Textiles: The Art of Mankind

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

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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

22 July 2025

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

Fabric Painting with Sarah Campbell – Stencils

29 July 2025

Explore fabric painting using stencilling techniques under the guidance of legendary textile designer Sarah Campbell in this 1-day workshop.

Young Designers Fashion Collection

31 July 2025

Design your own collection inspired by one of our previous exhibitions.

Introduction to Pattern Cutting

2 August 2025

– 9 August 2025

The two-day workshop focuses on using fashion blocks to create womenswear garment components including simple sleeves and skirts.

Watercolour Fashion Portraits

5 August 2025

Unleash your creative flair and elevate your artistic skill with our immersive Watercolour Fashion Portrait workshop.

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.

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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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