of this extraordinary book, before anywhere else in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eJoin us for an evening with Aitor himself: a book signing, a chance to meet the artist, and the quiet joy of being present at a beginning. Aitor will also be leading workshops at Loop that weekend — a rare opportunity to learn from a maker whose work moves so many.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eTicket holders receive 10% off purchases at Loop on the night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Loop's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/LOOPLONDONLOVES\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Loop on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loop Knitting","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48109182484715,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/33318ec0-a485-4d7f-9480-543e231bdab8.jpg?v=1776430013"},{"product_id":"textile-day-ruup-and-form","title":"Wednesday 30 September, 2 - 6 p.m.: Textile Day at Ruup \u0026 Form with Varuna Kollanethu and gallery artists, Closing Drinks","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Ruup+%26+Form\/@51.5246785,-0.0945257,592m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48761deef5b66c6b:0xdab354750a178ae!8m2!3d51.5246752!4d-0.0919508!16s%2Fg%2F11l26c_dwj?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7 Tilney Court, London EC1V 9BQ, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuup \u0026amp; Form is a contemporary London gallery working at the intersection of contemporary art, craft and design. Founded in 2019 by Varuna Kollanethu, the gallery works closely with artists to support the development of ambitious, research-driven practices through exhibitions, commissions and educational programming that foreground process, conceptual rigour and contemporary cultural discourse. With a commitment to building meaningful relationships between artists, collectors and audiences, Ruup \u0026amp; Form has established itself as a thoughtful platform for dialogue and exchange within contemporary practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"1203\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAs part of London Textile Month 2026, Ruup \u0026amp; Form, in collaboration with Selvedge Magazine presents an afternoon of talks, workshops and informal discussion exploring textile within contemporary artistic practice. Bringing together gallery artists including Bridget Harvey, Woo Jin Joo, Barbara Long and others, the programme invites visitors into a series of intimate conversations centred around making, memory, tactility and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtending beyond the exhibition space, the afternoon offers an opportunity to engage directly with artists and their practices through shared dialogue and exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe event will conclude with drinks at the gallery from 5–6 pm to celebrate the close of London Textile Month 2026.\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"1203\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"1203\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ruupandform.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Ruup \u0026amp; Form's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ruup.and.form\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Ruup \u0026amp; Form on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruup \u0026 Form","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48124430450923,"sku":"TS-37dc5d","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/Ruup_Form_Woo_Jin_Joo_I_Hear_Things_Exist_With_Me_2026_Viscose_thread_embroidery_155_x_53_x_40_cm_Robert_Chadwick.jpg?v=1779467174"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-tour-behind-the-scenes-at-the-warner-textile-archive","title":"Wednesday 16 September, 10.30-1 p.m.: Talk, Art Deco Designs at the Warner Textile Archive","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Braintree+District+Museum\/@51.8784862,0.5512083,587m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47d8f06eba554cb5:0xf57d4593c8977c6e!8m2!3d51.8784829!4d0.5537832!16s%2Fg%2F1thxpxm1?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBraintree Museum: Manor St, Braintree CM7 3HW, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003efollowed by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Warner+Textile+Archive\/@51.8762554,0.5467815,587m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47d8f06bcb5184af:0xc55aaec0d1638ab!8m2!3d51.8762522!4d0.5516524!16s%2Fm%2F0h3xcpx?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWarner Textile Archives: 3, Warners Mill, Silks Way, Braintree CM7 3GB, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eWarner Textile Archive holds one of the most substantial publicly accessible collections of furnishing fabrics and design records in the United Kingdom. As part of the Braintree District Museum Trust, the archive preserves the legacy of Warner \u0026amp; Sons, a company renowned for its handwoven silks and printed textiles from the late nineteenth century onwards. With around 100,000 objects — including original design artworks, woven silk samples, printed patterns and business records — the collection offers a remarkable insight into more than two centuries of changing interiors, craftsmanship and public taste, while celebrating the designers and weavers who shaped the company’s distinctive aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAs part of Selvedge Textile Month, visitors are invited to step behind the scenes of this extraordinary collection through a rare guided tour of the archive and the textile history of Braintree. This special event offers an opportunity to encounter carefully preserved fabrics and original sketches that reveal the creative processes behind some of the finest textiles produced in Britain. Along the way, guests will discover how shifting fashions, international influences and technical innovation transformed the industry, while viewing rarely displayed pieces at close hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eBeginning at Braintree Museum and concluding at the archive, the tour offers a richly textured glimpse into a heritage that continues to inspire contemporary design, with refreshments included as part of the experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1776\" data-start=\"809\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warnertextilearchive.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the Warner Textile Archive Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/warnertextilearchive\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow the Warner Textile Archive on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warner Textile Archive","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48125124935915,"sku":"TS-02a7f9","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/WarnerTextileArchiveSeashells.jpg?v=1781362875"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-pop-up-rachael-howard-people-who-own-my-ties","title":"Tuesday 22 September, 1:30-4 p.m.: Talk and Pop-up, with Rachael Howard: People Who Own My Ties","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Museum+of+the+Home\/@51.5315298,-0.0790149,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48761cbc1be34a29:0x7259603028eef46d!8m2!3d51.5315265!4d-0.07644!16zL20vMDQ3YmYz?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMuseum of the Home, 136 Kingsland Rd, London E2 8EA, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rachaelhoward.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRachael Howard\u003c\/a\u003e is marking 30 years of transforming the traditional necktie into an unexpected form of textile storytelling. Combining appliqué, screen printing and machine embroidery, she creates richly detailed linen ties that blend figurative imagery, wit and meticulous craftsmanship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eHer distinctive approach first gained recognition in the early 1990s when her work caught the attention of Paul Smith, leading to a series of exclusive collections. Since then, Howard has continued to develop an independent practice that reimagines the everyday accessory as a playful yet deeply personal object, exploring how textiles can spark conversation, curiosity and human connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eRachael will present a talk on her tie collections alongside a pop-up exhibition bringing together some of her most distinctive designs and the stories of the people who wear them. Featuring designs from collections including Swimmers, Objects from Around the House and Rabbots, the exhibition reveals how these intricately crafted pieces become catalysts for unexpected encounters and exchanges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Talk: \u003c\/strong\u003e2 - 3 p.m.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"1776\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003ePlease note, this is a free event. To reserve your place, simply add a ticket to your cart and complete the checkout process in our shop. No payment details are required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rachaelhoward.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Rachael Howard's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rachaelhowardtextiles\/%20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Rachael Howard on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachael Howard","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48125293887723,"sku":"TS-875870","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/a78ec63b-ce1e-42d6-a600-5d1c78c35bfc.jpg?v=1776855967"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-workshop-needle-turn-applique-with-yasmeen-branton-sand-and-stars","title":"Tuesday 22 September, 10:30-4 p.m.: Workshop, Needle Turn Appliqué with Yasmeen Branton of Sand and Stars","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Museum+of+the+Home\/@51.5315298,-0.0790149,591m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48761cbc1be34a29:0x7259603028eef46d!8m2!3d51.5315265!4d-0.07644!16zL20vMDQ3YmYz?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMuseum of the Home, 136 Kingsland Rd, London E2 8EA, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sandandstars.co.uk\/home\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYasmeen Branton\u003c\/a\u003e has over fifteen years of experience working in textiles and has been immersed in making from a very early age. Her lifelong love of art, design and fabric developed throughout her education, leading her to art college and ultimately to a Foundation Degree at the Royal School of Needlework. It was there that she discovered a deep passion for hand sewing, opening the door to a range of creative opportunities, including work as an embroidery assistant within the film and television industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThrough her business, Sand \u0026amp; Stars, Yasmeen designs sewing patterns and tutorials and leads workshops that encourage others to approach hand sewing with confidence and enjoyment. She is passionate about helping fellow makers discover the restorative nature of working with fabric, needle and thread, and has become particularly known for her delicate needle-turn appliqué, a technique that allows her to create work that feels both thoughtful and quietly expressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYasmeen will lead an immersive workshop introducing the traditional art of needle-turn appliqué alongside classic embroidery techniques. Over the course of the day, participants will learn how simple fabric shapes can be transformed through careful stitch, colour and surface detail, creating work that feels both personal and timeless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSuitable for beginners as well as those with sewing experience, the session offers practical guidance on materials, tools and technique in a calm and supportive setting. Working at a thoughtful pace, guests will have the opportunity to build confidence in hand sewing while experiencing the meditative rhythm of slow craft. All materials will be provided, allowing participants to spend the day fully absorbed in the pleasure of making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1776\" data-start=\"809\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sandandstars.co.uk\/home\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the Sand and Stars Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sand.and.stars\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Sand and Stars on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sand \u0026 Stars","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48125779181803,"sku":"TS-5185c0","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/CopyofYKBPhoto8.jpg?v=1758996206"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-open-studio-qing-fibre","title":"Saturday 19 September, 1-5 p.m.: Open Studio at Qing Fibre with Layla Yang","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Containerville\/@51.5324799,-0.0628513,591m\/data=!3m3!1e3!4b1!5s0x48761cc2e7b17407:0x907e33029e82942a!4m6!3m5!1s0x48761dc30ef03bc5:0x8024e2d7aa62ca88!8m2!3d51.5324766!4d-0.0602764!16s%2Fg%2F11fp8lhyr4?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eContainerville, 1 Emma St, London E2 9FP, United Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qingfibre.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eQing Fibre Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e was founded in 2016 by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLayla Yang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e as an exploration of colour, texture and the technical possibilities of hand-dyed fibre. Working with high-grade natural materials including superfine merino, cashmere and silk, the studio has become known for its richly saturated palettes and nuanced variegated tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eEach fibre is ethically sourced, with an emphasis on traceability, animal welfare and sustainable farming practices, while every dye formula is carefully developed to respond to the individual character of each yarn base. Alongside its distinctive yarns, Qing Fibre also creates knitwear patterns that celebrate the unique qualities of hand-dyed fibre, offering thoughtful designs for makers who value both craftsmanship and innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 2016 by Layla Yang, Qing Fibre is an exploration of transformative colour, tactile texture, and the technical possibilities of hand-dyed fibre. Their practice is rooted in a commitment to visual depth, specialising in the vibrant, saturated hues and complex variegated tones that define our aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eQing Fibre specialise in high-grade natural fibres, including superfine merino, cashmere, and silk. Every base is ethically sourced and Mulesing-free. They prioritise traceability and sustainable farming practices to ensure the raw materials used meet their standards for animal welfare and environmental responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir process is material-led, engineering their dye formulas to respond specifically to the protein structures of various fibres - from the high-refractive index of silk to the matte, thermal - efficient properties of yak. They provide intermediate and advanced fibre artists with the precision - dyed materials necessary for complex, intentional garment construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, the studio develops versatile knitwear patterns designed to showcase the unique characteristics of our hand-dyed yarns. Their designs often incorporate advanced techniques, such as German short rows and double knitting, to provide a challenging and rewarding experience for the intermediate to advanced maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom seasonal collections to special occasion releases,  each design is intended to be a functional, knitted blessing for the journey ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1776\" data-start=\"809\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Open Studio event will invite guests to visit the London HQ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eYou will have a chance to learn about our yarn bases, both in their undyed and dyed form. We will showcase a range of undyed bases, from 100% merino to baby alpaca and yak. Guests can learn the difference between twisted, single and boucle fibres, find out what a 'micron' is, and where these fibres come from. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eYou will also then learn about how different yarn bases act when dyed. What is the difference between dyeing merino and yak, or a solid and fluffy base? What the difference between tonal, variegated, semi-solid and speckled yarns? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThere will also be testing and making sections, where you can sit down just for a chat, or to try your hand at a knitting or crochet project. You are welcome to bring their own projects, or to use yarn we provide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eGuests will also get a free goodie bag. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1776\" data-start=\"809\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease note, this is a free event. To reserve your place, simply add a ticket to your cart and complete the checkout process in our shop. No payment details are required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1776\" data-start=\"809\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qingfibre.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Qing Fibre Ltd.'s Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/qingfibre\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Qing Fibre Ltd. on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Qing Fibre","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48125919658219,"sku":"TS-9d59d5","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/LTM2026_MartinaTelgmaa_QingFibreOpenStudio_7_-_Martina_Telgmaa.jpg?v=1776861604"},{"product_id":"london-textile-art-the-art-of-stitching-on-block-print","title":"Thursday 24 September, 10:30-4 p.m.: Workshop, The Art of Stitching on Block Print with Kate Rickard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?um=1\u0026amp;ie=UTF-8\u0026amp;fb=1\u0026amp;gl=uk\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;geocode=KSlK4xu8HHZIMW307igwYFly\u0026amp;daddr=136+Kingsland+Rd,+London+E2+8EA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMuseum Of The Home, 136 Kingsland Rd, London, E2 8EA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kate-rickard.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eKate Rickard\u003c\/a\u003e's love of textiles began at an early age, shaped by a childhood spent in a home steeped in craft. Surrounded by the creativity and quiet discipline of her mother—a textile designer and teacher—she grew up amongst threads, books and the familiar atmosphere of a working studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"642\" data-start=\"291\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThis early immersion led her to study textiles at Nottingham Trent University, where she specialised in surface design and embroidery. Following graduation, she moved into designing embroidery for the high street, alongside producing handmade evening bags stocked across London and Europe, including with brands such as Paul Smith and Erickson Beamon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"644\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA later shift into commercial buying broadened her understanding of textiles within a global context. Through travel to Portugal, India and beyond, she gained insight into production techniques, material traditions and the wider structures that support the industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"912\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eToday, her practice returns to its origins. Working primarily in freehand embroidery, Kate Rickard approaches stitch intuitively, creating textured surfaces that speak of memory, place and everyday life. For her, embroidery remains both a connection to the past and a quietly grounding creative practice in the present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eDuring this workshop, participants are invited to discover the quiet satisfaction of hand embroidery. Working with thoughtfully chosen block-printed cloths, the question of composition is gently set aside, allowing attention to rest on the rhythm of stitch and thread. Guided demonstrations will introduce a repertoire of techniques, alongside an exploration of colour and weight—how a fine cotton differs from a lustrous silk, how a subtle shift in tone can transform a surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:01151879-b72d-4fa5-8422-a2c269538936-0\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-id=\"d057521b-be64-48d0-b715-4aa9fbf6deb6\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"766\" data-start=\"481\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA selection of samples, colour boards and finished pieces will be available, offering a tactile reference point as each participant develops their own response. The session is suitable for all levels, whether a first encounter with needle and thread or a return to a familiar practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1178\" data-start=\"968\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eHomemade cakes will be served, and the small group setting allows time for conversation, reflection and individual guidance. Those with specific dietary requirements are welcome to bring their own refreshments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll materials provided, and all skill levels welcome.