What’s On
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
15 August 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
16 August 2025
Create unique, hand-painted floral repeat patterns inspired by seasonal blooms.
Young Designers Fabric Painting
23 August 2025
Aimed at budding designers aged 12-16, this creative, fun 2-hour workshop is the perfect introduction to painting on fabric!
Coming Soon
Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop
From A Room with a View, to Downton Abbey and Peaky Blinders, explore some of the most famous costumes from film and television.
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.