Paint! Pattern! Print! The Textiles of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell

Step into the exuberant world of pioneering designers Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell, from painted beginnings to bold textiles, fashion and homeware designs.

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Paint! Pattern! Print! The Textiles of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell

27 March 2026

– 13 September 2026

Step into the exuberant world of pioneering designers Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell, from painted beginnings to bold textiles, fashion and homeware designs.

The Material Heart: Front Line to Home Front

28 March 2026

– 13 September 2026

This fascinating display reveals two rare private collections of pin-stuck cushions dating from before and during the First World War (1914-18).

Fabric Painting with Sarah Campbell – Printing

19 May 2026

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

Fabric Painting with Sarah Campbell – Introduction

22 May 2026

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

Copy Your Clothes

22 May 2026

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

Introduction to Pattern Cutting

23 May 2026

– 30 May 2026

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

Coming Soon

Ossie Clark / Celia Birtwell

Discover the iconic duo whose visionary designs and prints shaped 1960s and early 1970s fashion.

 2 October 2026 – 11 April 2027.
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