What's On
Upcoming Events
Our venue at Northlight in Brierfield has a dedicated studio space where we can run workshops, study visits, talks and more.
Here you'll see a preview of our upcoming events and you can always find the full list of available events and book tickets by
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Online Talk: Shoes
Join us for an online showcase featuring highlights from the shoes in our Collection, ranging from dainty late 18th century slippers to the glitzy metallics of the Edwardian era and sleek stilettos of the 1950s.
With high resolution images showing all the beautiful details and live narration from our Curator this is great oportunity to see these fabulous items from the comfort of your own home.
Tuesday 23rd June 2026, 7pm
Online Talk: 19th Century Patchwork
In this online talk we will be looking at some of the best examples of patchwork from our collection and featuring a range of different techniques and patterns. Using high quality close up images you'll get the opportunity to see these historic pieces in detail, while our Curator will talk you through each item; discussing the techniques and fabrics that have been used to create them as well as how they reflect changes in technology and society throughout the 19th century.
Tuesday 7th July2026, 7pm
Online Talk: Lace
In this online talk we will be showcasing highlights from our amazing lace collection. Lace was an area of textiles that was a real favourite of our collection's founder, Rachel Kay Shuttleworth, who was also an accomplished lace maker herself.
We'll be looking at high-resolution images to explore the finest details of each piece; including priceless 16th and 17th century needle laces, gossamer fine 18th century binche lace and elegant Point de Gaze dress trimmings. Along with the design and techniques, we'll also be discussing how each piece would have been worn and what the lace said about the wearer.
Tuesday 21st July 2026, 7pm
Study Visit: Print & Pattern
This study visit will give you the opportunity to examine some beautiful items from our collection up close. The focus of this session will be on the changing designs and methods of production methods and materials used in printed textiles from the mid 18th century to the mid 20th century.
The session will be guided by the collection's Curator who will talk you through each set of objects and point out interesting details about their design and techniques used to produce them.
Saturday 15th August 2026, 10am - 1pm
Online Talk: Trimmings & Embellishments
Join us for an online presentation exploring the world of trimmings and embellishments on items from our historic textile collection. Using high resolution images we will look in detail at applied trims such as beading, braids and passementrie as well as fabric manipulation such as pleating, ruffles and ruching.
This is a great chance to get some inspiration for your own projects or to learn more about how historic garments and domestic textiles were decorated.
Tuesday 25th August 2026, 7pm
