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The National Virtual Museum includes
news, listings and features from more than 3,000 Museums, Galleries
and Heritage sites. Well worth a browse to discover local textile
exhibitions and events |
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Cad Arts Tactile
Textiles |
Tactile Textiles July
5th to 25th August 2008. Textile Artists (individuals
and groups) are invited to submit a piece of work for this
exhibition which is aimed at the visually impaired, and also
children. The exhibition intends to dispense with “Please do not
touch” signs, hoping to provide a stimulating and exciting
experience by enabling visitors to touch the exhibits.
Visit their web site to find
out last dates for submitting (postal submissions by April
2008).
Location: Red House Museum Quay Road,
Christchurch, Dorset |
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Jersey Textile Showcase |
Exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, lectures, Gala
Dinner. Mon 10th - Sun 16th March 2008 |
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Contemporary Textiles
Fair |
The Landmark Arts Centre continues to champion cutting-edge
design, showcasing recent graduates and seasoned exhibitors from
across the UK. With over 70 textile designers and artists taking
part, this is a wonderful opportunity to purchase direct from
the maker.
Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th March 2008, 10am - 5pm |
| Wrappng
Japan |
A wide selection of costumes and textiles which
are linked by the way they are used to wrap things.
Date: until 24th February 2008
FREE ENTRY
Location: Balcony Gallery, Horniman Museum, 100 London Road,
Forest Hill, London. SE23 3PQ |
Treasured
Textiles - Cloth and Clothing Around the World
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Examples of the vibrant patterning of textiles
and costume produced using printing, weaving, dyeing and stitching
techniques.
Date: until 13th January 2008
Location: Pitt
Rivers Museum, Oxford |
| Indigo:
A Blue to Dye For |
A survey of the world’s oldest and most
distinctive dyestuff, is a major exhibition of art, craft,
fashion, and design featuring historical and contemporary
indigo-dyed artefacts from around the world
Date: 29th September 2007 - 6th January 2008
Location: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Royal Pavillion
Gardens, East Sussex, BN1 1EE |
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