What’s On
Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop
26 September 2025
– 8 March 2026
From A Room with a View, to Downton Abbey and Peaky Blinders, explore some of the most famous costumes from film and television.
Fabric Painting with Sarah Campbell – Printing
14 November 2025
Experiment with a variety of simple printing techniques to create hand painted fabric all under the guidance of textile design legend, Sarah Campbell.
Silk Painting
15 November 2025
An introduction to the techniques of painting on silk and a master class in how to apply colour and create stunning designs.
Anna Sui – Historian of Culture
19 November 2025
Join iconic fashion designer Anna Sui in conversation with the Museums Head of Exhibition Dennis Nothdruft as they delve into the influences behind some of her most seminal collections.
Coming Soon
Paint! Pattern! Print!
The Textiles of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell.
27 March 2026 – 13 September 2026.Learn with us
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.