THE MID ESSEX GUILD OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS & DYERS
EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS 2025
Most of the events and exhibitions shown here are reasonably accessible for our guild members. But to see more exhibitions, events or courses, do look at the Journal in our library if you don’t actually have your own copy.
Until 23 Feb- Silk Roads - London at the British Museum.
tinyurl.com/silk-roads-exhibition
15-16th Feb - Spring into Textiles East Fair - Cambridgeshire
The Burgess Hall, St.Ives PE27 6WU
textileseastfair.wordpress.com
Friday 28th Feb
29th Mar Cambridge Guild Have their Open Day 10am-3pm
Arbury Community Centre, Cambridge CB4 2LD
Lots to see and do!
SCHOOLofTEXTILES
Norwich Textiles of 250 Years Ago
Join us for an afternoon of tea, talk and textiles Gain insight into the making and marketing of Norwich textiles in the late 18th century. Our speaker will cover the entire manufacturing story from the beginning to end, including the marketing and exporting of these fabrics to Europe, the Americas and China. Dr Michael Nix is a maritime and textile historian whose book, Norwich Textiles A Global Story 1750-1840, won the History and Tradition category in the East Anglian Book Awards, 2023. Illustrating Norwich’s highly desirable and beautiful stuffs, it will be available to purchase on the day. We’re also hoping to hear of Michael’s new research since then.
Cash payment on the day is preferred, but you must book in advance via the website. Friday 28th February, 2:00 to 4:15pm Christ Church,Stoneham Street, Coggeshall £20 including tea and biscuits to book email bookings@schooloftextiles.co.uk or go to www.schooloftextiles.co.uk