\u003c\/strong\u003e Materials include \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eprinted fabrics, threads, needles, hoops and small tools, along with a project bag to carry work home. Participants may select threads to continue their piece beyond the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"433\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"433\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kate-rickard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Kate Rickard's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rickard_dearie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Kate Rickard on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kate Rickard","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48153499468011,"sku":"TS-e6466a","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/LTM2026_KateRickard_Stitchingblockprint6-KateTansley.jpg?v=1775827363"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-batik-dyeing-with-hues-of-batik","title":"Tuesday 22 September, 10:30-1 p.m.: Workshop, Batik with Hues of Batik","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?um=1\u0026amp;ie=UTF-8\u0026amp;fb=1\u0026amp;gl=uk\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;geocode=KSlK4xu8HHZIMW307igwYFly\u0026amp;daddr=136+Kingsland+Rd,+London+E2+8EA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMuseum Of The Home, Studio, 136 Kingsland Rd, London, E2 8EA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eArundika Weerasekera is a Sri Lankan designer and founder of Hues of Batik, a British Sri Lankan wax resist dyeing laboratory centred on the heritage craft of batik. Her work treats batik as both a material practice and a mental discipline, driven by experimentation. Through years of hands on testing with wax flow, dye layering, and fabric behaviour, she has developed a method that approaches the craft as mindset training further from mere surface decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eHer practice is grounded in the belief that mistakes are data. In batik, wax cannot be erased and each mark remains visible. Every unexpected line or shift becomes part of the final result. This experimental framework forms the core of her sessions, where participants learn to test, adapt, and make clear decisions within constraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eShe has also developed a patent pending portable batik creation system, designed to take this heritage technique beyond the traditional studio. The system enables controlled experimentation in varied environments while preserving the integrity of the craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eShe positions batik as a tool for building clarity, resilience, and trust in process, introducing global audiences to a disciplined and exploratory approach to self development through material practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis workshop is a structured self development session delivered through wax resist dyeing, batik. Participants work through the full process of applying hot wax, layering dye, and responding to marks that cannot be erased. The session focuses on decision making under constraint, adaptive thinking, and emotional regulation when plans shift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eEach participant receives a batik kit upon registration. The kit includes all essential tools and materials required for the workshop and forms part of our patent pending portable batik creation system. This system allows the heritage process to be delivered in a controlled and accessible format beyond the traditional studio. (The Kit has materials to be used after the sessions too)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eDuring the session, participants create their own batik textile while engaging in guided reflection on response, resilience, and process trust. The craft becomes a practical exercise in adapting rather than resisting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eBy the end, each participant leaves with a completed batik textile piece, practical knowledge of wax resist dyeing techniques, and a clear framework for reframing setbacks in everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAll materials provided, and all skill levels welcome. \u003c\/strong\u003eParticipants are advised to wear comfortable clothing suitable for hands-on work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/huesofbatik.com\/password\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Hues of Batik's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/huesofbatik\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Hues of Batik on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hues of Batik","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48153523945707,"sku":"TS-742ae7","price":288.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/Copyof9.png?v=1778888507"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-workshop-material-led-weaving-exploring-texture-and-structure-on-the-oxford-frame-loom-with-cassandra-sabo-designs","title":"Thursday 24 September, 10:30-4 p.m.: Workshop, Weaving Texture on a Frame Loom with Cassandra Sabo","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Museum+of+the+Home\/@51.5315298,-0.0790149,591m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48761cbc1be34a29:0x7259603028eef46d!8m2!3d51.5315265!4d-0.07644!16zL20vMDQ3YmYz?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e136 Kingsland Rd, London E2 8EA, United Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cassandrasabo.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCassandra Sabo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a textile designer and hand-weaver based in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOxford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, creating richly textured textiles for contemporary interiors. Her practice explores the relationship between fibre, structure and form, combining an intuitive understanding of materials with the analytical perspective of her background in engineering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eWorking across both soft furnishings and more sculptural pieces, she investigates how woven surfaces can influence not only visual character but also the spatial and acoustic qualities of an interior. Alongside her studio practice, Cassandra developed the Oxford Frame Loom as a way of making her distinctive approach to weaving more accessible, and through her teaching she encourages others to look beyond decoration and engage more deeply with the possibilities of yarn, texture and process. Her work reflects a commitment to slow making, sustainability and a contemporary approach to traditional craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCassandra will lead a small-group workshop introducing her material-led approach to weaving on the Oxford Frame Loom. Participants will begin by learning how to dress the loom before exploring a series of foundational techniques that reveal how different fibres behave and interact. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1931\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eUsing wool roving alongside a carefully chosen selection of soft and structured materials, the session focuses on how texture can be built through repetition, contrast and thoughtful material choice. Throughout the workshop, Cassandra will share insights from her own design practice, showing how the same principles can be applied to both interior textiles and more sculptural work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1931\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eBy the end of the session, each participant will leave with a woven sample of their own and a digital guide to support further exploration at home. All materials and use of the loom are included, and no previous experience is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1931\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1931\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cassandrasabo.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Cassandra Sabo's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/csabodesigns\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Cassandra Sabo on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cassandra Sabo","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48155787297003,"sku":"TS-b82e1e","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/CassandraSaboDesigns_Selvedge_Workshop_5_2.jpg?v=1780146318"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-online-workshop-stencil-new-designs-on-revived-fabric-with-lotta-jansdotter","title":"Saturday 26 September, 2-5 p.m. (BST): Online Workshop, Stencil New Designs on Revived Fabric with Lotta Jansdotter","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline Workshop with Lota Jansdotter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jansdotter.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLotta Jansdotter\u003c\/a\u003e is a self-taught artist, designer, author and teacher whose work is recognised for its organic motifs and understated Scandinavian sensibility. Since the mid-1990s she has created distinctive print patterns for textiles and homewares, developing a practice that brings together hand printing, drawing and a thoughtful approach to everyday living.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eOver the course of her career she has written twelve books and collaborated with retailers, museums and makers around the world, while continuing to refine a visual language rooted in simplicity and nature. Now based on the Åland Islands in the Baltic Sea, between Sweden and Finland, her recent work has turned towards sustainability, transforming pre-loved linens and forgotten fabrics into one-of-a-kind pieces that honour both the original cloth and the stories it carries. By combining her printing expertise with rescued textiles, she creates work that reflects a more mindful and enduring way of making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLotta invites participants to join her virtually at her kitchen table on the Åland Islands for a workshop in stencil printing on vintage and reclaimed cloth. Using preloved fabrics sourced from thrift stores, the session explores how simple hand-cut stencils can be used to create fresh patterns and contemporary designs while giving overlooked textiles a new life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eLotta will begin by sharing her own techniques for designing motifs, cutting stencils and planning a composition before guiding participants as they experiment on their own fabric. Throughout the workshop she will offer practical advice, creative encouragement and ideas for turning printed cloth into meaningful objects for the home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSuitable for all levels, the session offers an accessible introduction to small-scale textile printing, with participants leaving with new skills, renewed inspiration and a set of exclusive stencil designs created by Lotta especially for the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA Zoom link will be sent to participants the week before the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Recording\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThis workshop will be a one-off live event in order that participants may fully engage and respond to each other in real time. It will not be recorded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jansdotter.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Lotta \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jansdotter.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJansdotter's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lottajansdotter\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Lotta Jansdotter on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lotta Jansdotter","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48155834056939,"sku":"TS-5f32fd","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/be500683-4694-4a41-9e2d-728bd8708ef5.jpg?v=1778615923"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-recreate-the-colours-of-the-bayeux-tapestry-with-liz-baltesz","title":"Thursday 10 September, 10:30-4 p.m.: Workshop, Recreate the Colours of the Bayeux Tapestry with Liz Baltesz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?um=1\u0026amp;ie=UTF-8\u0026amp;fb=1\u0026amp;gl=uk\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;geocode=KSlK4xu8HHZIMW307igwYFly\u0026amp;daddr=136+Kingsland+Rd,+London+E2+8EA\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMuseum Of The Home, 136 Kingsland Rd, London, E2 8EA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/liz.baltesz\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLiz Baltesz\u003c\/a\u003e is a maker with a longstanding fascination for colour, explored through both knitting and natural dyeing. Since the 1980s she has worked with a wide range of knitting techniques, including stranded colourwork, intarsia, mosaic, brioche and stacked stitches, developing a practice rooted in the expressive possibilities of yarn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eHer interest in plant-dyed fibres led her to study natural dyeing more deeply, and what began as curiosity soon became a central part of her creative life. Over the past fifteen years she has experimented with a wide variety of dye plants and methods, taught natural dyeing workshops for events and yarn stores across the UK, and created naturally dyed knitting kits for independent textile retailers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eDrawing inspiration from landscapes close to home as well as plants gathered on her travels, she is particularly interested in helping others build confidence with colour and discover how natural dyeing can be approached sustainably in a domestic setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLiz Baltesz will lead a practical workshop inspired by the remarkable palette of the Bayeux Tapestry, inviting participants to recreate some of its historic colours using plant dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eWorking in pairs or small groups, participants will learn how to extract colour from a selection of fresh and dried plants, along with natural dye extracts, before using these to dye embroidery wool in a range of luminous shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe session will introduce the foundations of natural dyeing, including mordanting, modifying colour, finishing techniques and record keeping, while also offering guidance on how these methods can be adapted for home use. By the end of the workshop, each participant will leave with a collection of hand-dyed embroidery wool skeins and a deeper understanding of the rich relationship between textiles, history and colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/liz.baltesz\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Liz Baltesz on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liz Baltesz","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48156104917227,"sku":"TS-7f6aed","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/Screenshot_2026-06-01_at_11.08.38.png?v=1780304955"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-workshop-english-paper-piecing-with-the-quilters-guild-of-the-british-isles","title":"Thursday 10 September, 12-4 p.m.: Workshop, English Paper Piecing with the Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Museum+of+the+Home\/@51.5315298,-0.0790149,591m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48761cbc1be34a29:0x7259603028eef46d!8m2!3d51.5315265!4d-0.07644!16zL20vMDQ3YmYz?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMuseum of the Home, 136 Kingsland Rd, London E2 8EA, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe Quilters' Guild of the British Isles is a leading educational charity dedicated to promoting, preserving and celebrating the art of patchwork, appliqué and quilting throughout the United Kingdom. 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Using geometric paper templates to create precise fabric shapes, participants will learn how small pieces can be stitched together to form intricate patterns, from stars and flowers to more complex mosaic-like designs. The session will introduce the foundations of the technique, including selecting fabrics, fussy cutting, choosing threads and mastering the hand stitching that gives English Paper Piecing its distinctive accuracy and charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSuitable for complete beginners as well as those looking to deepen their skills, the workshop offers a thoughtful introduction to a method that is both portable and meditative. Each participant will receive a carefully prepared kit and leave with the knowledge and confidence to continue their own stitching journey at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quiltersguild.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit The Quilters' Guild Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thequiltersguild\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow The Quilters' Guild on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quilters' Guild Of The British Isles","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48156324823275,"sku":"TS-7c888a","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/image_747.png?v=1780354441"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-workshop-design-and-natural-dye-print-a-scarf-with-ceres","title":"Monday 7 September, 10-5 p.m.: Workshop, Design and Print a Scarf with CERES","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/3Space+International+House\/@51.4641291,-0.1155617,592m\/data=!3m3!1e3!4b1!5s0x4876057feac96d01:0xbb37580aded3a414!4m6!3m5!1s0x48760547c5606bc1:0x9bf4e3371d97062b!8m2!3d51.4641258!4d-0.1129868!16s%2Fg%2F11fcp78mkd?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCERES Studio, Fabric Floor, 3Space, International House, 6 Canterbury Crescent, Brixton, SW9 7QD  \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ceresstudio1.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCERES Studio\u003c\/a\u003e was founded in 2020 by Florence Hawkins and Lara Mantell as a collaborative practice exploring the possibilities of natural colour in contemporary textile design. Based in South London, the pair combine backgrounds in printmaking, material research and textile design to create work that sits between craft, experimentation and environmental enquiry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eTheir studio is rooted in a fascination with the chemistry of plant colour, using locally gathered and sustainably sourced materials to produce pigments that shift, layer and evolve in unexpected ways. Alongside developing their own collections, Florence and Lara work with clients to create ecologically printed fabrics for interiors, installations and public commissions, while also teaching their methods to a wider community of makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eTheir thoughtful approach to process and sustainability has established CERES as an influential voice in the growing field of natural dye printing, where traditional knowledge is reimagined through a distinctly contemporary lens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFlorence and Lara will lead a hands-on workshop inviting participants to design and naturally dye-print their own scarf. Beginning with an introduction to the role of mordants and modifiers, the session will explore how natural dyes can be used to create layered, colourfast prints with depth and subtle variation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eParticipants will then work with the studio’s own natural dye print pastes to develop a personal palette, translating sketches and visual references into textile designs through cut-paper stencil screen printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThroughout the day, the workshop will consider pattern, scale and composition, offering insight into the thoughtful processes used within the CERES studio. By the end of the session, each participant will leave with a naturally printed scarf of their own, along with a deeper understanding of plant colour and the creative potential of sustainable textile design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ceresstudio1.