Textile Society Events

An in conversation event with visionary designer (and one of our newest members) Cath Kidston.

Join us online with Nigel Durkan, co-founder of The Weavers Factory for a talk on award-winning textile designer Joan Charnley.

Textile Designer Jules McKeown will give an insight into Textile Design from archive inspiration to design ideas and print.

Stephanie Smart established The House of Embroidered Paper in 2017 and won the TS Professional Development award. Her exhibition at Firle Place will feature Regency garments produced from paper and thread, inspired by period, place, history and story.

A talk on the history of the English smock frock focussing on the 19th century as part of working-class clothing cultures and menswear.

The London Transport Museum has recently uncovered fascinating stories behind the commissioning, design, manufacturing and use of moquette through the ages. Join us on a behind the scenes visit to the Museum's Depot (store) to meet Wallace Sewell, current moquette designers for the Underground.

This online talk explores Richard's fascination with a single stitch technique.

The Textile Society Annual Conference 2021 explores the theme of ‘Tools’ – their significance in the history of textiles and their influence on contemporary practice. From the simplicity of a darning needle held in the back pocket to the complexity of an industrial power loom, tools are the extension of our creativity, a connection between thinking and making, imagination and invention.

Visit the Macc. Stripe collection to discover iconic textiles, includes a tour by the curator and behind the scenes viewing of items.