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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: Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth & Her Collection
In this brand new talk we will be 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). She 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.
This online talk is generously subsidised by The Scottish Power Foundation
Tuesday 11th March 2025, 7pm
Workshop: Pattern & Stitch with Jane McKeating
Inspired by pieced work and stitched bandanas in Gawthorpe Textiles Collection, the workshop will focus on the reuse of patterned fabrics with simple hand stitch techniques. Explore how fabrics are pieced and stitched over, transforming them in creative and individual ways. The workshop will look at both abstract patternmaking and figurative detail to suit participants interests.
Jane is a fulltime artist who previously spent 20 years leading the BA(Hons) Embroidery programme, and 10 years as Associate Head of Design at Manchester School of Art.
Saturday 22 March 2025, 10am-4pm
Workshop: Bayeux Stitch with Tanya Bentham
Join specialist in Medieval Embroidery Tanya Bentham and learn Bayeux Stitch or laid and couched work. This is a fun, relatively quick embroidery technique used throughout the middle ages. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is perfect for anyone interested in textiles and stitching.
Tanya works entirely with medieval images, materials, and textile techniques, but adds a modern twist. She is author of Opus Anglicanum (2021), Bayeux Stitch (2022) and Naughty Medieval Embroidery (2024) published by Crowood Press.
Saturday 5 April 2025, 10am-4pm
Online Talk: Displaying the 1925 Girl Guide Pageant Costumes
In this brand new talk we will be 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). She 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.
This online talk is generously subsidised by The Scottish Power Foundation
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