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the CERES Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ceres_naturaldyesprints\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow CERES on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CERES Studio","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48156489056491,"sku":"TS-06e0c0","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/CERES2026_Lara_Mantell_and_Florence_Hawkins-_-_Ceres_Studio_1.jpg?v=1777377350"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-workshop-make-a-historically-inspired-hussif-with-illuminated-arts","title":"Thursday 24 September, 10:30-4 p.m.: Workshop, Make a Historically Inspired Hussif with Illuminated Arts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca data-sanitized-target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?um=1\u0026amp;ie=UTF-8\u0026amp;fb=1\u0026amp;gl=uk\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;geocode=KSlK4xu8HHZIMW307igwYFly\u0026amp;daddr=136+Kingsland+Rd,+London+E2+8EA\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Of The Home, 136 Kingsland Rd, London, E2 8EA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"596\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca data-sanitized-target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/illuminated-arts.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIlluminated Arts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a community interest company founded to unlock heritage, personal history and cultural expression through inclusive arts-based practice. Over the past decade, the organisation has developed a wide range of community programmes that bring together heritage craft, sensory engagement and gentle reminiscence, creating opportunities for people of all ages to connect through making. At the heart of its work is a commitment to amplifying voices that are often overlooked, using textile practice as a way of exploring memory, identity and shared experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe organisation is led by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMelissa Jo Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRebecca Cole-Coker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, two experienced creative practitioners whose combined backgrounds bring depth to the studio’s work. Melissa is a visual artist, filmmaker, poet and textile historian whose practice often explores the social narratives held within cloth and domestic objects. Rebecca trained at the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChelsea School of Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCamberwell School of Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and has built an international reputation for her richly detailed floral textiles, with work held in collections including Ralph Lauren, Sanderson and the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNational Trust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Together, they combine scholarship, craftsmanship and community engagement, using their workshops not only to share skills but also to support free creative programmes in schools, care homes, prisons and community settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMelissa and Rebecca will lead a day-long workshop exploring the intimate history of the hussif — a small sewing kit once carried by soldiers as a practical object and a poignant token of care. Melissa will begin with a talk tracing the origins and social significance of these portable sewing cases, before participants are guided through the process of creating their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"2438\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eUsing a carefully selected range of fabrics and threads, or incorporating personal textile fragments, guests will stitch a beautifully finished hussif that is both functional and deeply personal. The workshop will also introduce hand-stitched monogramming for those who wish to add an individual detail, transforming the finished piece into a keepsake or gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"2438\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eOpen to all levels, the day offers a thoughtful balance of making, conversation and reflection, celebrating the quiet power of cloth to carry memory across generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"214\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eYour day includes tea, coffee and a light vegetarian lunch, with an optional glass of wine, creating a relaxed atmosphere for conversation, connection and the quiet satisfaction of working with needle and thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"416\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThis is a full-day workshop, with all materials provided, though participants are warmly invited to bring personal textiles or a favourite sewing kit to make their finished piece even more meaningful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca data-sanitized-target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/illuminated-arts.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eVisit the Illuminated Arts Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca data-sanitized-target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/illuminated_arts_peckham\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eFollow Illuminated Arts on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Illuminated Arts","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48160277070059,"sku":"TS-b690f9","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/Hussif.png?v=1779437176"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-exhibition-ancient-and-modern-a-woven-dialogue","title":"Saturday 5-Sunday 20 September, 11.30-5.30 p.m.: Exhibition, Ancient and Modern: A Woven Dialogue at Townhouse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Townhouse\/@51.519327,-0.0765175,592m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48761cb5cc204beb:0x1cd572646f2c9cdc!8m2!3d51.5193237!4d-0.0739426!16s%2Fg%2F1tvw4f16?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTownhouse Gallery, 5 Fournier St, London E1 6QE, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e The gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday 11 - 6 p.m. and on Sundays 11.30 - 5.30 p.m.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"823\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSharon Kearley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAli Holloway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are contemporary textile artists whose practices are rooted in a shared fascination with weaving as both material process and cultural language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"823\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sharonkearley.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSharon \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sharonkearley.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKearley\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eis known for her playful and innovative approach to hand weaving, creating works for interiors and exhibition that respond to the emotional and hidden lines within the landscape. Working with natural fibres such as wool and linen, she often begins with walking, researching old maps and forgotten paths, allowing place, memory and the traces of time to shape her woven surfaces. A graduate of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChelsea School of Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and later the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUniversity for the Creative Arts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, she is also the author of \u003cem data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eWoven Textiles: A Designer’s Guide\u003c\/em\u003e, now widely used in textile education.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aliholloway.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAli \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aliholloway.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHolloway\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003estudied woven textiles at \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCentral Saint Martins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and has spent more than two decades developing a practice that challenges the formal grid of warp and weft. Working primarily with paper, silk and linen, she uses plant-derived colour and experimental dyeing methods to introduce movement, disruption and subtle shifts in tone. Like Sharon, her work often begins with a walk, exploring how landscapes, both natural and built, are shaped by human presence over time. Together, their practices create a thoughtful dialogue between tradition and experimentation, honouring the ancient language of weaving while extending it into a distinctly contemporary form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSharon and Ali present \u003cem data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eAncient and Modern: A Woven Dialogue\u003c\/em\u003e, an exhibition staged in the historic \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTownhouse Spitalfields\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a former Huguenot weaver’s house on Fournier Street. Bringing their work into conversation, the exhibition explores the enduring relationship between weaving, landscape and memory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"2327\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThrough natural fibres, plant dyes and experimental structures, the artists reflect on the timeless act of passing thread through thread, creating cloth as generations of makers have done before them. Set within a building deeply connected to London’s textile history, the exhibition invites visitors to consider weaving not simply as a craft, but as a living link between past and present, and as a continuing language of connection, place and shared human experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sharonkearley.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the Sharon Kearley's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sharon_kearley\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Sharon Kearley on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aliholloway.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the Ali Holloway's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alihollowayweaver\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eFollow Ali Holloway on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48160375734507,"sku":"TS-ed36ba","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/LTM2026_SharonKearley_Ancient_Modern_9-AHolloway_1.jpg?v=1780354103"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-workshop-taster-with-cockpit-arts","title":"Saturday 5 \u0026 Sunday 6 September, 10 -5 p.m.: Workshop, Joanne Lamb, Hannah Refaat, and Kim Sutherland at Cockpit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Cockpit+Yard+%26+Northington+Street,+London+WC1N+2NR,+UK\/@51.5218722,-0.1191084,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48761b49c484fae3:0x41cf448d621dcfe7!8m2!3d51.5218689!4d-0.1165335!16s%2Fg%2F11hb5b2hsn?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCockpit Studios, Bloomsbury: Cockpit Yard, Northington Street London, WC1N 2NP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eJoin \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJoanne Lamb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHannah Refaat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKim Sutherland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cockpitstudios.org\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCockpit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a two-day immersive workshop that offers a rare opportunity to explore three distinct creative practices in one inspiring setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"324\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.joannelambstudio.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoanne Lamb\u003c\/a\u003e is an Irish artist and maker whose practice centres on woven textiles and basketry-inspired sculptural forms. After a fifteen-year career in textile design, she turned towards hand-crafted work that celebrates materiality, tradition and the intimate knowledge held within craft. Drawing on natural fibres, handmade papers, wool, silk and plant-based materials, Joanne creates vessels that reflect her close relationship with the landscape and the changing seasons. Her work is rooted in a desire to preserve the beauty of the natural world, honouring traditional making techniques while exploring their place within contemporary sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1540\" data-start=\"974\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hannahrefaat.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHannah Refaat\u003c\/a\u003e brings a contemporary approach to hand embroidery grounded in sustainability and repair. Her work combines decorative stitching with thoughtful textile reuse, exploring how traditional skills can be reimagined through modern design. Alongside her own practice, she has led workshops during London Textile Month 2025, and for \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eManchester Metropolitan University\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLondon College of Fashion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where she works as a specialist embroidery technician. Her teaching reveals the enduring relevance of hand stitching as both a practical and expressive language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2071\" data-start=\"1542\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kimsutherland.london\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKim \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kimsutherland.london\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSutherland\u003c\/a\u003e is a metalworker and printmaker whose work brings together drawing and material processes to create richly inscribed wall-based pieces inspired by tradition and personal narrative. Moving between working in metal and on paper, her practice explores the relationship between mark, memory and material, often using the ancient technique of intaglio etching to carve delicate lines into surfaces. The traces left through carving, fabrication and touch become an essential part of each piece, giving her work a quiet sense of history and presence. She is passionate about teaching and the passing on of craft skill and specialist knowledge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2071\" data-start=\"1542\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis immersive two-day workshop invites participants to explore how weaving, embroidery, embossing, and printed surface techniques can come together through thoughtful, hands-on making within the inspiring surroundings of Cockpit’s makers’ studios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAcross the weekend, participants will experiment with each artist’s individual processes and techniques. The workshop begins with embossing sessions led by Kim, creating textured samples that will then be incorporated into woven elements led by Joanne. On the second day, participants will add decorative hand-embroidery stitches led by Hannah, building layered, tactile works that combine all the techniques explored throughout the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eBy the end of the weekend, participants will leave with a collection of experimental samples and the opportunity to create a resolved textile artwork that can be displayed as a finished art piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAlongside the practical sessions, participants will also step inside each maker’s studio for a closer look at their materials, processes, and approaches to contemporary craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll materials are provided, including fabrics, yarns, paper, natural fibres, and dyes. This workshop offers a rare opportunity to experience how different creative disciplines can intersect, leaving participants with new skills, unique handmade pieces, and a deeper understanding of material-led making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003ePlease note: Lunch is not provided, but there are many cafés and supermarkets nearby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.joannelambstudio.co.uk\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eVisit the Joanne Lamb's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/joannelambstudio\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Joanne Lamb on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sharon_kearley\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hannahrefaat.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the Hannah Refaat's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hannahrefaat\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Hannah Refaat on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kimsutherland.london\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the Kim Sutherland's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kimsutherlandstudio\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Kim Sutherland on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cockpit Arts","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48161071628523,"sku":"TS-6c11df","price":290.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/Hannah_Refaat3_-_Joanne_Lamb.jpg?v=1777484911"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-textile-tour-at-the-american-museum-and-gardens","title":"Friday 4 September, 2-5 p.m.: Tour, The American Museum and Gardens, Bath","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Claverton+Manor,+Claverton+Down,+Bath+BA2+7BD,+UK\/@51.3751034,-2.316078,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x487181cf38b0962d:0xa60eed73faddaaca!8m2!3d51.3751002!4d-2.3112071!16s%2Fg%2F1tgd5zgp?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe American Museum \u0026amp; Gardens ,Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7BD, UK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe American Museum \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e was founded in 1961 by the Anglo-American collectors Dallas Pratt and John Judkyn to share the richness of American decorative arts with audiences in Britain and to broaden understanding of American cultural history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSet within 125 acres of landscaped grounds on the edge of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the museum holds more than 12,000 objects, ranging from textiles and folk art to rare maps, Native American works and decorative interiors. Its collections reveal the depth and diversity of American craftsmanship, while the surrounding gardens, including the celebrated New American Garden designed by Oehme, van Sweden, place this transatlantic vision within a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003equintessentially beautiful\u003c\/span\u003e English landscape. Together, the museum and gardens offer a distinctive setting in which art, history and landscape are closely intertwined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVisitors are invited to discover the museum’s internationally regarded textile collection through a guided tour led by one of the museum’s specialists. The collection includes more than 200 historic quilts and rugs dating from the eighteenth to the mid-twentieth century, with examples ranging from whole-cloth and appliquéd quilts to Hawaiian, Amish and Gee’s Bend pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eDuring the tour, guests will gain a deeper understanding of the construction, craftsmanship and social histories woven into these remarkable works, while exploring textiles displayed throughout the museum’s period rooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eFollowing the tour, visitors can enjoy a cream tea in the museum’s deli overlooking the gardens and the Cotswold landscape beyond, with time to explore the museum’s permanent galleries and the surrounding grounds at their own pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe American Museum \u0026amp; Gardens is located 3 miles from Bath city centre. Visitors can arrive via car, taxi or bus. The bus stop is a ten minute walk to the museum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the American Museum \u0026amp; Gardens' Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/americanmuseumandgardens\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow the American Museum \u0026amp; Gardens' on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Museum \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48161191493867,"sku":"TS-2d0dfc","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/01b824c4-de93-4fa2-b5b8-515e2367463f.jpg?v=1777645447"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-documentary-screening-panel-discussion-and-pop-up-handmade-future","title":"Saturday 12 September, 2.30-5.30 p.m.: Screening, Panel Discussion \u0026 Pop-Up: HANDMADE FUTURE, London Documentary Premiere","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/bhJNv2FYkUaaeLXt9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLondon Screen Academy, Ladbroke House, 62-66 Highbury Grove, London N5 2AG\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/artistandnomad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKirsten Dickerson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e brings decades of experience in social design and artisan advocacy to her directorial debut, HANDMADE FUTURE. With artisan relationships around the world, she champions regenerative practices that honour the people and places upholding the heritage and livelihoods of traditional communities and celebrate diversity. Her experience ranges from being the CEO of an ethical fashion company and the president of a global women's empowerment nonprofit to founding a regenerative travel, design, and film company. Her inspired work has received many awards, such as B Corp and CLASSY, and is featured in multiple top-tier publications like the Huffington Post, Fast Company, Marie Claire, InStyle, Forbes, the New York Times, and the LA Times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.celiabirchall.