What's On
Upcoming Events
Our venue at Northlight in Brierfield has a dedicated studio space where we can run workshops, study visits, talks and more.
Here you'll see a preview of our upcoming events and you can always find the full list of available events and book tickets by
visiting our Eventbrite page using the button below.
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Online Talk: Bags & Purses
In this online presentation we will be exploring our collection of bags, purses, reticules and even pockets; covering four centuries of stylish accessories. Using high-resolution photographs we will take a close-up look at the design and decoration of each item, the techniques and skills involved in creating them and how the fashions of the day influenced these accessories.
Tuesday 13th January 2026, 7pm
Online Talk: Costume Inside & Out - 19th Century Bodices
In this online presentation we will be looking at three 19th century bodices in a lot of detail - both inside and out. Through high-resolution photographs you'll get to see up close all the fascinating details including construction methods, seam finishes, fastenings and internal supports as well as decorative details and embellishment. We'll also be exploring any evidence of alterations and mending.
Tuesday 27th January 2026, 7pm
Online Talk: Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth & Her Collection
Celebrate the birthday of our collection's founder by joining us for an online talk sharing images and stories about items from the collection that were made, worn or collected by our founder; the Hon. Rachel Beatrice Kay Shuttleworth (1886 - 1967).
Rachel was a talented designer, maker and teacher and gathered thousands of textiles from friends, family and a wide network of acquaintances to form a treasure trove of objects that she used to educate and inspire.
Tuesday 17th February, 7pm
Behind the Scenes Store Tours
Our behind the scenes store tours are a chance to find out how we store and care for our amazing collection of over 35,000 heritage textiles, which are now stored in custom built storage in a converted 19th century textile mill. You'll also get the opportunity to see some of the amazing and interesting items from the collection as we explore the stores.
The tour will be led by the collection's Curator, Rachel Midgley and each tour will last around 45 minutes with opportunities to ask questions at the end.
Saturday 14th March 2026, tours start at 11am and 2pm
