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Knitted Together: The Korean Lives and Legacies of Richard and Joan Rutt – 28 Sept 2024 – 4 May 2025
Knitted Together: The Korean Lives and Legacies of Richard and Joan Rutt – 28 Sept 2024 – 4 May 2025
Knitted Together: The Korean Lives and Legacies of Richard and Joan Rutt is a temporary exhibition at the Oriental Museum, Durham University.Drawing on the objects and photographs of the main donors to the Korean collection at the Oriental Museum, Knitted Together details Richard and Joan Rutt’s 20 years living in South Korea in the immediate […]
Love your yarn shop – 29 March – 31 May 2025
Do you have a favourite yarn shop?Now is the time to show them some love by checking if they are taking part in the UK Handknitting Association's Love Your Yarn Shop event.Then collect a LYYS loyalty card from them or look out for one in Simply Knitting, Simply Crochet, Knit Now and Crochet Now.You can use the loyalty […]
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Soft Power: lives told through textile art. 16 May – 10 Aug 2025
This exhibition celebrates the skill and craftsmanship of textile artists with a series of spectacular and intimate works that tell stories about our lives and connect people across time and place.The exhibition is curated by internationally-renowned textile art pioneer, Professor Alice Kettle, with curator of international textiles Professor Lesley Millar MBE. Exhibiting contemporary artistsAnurita Chandola, Mona Craven, […]
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Buxton Wool Gathering – 17-18 May 2025
Buxton Wool Gathering is a wool festival dedicated to the best of fibre and yarn, held in the gateway to the Peak District.Whether you’re into spinning, felting, weaving, knitting, or crochet, there’s something for you. All in a stunning location with some of the friendliest, craftiest people around.
Threads Textile Festival 2025 – 17-18 May 2025
Sunny Bank Mills’ annual Textile Festival, Threads is back for its third year – celebrating textiles through a series of talks, workshops and more!
The Big Flock – 17-18 May 2025
Big Flock 2025 is taking place in BristolThe Big Flock is a curated yarn festival, aiming to celebrate diverse makers and designers of high-quality yarn, garments and accessories.We want to create a warm, welcoming and accessible space for anyone to enjoy yarn and time spent together with others from our creative community. It takes place in […]
Our Collection at Colne Valley Museum – 17 May – 29 June 2025
The Collection Team is holding an exhibition at Colne Valley Museum on Saturdays and Sundays from 17th May to 29th June 2025 between 12.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs.Entry to the exhibition is free but there is a £5 entry fee to the museum.The museum is well worth a visit for anyone interested in textile history. […]
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Yarnies at the Flaxmill – 24 May 2025
Yarnies at the Flaxmill – 24 May 2025
This special day is dedicated to celebrating the art of wool and offers a fantastic opportunity for wool enthusiasts to showcase their talents and connect with fellow yarn lovers.Tickets available from www.wildfieldfibre.co.uk.
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Rowan Connect Weekend – 30 May – 1 June 2025
Join us online at ROWAN CONNECT for interesting interviews and hands-on activities to inspire you, all from the coziness of your home.
