Textiles: The Art of Mankind

Celebrates the ancient and deep entanglement between textiles, people and our world.

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Curator Tour Textiles: The Art of Mankind    

28 March 2025

Enjoy a private tour of Textiles: The Art of Mankind with curator and textile expert Mary Schoeser.

Textiles: The Art of Mankind

28 March 2025

– 7 September 2025

Celebrates the ancient and deep entanglement between textiles, people and our world.

Silk Painting

1 April 2025

An introduction to the techniques of painting on silk and a master class in how to apply colour and create stunning designs.

Hand-Painted Floral Repeat Patterns

3 April 2025

Create unique, hand-painted floral repeat patterns inspired by seasonal blooms.

Fabric Painting with Sarah Campbell – Introduction

4 April 2025

Spend a day learning how to hand paint on fabric, under the guidance and expertise of acclaimed textile designer Sarah Campbell.

Copy Your Clothes

5 April 2025

Learn the skills used by couture fashion houses to copy elements of historical garments without the need to pull them apart.

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Textiles: The Art of Mankind

Celebrates the ancient and deep entanglement between textiles, people and our world.

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We offer a varied and inspiring programme of talks, courses and workshops, onsite and online, for all ages and levels to satisfy the fashionista within you.Learn more about your own textiles and breathe new life into your wardrobe. Explore the hidden stories behind our exhibitions as our experts uncover the inspirations that drive the world’s best designers and makers.

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The Fashion and Textile Museum is closed until Friday 28 March 2025.

The Museum will be closed while we refresh our galleries for the upcoming exhibition, Textiles: The Art of Mankind. To find out more and pre-book tickets click here.

In the meantime, check out our upcoming workshops and events, enjoy our online programmes or browse our online shop.

We look forward to welcoming you back on 28 March!