Help Create the Calico Dress

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The Calico Dress project is all about connection and creativity. We’re inviting communities across Kirklees to share their…

Watch the WOVEN 2025 Film

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WOVEN 2025, themed Connecting Communities, was funded by Kirklees Council, Arts Council England, and West Yorkshire Combined Authority….

Introducing the Yorkshire Calico Dress: Stitching Stories Together

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WOVEN is excited to launch the Yorkshire Calico Dress, a new community embroidery project inspired by the success…

Watch 2 talks from the recent WOVEN 2025 Festival

Hear the inspiring story behind The Red Dress, from Kirstie Macleod – from its inception to the involvement…

Textile Heritage Inspires WOVEN School Art Project

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There were many great projects happening in Kirklees this June inspired by WOVEN. One we loved was the…

Over 26,000 people enjoy this year’s WOVEN Festival!

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This year’s festival saw more than 120 events happening across the whole of Kirklees, from community organisations, venues,…

That’s a Wrap – WOVEN Festival 2025!

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A BIG thank you to everyone who was part of WOVEN festival this year. This year our theme…

Mandala Making at the Wilberlee School

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As part of the Spectrum SHOP 100 project, local schoolchildren were introduced to the colourful art of God’s…

Sharing Memories – Be Part of a Wonderful Textile Heritage Project

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Sharing Memories Group is an arts organisation that brings together older people to share their memories of the…

Discover the WOVEN 2025 Festival Programme

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The WOVEN 2025 programme is live! Discover textiles events, exhibitions, workshops, talks and tours across the whole of…