Diary

It is always advisable to check with the event website or organisers before visiting any of the exhibitions / events listed here.

Note: Events are ordered by their end dates.

Current and Future Events

Current events

Until 24 Oct 2025

Alice Fox: Flaxen

An exhibition of work by artist Alice Fox using materials collected and grown at Kestle Barton (an ancient farmstead in West Cornwall), specifically a crop of flax (Linum usitatissimum) harvested in 2024.

Venue: R-Space Gallery, 32 Castle St, Lisburn BT27 4XE
Website: https://www.rspacelisburn.com/
Until 25 Oct 2025

The Ditchling Natural Dyeing Course 2025

A mixed in-person and Zoom course in how to prepare and use natural dyes for both animal and vegetable fibres to produce a full spectrum of consistent, reliable colours.

Tutors: Jacqui Symons, with contributions from Jenny Dean, and Ross Belton.

Cost: £800 (one subsidised place available).

Venue: Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft, Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8SP
Website: https://www.ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk/
Until 31 Oct 2025

Craft Month

October 2025 is the Crafts Study Centre’s craft month with events and displays

Venue: Crafts Study Centre, Farnham
Website: https://www.csc.uca.ac.uk/
Until 31 Oct 2025

A Colourful Walk: two day sustainable natural dyeing course

A two day course in natural dyeing using plant-based sources, focussing on creating greens out of yellows and blues (red can be added to make a colour rainbow!). Suitable for absolute beginners or more advanced. One to three participants per course.

Tutor: Elisabeth Viguie Culshaw

Contact Elisabeth on bettysbeautifullife@gmail.com to discuss dates and cost (available until October 2025).

Time: 10am -5pm each day

Venue: The Lansdowne House studio, 20 Lansdowne Crescent, Glasgow G20 6NG
Website: https://thelansdownehouseofstencils.com/2025/01/19/a-colourful-walk-mini-residency-in-natural-sustainable-dying/
Until 02 Nov 2025

Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture – We Will Sing 

We Will Sing is a new, large-scale, site-responsive installation by renowned US artist Ann Hamilton, commissioned for Salts Mill as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.

Venue: Salts Mill, Victoria Rd, Saltaire, Shipley BD18 3HU
Website: https://bradford2025.co.uk/event/we-will-sing/
Until 02 Nov 2025

British Textile Biennial 2025

THE FUTURE WAS ALWAYS THERE– from sea snails to Star Wars is the theme of the BTB 2025, exploring invention and innovation in textile production; through indigenous knowledge to space-age technology, from the earliest form of shelter, the tent, to space suits, and from plant-based dyes to the first polymers.

Venue: Venues across Lancashire
Website: http://britishtextilebiennial.co.uk
Until 02 Nov 2025

West Surrey Guild Exhibition of Work

The West Surrey Guild will be exhibiting members’ work from October 25th to November 2nd in the upper gallery of the Farnham Pottery, Pottery Lane, Wrecclesham, Farnham GU10 4SL.Open hours 10 am to 4pm daily. The ground floor café sells excellent hot and cold drinks plus delicious sweet and savoury foods baked on site.

Contact secretarywsgswd@gmail.com

Venue: Farnham Pottery, Pottery Lane, Wrecclesham, Farnham GU10 4SL
Website: http://https://www.thefarnhampottery.co.uk/
Until 09 Nov 2025

Flourishing India – textiles from the Mughal empire

A new exhibition that sheds light on the textiles created during the reign of the Mughal Dynasty (1526–1858) and the uses to which they were put, including patterned silks, multi-coloured velvets and fine tapestries.

Venue: Abegg-Stiftung, Werner Abeggstrasse 67, Postfach, CH-3132 Riggisberg, Switzerland
Website: https://abegg-stiftung.ch/en/collection/die-bluetezeit-indiens-textilien-aus-dem-mogulreich-ab-27-april-2025/
Until 15 Nov 2025

Haptic & Hue- podcast

A series of podcasts exploring the way in which cloth speaks to us and the impact it has on our lives.

https://hapticandhue.com/

Website: http://hapticandhue.com/
Until 30 Nov 2025

Weaving surgeries and tuition in Hampshire

Venue: Studio 10 Project Workshops, Lains Farm, Quarley, Andover, Hampshire. SP11 8PX
Website: https://www.sharonkearley.com/
Until 01 Dec 2025

International Weaving Network Exhibition – call for entries

A call for entries from professional and amateur weavers across Europe for a virtual exhibition under the theme ‘Entwine’.
 Request the submission form ‘Entwine’ at exhibition@weefnetwerk.nl, adding your name and country, by December 1, 2025. The virtual exhibition opens April 1, 2026.