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelia Birchall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e is a designer and maker from the Cotswolds, England. She creates timeless clothing that tells the story of fabric from farm to garment. Inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, her work is guided by a belief in the integrity of materials, careful workmanship, and design rooted in craft. Working with British wool and Irish linen, she combines her love of land and fibres with thoughtful garment construction, committing to slow production and local supply chains. Each piece is made to last, carrying the story of its origin and making, and reflecting a respect for tradition and the quiet, enduring beauty of local textiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJoin us for the London premiere of HANDMADE FUTURE, a film that explores the beauty of traditional crafts and the struggle of the global craft sector to discover how artisans can save the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eDually produced in the UK and USA, the documentary follows artisans in six countries preserving heritage, navigating the complex role of middlemen, and advancing responsible trade—pushing back against fast, cheap production to quietly restore a frayed world through beauty and human connection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eFrom rug weavers in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains and block printers in India’s Golden Triangle to Appalachian broom makers in Kentucky and slow fashion in the Cotswolds, HANDMADE FUTURE reflects on how artisans might guide us towards a more sustainable, community-focused future. Our hope is that viewers leave the event not just informed but inspired to reconsider the value of the things they hold in their hands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAfter the screening there will be a Q\u0026amp;A with filmmaker Kirsten Dickerson and UK Ground-to-Garment designer Celia Birchall, hosted by Stephanie Ferrario (founder of WECAN Media). This will be followed by an opportunity to shop pieces made by the artisans featured in the film including Celia Birchall textiles from the UK, naturally dyed block printed textiles from India, handwoven wool and cotton textiles from Oaxaca, brooms from Kentucky and handwoven cotton textiles and sisal baskets from Kenya.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1157500005?fl=pl\u0026amp;fe=sh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWatch the \u003cem\u003eHandmade Future\u003c\/em\u003e trailer here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"433\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"433\" data-start=\"126\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/artistandnomad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Artist \u0026amp; Nomad's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/artist.and.nomad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Artist \u0026amp; Nomad on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"433\" data-start=\"126\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.celiabirchall.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Celia Birchall's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/celiabirchall.studio\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Celia Birchall on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artist \u0026 Nomad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48161233109227,"sku":"TS-d9451a","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/Handmade_future.png?v=1779448406"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-open-studio-chiswick-house-and-gardens-artist-studio","title":"Saturday 26 September, 10 - 4 p.m.: A Day in the Studio, Sample Making at Chiswick House and Gardens","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/B9tP5RvSsKFX1qdY9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChiswick House Gardens Artist Studio, Burlington Lane, Chiswick, London W4 2RP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinetbyty.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTomoko Yamanaka\u003c\/a\u003e is a knitwear designer who has been working from her London-based design studio for over 20 years, specialising in sustainable and handmade clothing. Since 2012, she has focused on her British Alpaca Project knitwear collection, using only 100% British alpaca. She collaborates with local farmers and micro-mills across Britain to create high-quality, original yarns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eIt has long been her dream as a knitwear designer to develop her own yarns and create a collection with a clear understanding of where the wool comes from. Tomoko uses only natural, undyed colours and takes great joy in the process of designing yarns and blending fleece to create a range of subtle, natural shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eInspired by the aesthetics of Japanese minimalism and pure simplicity, her work embodies a sense of comfortable sophistication made with the highest quality craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eIn addition to designing, Tomoko is an associate lecturer at Chelsea College of Arts, specialising in knit textiles.\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neerasehgal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn this hands-on machine knitting taster introduction you can knit a small, rectangular piece using wool, either plain, stripes, or a pre programmed punch card motif, which you can take home as a little neck piece or phone case. Suitable for anyone curious about machine knitting, beginners are very welcome.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rachnagarodia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRachna Garodia\u003c\/a\u003e intricately woven textures are akin to viewing a landscape, capturing the atmosphere, tone and emotion from her daily walks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eMaterial exploration - bringing unexpected textures together in a warp has always been the starting point for Rachna's work. She juxtaposes cotton, linen, silk, nettle, hemp and wool with found materials like paper, bark, seedpods, twigs etc. All her works are unique and bespoke; each one takes shape slowly in her studio in west London and is later crafted into screens, space dividers and framed textile art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eHer commissioned pieces are held in private collections in India, U.K, America and Europe. One of her pieces is housed at the historic site of BBC Television Centre, White City. Her book, ‘Contemporary Weaving in mixed media’ with Batsford was out in September 2022. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the taster day in Rachna's studio you will get a chance to weave a few lines on her table loom to experience weaving on a hand loom and then you will weave a small photo weaving off loom on khadi paper using a printed photograph. You will learn to disrupt the image creating weaving patterns to make your own unique piece of art to take home with you. You are welcome to carry your own personal 4” x 6” photo or choose one from the artists collection. Suitable for anyone interested in art, weaving or pattern making.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neerasehgal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNeera Sehgal\u003c\/a\u003e practice explores the emotional power of pattern through the use of traditional Indian woodblock printing on fabric and handmade papers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eNostalgia plays an important role in this exploration. She uses printing as a way to hold onto fleeting impressions.The familiarity of pattern and handmade qualities of woodblock printing create a sense of warmth and intimacy, inviting the viewer into a space that feels both personal and shared. Her work aims to transport the viewer to a place that feels remembered rather than directly depicted, a place where memory, material and pattern intersect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eWorkshops play an integral part to her practice where Neera shares her skill with a wider audience making this ancient craft more accessible.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the day participants will print with handcarved Indian woodblocks on a soft cotton handkerchief which they can take home with them. You will start by printing on paper, experimenting with blocks and inks, then block printing the design on fabric.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStep inside the working worlds of three textile artists for a day of making, conversation and discovery at the historic grounds of Chiswick House and Gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eJoin Neera, Rachna and Tomoko in their studios for an immersive taster day that moves between the crafts of block printing, weaving and knitting. Set across three individual studio spaces within the same site, the day invites you to slow down, look closely and try your hand at each practice — guided throughout by the makers themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eWhether you are coming to textiles for the first time or deepening a long-held interest, you will leave with a richer understanding of the hand loom, the knitting machine and the block printer's table — along with the stories, skills and motifs that give each craft its particular character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chiswick House and Gardens Artist Studio","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48161381187819,"sku":"TS-1681e3","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/8c3436ca-8241-491c-91d2-b099de8a4b2f.jpg?v=1777493746"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-open-studio-demonstration-and-talk-behind-the-print-with-clarissa-hulse","title":"Saturday 19 September, 2.30-5 p.m.: Open Studio, Demonstration, and Talk, Behind the Print with Clarissa Hulse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/QYRJ6CURV7QA49W79\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClarissa Hulse Studio, 29 Corsica St, London N5 1JT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clarissahulse.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClarissa Hulse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e designs beautiful and luxurious homeware from her studio in North London, with an emphasis on botanical imagery and bold colour. Clarissa’s designs are based on her nature photography, which is just as likely to originate from a tropical rainforest as it is to feature leaves from Highbury Fields- a stone’s throw from her studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClarissa was born in Prague where her parents were living due to her father working there as a diplomat. The family moved around a lot and lived in Bangkok, Brussels, Athens, and Vienna with summers spent in her mother’s native Greece. She attributes her love of textiles and interiors to her nomadic childhood as every time they moved, her mother would make the new house feel homely with beautiful textiles and handicrafts from local markets. She was also a plant enthusiast and would fill the house with botanical finds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin renowned textile designer Clarissa Hulse as she opens her doors for an exclusive afternoon spent behind the scenes at her magical Alladin’s cave of a studio, as part of London Textile Month 2026. Known for her vivid, nature-inspired textiles and bold botanical prints, Hulse will share insights into her creative process — from getting out in nature to choosing colour palettes and finalising a design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDuring this 2-hour session, a small group of guests will hear from Hulse about the journey of her 25 years in business, have a rare chance to see her sketch books and mood boards spanning decades, and hear all about her inspiration and design process. She will demonstrate screen printing, showcasing the techniques behind her signature style and a few lucky attendees will even have the chance to roll up their sleeves and try their hand at printing too! Guests will have an opportunity to shop, with a 10% discount, a curated selection of Hulse's designs – from hand-printed backing cloth artworks to luminous cashmere scarves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhether you're a budding textile designer, a lover of colour and pattern, or simply curious about the artistry behind contemporary British textiles, this event offers a rare opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s leading lights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clarissahulse.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eVisit Clarissa Hulse's Website\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/clarissahulse\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFollow Clarissa Hulse on Instagram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarissa Hulse","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48161439088875,"sku":"TS-576fc1","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/39bd845e-ef65-4cc1-a95c-4ef4fbfa1ad6.png?v=1777495647"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-open-studio-and-talk-with-laura-miles-of-woven-studio","title":"Saturday 12-Sunday 13 September, 12-4 p.m.: Open Studio and Talk, Laura Miles of Woven Studio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/MquVCzDYNuEcuMVH9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWoven Studio, E01, 400 Caledonian Rd, London N1 1DN\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eLaura Miles is a London-based textile designer and founder of WOVEN Studio, established in 1997. With over two decades of experience in woven textiles, she specialises in jacquard and dobby design, working across fashion and interiors with an emphasis on craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer practice bridges contemporary design with traditional weaving techniques, developed through collaborations with mills and artisan communities internationally, including in India, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan. Alongside her consultancy work, Laura launched the WOVEN label, creating handwoven garments produced in partnership with women’s weaving cooperatives, supporting ethical production and long-term livelihoods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaura’s work is rooted in a commitment to material integrity, slow processes, and the preservation of textile heritage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTucked away in a quiet corner, Woven Studio has been home to handweaving since its founding by Laura Miles in 1997. It is a working studio where fabric is developed with intention and where traditional skills meet contemporary ideas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe space is home to a remarkable collection of handlooms, including three dobby looms and a wide-width production loom used to weave complex, custom textiles from an eclectic mix of materials: feather yarns, paper threads and fine natural fibres. Visitors are welcome to explore the studio, browse the yarn archive and see the work at its source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAt the front of the studio, the WOVEN collection — a line of handwoven garments made from organic cotton in collaboration with the WomenWeave and Karghewale collectives in India — will be available to purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eLaura will give a short talk at \u003cstrong\u003e12.30pm on both days\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting on her career in textiles and the ethos that has shaped the brand from the beginning. A quiet and unhurried afternoon in the company of considered cloth.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003ePlease note, this is a free event. To reserve your place, simply add a ticket to your cart and complete the checkout process in our shop. No payment details are required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wovenstudiolondon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Woven Studio's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/london.woven\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Woven Studio on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woven Studio","offers":[{"title":"Standard \/ September 12, 2026 12:00 PM","offer_id":48161570947307,"sku":"TS-8fbf0d","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard \/ September 13, 2026 12:00 PM","offer_id":48161570980075,"sku":"TS-df7945","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/e70c7118-6f05-4742-b783-7b1a8c1114b8.jpg?v=1777498292"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-sheep-drive-the-woolmen-sheep-drive-and-livery-fair","title":"Sunday 27 September, 10-4 p.m.: Sheep Drive: The Woolmen Sheep Drive and Livery Fair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Southwark+Bridge\/@51.5089039,-0.098944,16z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x487604a9e2f51d1d:0x99b6bde92ea86914!8m2!3d51.5089007!4d-0.0940731!16zL20vMDFfY2g5?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUzMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSouthwark Bridge Rd, London EC4R 3TE, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThis September, join one of the City of London’s most iconic annual events as the Worshipful Company of Woolmen hosts the 2025 Sheep Drive \u0026amp; Livery Fair, with a special guest leading the flock across Southwark Bridge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA unique heritage celebration dating back centuries, the Sheep Drive allows over 1,000 Freemen of the City to exercise their historic right to herd sheep across the Thames—once the heart of Britain’s wool trade. It’s a powerful moment that connects countryside traditions with urban life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe accompanying Livery \u0026amp; Wool Fair is open to all and includes live sheep shearing, rare breeds from Spitalfields City Farm, woollen craft stalls, street food, and demonstrations from some of the UK’s most skilled artisans and wool innovators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eExpect a full day of heritage, textiles, and community joy — all in support of the Woolmen’s Charity, The Innovation in Wool Awards, and The Lord Mayor’s Appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease note, this is a free event. To reserve your place, simply add a ticket to your cart and complete the checkout process in our shop. No payment details are required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/sheepdrive.london\/\"\u003eVisit Sheep Drive London\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.woolmen.com\/\"\u003eVisit The Worshipful Company of Woolmen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selvedge Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48247364649195,"sku":"TS-7bd65f","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/d8ed891c-3d71-4a5a-aef3-d97fae62565b.jpg?v=1779101592"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-talk-and-showcase-seed-and-spirit-of-modernism","title":"Friday 25 September, 2:30-4 p.m.: Talk and Showcase, Seed and Spirit of Modernism with Esther Fitzgerald","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"QpPSMb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DoxwDb\" id=\"RFXOnf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PZPZlf ssJ7i xgAzOe\" aria-level=\"2\" data-attrid=\"title\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/tkmckuJcY39oABxD9\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSt John-at-Hampstead Church, Church Row, London NW3 6UU\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PZPZlf ssJ7i xgAzOe\" aria-level=\"2\" data-attrid=\"title\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nwVKo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"loJjTe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rjxHPb PZPZlf xJeZxf TjnUle\" data-attrid=\"subtitle\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"267\" data-start=\"112\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eLondon-based textile specialist Esther Fitzgerald is celebrated for sourcing and offering historically significant pieces spanning antiquity to early Modernism. