This calendar includes all one off or repeating activities across the festival, 5th – 27th June. There are also activities and installations that you can Visit At Any Time throughout the festival.
An impressive installation of 1000's of rainbow coloured squares on the historic pillars in front of Huddersfield train station knitted by volunteers locally, nationally and internationally!
The people of Lindley are yarn bombing the exterior entrance of Lindley library at part of The Big Rainbow Knit, with installations across Kirklees throughout the festival. There will be […]
An exhibition of work in the upstairs windows at Holmfirth Indoor Market, created by Holmfirth High School’s Year 10 textile group as part of a three month sustainable fashion project: […]
A walk from Denby Dale station to the village centre with displays to view and an interactive display. Rainbow Sheep will be displayed at Denby Dale station and you are […]
An exhibition of artworks exploring the history of the textile mills in Marsden, including local contemporary textile artists and designers. Combining audio interviews from people who worked in the mills, […]
Follow the trail of window displays by Isobel Denton of Abitmoreink around the Piazza Shopping Centre in Huddersfield to discover the story of natural dye, from seed to dyed fabric. […]
Bradley Yarn Bombing project in conjunction with the Big Rainbow Knit. Fun yarn creations to brighten up our local neighbourhood. Panels of stars, bunting, butterflies and plenty of rainbow colours […]
This exhibition tells inspiring stories about the stitches that held us together during Covid-19. Find the exhibition on display boards at Dewsbury town centre's outdoor gallery and online at www.stitchedresilience.com […]
Artists Adrian & Annabel will be embracing Kirklees in a visual hug, weaving the words of local residents into fences across the district. Using words from local residents, and fabric […]
See the Shepley Villagers' response to the very specific inspiration Shepley offers, The Centenary of our War Memorial, Local Industry and The Shepley Lion. Walk round Shepley to see the […]
Meltham Knit and Natter Group have co-ordinated yarn bombing throughout the town for their Rainbow Rays installation. There are blankets displayed around the village, an installation at Meltham CofE School, […]
A wall hanging expressing the effects lockdown had on the lives of the creators. The wall hanging is be inspired by our experiences, a mystery to unfold, exploring ideas, feelings, […]
A virtual textile art exhibition in collaboration with Taylor and Lodge, comprising a collection of individual responses to mill production, wool suiting and yarn from the loom. Hillstone Fibre Arts […]
The village of Flockton will be decorated with a rainbow of handmade textile flowers and bunting. Flockton WI have asked members of the community to make flowers using any textile […]
A flock of rainbow sheep will be on display at Unravel crafts in Denby Dale and can be viewed during normal shop opening hours from 9.30-5.00 Monday to Saturday. This […]
Come and have a go at a range of Eco Crafts including stick art, eco printing on a tote bag which you take home with you. Here at Eco Hub, we endeavour to spread the word of Eco Textiles and how we can reduce our waste, through RE-Cycling, Re-Purposing and Re-Using materials. Come and join […]
Have a go at hand tufting with artist Andrew Warburton. The workshops are open to people of all ages and will take place every Saturday of June in the Arcade […]
Andrew Warburton uses textiles to raise awareness about the increase of iceberg calving in Antarctica as a result of climate change. The textile installation is intended to raise awareness about […]
Have a go at hand tufting with artist Andrew Warburton. The workshops are open to people of all ages and will take place every Saturday of June in the Arcade […]
Come and have a go at a range of Eco Crafts including stick art, eco printing on a tote bag which you take home with you. Here at Eco Hub, we endeavour to spread the word of Eco Textiles and how we can reduce our waste, through RE-Cycling, Re-Purposing and Re-Using materials. Come and join […]
Colne Valley Museum are running a range of activities for WOVEN throughout June, including an exhibition of handmade quilts ‘Woven in Lockdown’ as well as workshops and demonstrations of weaving and spinning. Sat 26 & Sun 27 June: Two day Felting Workshop ‘Giant Flowers’ organised by Crafty Baggage. More info here on Day 1 and […]
Outdoor yarn bomb Rainbow Rays installation reflecting Slaithwaite and rainbows as part of the Big Rainbow Knit.
