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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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28 March 2025 to 7 September 2025

Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11.00 – 18.00 (last entry 17.15)

£12.65 (Concessions may apply)

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Textiles: The Art of Mankind

28 March 2025

– 7 September 2025

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

Hand-Painted Floral Repeat Patterns

29 April 2025

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

Couture Techniques

3 May 2025

This popular one-day workshop will give you the know-how and confidence to work with high end fabrics such as chiffon and silk satin.

Curator Talk Textiles: The Art of Mankind

9 May 2025

Meet the exhibition curator behind Textiles: The Art of Mankind

Fabric Painting with Sarah Campbell – Printing

10 May 2025

Experiment with a variety of simple printing techniques to create hand painted fabric all under the guidance of textile design legend, Sarah Campbell.

Copy Your Clothes

16 May 2025

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

Now On

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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