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHer impressive client and collection list includes the V\u0026amp;A, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the RISD Museum, the Royal Ontario Museum, the Abegg Foundation, the Ashmolean, the MFA Boston, and LACMA, among others\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"424\" data-start=\"269\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHer expertise spans Coptic fragments from the 4th to the 6th century in Egypt to richly coloured Nazca tunics from 300 BC to 600 AD, showcasing deep provenance knowledge.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn the 2000s, Fitzgerald curated “Seed and Spirit of Modernism,” a catalogue that explored the intersection of interwar textiles and artistic movements, reflecting her scholarly narrative that linked textiles to broader cultural currents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"506\" data-start=\"426\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNow retired  Fitzgerald was a regular participant in prominent fairs such as the New York International Tribal \u0026amp; Textile Arts Show, she presents a broad mix, ranging from ancient Sodjian textiles to 20th-century furnishing fabrics influenced by figures like Roger Fry\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"508\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eFitzgerald’s passion lies in building bridges between past and present, celebrating artisanal skill, cultural narratives, and the unexpected modern resonance of historic textiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis September brings a new edition of \u003cem\u003eSeed and Spirit of Modernism\u003c\/em\u003e, a study of the textile design world between the wars. The revised publication includes additional material not present in the first edition, much of which finds unexpected parallels with the present day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe final section focuses on the Hampstead Connection, and specifically on 28 Church Row — the former home of Charles Aitken and the current home of the author.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAitken served as director of the Whitechapel Art Gallery and subsequently the Tate Gallery. Aitken was a close associate of Ottoline Morrell and Roger Fry; all three were founding members of the Contemporary Art Society in 1909. Virginia Woolf recorded happy visits to the house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eRabindranath Tagore, who features in the second volume of \u003cem\u003eSeed and Spirit of Modernism\u003c\/em\u003e, also visited 28 Church Row. His meeting there with the Reverend William Winstanley Pearson is documented, and it was through this connection that Tagore was later introduced to Gandhi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA talk and showcase accompanying the publication of the new edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1776\" data-start=\"809\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esther Fitzgerald","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48247490773227,"sku":"TS-c90746","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/AlunCallenderPhoto_EstherFitzgerald_0004_0070.jpg?v=1778884984"},{"product_id":"thursday-17-september-tour-the-lightfoot-textile-archives-with-janie-lightfoot","title":"Thursday 17 September, 2-5 p.m.: Tour,The Lightfoot Textile Archives and African Art Gallery with Janie Lightfoot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/r5cA99c83SjBRiQLA\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJanie Lightfoot Textiles, 21 Park Parade, London, NW10 4JG\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJanie Lightfoot is an accredited conservator, director and senior conservator at Janie Lightfoot Textiles LLP established in 1977. Janie acts as a consultant to several major institutions, is an associate lecturer at University of the Arts London, a frequent speaker at conservation and textile conferences and has had articles published and writes book reviews.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Janie Lightfoot Textile Archive has a long-standing relationship with textile students, local schools and interns both in the UK and from around the world, encouraging the development of conservation skills for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe archive also houses a private collection of African artefacts, The Lightfoot African Art Collection.  Janie and her husband David collected and curated this from across the African continent. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParticipants will receive a guided tour by Janie Lightfoot ACR, founder of The Lightfoot Textile Archive, African Archive and the African Gallery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Lightfoot Textile Archive comprises over 2500 objects, including womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, flat textiles and accessories.  The oldest textiles are Coptic dating from around 600CE.  There are examples of European fashion with the main spectrum ranging from 18th Century to present day.  The provenance of the collection is far reaching, coming from almost all the world’s geographical regions. The collection of African cultural material is extensive including beadwork, textiles and ceremonial costume, metal and basketwork. This is displayed in a dedicated gallery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tour offers insight into how these collections were established and where the objects were discovered. The session will cover the role of the archivist, the importance of accurate cataloguing and storage, and methods for collection maintenance and upkeep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParticipants will have the opportunity to view items from the archive firsthand and see the beaded, woven and metal work tribal artifacts in the Gallery up close.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight refreshments will be provided on the roof terrace at the end of the tour. (Weather permitting). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.janielightfoot.co.uk\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Janie Lightfoot's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/janielightfoottextiles\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Janie Lightfoot's on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Janie Lightfoot Textiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48247795745003,"sku":"TS-f35bc7","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/LTM2026_janielightfoot_OpenArchive_3_-JanieLightfoot.jpg?v=1778516216"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-wild-silk-ecology-of-eastern-india","title":"Friday 18 September, 10-5 p.m.: Exhibition and Talk, Wild Silk Ecology of Eastern India – The Story of Tasar","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Obeetee+Carpets\/@51.4760317,-0.1854912,17z\/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x4876056ca18b7921:0x677aa0d83ed1a870!4m6!3m5!1s0x4876050042315e8b:0x69ff9c80a14a1844!8m2!3d51.4760284!4d-0.1829163!16s%2Fg%2F11ms_7lqfz?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUzMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eObeetee Store, Units 308–310, Chelsea Harbour Design Centre, Lots Rd, London SW10 0XE, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eExhibition: 10-5 p.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eTalk: 3-4 p.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.obeetee.in\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eObeetee Craft Studio\u003c\/a\u003e is a craft and textile initiative dedicated to supporting and reviving the rich textile traditions of Bengal and Eastern India. Emerging from the century-long legacy of Obeetee, one of India’s most respected handmade carpet companies, the studio was established as a resource centre focused on craft preservation, material knowledge and cultural exchange. Rooted in close relationships with artisan communities, its work seeks to safeguard endangered textile practices while supporting the transfer of indigenous skills to future generations of makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eFrom its beginnings in Mirzapur in 1920, the company has grown into an internationally recognised name in handmade textiles, while continuing to place craftsmanship, sustainability and social responsibility at the centre of its practice. Working across hand-knotted, hand-tufted, flat-weave and handloom techniques, Obeetee collaborates closely with weaving communities across the Mirzapur and Bhadohi regions, where carpet making remains deeply woven into everyday life. Their approach honours the individuality of hand making, valuing the subtle traces of human touch that distinguish handcrafted textiles from industrial production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eShreya Kanoi is a textile designer and researcher whose work centres on the study of material ecosystems within eastern India’s weaving traditions. She has twelve years of experience engaging with artisan communities across India and Nepal. Her practice explores varied approaches to artisan- led interventions, experimenting with models of transferring creative ownership to the craftspeople. She was awarded the Mrinalini Mukherjee Fellowship in association with the People’s Archive of Rural India in 2023-24 for her coverage of the ethno-botanical crafts of West Bengal. She leads design and research at the Obeetee Craft Studio, Kolkata.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eJoin Shreya Kanoi and the Obeetee Craft Studio for an intimate, research-led exploration of wild silk tasar textiles from Eastern India in the 21st century, tracing its material journeys through community, ecology and tradition. This session foregrounds the evolving relevance of wild silk textiles within contemporary global textile practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eIt invites a closer reading of tasar as both cultural document and design. Bringing together a sensorial presentation of sound, touch, moving image, and conversation, the session offers a rare insight into wild silk tasar not merely as a fibre, but as a living material ecosystem shaped by geography, economy, and inherited knowledge systems. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe one-hour session unfolds through a guided sequence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e• 5 mins : Introduction to the Obeetee Craft Studio, its philosophy, craft practice, and ongoing material research initiatives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e• 20 mins : An immersive audio-visual and tactile presentation featuring process narratives, stories of making, voices of makers - exploring the sights and sounds of a wild silk weaving village in West Bengal, India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e• 15 mins : A close viewing and walk-through of rare wild silk repositories and material directories including (i) yarns, fibres, fabrics that reflect the subtle nuances within the material practice; (ii) the associated material culture of tools and implements around the wild silks; (iii) surface ornamentation with wild silks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e• 20 mins : Open Q\u0026amp;A with the audience. • Limited wild silk collectibles will be made available for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1776\" data-start=\"809\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.obeetee.in\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Obeetee's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/obeetee\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Obeetee on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obeetee Craft Studio","offers":[{"title":"10-5 p.m.: Exhibition Only","offer_id":48252223946987,"sku":"TS-99233b","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4 p.m.: Exhibition and Talk","offer_id":48252223979755,"sku":"TS-af2a4f","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-01at16.30.04.png?v=1780521953"},{"product_id":"london-textile-monthscarves-four-centuries-of-design-with-mary-schoeser","title":"Wednesday 16 September, 2.30-4.30 p.m.: Talk, Scarves: Four Centuries of Design with Mary Schoeser","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/wy6fk78DfDnEseuX8\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSchool of Textiles, The Old Chapel, 33 Church St, Coggeshall CO6 1TX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMary Schoeser FRSA is an internationally respected textile and wallpaper historian who has published and curated widely. She has collaborated with many museums over her 40+ year career, including the Fashion Textile Museum, London; the V\u0026amp;A – where she is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow – and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. As an historic textiles advisor she has worked with English Heritage, the National Trust and private house owners, and as a consultant archivist, with organisations such as Laura Ashley, Sanderson and the John Lewis Partnership. She is Patron of the Bernat Klein Foundation and Trustee, Marian Clayden Foundation.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJoin \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMary Schoeser at the School of Textiles for a fascinating exploration of the history and development of the scarf, from the seventeenth century to the present day, with a particular focus on artist-designed examples. Mary will trace four centuries of creative innovation, bringing the story to life with a remarkable collection of scarves to examine first-hand — from a 1953 coronation head square by Oliver Messel, printed in Switzerland via Tom Heron at Cresta, to works by Marian Clayden, Alison Harley, Wallis Sewell and Sarah Campbell. Refreshments will be provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake a Day of It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Warner Textile Archive in Braintree is just 15 minutes away by car, or 35 minutes on the X20 Airlink bus, making it a perfect morning companion to this event. Their event, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selvedge.org\/products\/tour-walk-through-behind-the-scenes-at-the-warner-textile-archive\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWalk Through: Behind the Scenes at the Warner Textile Archive\u003c\/a\u003e, runs 10.30–1 p.m. leaving time for some lunch and your journey to the School of Textiles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.schooloftextiles.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the School of Textiles Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/schooloftextiles\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow the School of Textiles on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The School of Textiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48262670090475,"sku":"TS-acee7b","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/image_stack_img-4221-1.jpg?v=1779811562"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-object-viewing-and-talk-treasures-of-the-goldsmiths-textiles-collection-with-ruby-hodgson","title":"Thursday 10 September, 1-3 p.m.: Object Viewing and Talk, The Goldsmiths Textiles Collection with Ruby Hodgson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/wJE7KT1Aa5YeSG1c7\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGoldsmiths Textiles Collection \u0026amp; Constance Howard Gallery, Deptford Town Hall, Goldsmiths, University of London, SE14 6AF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Ruby Hodgson is the Curator of the Goldsmiths Textile Collection and the Curatorial Operations Coordinator at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Her research centres on eighteenth and early nineteenth century British fashion history, with focus on early industrialization, the historic reuse of textiles, and the constructions of class and gender through fashion. Her chapter, “\u003ci\u003eRobe à la Grand-Mère: The Reuse of Eighteenth-Century Silks in Romantic-Era Fashion\u003c\/i\u003e,” appears in Reading the Thread: Cloth and Communication (Bloomsbury Academic). She was a contributor to \u003ci\u003eSilk: Fiber, Fabric, and Fashion\u003c\/i\u003e (Thames \u0026amp; Hudson).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the world through threads! Join us for an inspiring object viewing and discussion at the Goldsmiths Textiles Collection, where fabric becomes a passport to global culture, innovation, and artistry. This event promises a rich tapestry of stories and styles. Engage in a vibrant exploration of how textiles shape identity, tradition, and the future of design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eCelebrate the history of the collection with this intimate event, offering visitors a chance to explore the College’s extraordinary archive of textile works, ranging from historical pieces and global garments to experimental samples by past students and tutors, including Constance Howard and Audrey Walker. This internationally significant collection is a living resource that continues to spark research, making, and new ideas across the textile field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eWhether you're a maker, a scholar, or simply a lover of beautiful things, this is your chance to see textiles in a new light - tactile, powerful, and deeply connected to global narratives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gold.ac.uk\/textile-collection\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eVisit Goldsmiths Textile Collection \u0026amp; Constance Howard Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/textilesgold\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eFollow Goldsmiths Textile Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruby Hodgson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48263742619883,"sku":"TS-4a9a1f","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/1303_03_edited.jpg?v=1756900108"},{"product_id":"online-talk-from-paris-to-london-five-rebe-embroideries-and-their-british-lives-with-nadia-albertini","title":"Wednesday 2 September, 5-6 p.m. (BST): Online Talk, From Paris to London: Couture Embroidery with Nadia Albertini","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline Talk via Zoom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNadia Albertini is a Paris-based  embroidery designer and historian and independent educator whose work sits at the intersection of haute couture craft, archival research, and cultural transmission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eShe currently holds a doctoral position at the École nationale des Chartes (Paris), where she researches the history of the Rébé haute couture embroidery atelier (1907–1967), and has published two monographs: \u003cem\u003eRébé broderies haute couture\u003c\/em\u003e (2021) and \u003cem\u003eKitmir, les broderies russes de Mademoiselle Chanel\u003c\/em\u003e (2023). Her scholarship brings into focus the largely undocumented world of the Parisian embroidery ateliers that defined twentieth-century fashion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHer design and consulting practice spans leading luxury houses — among them Chanel, Schiaparelli, Dries Van Noten, Balmain, and Chloé — as well as cultural institutions including the Palais Galliera and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris. She teaches at the American University of Paris, Polimoda Firenze, and at the University of the Arts of Singapore, and has delivered programmes at the Textile Art Center and at Metropolitan Museum of Art, both in New York. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Paris to London: Five Rébé Embroideries and Their British Lives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the workrooms of the Rébé atelier — one of the great Parisian embroidery houses of the twentieth century, active from 1911 to 1967 — thousands of samples were created, catalogued, and preserved. Some of these fragments found their way into French museum collections. Others became something more: the surface of a finished haute couture garment, now held in a British fashion collection far from the hands that made them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn this talk, embroidery historian and doctoral researcher Nadia Albertini traces the journey of five such objects — from their origins as atelier samples in France to their lives as treasured pieces at institutions including the V\u0026amp;A, the Fashion Museum Bath, and the Royal Collection. Drawing on her current research at the École nationale des Chartes, Paris, she reveals what these embroideries tell us about the hidden craft networks behind haute couture, and why their preservation on both sides of the Channel matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis is an online event. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA PDF containing the Zoom link will be sent to you upon booking. Please ensure to download this file to access the link. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis event will be recorded. A link to the recording will be emailed to all those who register following the live session. Please allow 7 working days for us to send you the recording.