Previous exhibitions can be seen at www.artsteps.com/profile/60db04551e812539a29f7e7d

Until 21 Dec 2025

British Tapestry Group – Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage

An open, non-juried exhibition, hosted by the Northern region of the British Tapestry Group, on the theme of Our Textile Heritage.

Venue: Farfield Mill, Garsdale Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria LA10 5LW
Website: http://www.farfieldmill.org/whats-on/exhibitions/
Until 31 Jan 2026

Margo Selby’s work on display

Shuttle III – a large woven hanging by Margo Selby – is on display at the Crafts Study Centre in Farnham.

Venue: Crafts Study Centre, Farnham
Website: https://www.csc.uca.ac.uk/
Until 14 Feb 2026

British Tapestry Group’s 20th Anniversary Exhibition

A touring exhibition until mid-2026 of BTG members’ work.

Venue: Dovecot Studio, Edinburgh
Website: https://www.thebritishtapestrygroup.co.uk/20th-anniversary/
Until 28 Feb 2026

Workshops with Dee Sayce

A variety of one-day workshops in Bamford Memorial Hall with Dee Sayce

Venue: Brentwood Road Bamford S33 0AG
Website: https://www.deesayce.co.uk/
Until 08 Apr 2026

The Loom Shed weave study group

A self-paced on-line course exploring honeycomb including threading, weaving modes, cell size variation and motifs.  For weavers with an 8-shaft loom (4-shaft also welcome).

Tutor: Stacey Harvey-Brown

Dates: 2nd April, 2nd July, 12th November 2025, 4th February, 8th April 2026

Time: 7pm – 8pm

Cost: £140

Venue: The Loom Shed, Sutton Barton, Cullompton, EX15 INF
Website: http://theloomshed.com
Until 27 Apr 2026

Tapestry Weaving with Bridget Lane

A class for beginners and improvers as well as tapestry weavers wanting to take their weaving to the next level.

Tutor: Julie Hedges

Time: 10am – 4pm

Cost: £225

Venue: The Loom Shed, Sutton Barton, Cullompton, EX15 INF
Website: http://theloomshed.com
Until 03 May 2026

18th International Triennial of Tapestry

The theme of the Triennial’s 18th edition is ‘Deconstruction/Reconstruction’.

Venue: Lodz, Poland
Website: https://cmwl.pl/public/informacje/18-miedzynarodowe-triennale-tkaniny,424
Until 18 May 2026

An Introduction to Spinning Fancy Yarns

An introduction to spinning fancy, or art, yarns for those with some experience including blending fibres, core-spinning, and spiral plying to produce balanced yarns.

Tutor: Amanda Hannaford

Time: 10am – 4pm

Cost: £126

Venue: The Loom Shed, Sutton Barton, Cullompton, EX15 INF
Website: http://theloomshed.com
Until 26 May 2026

All Hands On: Basketry

Highlighting basketry traditions and modern innovation, the exhibition features items from the Museum of European Cultures’ collection and pieces by contemporary artists.

Venue: Museum Europäischer Kulturen, Arnimallee 25, 14195 Berlin
Website: https://www.smb.museum/en/exhibitions/detail/all-hands-on-basketry/
Until 05 Jul 2026

Transforming Nettles into Yarn

How to extract nettle fibre from the plant and how to spin it to create a length of yarn or cord, using local nettles gathered during the workshop.

Tutor: Brigitte Kaltenbacher

Time: 10am – 4pm

Cost: £125

Venue: The Loom Shed, Sutton Barton, Cullompton, EX15 INF
Website: http://theloomshed.com
Until 12 Jul 2026

Learn to Weave – 4 day intensive

A step-by step guide to winding a warp, dressing a 4-shaft loom and beginning to weave. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.

Tutor: Louise Cottey

Time: 10am – 4pm

Cost: £400

Venue: The Loom Shed, Sutton Barton, Cullompton, EX15 INF
Website: http://theloomshed.com
Until 25 Jul 2026

Picking up the Thread: the Past, Present and Future of Tapestry

The British Tapestry Group 20th Anniversary Exhibition will be showing at a number of venues including

  • Gracefield Arts Centre in Dumfries (16 August – 4 October),
  • Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh (20 October 2025 – 14 February 2026),
  • The Market Hall, Devonport (2 – 18 March 2026)
  • Morley Gallery in London (13 – 25 July 2026)

Check website for updates.

