Events
Natalie Raw Curator of Costumes & Textiles at Leedswill show costumes and fabrics made abroad for the European market as well as those made in Britain inspired by the East. There will be a look at foundation garments and a tour of the museum store.
£5....................... Just seven places still available.
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Behind the Scenes –
Louisa Pesel’s embroidery and Egyptian children’s clothes
Fri 25th May 2012
10.30am - 6pm
ULITA
University of Leeds, Moorland Road, LS2 9JT
A look at the collection of Louisa Pesel (1870-1940), scholar and embroidery practitioner with curator Jill Winder, followed by a visit to the Marks & Spencer archive, and finishing off with Jacqui Hyman looking at Egyptian children’s clothing donated by noted Egyptologist Prof PE Newberry.
£15, Students £8...................... Just five places left.
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A visit to the exhibition that celebrate the restoration of a Queen Anne state bed and features furnishings and dress worn in the bedroom, plus a tour with Curator Polly Putnam who will look at the textiles in each room. You can then explore the 42 rooms at your leisure and visit the gardens. £18, students £10 + £5.45 lunch.
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Visit to Kelmscott House & printer Emery Walker’s home
Fri 13th July 2012
10.45am - 3.15pm
Kelmscott House
26 Upper Mall, London W6 9TA
A tour of Kelmscott House, leased by WIlliam Morris in 1878. Our tour will access original designs, wallpapers, textiles and Press material. This will be followed by a visit to see the fascinating interior of Morris’ friend, mentor and printer, Emery Walker. Many of the textiles which the curator, will show us were given by May Morris.
This event is now full.
Tel: 020 7923 0331
William Morris’ Dye and Printworks
Sat 14th July 2012
10.45am - 1pm
Merton Abbey
Watermill Way, Colliers Wood, London SW19 2RD
Merton Abbey has a long tradition of calico printing. Morris acquired a printing works for textile printing. Arthur Liberty acquired another factory on the same site. Archaeologist Dave Saxby will guide us round the Chapter House Museum, which is in the ruins of the 13th century Augustinian Merton Priory. Demonstrations of hand block printing and exhibits. £8 Students free
Tel: 020 7923 0331
Our third London Fair. Dealers from Britain, France and Italy will be participating at this exciting event. Top quality English, European and Worldwide textiles and costumes from 17th to mid 20th century. Good quality wearable and collectable vintage dress and accessories will also be on offer.
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DomesticTextiles
Wed 17th October 2012
The American Museum
Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD
Tour with a guide who will explain how textiles evolved in the home during the mid 17th to mid 19th centuries. Materials and the sources of those materials will be discussed and how over time these evolved from being primarily imported to domestic manufacture. Plenty of time to look at the textile room and other exhibits after lunch.
£15
Textile Society 30th Anniversary Conference and AGM
2 Nov - 4 Nov 2012
Wellcome Collection Conference Centre
London
The Society celebrates its 30th anniversary with a conference dedicated to practice. Designers, makers and researchers will all contribute papers and there will be special tours and visits.
Places are limited, so book early. »