Do you enjoy the slower pace? We do! Come and join us for the launch of our monthly Sunday Slow Stitch sessions. Here at Eco Hub, we endeavour to spread the word of Eco Textiles and how we can reduce our waste, through RE-Cycling, Re-Purposing and Re-Using materials. What better way to use up material […]
Colne Valley Museum are running a range of activities for WOVEN throughout June, including an exhibition of handmade quilts ‘Woven in Lockdown’ as well as workshops and demonstrations of weaving and spinning. Sat 26 & Sun 27 June: Two day Felting Workshop ‘Giant Flowers’ organised by Crafty Baggage. More info here on Day 1 and […]
Smocking is an embroidery technique used to manipulate and gather fabric. There are many different methods of smocking and it is often used to create fullness in fabric or add stretch around cuffs, bodices and necklines. In this workshop, you will learn how to smock using three different methods by hand. You will create three […]
We will encourage all interested participants to get socially creative through screen printing and mask designing. Using innovative techniques to inspire your creativity. After winning a place on the school for social entrepreneurs 19/20, Jennie-lee Jack established a mobile screen printing service, JJ Heartisan to help individuals and other charitable organisations with low cost branded […]
We will encourage all interested participants to get socially creative through screen printing and mask designing. Using innovative techniques to inspire your creativity. After winning a place on the school for social entrepreneurs 19/20, Jennie-lee Jack established a mobile screen printing service, JJ Heartisan to help individuals and other charitable organisations with low cost branded […]
We will encourage all interested participants to get socially creative through screen printing and mask designing. Using innovative techniques to inspire your creativity. After winning a place on the school for social entrepreneurs 19/20, Jennie-lee Jack established a mobile screen printing service, JJ Heartisan to help individuals and other charitable organisations with low cost branded […]
Open studios with sales and drop-in craft activities including spinning, weaving, macrame, wet felting and rug hooking. Some of the resident makers will be on site to talk about their work on each Wednesday. There will be goods for sale including surplus materials (and probably geranium and aloe vera plants). Drop-in craft activities will depend […]
An interactive talk exploring the hand embroideries of Punjab known as Phulkaris. This accessible talk will use a range of antique and contemporary Phulkari embroideries to illustrate their craft and their role in women's lives, past and present. The talk will include historical information as well as personal stories collected through contemporary research. There are […]
For this edition of the WOVEN festival, Manasamitra weave a series of talks around the graceful and multi-dimensional garment - the SARI. Now gaining a revival among the second generation […]
Hear untold stories about Kirklees textiles heritage at this free panel event. Featuring guest speakers and a Q&A. Over the years, people in the Kirklees textiles industry have been at […]
Batley t’Rainbow is a colourful rainbow yarn bombing installation at Batley Station on the theme of trains, butterflies and flowers. It has been created in partnership with Friends of Batley […]
Artists Adrian & Annabel will be embracing Kirklees in a visual hug, weaving the words of local residents into fences across the district. Using words from local residents, and fabric […]
Come and have a go at eco tie dying! Here at Eco Hub, we endeavour to spread the word of Eco Textiles and how we can reduce our waste, through […]
Have a go at hand tufting with artist Andrew Warburton. The workshops are open to people of all ages and will take place every Saturday of June in the Arcade […]
Andrew Warburton uses textiles to raise awareness about the increase of iceberg calving in Antarctica as a result of climate change. The textile installation is intended to raise awareness about […]
Join artists Adrian & Annabel in creating your own woven textile artworks across Algernon Firth Park in Heckmondwike! We're inviting you to create your own textile artworks on fences across the […]
I N T E R W O V E N is a unique soundscape of the Kirklees area, both its mill heritage and its present – a mixture of machinery, work, storytelling, brass music and boliyan. This visual and sound installation will be displayed in a shop window at No 1 High Street (formerly the […]
Participants (14-18 year olds) will use a variety of materials to customise a base fabric by adding colour and texture, showcasing how easy it is to customise and apply a […]
Come and have a go at eco tie dying! Here at Eco Hub, we endeavour to spread the word of Eco Textiles and how we can reduce our waste, through […]
Have a go at hand tufting with artist Andrew Warburton. The workshops are open to people of all ages and will take place every Saturday of June in the Arcade […]
Participants (14-18 year olds) will use a variety of materials to customise a base fabric by adding colour and texture, showcasing how easy it is to customise and apply a […]
Colne Valley Museum are running a range of activities for WOVEN throughout June, including an exhibition of handmade quilts ‘Woven in Lockdown’ as well as workshops and demonstrations of weaving […]
I N T E R W O V E N is a unique soundscape of the Kirklees area, both its mill heritage and its present – a mixture of machinery, […]
This guided, creative ‘wandering’ will reveal the unsung hidden heroes of the textile world and engage your interest in the textile heritage and hidden potential of the rural and industrial […]
This guided, creative ‘wandering’ will reveal the unsung hidden heroes of the textile world and engage your interest in the textile heritage and hidden potential of the rural and industrial […]
Colne Valley Museum are running a range of activities for WOVEN throughout June, including an exhibition of handmade quilts ‘Woven in Lockdown’ as well as workshops and demonstrations of weaving […]
