Event

Stitch Weekend: A celebration of embroidery and creativity inspired by the work of Mary Linwood

22nd November - 23rd November
The Guildhall, Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ
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A weekend of stitchy stuff related to the Mary Linwood exhibition. Event includes historic textile handling, expert talks, vintage textile and book sales, artist demos and lots of stitch activities to try.

Over the weekend, there will be a textile takeover of Leicester Guildhall, in celebration of Mary Linwood and of stitchers of today.

The event includes:

- Embroidery to try – historic techniques and modern interpretations
- Display of Mary Linwood’s materials and the chance to try her needle painting with wool technique
- Study sessions each day of embroidery & dress from the time of Mary Linwood (from Ruth Singer’s personal collections)
- Colourful cord-making (as seen in Connected Threads)
- Talks and in-conversations with Ruth & experts Dr Heidi Strobel and Dr Isabella Rosner
- Contemporary embroidery artist demonstrations and displays
- Antique and vintage textiles, threads and books for sale

Performances

10:00 to 15:00 - Saturday 22nd November

10:00 to 15:00 - Sunday 23rd November

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Contact

The Guildhall
Guildhall Lane
Leicester
LE1 5FQ
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