Venue: Various
Website: https://www.thebritishtapestrygroup.co.uk/exhibitions-page/20th-anniversary/
Until 31 Dec 2027

Tapestry weaving with Fiona Hutchison

Weekend workshops, residential courses and more advanced programmes tailored to the needs of beginners and those with more experience seeking to develop their practice.

https://www.fionahutchison.co.uk/workshops/

Website: https://www.fionahutchison.co.uk/workshops/
Until 31 Dec 2027

Weave with James Donald

A range of workshops and other learning opportunities throughout the year. See website for further details.

http://www.pickone.co.uk

Venue: Coburg House Art Studios, 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET
Website: http://www.pickone.co.uk

Future events

25 - 26 Oct 2025

Creating textures on 8 shafts

A two-day course with Charlotte Grierson exploring texture on an 8-shaft loom. £280, 10 – 4

Venue: Studio 306, Cockpit, 18-22 Creekside, London SE8 3DZ, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.charlottegrierson.com
25 - 26 Oct 2025

James Donald: Weekend weave workshop

During the weekend weave class you will receive targeted and concentrated tuition, with access to a range of specialist textile literature, samples and notes, with the purpose of you leaving with a firmer grasp of how cloth is woven.

Tutor: James Donald

Times: 9.15am – 4pm

Cost: £295

Venue: Coburg House Art Studios, 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET
Website: http://www.pickone.co.uk
25 - 26 Oct 2025

Beginners’ Tapestry Weaving

The course will cover a range of different tapestry weaving techniques, and is suitable both for complete beginners and for improvers.

Tutor: Jo McDonald

Cost: £210

Times: Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 11am – 4pm

Venue: Central Scotland Craft Central Riverview Building High Street Dunblane FK15 0EE
Website: https://scottishcraftschool.com/weekend-workshops/
01 - 02 Nov 2025

Stitch Fest South West

See website for futher information.

Venue: Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Road, Devon, TQ12 3AF
Website: https://www.stitchfest.co.uk/
31 Oct 2025 - 02 Nov 2025

Nature’s Fabric

An exhibition of work by members of the Peter Tavy Guild.

Times: 10.00 – 16.00

Free entry

Venue: Coronation Hall, Mary Tavy, Tavistock, Devon. PL19 9QA
Website: https://www.petertavywsdguild.org.uk
03 - 07 Nov 2025

Margo Selby Studio – 5 day Creative Weaving Workshop

This workshop, led by Margo Selby Studio, is suitable for all levels from complete beginners through to advanced weavers who may want to take a fresh approach to their work or learn a new technique. Margo will lead a colour theory session exploring how hues interact and blend, informing warp and weft yarn selection.

Fee: £950

Venue: Margo Selby Studio, 114 Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate, Whitstable CT5 3SN
Website: http://www.margoselby.com
08 - 09 Nov 2025

Yorkshire Yarn Festival

See website for further details.

Venue: Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York, YO60 7RB
Website: https://www.yorkshireyarnfest.com
11 Nov 2025

Reading and Understanding Drafts

A beginner-friendly workshop designed to demystify weaving drafts, providing the foundational knowledge needed to navigate weaving drafts with ease and creativity.

Time: 10am-4pm

Cost: £145

Venue: Learning Space, Cockpit, 18-22 Creekside, London SE8 3DZ
Website: https://charlottegrierson.co.uk
10 - 14 Nov 2025

Margo Selby Studio – 5 day Creative Weaving Workshop

This workshop, led by Margo Selby Studio, is suitable for all levels from complete beginners through to advanced weavers who may want to take a fresh approach to their work or learn a new technique. Margo will lead a colour theory session exploring how hues interact and blend, informing warp and weft yarn selection.

Fee: £950

Venue: Margo Selby Studio, 114 Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate, Whitstable CT5 3SN
Website: http://www.margoselby.com
13 - 16 Nov 2025

The Knitting & Stitching Show – NI

See website for further information.

Venue: Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Rd, Lisburn BT27 5RF
Website: http://www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com
18 Nov 2025

Analysing and Designing with Drafts

For intermediate and advanced weavers, this hands-on workshop will explore how to use drafts to design projects and analyse how fabrics are woven.

Time: 10am-4pm

Cost: £145

Venue: Learning Space, Cockpit, 18-22 Creekside, London SE8 3DZ
Website: https://charlottegrierson.co.uk
11 - 22 Nov 2025

Renewal and Reinvention: new textiles by the London Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers

An exhibition celebrating 75 years of the London Guild with recent work made by the members and the opportunity to buy exhibited pieces.