We will encourage all interested participants to get socially creative through screen printing and mask designing. Using innovative techniques to inspire your creativity. After winning a place on the school […]
I N T E R W O V E N is a unique soundscape of the Kirklees area, both its mill heritage and its present – a mixture of machinery, […]
We will encourage all interested participants to get socially creative through screen printing and mask designing. Using innovative techniques to inspire your creativity. After winning a place on the school […]
I N T E R W O V E N is a unique soundscape of the Kirklees area, both its mill heritage and its present – a mixture of machinery, […]
We will encourage all interested participants to get socially creative through screen printing and mask designing. Using innovative techniques to inspire your creativity. After winning a place on the school […]
Open studios with sales and drop-in craft activities including spinning, weaving, macrame, wet felting and rug hooking. Some of the resident makers will be on site to talk about their […]
I N T E R W O V E N is a unique soundscape of the Kirklees area, both its mill heritage and its present – a mixture of machinery, […]
For this edition of the WOVEN festival, Manasamitra weave a series of talks around the graceful and multi-dimensional garment - the SARI. Now gaining a revival among the second generation […]
I N T E R W O V E N is a unique soundscape of the Kirklees area, both its mill heritage and its present – a mixture of machinery, […]
Meet contemporary artists who use textiles in their artwork at this free panel event. Featuring guest speakers and a Q&A. Find out how three very different contemporary artists use textiles […]
Artists Adrian & Annabel will be embracing Kirklees in a visual hug, weaving the words of local residents into fences across the district. Using words from local residents, and fabric […]
Moors, mills, peat, clogs, grit, and water – explore the ingredients that built the textile excellence of Kirklees past and present in this hands-on guided walk. We’ll focus on your […]
Have a go at hand tufting with artist Andrew Warburton. The workshops are open to people of all ages and will take place every Saturday of June in the Arcade […]
Come and have a go at a range of weaving techniques. Here at Eco Hub, we endeavour to spread the word of Eco Textiles and how we can reduce our […]
Andrew Warburton uses textiles to raise awareness about the increase of iceberg calving in Antarctica as a result of climate change. The textile installation is intended to raise awareness about […]
A weekend of exhibitions celebrating the creativity of the children and young people in Kirklees. Sculptures, music, sound walks, dance, artwork, films, and photographs will all be on display in […]
DID YOU KNOW? Kirklees is home to some of the great innovations in textile science. Textiles influence almost every part of our lives from medical textiles to climate change, our […]
An amazing installation created by over 700 Kirklees children and inspired by the work of international artist Joanna Vasconcelos, currently exhibiting at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. This project has been a […]
Have a go at hand tufting with artist Andrew Warburton. The workshops are open to people of all ages and will take place every Saturday of June in the Arcade […]
Come and have a go at a range of weaving techniques. Here at Eco Hub, we endeavour to spread the word of Eco Textiles and how we can reduce our […]
Colne Valley Museum are running a range of activities for WOVEN throughout June, including an exhibition of handmade quilts ‘Woven in Lockdown’ as well as workshops and demonstrations of weaving […]
An amazing installation created by over 700 Kirklees children and inspired by the work of international artist Joanna Vasconcelos, currently exhibiting at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. This project has been a […]
A weekend of exhibitions celebrating the creativity of the children and young people in Kirklees. Sculptures, music, sound walks, dance, artwork, films, and photographs will all be on display in […]
Colne Valley Museum are running a range of activities for WOVEN throughout June, including an exhibition of handmade quilts ‘Woven in Lockdown’ as well as workshops and demonstrations of weaving […]
Join Leeds based embroidery artist and tutor Elnaz Yazdani online for a patchwork workshop. You will be guided through the patchwork paper piecing process and begin creating your own patchwork […]
We will encourage all interested participants to get socially creative through screen printing and mask designing. Using innovative techniques to inspire your creativity. After winning a place on the school […]
We will encourage all interested participants to get socially creative through screen printing and mask designing. Using innovative techniques to inspire your creativity. After winning a place on the school […]
Ever wondered what it looks like 'behind-the-seams' of a Slow Fashion label? Clothing designer-maker Holly Carr invites you to join her for a tour of the pocket studio. pocket is […]
We will encourage all interested participants to get socially creative through screen printing and mask designing. Using innovative techniques to inspire your creativity. After winning a place on the school […]
Open studios with sales and drop-in craft activities including spinning, weaving, macrame, wet felting and rug hooking. Some of the resident makers will be on site to talk about their […]
For this edition of the WOVEN festival, Manasamitra weave a series of talks around the graceful and multi-dimensional garment - the SARI. Now gaining a revival among the second generation […]
Come along to the historic Byram Arcade and make a needle felted sheep! All materials and expert guidance are provided. Tickets are £20 per person and can be booked in […]
Find out about the fascinating and unusual places where textiles pop up in our everyday lives. This free panel event will feature guest speakers and a Q&A. Textiles get everywhere! […]