There are some wonderful exhibitions and events in 2024 and we have started to list these below. We hope you get to go along to some of these but please check dates, times and entrance fees with the event website or organisers before travelling to ensure there have been no changes or cancellations.
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Have fun!
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More events will be added to this page throughout the year.
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Events running from 2023 into 2024
Exhibition already started - Victoria & Albert Museum
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2RL
Due to demand this exhibition has been extended but is sold out, please check website to see if any further tickets are being released.
Exhibition already started - Victoria and Albert
Museum
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2RL
Please see V&A website for opening time.
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Exhibition already started - Fashion & Textile Museum
83 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF.
Please see Fashion & Textile Museum website for opening times.
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Gabrielle Chanel.
Fashion Manifesto
The first UK exhibition dedicated to the work of French couturière, Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel.
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DIVA
DIVA celebrates the power and creativity of iconic performers, exploring and redefining the role of 'diva' and how this has been subertverted or embraced over time across opera, stage, popular music and film.
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The Fabric of Democracy: Propaganda Textiles from the French Revolution
This exhibition explores printed propaganda textiles over more than two centuries, from the French Revolution to Brexit.
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Closes Sunday
10 March 2024
For more information about this event visit their website:
www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/gabrielle-chanel-fashion-manifesto
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Closes Sunday
7 April 2024
For more information about this event visit their website: www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/diva
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Closes Sunday
3 March 2024
For more information about this event visit their website:
twww.fashiontextilemuseum.org/exhibitions/the-fabric-of-democracy
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January 2024
Starts Thursday
25 January 2024
10am to 4pm
South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6TL.
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Ardingly Quilt Show
Show featuring a display of quilts from well known quilt and textile artists along with competition quilts. Also a variety of traders selling patchwork and quilting supplies.
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Closes Saturday
27 January 2024
For more information, visit the organiser's website:
www.grosvenorshows.co.uk/ardingly-quilt-show
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Starts Friday
23 February 2024
Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square,
Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR
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Unravel - a festival of yarn
Discover hand-dyed yarns, local and UK traders as well as recognisable brands in a curated marketplace. Demonstrations, expert-led talks, drop-in activities and bookable workshops. Knitting, crochet and felt-making.
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Closes - Sunday
25 February 2024
February 2024
March 2024
Starts Friday
1 March 2024
Ramster Hall, Chiddingfold,
Surrey, GU8 4SN
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Starts Thursday
14 March 2024
NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
Please see the ICHF website for opening times.
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Starts Thursday
21 March 2024
Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London, N1 0QH. Please see The Stitch Festival website for opening times.
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Opens Friday
22 March 2024 -
Fashion & Textile Museum
83 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF. Please see Fashion & Textile Museum website for opening times.
Saturday, 23 March 2024 - 10am - 4pm
East Horsley Village Hall
East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, East Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6QT.
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Ramster Embroidery and Textile Art Exhibition 2024
A display of the finest textile art by leading artists from across the country. Over 250 items will be on display and members of our group, including Anne, Jane, Janine and Kathryn will be submitting work.
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The Creative Crafts Show/
Sewing for Pleasure/ Fashion and Embroidery Spring 2024 Shows
Entry to The Creative Crafts Show gives free entry to the Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion and Embroidery Shows.
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The Stitch Festival
An event to celebrate the best in contemporary dressmaking, sewing and stitch. This show will have displays from leading designers and catwalk shows, demos and workshops. Plus a chance to shop for craft and textile supplies.
The Biba Story, 1964-1975
Exploring how fashion phenomenon Biba blossomed to become the world's first lifestyle label.
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South East England World Textile Day 2024
Textiles, clothing and artefacts from artisan makers across the globe. Exhibition and sale of fair trade textiles plus a talk at 11am by John Gillow on The Textiles of Pakistan. Entry to the exhibition and sale is free, a fee is applicable for the talk.
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Closes - Sunday
17 March 2024
Closes - Sunday
17 March 2024
These shows are organised by ICHF Events and please visit their website for more details:
www.creativecraftshow.co.uk/birmingham-creative-craft-show-march-2023-2/
www.creativecraftshow.co.uk/sewing-for-pleasure-2024/
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Closes - Sunday
24 March 2024
This event is organised by Immediate Live and please visit their website for more details:
www.thestitchfestival.co.uk
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Closes Sunday
8 September 2024
For more information about this event visit their website:
www.fashiontextilemuseum.org/exhibitions/the-biba-story-1964-1975
One day only!
For more information about this event and other events around the country, visit their website:
www.world.textile.day.co.uk
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April 2024
Thursday
11 April 2024
2pm to 4.30pm
Reigate Library, Bancroft House, Bancroft Road, Reigate, Surrey,
RH2 7RP.
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Sunday
14 April 2024
10am to 1pm
Henfield Village Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield, BN5 9EQ. (There is a large car park opposite the hall).
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Craft Afternoon
A drop-in workshop for children of school age (must be accompanied by an adult) run by East Surrey Textile Group. Come along and design and stitch your own bookmark, notebook cover or brooch.
The Spring Textile Stash Sale
A stash sale is where people book a table from which to sell items from their stash of fabric, haberdashery, yarn, books, threads etc.
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One afternoon only!
Free event but donations welcomed.
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Three hours only!
Free entry, 25 stalls, tea, coffee and cake. For more information, please contact suzannefisher19@btinternet.com
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Wednesday
17April 2024
Standen House and Garden, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4NE.