\u2028\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy\u2028\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAll places reserved for online events are non-refundable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nadiaembroidery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Nadia Albertini's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nadia_embroidery\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Nadi Albertini on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selvedge Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48264469151979,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/unnamed_b028c70e-0239-46f2-aad1-bedaf67dbba9.jpg?v=1776093525"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-festival-out-of-fashion-with-safia-minney-and-selvedge","title":"Friday 11 September, 2-8 p.m.: Festival, Out of Fashion: Circular \u0026 Craft with Safia Minney and Selvedge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Conway+Hall\/@51.5197379,-0.1231741,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48761b35e4f2a9cf:0x5e3d11c0198df26e!8m2!3d51.5197347!4d-0.1183032!16zL20vMGY4cnBs?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWorkshops: 2-6 p.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTalk: 6.30-8 p.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/safia-minney.com\/creating-a-fashion-revolution\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSafia Minney\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, MBE, FRSA is a British social entrepreneur and author, best known for founding People Tree, a pioneer in Fair Trade and sustainable fashion. She developed the first organic and Fair Trade clothing supply chain, significantly impacting the lives of thousands of marginalised people. Minney is recognised as a thought leader in sustainable fashion, anti-modern slavery, and Fair Trade, and is a World Economic Forum Outstanding Social Entrepreneur. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOut of Fashion: Circular \u0026amp; Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e brings together makers, menders, and advocates to explore what happens to clothing after its first life. Hosted by Safia Minney in collaboration with Selvedge Magazine, the event combines premium hands-on afternoon workshops with an evening programme of panel discussions for a wider public audience. The afternoon workshops give participants the time and guidance to learn a practical skill from an expert host, while the evening talks open up the conversation around slow fashion, repair culture, and the future of the industry. Together, the day celebrates craft as both a personal practice and a political act.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eWorkshop hosts include Skye Pennant of \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/slowstitch.club\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSlow Stitch Club\u003c\/a\u003e, whose creative and gentle approach to visible mending empowers participants to slow down, get creative, and help reduce the amount of textile waste sent to landfill. Pennant is also the author of Well Worn, a comprehensive guide to visible mending techniques. \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grahamhollick.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGraham Hollick\u003c\/a\u003e is a textile artist and founder of the ethical home textiles brand Stitch by Stitch, which works with artisans in India and Nepal. A graduate of Winchester School of Art, he took up the age-old craft of rug hooking during the first Covid lockdown, creating all his pieces entirely from reused materials — strips of used clothing hooked through repurposed coffee sacks. His work has been featured in Selvedge magazine and exhibited internationally. Catherine Harris is a textile conservator whose work sits at the intersection of material culture, heritage, and hands-on care. Alongside her conservation practice, she has long been part of the Selvedge team, helping shape its workshops and events programme. Sujaya Mahesh is the founder of \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/maheshsujaya\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSameeksha School of Embroidery\u003c\/a\u003e in Bangalore with over two decades of teaching experience across more than 25 embroidery traditions including aari, chikankari, and kantha. \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dolly.uk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDOLLY Clothing\u003c\/a\u003e, founded by Diana in Lewes, East Sussex, is a dedicated advocate for sustainable fashion whose events and campaigns explore why our clothes are costing the earth — and what each of us can do to be the change. DOLLY will host the curated clothes swap, joined by \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/indilisi.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOoo6RmGhHvjmu6ljz-otuV3KBggazz5-1-vIXYy-9T3MNVmtmraT\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIndilisi\u003c\/a\u003e pop-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThrough hands-on workshop sessions and thought-provoking panel discussions (speakers to be confirmed), Out of Fashion explores themes including repair as activism, the joy of making and mending, caring for the clothes we own, and what a truly circular wardrobe might look like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSpeakers for the evening panel discussions include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr Safia Minney MBE (Founder, Indilisi \u0026amp; Fashion Declares), Polly Leonard (Founder \u0026amp; Editor, Selvedge Magazine), Gemma Metheringham (Circular Fashion Advocate), Amelia Twine (Sustainable Fashion Week) and Niki de Schryver (Founder, COSH.eco).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003ePlease note, to buy a ticket for the evening panel discussions \u003cem\u003eonly,\u003c\/em\u003e you will be able to do so through the Conway Hall website in July. Tickets and further information will be announced soon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/fashion-declares.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the Fashion Declares Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fashion_declares\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Fashion Declares on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Safia Minney","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48268221874411,"sku":"TS-1128c0","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/d61c7e2b-a3bf-4af6-91e9-cd46851739af.jpg?v=1778887901"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-book-launch-patterns-of-fashion-7-with-the-school-of-historical-dress","title":"Saturday 26 September 10-10 p.m.: Study Day and Book Launch: Patterns of Fashion 7 with Jenny Tiramani","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Conway+Hall\/@51.5197379,-0.1231741,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48761b35e4f2a9cf:0x5e3d11c0198df26e!8m2!3d51.5197347!4d-0.1183032!16zL20vMGY4cnBs?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/theschoolofhistoricaldress.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe School of Historical Dress\u003c\/a\u003e is dedicated to the study of historical clothing and textiles through direct engagement with surviving garments and primary source material. Guided by the motto “Anything Anyone Ever Wore”, the School encourages a broad and deeply researched understanding of dress across periods, cultures and social histories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThrough specialist teaching, object handling and practical reconstruction, students are introduced to the techniques, materials and methods used in historical garment making, while also learning how clothing was worn and experienced in everyday life. Its courses attract costume designers, makers, curators, conservators and researchers from around the world, all drawn by the School’s uniquely hands-on approach to dress history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe School is led by Jenny Tiramani, an internationally respected costume and stage designer whose work spans theatre, opera and education. Formerly Director of Theatre Design at Shakespeare's Globe, she received both a Laurence Olivier Award and a Tony Award for her costume design work, and has played a major role in shaping contemporary approaches to historically informed costume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAlongside her design practice, Jenny has co-authored and expanded the influential \u003ci style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003ePatterns of Fashion\u003c\/i\u003e series by Janet Arnold, a set of publications that have become essential references for costume makers, fashion historians and textile scholars worldwide. Jenny is joined by co-authors Bernadette Banner, Melanie Braun, Irene D'Antonio, Niki Miles, Sébastien Passot, Thomas Sylvester, Philip Sykas, Claire Thornton and Paweł Tomaszewski, who will all contribute to the study day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eEvent Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe School of Historical Dress will host the UK launch and Symposium for \u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003ePatterns of Fashion 7: The Content, Cut, Construction and Context of Tailored Menswear c.1620–1720\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e10.30 am to 5.30 pm:\u003c\/strong\u003e the daytime programme will feature a series of presentations and live demonstrations exploring the research, techniques and craftsmanship behind seventeenth- and early eighteenth-century tailored dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eDrawing on surviving garments, scale patterns and detailed historical analysis, the sessions will offer insight into the cut, construction and social significance of menswear from the period, revealing the extraordinary skill involved in historical tailoring and reconstruction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e7.00pm to 10.00 pm:\u003c\/strong\u003e An evening celebration marking the publication of the new volume in the renowned \u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003ePatterns of Fashion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e series. Guests will experience live dressings of handmade seventeenth-century reconstructions, bringing historical clothing vividly to life through the process of layering, fitting and styling garments on the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAccompanied by special guests and shared conversation, the evening offers a rare opportunity to see historical dress not simply as an object of study but as something animated by movement, wear, and skilled making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/theschoolofhistoricaldress.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit The School of Historical Dress Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theschoolofhistoricaldress1\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow The School of Historical Dress on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selvedge Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48268341248235,"sku":"TS-d121c3","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/AlunCallenderPhoto_Prof.JennyTiramani_0003_0046.jpg?v=1778752071"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-book-festival-batsford-books","title":"Thursday 10 September, 1-4 p.m.: Book Festival: Stitching for Wellbeing with Batsford","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Museum+of+the+Home\/@51.5315298,-0.0790149,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48761cbc1be34a29:0x7259603028eef46d!8m2!3d51.5315265!4d-0.07644!16zL20vMDQ3YmYz?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMuseum of the Home, 136 Kingsland Rd, London E2 8EA, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW223979558 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223979558 BCX0\"\u003eEstablished in 1843, \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/batsfordbooks\/%20\"\u003eBatsford\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the oldest independent trade publishers in the UK. For \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223979558 BCX0\"\u003enearly two\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223979558 BCX0\"\u003e hundred years they have excelled in publishing beautiful, well-designed books that encourage and celebrate art, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223979558 BCX0\"\u003eculture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223979558 BCX0\"\u003e and creativity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW223979558 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003eLeading textile book publisher 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SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/deenabeverley\/%20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight MacChromeBold SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\"\u003eDeena Beverley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e is a textile artist, author of several craft books and a regular contributor to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\" 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Her award-winning work has been widely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003eexhibited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003einternationally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e and she has appeared on BBC Radio 4’s 'Woman’s Hour'. She is co-author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003eSoulful Stitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e (Batsford 2024) and is based in Wiltshire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW48684495 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003ePlayful Stitch: Joyful journeys in textile art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(Batsford, November 2026) is a sumptuous and vividly colourful journey through Deena Beverley’s imaginative take on textile art, in which she shares her passion for playfulness in all things stitched and mixed media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cuttsandsons\/%20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight MacChromeBold SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\"\u003eJessie Cutts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e is the textile artist behind the successful business, Cutts \u0026amp; Sons, where she works with designing and handmaking bespoke quilts with a focus on sustainable production. Her work has featured on the cover of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Emphasis\"\u003eWomen’s Work: From feminine arts to feminist art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e, in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Emphasis\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTat London\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Emphasis\"\u003eHester’s handmade home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e. She is based in Ramsgate, Kent where she also teaches workshop at the Maker’s House. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW48684495 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003eHer first book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003eFree-Form Quilts \u0026amp; Patchwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e was published by Batsford in May 2026 – a practical and inspirational guide to creating beautiful bespoke quilts without the constraints of strict rules or patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW48684495 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cwellesleysmith\/%20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003eDr Claire Wellesley-Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e is an artist, writer and researcher based in West Yorkshire, UK, working internationally. Her socially engaged projects are often long-term engagements alongside communities in former areas of industrial textile production in the UK and Europe, employing textiles as a medium to carry stories, heritage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003enarratives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e and the geographies of making. Her textile books published by Batsford, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003eSlow Stitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e (2015) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003eResilient Stitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e (2021), remain influential in the field. Recent projects include\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003eThe Synthetic Revolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e, a major curatorial project for the British Textile Biennial and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003eConnective Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eat Museum Dr Guislain, Belgium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW48684495 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003eHer book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003eReflective Stitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e: Time and place in textile art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis published by Batsford, September 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e An intriguing and inspiring textile art book, it explores how to incorporate notions of time and place to give deeper meaning to your textile work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW48684495 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/catherinemarielongtin\/%20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003eCatherine-Marie Longtin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e is a French-Canadian textile artist and quilter. She spent 11 years working in academia, gaining a PhD in Cognitive Sciences, before signing up for evening quilting classes at Morley College in London to develop her passion for textiles. Catherine's work reflects a deep love of textiles, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003ecolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e and abstract, minimalist art. She teaches workshops at Ray Stitch in London and the Maker’s House in Ramsgate and has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003eexhibited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e her work at the Batsford Gallery. Forthcoming exhibitions include a gallery at The Festival of Quilts in 2026. She lives and works in South London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW48684495 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003en\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e her book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003eLog Cabin Quilt Blocks: 100 colour and pattern variations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e, she explores contemporary designs using the traditional log cabin block, published by Batsford in August 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW48684495 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48684495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour ticket includes a light refreshment and £10 off a book purchase on the day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.batsfordbooks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the Batsford Books Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/batsfordbooks\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Batsford B\u003cimg\u003eooks on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Batsford Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48275363102955,"sku":"TS-69842b","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-08at10.37.25.png?v=1780911485"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-exhibition-indian-miniatures","title":"Saturday 26 \u0026 Sunday 27 September 1-5 p.m.: Exhibition, Geeta Khandelwal, Miniature costumes of the Maharajas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/The+School+of+Historical+Dress\/@51.4974191,-0.1108037,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x487604bcf6d05eb7:0x37959dd08a448a69!8m2!3d51.4974158!4d-0.1082288!16s%2Fg%2F11c57lzhb3?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe School of Historical Dress, 52 Lambeth Rd, London SE1 7PP, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baroart.in\/collections\/geeta-khandelwal-dhruvita-paralkar?srsltid=AfmBOopGLzJPhPvh3iiF7n5Tv7rrtn0yNhEX4APfpAjcayi0fSQVk1yW\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeeta Khandelwal\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eis a Mumbai-based textile artist and internationally recognised quilter whose work celebrates the extraordinary richness of India’s textile heritage. With more than four decades of experience, she is known for her remarkable miniature reconstructions of historic Indian garments inspired by the ceremonial and everyday dress of maharajas and royal courts from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eWorking from museum collections, historic photographs and traditional tailoring references, Geeta recreates garments at miniature scale using handwoven muslin, brocade, jamdani, pashmina and embroidered textiles gathered from across India over many years. Every piece is meticulously hand stitched and constructed with extraordinary precision, capturing the elegance, structure and craftsmanship of the original garments in tiny form. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including at the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDr Bhau Daji Lad Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eInternational Quilt Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe exhibition also features a collaboration with \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDhruvita Paralkar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, whose illustrations inspired a series celebrating the characters encountered on the streets of India. Combining Dhruvita’s expressive drawings with Geeta’s extensive archive of fabrics and needlework expertise, these works portray figures such as postmen, street sweepers and market traders with warmth, colour and extraordinary textile detail. Together, the pair create richly observed textiles that celebrate both everyday life and the enduring beauty of handcrafted cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis exhibition presents an interpretation of historic garments through miniature reconstruction of more than fifty hand-stitched men’s garments from the period 1750–1950 in scale 1:4, based on historic garments in the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCalico Museum of Textiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Several full-sized extant examples in silk and muslin will be displayed alongside the miniatures in this spectacular international celebration of Indian textile and dress heritage. Created over four years by Geeta Khandelwal and Dhruvita Paralkar, the collection explores the rich diversity of Indian royal and ceremonial attire through meticulously crafted miniature versions of jama, angarakha, chogha and sherwani from across the Indian subcontinent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2887\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eDisplayed like precious museum objects, the miniatures invite visitors to look closely at the technical mastery involved in translating historic garments into scaled-down forms. Intricate embellishment, piping, quilting and embroidery reveal the extraordinary craftsmanship behind each piece, while the contemporary collaborative works inspired by everyday life in India introduce a lively and colourful counterpoint. Together, the exhibition offers a vivid exploration of cloth, identity and cultural memory through stitch, scale and storytelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"3026\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThere will also be a series of live online Zoom tours during the final week of the exhibition, with further details to be announced soon.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/theschoolofhistoricaldress.org.uk\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit The School of Historical Dress Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theschoolofhistoricaldress1\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow The School of Historical Dress on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Selvedge Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48275578945771,"sku":"TS-eb4de5","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/Quilter_and_textile_artist_Geeta_Khandelwal._Photograph_by_Subhabarata_Das_1.jpg?v=1778843878"},{"product_id":"thursday-3-september-chikankari-an-iconic-craft-with-paola-manfredi","title":"Thursday 3 September, 5-6 p.m. (BST): Online Talk, Chikankari, an Iconic Craft with Paola Manfredi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline Talk via Zoom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePaola Manfredi is an independent researcher, designer, and author who has lived and worked in South Asia—including India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan—for over forty years. Partnering with master craftsmen to produce exquisite hand-embroidered textiles, she specialises in Indian traditions such as Chikankari, Ari, and Kantha embroidery. By documenting their history and techniques, Manfredi provides contemporary artisans with the resources to preserve the excellence of their heritage while expanding their creative horizons. Her work includes contributing to revival projects, studying rare muslin techniques, and organising specialised training courses for embroiderers in Lucknow, India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePortrait by Gourab Ganguli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChikankari, An Iconic Craft\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAn iconic craft hailing from Lucknow, Chikankari is regarded as one of India's most exquisite traditional embroideries. In its classical expression, this delicate needlework features intricate botanical motifs rendered in white thread upon sheer muslin. While its ancient roots may lie in Bengal, an original and unique craft form flourished within the sophisticated cultural and fashionable atmosphere of the 19th-century Court of Awadh. Supported by a rich collection of images, this lecture retraces the history of Chikankari, exploring its origins, evolution, and cross-cultural influences through to the present day. It further examines the modern threats, challenges, and opportunities this ancient art form encounters within the contemporary Indian context.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis is an online event. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA PDF containing the Zoom link will be sent to you upon booking. 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Working internationally for more than twenty years, Claire’s projects often focus on communities connected to former industrial textile regions across the UK and Europe, using textiles as a way to explore memory, labour, heritage and place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThrough hand stitch, natural dye and collaborative making, her work considers how textiles can hold stories and create connections between people, landscape and histories of production. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHer influential books \u003ci\u003eSlow Stitch\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eResilient Stitch\u003c\/i\u003e, both published by Batsford, have become important references for contemporary textile practitioners interested in mindful and process-led making. Her book \u003ci\u003eReflective Stitch\u003c\/i\u003e is published by Batsford, September 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePresented at the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.batsfordbooks.com\/b-t-batsford-shop-gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBatsford Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStitching Praxis\u003c\/i\u003e brings together a body of textile works that use hand stitch as both memoir and material language. Created using naturally dyed cloth coloured with plants gathered from community gardens and former industrial sites, the pieces evolve slowly over time through improvised marks and repeated gestures of stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eEach thread and mark becomes a reflection of place, memory and lived experience, connecting contemporary textile practice with the histories embedded within northern England’s industrial landscapes. First shown at the Biennial of Textile Art BIEN in Slovenia, this exhibition marks the first UK presentation of the work, offering visitors an intimate and thoughtful exploration of cloth, process and the quiet power of stitch.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003ePlease note, this is a free event. To reserve your place, simply add a ticket to your cart and complete the checkout process in our shop. No payment details are required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clairewellesleysmith.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Dr Claire Wellesley-Smith's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cwellesleysmith\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Dr Claire Wellesley-Smith on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.batsfordgallery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the Batsford Gallery Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/batsfordgallery\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow the Batsford Gallery on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Batsford Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48276720713963,"sku":"TS-216f9b","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/praxis.png?v=1779447579"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-workshop-making-patterns-painting-fabric-with-sarah-campbell-at-the-william-morris-society","title":"Tuesday 15 September, 10-4 p.m.: Workshop, with Sarah Campbell and the William Morris Society","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/b86mEVFDpHcfz6WYA\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe William Morris Society, 26 Upper Mall, London W6 9TA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sarahcampbelldesigns.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSarah Campbell\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is an internationally acclaimed textile designer who, together with her late sister Susan Collier, founded and ran a groundbreaking and renowned design partnership, creating iconic fabrics for the industry's greatest names for more than 50 years. Love of pattern and colour and an inventive freshness are the hallmarks of her work. She now works on her own – making, teaching, writing, and continuing to paint designs, patterns and pictures on cloth and paper both for commercial production and to special commission. She is the author of the recently published book \u003cem\u003eHandPainted Textiles, a Practical Guide to the Art of Painting on Fabrics\u003c\/em\u003e, and co-author, with Emma Shackleton, of \u003cem\u003eThe Collier Campbell Archive\u003c\/em\u003e, fifty years of passion in pattern. She has also self published two books \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Pattern and Dailies\u003c\/em\u003e. The exhibition \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fashiontextilemuseum.org\/exhibitionsdisplays\/paint-pattern-print\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaint!Pattern!Print!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e has just opened at The Fashion+Textile Museum – a celebration of the entire life's work of the sisters and their studio from the earliest days to the current moment. It runs until September 13, 2026. Some of the work of her sister and herself is currently showing in the exhibition Women in Print at the William Morris Gallery, a celebration of Liberty's 150th birthday in 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSarah's workshop is hosted by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/williammorrissociety.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe William Morris Society\u003c\/a\u003e, a charity which aims to promote the life, work and ideas of William Morris as well as his daughter May Morris as they are as important today as they were in their lifetimes and make them accessible to all. The variety of Morris’s ideas and activities bring together those who are interested in him as a designer, craftsman, poet, and socialist, who admire his robust and generous personality, his creative energy and his courage. His ideas on how we might live, on creative work, leisure and machinery, on ecology and conservation, on politics and the place of arts in our lives remain as stimulating now as they were over a century ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eEach year, they publish a beautiful Magazine and Journal on all aspects of Morris’s work and we run a varied series of events throughout the year including workshops, lectures, private tours, educational activities for children and one-off events including Artisan Markets and large-scale festivals. The society encourages the re-publication of Morris’s works and the continued manufacture of his textile and wallpaper designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe Society’s office and museum are in the lower rooms and Coach House of Kelmscott House, Hammersmith, Morris’s London home for the last eighteen years of his life. During this time, he designed and  in the house, founded the Kelmscott Press and he held Socialist League (later the Hammersmith Socialist Society) meetings in the Coach House. Today the Society’s talks and other events are held in the Coach House; it also hosts exhibitions of works by Morris and his wider circle. Membership of the Society is open to all with wonderful benefits, find out more how you can support us on their website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJoin Sarah at the William Morris Society for a truly unique workshop experience in a magical setting. Inspired by the delights of the natural world, Sarah will show and discuss different approaches to painting patterns and designs directly onto fabric. Starting with smaller practice pieces in the morning, participants will be able to develop their skills and ideas, and after lunch move on to painting their designs directly onto a cotton tote bag or cushion cover that they can take away with them. As part of the workshop a member of staff of the society will show participants a select group of items from our collection, not currently on display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaints, brushes, fabrics and other necessaries will be provided; participants may like to bring their own favourite paintbrushes if they have them, any special pattern and colour references they may have – and possibly an apron.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eYou will hopefully go home with new skills, your new creations and perhaps a fresh understanding of pattern and design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThis workshop is open to people of all abilities and experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTeas, coffees and biscuits will be provided. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sarahcampbelldesigns.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the Sarah Campbell's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sarahcampbelldesigns\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Sarah Campbell on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/williammorrissociety.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the William Morris Society's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/williammorrissocietyuk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow William Morris Society on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morris Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48276794933483,"sku":"TS-f8d687","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/Screenshot_2025-04-07_at_21.50.58.webp?v=1778889077"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-exhibition-catherine-marie-longtin-log-cabin-quilts","title":"Thursday 17- Sunday 27 September, 11-6 p.m.: Exhibition, Catherine-Marie Longtin, Log Cabin Quilt Blocks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/The+Batsford+Gallery+and+Bookshop\/@51.5308576,-0.0714176,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48761d17319da80f:0x63622c91748cbdc1!8m2!3d51.5308543!4d-0.0688427!16s%2Fg%2F11k4v3ghvr?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBatsford Gallery and Bookshop, 266 Hackney Rd, London E2 7SJ, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Batsford Gallery is open Thursday–Sunday \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e11 - 6 p.m.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catherinemarielongtin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCatherine-Marie Longtin\u003c\/a\u003e is a Montreal-born French Canadian quilt-maker and textile artist living and working in South East London. Raised in a family of makers, she learned to sew from her mother at an early age and began experimenting with fabric through handmade household textiles and furnishings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAfter completing a PhD in cognitive science and pursuing an academic career across Montreal, Paris, Lyon and Cambridge, she left academia in 2008 to return to her enduring love of textiles, colour and composition. For the past decade, she has worked full-time as a quilt maker from her studio in Camberwell, developing a distinctive visual language informed by abstract art, minimalist design, architecture and interiors. She has exhibited widely within the contemporary quilting community and prior to London Textile Month, will also be part of the Selvedge Quilt Jamboree at the Museum of the Home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eHer recent work explores the expressive possibilities of hand stitching and English paper piecing, combining traditional quilt structures with freer, more organic forms that introduce movement and rhythm into familiar geometric patterns. Through subtle colour relationships and carefully balanced compositions, her quilts function as both tactile objects and studies in abstraction, reflecting a thoughtful and deeply material-led approach to contemporary textile practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eCatherine-Marie Longtin presents a rare exhibition bringing together the 100 log cabin quilt blocks created for her forthcoming book, \u003ci\u003eLog Cabin Quilt Blocks: 100 Colour and Pattern Variations\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Batsford. Displayed together as a complete series, the works explore the remarkable versatility of one of quilting’s most enduring and recognisable patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThrough subtle shifts in colour, rhythm and geometry, each block becomes a distinct study in composition while contributing to a larger visual conversation across the exhibition. Drawing on influences from abstract art, architecture and minimalist design, Longtin transforms the traditional log cabin structure into a contemporary exploration of repetition, variation and textile abstraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003ePresented at the Batsford Gallery, this exhibition offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the complete body of work in one space before the publication of the book. Together, the blocks reveal both the technical precision and quiet creativity of quilt making, celebrating the enduring possibilities of colour, pattern and stitched form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease note, this is a free event. To reserve your place, simply add a ticket to your cart and complete the checkout process in our shop. No payment details are required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catherinemarielongtin.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Catherine Marie-Longtin's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/catherinemarielongtin\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Catherine Marie-Longtin on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cwellesleysmith\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.batsfordgallery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the Batsford Gallery Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/batsfordgallery\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow the Batsford Gallery on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48584969257195,"sku":"TS-493382","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/e49402fc-eb5a-4828-8853-932d8810e4a9.jpg?v=1779787406"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-private-tour-of-the-reading-bayeux-tapestry-with-pat-frost-of-the-textile-society","title":"Tuesday 15 September, 11-12 p.m.: Private Tour of the English Bayeux Tapestry with Pat Frost of the Textile Society","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/RPhmZH6dkRyCp46K7\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReading Museum, Blagrave St, Reading RG1 1QH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.readingmuseum.org.uk\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReading Museum\u003c\/a\u003e has provided award-winning opportunities for learning, inspiration and enjoyment since 1883. From their earliest days they have collected archaeology, art, natural history, and ethnography, and objects relating to Reading. Today they focus on collecting linked with Reading, its people and environment, and proudly celebrate the town and its fascinating history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.patfrost.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePat Frost\u003c\/a\u003e has almost 30 years’ experience of working in the Fashion and Textile Department of an international auction house, with special responsibility for European, Islamic, Indian and Asian textiles and Fashion sales. Now Pat is an independent consultant in the field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA private viewing of the 19th century copy of the Bayeux Tapestry, stitched by Victorian embroiderers from the Leek School of Embroidery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe Bayeux Tapestry is one of the world’s most famous pieces of medieval art. It is 70 metres long, and chronicles the legendary tale of the Norman conquest of England, when William the Conqueror invaded and defeated King Harold Godwinson. In the late 19th century, an extremely ambitious project was undertaken by a group of Victorian embroiderers from the Leek School of Embroidery to recreate the Bayeux Tapestry in full, painstakingly reproducing every single detail, stitch-by-stitch, so that the Tapestry's timeless story could be enjoyed by the people of Britain. The original work is due to arrive in the UK in the autumn and will be on view at the British Museum. In the interim, the Textile Society has arranged for a private guided tour on 22 May 2026 at Reading Museum to see the 19th century version. Each section is signed and dated by the Leek School embroiderers and together makes for a tour de force of English 19th century needlework. The Reading tapestry had a rich and varied life before it came to Reading - join the tour to learn about its history and marvel at the power of embroidery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eMeet at the museum reception at 11 a.