Times: Monday – Friday 12.00-17.00; Saturday 13.00-17.00.

Free entry for all.

Venue: Morley Gallery, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HT
Website: http://londonguildofweavers.org.uk
22 - 23 Nov 2025

James Donald: Weekend weave workshop

During the weekend weave class you will receive targeted and concentrated tuition, with access to a range of specialist textile literature, samples and notes, with the purpose of you leaving with a firmer grasp of how cloth is woven.

Tutor: James Donald

Times: 9.15am – 4pm

Cost: £295

Venue: Coburg House Art Studios, 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ET
Website: http://www.pickone.co.uk
20 - 23 Nov 2025

The Knitting & Stitching Show – Harrogate

See website for further information.

Venue: Harrogate Convention Centre, Kings Road, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
Website: http://www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com
18 Jan 2026

Waltham Abbey Wool Show

See website for details.

Venue: Waltham Abbey Delta Marriott Hotel, Essex Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 3LX
Website: https://www.walthamabbeywoolshow.co.uk/
24 Jan 2026

Weaving workshop

Learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom with TabbyandTweed. A day to make a scarf, cowl or wall hanging.

Venue: Alderbury Village Hall, near Salisbury, Wiltshire
Website: https://www.tabbyandtweed.co.uk/product-page/weaving-workshop-rigid-heddle-scarf-weaving
25 - 28 Jan 2026

Krokbragd Weaving Course at West Dean

A three-day course with Angie Parker using pre-warped Louet looms.

Venue: West Dean College, West Susex
Website: https://www.westdean.ac.uk/short-courses/s3d37869-mastering-krokbragd-weaving
08 Jan 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Murmuration Collaboration

An exhibition of the Murmuration Tapestry and nine panels of the Waterline Tapestry.

Times: 9am – 4pm daily.

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Venue: Cley and Salthouse Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Road, Cley-Next-The-Sea, NR25 7SA
Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events
02 - 18 Mar 2026

British Tapestry Group’s 20th anniversary exhibition

A touring exhibition until mid-2026 of the work of BTG members u

Venue: Market Hall, Devonport
Website: https://www.thebritishtapestrygroup.co.uk/20th-anniversary/
16 - 20 Mar 2026

Margo Selby Studio – 5 day Creative Weaving Workshop

This workshop, led by Margo Selby Studio, is suitable for all levels from complete beginners through to advanced weavers who may want to take a fresh approach to their work or learn a new technique. Margo will lead a colour theory session exploring how hues interact and blend, informing warp and weft yarn selection.

Fee: £950

Venue: Margo Selby Studio, 114 Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate, Whitstable CT5 3SN
Website: http://www.margoselby.com
21 Mar 2026

Weaving workshop

A one-day rigid heddle workshop with TabbyandTweed to learn to weave a scarf, cowl or wall hanging. 10-4.30 £100

Venue: Alderbury Village Hall, near Salisbury, Wiltshire
Website: https://www.tabbyandtweed.co.uk/product-page/weaving-workshop-rigid-heddle-scarf-weaving
23 - 27 Mar 2026

Margo Selby Studio – 5 day Creative Weaving Workshop

This workshop, led by Margo Selby Studio, is suitable for all levels from complete beginners through to advanced weavers who may want to take a fresh approach to their work or learn a new technique. Margo will lead a colour theory session exploring how hues interact and blend, informing warp and weft yarn selection.

Fee: £950

Venue: Margo Selby Studio, 114 Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate, Whitstable CT5 3SN
Website: http://www.margoselby.com
13 - 25 Jul 2026

British Tapestry Group’s 20th anniversary exhibition

A touring exhibition until mid-2026 of the work of members of the BTG

Venue: Morley Gallery, London
Website: https://www.thebritishtapestrygroup.co.uk/20th-anniversary/
26 - 30 Aug 2026

Festival of Basketry weaving

Five days of weaving inspiration, teaching & community with 12 basketry experts from across the world in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside

Venue: Ironbridge, Staffordshire
Website: https://www.tearupfest.com/
14 - 15 Nov 2026

Christmas Wool Show

See website for further details.

Venue: National Conference Centre, Coventry Road, Solihull, B92 0EJ
Website: https://www.christmaswoolshow.co.uk/
23 Sep 2026 - 17 Jan 2027

World of Threads Festival

An international showcase of contemporary fibre and textile art.

Call for submissions opening on 1 December 2025 and closing on 17 January 2026.

Venue: Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Website: http://www.worldofthreadsfestival.com/