Collection galleries

Posted on 30th June 2024

In our refreshed collection galleries discover the stories of our extraordinary collection pieces and the people connected to them. Historic artists and subjects will be shown alongside works from contemporary […]

Sublime Symmetry: William De Morgan

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Explore the hidden mathematical beauty of Victorian ceramic designer William De Morgan’s intricate design. Sublime Symmetry is an exhibition featuring 60 pots, tiles and vases from the De Morgan […]

Claude Cahun

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An exhibition of striking photographs exploring the complexities of gender and identity. The exhibition contains 42 contemporary giclee prints made from scans of Cahun’s original photographic self-portraits. Born […]

Step by Step – Kay Leech and Gillian Cooper

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As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined within their lives. The steady rhythm of walking is echoed by the rhythm of […]

Words: A series of Journal Quilts – Contemporary Quilt Group

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Contemporary Quilt Group is a specialist group within the Quilters’ Guild. Its members are a diverse collection of quilters and textile artists, working at the cutting edge of our practice, […]

A Process of Change – ArtyBird, Carnforth School of Art and Textiles

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A new exhibition of fibre art by students and staff of ArtyBird Carnforth. This exhibition is inspired by the ever-present change within all our lives. Throughout this body of work […]

Microworld

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A playful environment filled with vibrant colours, ambient sounds and digital creatures, inspired by ecosystems found in nature. Immerse yourself in the Microworld and discover a space where creatures respond […]

Handmade Christmas…Make your own Lampshade

Posted on 2nd October 2022

Handmade Christmas… Make Your Own Lampshade | Thu 24 Nov to Thu 1 Dec | 6.30-9.30pm | £70 (2 wks)| 16+ yrs | Tutor Angie Mitchell | Studio 3/Print Room […]

Explore Monoprinting

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Explore Monoprinting | Thu 3 Nov to Thu 10 Nov | 7-9pm | £40 (2 wks)| 16 yrs+ | Tutor Karen Lester | Studio 3/Print Room Create painterly monotype prints […]