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.readingmuseum.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the Reading Museum's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/readingmuseum\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow the Reading Museum on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.patfrost.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Pat Frost's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48276882489579,"sku":"TS-216a3d","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/bayeaux.png?v=1779439558"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-exhibition-subrang-arts-crafts-of-garba","title":"Monday 14 - Tuesday 29 September, 11-5 p.m.: Exhibition: Subrang Arts - Crafts of Garba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/The+Bhavan\/@51.4896197,-0.2094819,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48760f9415dece07:0xce04e233a8d40b8d!8m2!3d51.4896164!4d-0.206907!16s%2Fg%2F1yh9v06kv?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 4A Castletown Rd, London W14 9HE, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.subrangarts.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubrang Arts\u003c\/a\u003e is a registered charity and voluntary organisation dedicated to the promotion and development of Asian art, craft and culture. Named after the Sanskrit word meaning “spectrum of colour”, the organisation celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent through exhibitions, performances, talks, heritage projects and educational programmes. Through its work, Subrang Arts encourages a deeper understanding of traditional arts within contemporary multicultural Britain, while creating opportunities for cultural exchange and community participation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA strong focus of the organisation’s work is intergenerational learning and engagement, particularly through projects that connect young people with artists, artisans and cultural practitioners. By combining education with creative participation, Subrang Arts supports the preservation of traditional craft knowledge while encouraging confidence, collaboration and cultural awareness through hands-on experiences and community-led projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eProduced by Subrang Arts and supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bhavan.net\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBharatiya Vidya Bhavan\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bhavan.net\/events\/crafts-of-garba-produced-by-subrang-arts\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrafts of Garba\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e explores the rich craft traditions connected to Garba, the celebrated Gujarati folk dance and ritual recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Moving beyond dance alone, the exhibition highlights the textiles, adornments, ritual objects, clay vessels and decorative crafts that shape the visual and cultural world of Garba.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThrough garments embellished with mirror work, handcrafted objects, film and research gathered in Gujarat, visitors are invited to discover the artistry and community knowledge woven into this living tradition. The exhibition also reflects a year-long programme of collaborative workshops and community engagement, exploring how these craft practices continue to evolve and remain meaningful within contemporary Britain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA National Lottery Heritage Fund Event\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. 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She is the director of the Textile Research Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands. Gillian has published numerous books on textiles and in particular on the history of embroidery, including the \u003ci\u003eBloomsbury World Encyclopedia of Embroidery\u003c\/i\u003e, an 8-volume series of which 4 volumes have already been published. In February 2026 the \u003ci\u003eAtlas of World Embroidery\u003c\/i\u003e (Princeton University Press) was published. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Embroidery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn this talk, Dr. Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood explores a question that is far more open-ended than it might first appear. Most definitions centre on the familiar — needle, thread, ground cloth and decorative stitch — yet the extraordinary diversity of embroidery traditions around the world reveals just how many exceptions exist to even the most basic rules. North Africa and the Middle East alone encompass some 150 distinct styles, and that is before considering the rest of the globe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRather than arriving at a fixed definition, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDr. Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood invites us to consider the many variations in technique, colour, design and use that make embroidery one of the most expansive and enduring of all textile arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis is an online event. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA PDF containing the Zoom link will be sent to you upon booking. Please ensure to download this file to access the link. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis event will be recorded. A link to the recording will be emailed to all those who register following the live session. Please allow 7 working days for us to send you the recording.\u2028\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy\u2028\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAll places reserved for online events are non-refundable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trc-leiden.nl\/trc\/index.php\/en\/\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Visit the Textile Research Centre's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/textileresearchcentre\/\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow the Textile Research Centre on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selvedge Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48317546463467,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/2025.0915e.jpg?v=1780144804"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-tour-dress-history-teaching-collection-at-brighton-university-with-lou-taylor","title":"Tuesday 8 September 2-3 p.m.: Tour: Dress History Teaching Collection at Brighton University with Lou Taylor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Mithras+House,+Lewes+Rd,+Brighton+and+Hove,+Brighton+BN2+4AT,+UK\/@50.8421564,-0.1219315,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4875858bc44886b5:0x9be34cd8b8d5ce48!8m2!3d50.842153!4d-0.1193566!16s%2Fg%2F1tgp9r8m?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUxNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMithras House, Moulsecoomb Campus, University of Brighton, Lewes Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 4AT, UK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eLou Taylor is one of the pioneering figures in the field of dress history and fashion studies in the UK. Over a career spanning more than five decades, she has helped transform dress history into a respected academic discipline through her teaching, curatorial work and influential publications. Formerly Professor of Dress History at University of Brighton, Taylor has taught generations of students, including leading designers and makers, while championing the importance of studying clothing as a vital record of social, cultural and personal history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eCentral to her work is the remarkable University of Brighton Dress History Teaching Collection, an archive of more than 800 garments and textile objects gathered through decades of research, travel, donations and collecting. Ranging from everyday dress to rare global textiles, the collection reflects Taylor’s belief that all clothing carries stories worth preserving and studying. Unlike many museum collections, the archive is designed for direct engagement, allowing students and researchers to handle garments closely and explore their construction, materials and histories through touch and observation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eVisitors are invited to join Lou Taylor for a special guided tour of the Dress History Teaching Collection at the University of Brighton. Offering a rare opportunity to encounter garments and textile objects up close, the tour will explore the stories stitched through the collection, from couture pieces and wartime embroidery kits to global dress, printed textiles and everyday clothing rich with personal history. 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One of London’s hidden treasures, the house is renowned for its rich collections of decorative arts, including ceramics, paintings and historic textiles. Surrounded by picturesque walled gardens and with sweeping views across the London skyline, Fenton House offers visitors a rare sense of intimacy and discovery, revealing the textures of domestic life across centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAmong its most remarkable treasures is a collection of seventeenth-century embroidered stumpwork panels and caskets. These highly detailed works were created by young women in affluent Stuart households and display extraordinary technical skill and imagination. Rich with raised embroidery, intricate stitching and miniature figures dressed in fashionable seventeenth-century costume, the scenes combine biblical stories, pastoral landscapes, flora and animals in elaborate stitched compositions that blur the line between embroidery and sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAs part of Selvedge Textile Month, this special object viewing offers a rare opportunity to look closely at selected examples of seventeenth-century stumpwork from the Fenton House collection. Guided by a private tour guide, visitors will explore the craftsmanship, symbolism and social history woven into these remarkable pieces, while learning more about the materials, techniques and cultural context behind them. Set within the atmospheric interiors of Fenton House itself, the event invites visitors to slow down and appreciate the extraordinary detail and storytelling held within historic embroidery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. 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However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.contemporarywardrobe.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Contemporary Wardrobe's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharonkearley.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/contemporarywardrobe\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Contemporary Wardrobe on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contemporary Wardrobe","offers":[{"title":"Standard \/ 11 - 12.30 p.m.","offer_id":48583546962155,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard \/ 2 - 3.30 p.m.","offer_id":48506553303275,"sku":"TS-d47c41","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/081a0a9c-0e20-4f3a-8ac7-fca425b105f1.jpg?v=1779463445"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-tour-textile-design-at-charleston-farmhouse-with-darren-clarke","title":"Tuesday 8 September, 11-12 p.m.: Tour: Textile Design at Charleston Farmhouse with Darren Clarke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Charleston\/@50.8428554,0.1151994,16.84z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47df7b36b43c1e6d:0x14e7a7b08540ea33!8m2!3d50.842681!4d0.115592!16zL20vMDZjdmpy?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUxNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCharleston Museum, Firle, West Firle, Lewes BN8 6LL, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"560\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charleston.org.uk\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCharleston\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e was the modernist home and studio of painters Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, and a gathering place for some of the twentieth century’s most influential artists, writers and thinkers known collectively as the Bloomsbury Group. Set within the Sussex countryside, Charleston became a space where art, decoration, literature and radical ideas were woven into everyday life. Every surface of the house reflects this spirit of creativity, from its hand-painted furniture and walls to its textiles, ceramics and personal objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"764\" data-start=\"562\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eToday, Charleston continues this legacy through a vibrant year-round programme of exhibitions, festivals, educational projects and public events that celebrate art, creativity and experimental thinking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"766\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJoin \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDr Darren Clarke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a special guided tour of Charleston House exploring the histories, relationships and creative collaborations at the heart of the Bloomsbury Group. Accompanied by one of Charleston’s specialist textile volunteers, the tour will offer a closer look at the remarkable fabrics, furnishings and decorative details that make Charleston one of the most distinctive artistic interiors in Britain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1648\" data-start=\"1222\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eMoving through the house and studio spaces, visitors will discover how Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant blurred the boundaries between fine art, craft and domestic life, transforming Charleston into a living artwork. The tour will highlight the importance of textiles within the Bloomsbury aesthetic, from hand-painted fabrics and upholstery to stitched and woven elements that formed part of the group’s wider artistic language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1911\" data-start=\"1650\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAlongside insights into the house itself, the tour will explore the personal and creative histories of the Bloomsbury circle, considering how ideas around art, design, gender, politics and modern living shaped both the interiors and the lives lived within them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.charleston.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the Charleston Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/charlestontrust\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow the Charleston Trust on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48506934362347,"sku":"TS-a1354f","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/Copy_of_Photograph_Euan_Baker_3.jpg?v=1779465883"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-talk-log-cabin-quilt-blocks-catherine-marie-longtin-in-conversation","title":"Wednesday 23 September, 6­-7.30 p.m.: Talk, Log Cabin Quilt Blocks, Catherine-Marie Longtin in Conversation","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"314\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/The+Batsford+Gallery+and+Bookshop\/@51.5308576,-0.0714176,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48761d17319da80f:0x63622c91748cbdc1!8m2!3d51.5308543!4d-0.0688427!16s%2Fg%2F11k4v3ghvr?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Batsford Gallery and Bookshop, 266 Hackney Rd, London E2 7SJ, United Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"314\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catherinemarielongtin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCatherine-Marie Longtin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a Montreal-born French Canadian quilt-maker and textile artist living and working in South East London. Raised in a family of makers, she learned to sew from her mother at an early age and began experimenting with fabric through handmade household textiles and furnishings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"908\" data-start=\"316\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAfter completing a PhD in cognitive science and pursuing an academic career across Montreal, Paris, Lyon and Cambridge, she left academia in 2008 to return to her enduring love of textiles, colour and composition. For the past decade, she has worked full-time as a quilt maker from her studio in Camberwell, developing a distinctive visual language informed by abstract art, minimalist design, architecture and interiors. 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Taking place alongside her exhibition at the Batsford Gallery, the talk explores the enduring appeal of the log cabin quilt block and the remarkable creative possibilities contained within one of quilting’s most recognisable structures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2213\" data-start=\"1829\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eUsing the simple foundation of strips of fabric sewn around a central square, the log cabin block has inspired generations of quilt makers for more than 150 years. 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Together, the works form an immersive exploration of pattern, abstraction and colour through stitch and cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2515\" data-start=\"2215\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour ticket includes a drink and £5 off the book on the night.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catherinemarielongtin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Catherine Marie-Longtin's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/catherinemarielongtin\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Catherine Marie-Longtin on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.batsfordgallery.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the Batsford Gallery Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/batsfordgallery\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow the Batsford Gallery on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48590980645099,"sku":"TS-e4733a","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/61ff5dc0-b977-457a-9721-a06195cce8ed.jpg?v=1779795494"},{"product_id":"london-textile-month-talk-tour-and-taster-workshop-royal-school-of-needlework","title":"Wednesday 30 September, 11-4.30 p.m.: Tour and Workshop with the Royal School of Needlework","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Royal+School+of+Needlework\/@51.4031729,-0.3389239,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48760b0e7a4843c7:0x52d02a47ef3f62d5!8m2!3d51.4031696!4d-0.336349!16zL20vMG0zbXY?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoyal School of Needlework, 12a Hampton Court Road, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU, United Kingdom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"395\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/royal-needlework.org.uk\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRoyal School of Needlework\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is an internationally renowned centre for the art of hand embroidery, founded in 1872 and based at \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHampton Court Palace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. 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If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/royal-needlework.org.uk\/\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the Royal School of Needlework Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brighton.ac.uk\/index.aspx\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/royalneedlework\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow the Royal School of Needlework on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uniofbrighton\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Royal School of Needlework","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48592194273515,"sku":"TS-c40b29","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/3_8ffa2c78-5029-4713-9ba5-ad6e834ceb4c.jpg?v=1779797790"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.selvedge.org\/collections\/london-textile-month-2026.oembed?page=2","provider":"Selvedge Magazine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}