National Trust property
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Material Things XVII
Textile artists Wendy Dolan (machine embroidery) and Louise Bell (patchwork and quilting) are exhibiting their work at Standen House, an arts and crafts National Trust property near East Grinstead.
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Wendy and Louise will be present on alternate days.
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Closes Sunday,
2 June 2024
Entrance free for National Trust members, otherwise entrance fee payable to house and gardens.
Parking and refreshments available.
For more information and opening times, see URL:
Standen House and Garden | Sussex | National Trust
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May 2024
Opens Thursday,
2 May 2024
10am to 4pm
St Lawrence Ancient Church, Church Hill, Church Road, Caterham on the Hill, Surrey,
CR3 6SA.
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'In Harmony' Exhibition by East Surrey Textile Group
An exhibition of our own work on the theme of 'In Harmony'. Afternoon tea availble on Sunday, 5th May.
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Closes Monday,
6 May 2024
Free entry to exhibition, charge for afternoon tea.
Please see flyer below.
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East Surrey Textile Group -
Harmony Exhibition -
this is our very own exhibition,
so we are devoting a little extra space to this event! For pictures of the venue and work please click here
June 2024
Saturday, 1 June 2024 10am - 5pm - both days
Ardingly College, College Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6SQ. Good access and parking on site (including disabled parking).
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The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show
The exhibition will take place in the Chapel and Old Dining Hall in the Gothic style red brick building. Exquisite hand made work will be on view and available to purchase plus the chance to speak with the makers.
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The College cafe will serve light lunches and refreshments.
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Closes Sunday, 2 June at 5.30pm
Tickets cost £3 for adults and give entry to both days, children free. For more details, please see www.thesussexguild.co.uk or telephone 01273 479565
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Saturday, 8 June 2024 10.30am- 3.30pm
Falmer Village Hall, South Street, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9PT.
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Creative Machine Embroidery Exhibition
An exciting collection of work by students studying Creative Machine Embroidery with Wendy Dolan (course venue is in Hurstpierpoint).
Refreshments available.
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Closes Sunday, 9 June at 3.30pm
For more details of courses, please contact the tutor, Wendy Dolan on 01273 417178 or email wendy@wendydolan.co.uk
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Saturday, 15 June 2024 Children/10am -12 noon
Adults/2pm - 4pm
Reigate Library, Bancroft House, Bancroft Road, Reigate, Surrey,RH2 7RP.
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Sewing/Crafting sessions as part of Reigate Summer Festival
Drop-in workshops run by East Surrey Textile Group as part of Reigate Summer Festival.
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10am - 12 noon - a sewing/crafting session for children of school age (accompanied by an adult) making an elephant with a decorated blanket if they are able to stay for the full session, or if time is short, they can make bookmarks or badges/brooches.
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2pm - 4pm - a 'taster' activity workshop for adults creating paradise birds using simple applique and embellishment with threads.
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One day only
Free event but donations welcome.
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No need to book, just come along.
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Images of paradise birds can be seen behind this section and for images of the elephants, please see those made by our ESYQTG here
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July 2024
Opening 3 July 2024 - opening times to be advised (not daily)
The Hub, Reigate Community Centre, 53 High Street, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9AE - can be accessed from the High Street by a narrow gateway beside Reigate Methodist Church or via Morrisons/Priory Park.
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Colourful Connections Exhibition
A colourful exhibition of our own work - more details and opening times to follow. Please note this exhibition venue is NOT open every day.
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Closing date to be advised
This exhibition has only just been agreed - more details to follow in June.
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August 2024
Opens Thursday
1 August 2024
NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. Please see the Immediate Live website for opening times.
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The Festival of Quilts
The Festival of Quilts was launched in 2003 in partnership with The Quilters’ Guild. 20 years on and it is now the biggest quilting show in Europe, featuring hundreds of quilts, workshops, talks, one of the world’s largest quilt competitions and a huge range of quilt materials and brands to shop from.
Closes Sunday
4 August 2024
This event is organised by Immediate Live and please visit their website for more information:
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October 2024
Opens Thursday
10 October 2024
Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, Wood Green, London, N22 7AY. Please see the Immediate Live website for opening times.
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The Knitting & Stitching
Show
Bringing together hundreds of crafting workshops, demonstrations, interactive features, professionally curated textile art galleries, as well as a large number of the leading specialist craft suppliers.
Closes Sunday
13 October 2024
This event is organised by Immediate Live and please see their website for more details:
www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com/london
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November 2024
Opens Thursday
7 November 2024
Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast Please see the Immediate Live website for opening times.
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Opens Thursday 21 November 2024
Harrogate Convention Centre, Kings Road, Harrogate, HG1 5LA. More details to follow but in the meantime, please see the Immediate Live website
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The Knitting & Stitching Show - Belfast
A show featuring crafting workshops, demonstrations, interactive features, professionally curated textile art galleries, as well as a large number of the leading specialist craft suppliers.
The Knitting & Stitching Show - Harrogate
A show featuring crafting workshops, demonstrations, interactive features, professionally curated textile art galleries, as well as a large number of the leading specialist craft suppliers.
Closes Saturday
9 November 2024
This event is organised by Immediate Live and please see their website for more details:
www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com/belfast
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Closes Sunday 24 November 2024
This event is organised by Immediate Live and please see their website for more details:
/www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com/harrogate
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