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SUMMARY:WOVEN World Stitch Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:After the success of World Stitch Day at WOVEN 2025 we’re back this year. \nVisitors will be welcomed with an exhibition of traditional outfits representing cultures from across the globe. Each garment has been generously loaned by local residents\, highlighting the rich diversity woven through communities across Kirklees. \nAlongside the exhibition\, the day offers hands on workshops for all ages and skill levels. Including patch-making for the Calico Dress community embroidery project\, the Japanese art of sashiko\, a form of decorative visible mending\, plus an Every Child Challenge stitch session. \nA dedicated textiles stitch marketplace will showcase demonstrations from skilled textile artists\, with techniques and traditions ranging from contemporary craft to heritage hand work methods. It’s a unique opportunity to meet makers\, discover new skills and enjoy the creativity that defines the WOVEN programme. \n 
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/save-the-date-woven-world-stitch-day-2026/
LOCATION:Oakwell Hall\, Nutter Lane\, Birstall\, Batley\, WF17 9LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demonstration/Workshop,Family Friendly,Sewing,WOVEN Commissioned
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SUMMARY:The Red Dress - audio described sessions for visually impaired audiences
DESCRIPTION:A WOVEN festival highlight in 2025 is The Red Dress\, a globally-travelled collaborative embroidery project at Oakwell Hall this summer. \nThe award winning project was initiated by British artist Kirstie Macleod in 2009 to help marginalised women tell their stories through stitching\, uniting people around the world without borders. The dress now features the work of more than 300 embroiderers from 51 countries and has been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide\, and will now be on display in Kirklees. \nJoin a powerful\, accessible experience on Sunday 29th June with Jane Ensell – Audio Description Artist\, Editor\, and Disability Access Consultant. \nExplore The Red Dress and its surroundings through vivid\, immersive audio description. Jane will guide the sessions\, offering detailed description and conversation shaped by the interests and engagement of the audience. \nLocation: Oakwell Hall\nSession times: 12 noon & 2pm\nFor visually impaired audiences \nThis is a unique opportunity to connect with an extraordinary artwork and space in a way designed specifically for VI visitors. \nBooking is essential – email: oakwell.hall@kirklees.gov.uk \n\nAccessibility information can be found here \nThe audio description of The Red Dress at Oakwell Hall can be found here
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/the-red-dress-audio-described-sessions/2025-06-29/
LOCATION:Oakwell Hall\, Nutter Lane\, Birstall\, Batley\, WF17 9LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Family Friendly,WOVEN Commissioned
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T160000
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SUMMARY:Stitch Saturday
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the Red Dress being at Oakwell Hall\, we are running Stitch Saturdays – family fun workshops with a focus on textile repair and mending skills for a more sustainable future – Every Child Challenge focuses on helping to teach young people essential textile skills\, and basic sewing skills that they can use and enjoy. \nFree to attend\, no booking required just drop in. \nAccessibility information for Oakwell Hall can be found here
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/stitch-saturday/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:Oakwell Hall\, Nutter Lane\, Birstall\, Batley\, WF17 9LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demonstration/Workshop,Exhibition,Family Friendly,Sewing,Walk,WOVEN Commissioned
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T120000
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SUMMARY:Dewsbury WOVEN Mash Up
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable day of textile fun as WOVEN and The Arcade Dewsbury and the annual Arcade World Food Festival team up for a festival finale like no other! \n– Bring your pre-loved clothes for Dewsbury’s biggest-ever clothes swap \n– Show off your style and strut on a catwalk\, hosted by We Great Ladies \n– Attend crafty workshops including: \nTextile Time Machine – explore the past and future to create a fantastical time machine using textiles\, words and mark making. Bring a textile object or scrap that holds a personal memory for you and dive into a creative journey to explore collaboration\, memory and the concept of home. You don’t need to have any skills for this workshop – you can knot\, wind\, wrap or stitch. If you don’t have a textile object to bring\, we will be providing lots of fabric to choose from. All ages welcome. \nNatural Dye Bath with Ocre\, Embellishment Workshop with Debbie Alsop \nMakerWorld’s workshops with The Children’s Art School \nChalk Pavement Drawings with Creative Scene \nArt Doctors \nKnit & Knatter \nFace painting \nCookbook swap and giveaway \nMake a fabric swatch book with Bev \n– Explore a buzzing makers market \n– Feast on delicious food from around the world including: \nWest African food from Delice d’Ivoire\, Gambian cuisine from Foe Yams\, Indian street food from Chaat Corner \nSweet treats from The Candy Plug.  Fresh coffee\, bubble tea\,  milkshakes and more from the Cup Cake Cafe. \nDrinks and a bar from Ak Distillery \nMusic in the precinct and on a main stage featuring Mitchy Music\, DJ Anna Tuck\, Yorkshire Folk Choir\, Bhangra Morris Mash Up\, MaxJones\, DJ Deepsta and Southern Comfort \nPlus lots more happening\, stay tuned for more. \nThe event takes place over Dewsbury Town Centre throughout The Princess of Wales Precinct and Longcausway. \nDon’t miss the fun day out\, there’s something for everyone. Free to attend\, drop in anytime!
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/dewsbury-woven-mash-up/
LOCATION:Dewsbury Town Centre\, Dewsbury\, WF13 1DQ
CATEGORIES:Clothes Swap,Demonstration/Workshop,Family Friendly,Music/Performance,WOVEN Commissioned
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T143000
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SUMMARY:AI vs The Luddites
DESCRIPTION:The Red Shed Players\, inspired by the Clarion Movement’s motto “Fellowship is all\,” are a Wakefield-based activist\, theatre collective. \nAI vs the Luddites takes you through time\, revealing how profit-driven progress tramples social and environmental justice. Politicians serve the wealthy\, peaceful dissenters are jailed\, and violent mobs are pardoned. The past lives in the present as we move at pace into the use of new technologies\, but what does that actually mean to us\, our freedom and our environment. \n“It’s disinformation technology generating Artificial Stupidity\, not Artificial Intelligence.” — Jackie\, Café Owner.  \nThis show will make you laugh\, sing\, and think. \nBOOKING LINK \nBSL Interpreted
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/ai-v-the-luddites/
LOCATION:Tolson Museum\, Ravensknowle Park\, Wakefield\, MoldgreenRd\,\, Huddersfield\, West Yorkshire\, HD5 8DJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music/Performance,WOVEN Commissioned
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SUMMARY:WOVEN Textile Heritage Day
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a celebration of Kirklees’ rich textile heritage at the WOVEN festival! Join the WOVEN and Museum teams for a special day with fascinating stories from archives across Kirklees and beyond. \nWe’re thrilled to welcome Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre\, The Knitting & Crochet Guild\, Colne Valley Museum\, the University of Huddersfield\, Heritage Quays\, Society of Dyers and Colourists\, and some very special guests. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to explore the past and be inspired by the future of textiles! \nFree to attend\, drop in anytime. \n 
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/textile-heritage-day/
LOCATION:Tolson Museum\, Ravensknowle Park\, Wakefield\, MoldgreenRd\,\, Huddersfield\, West Yorkshire\, HD5 8DJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demonstration/Workshop,Exhibition,WOVEN Commissioned
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SUMMARY:Stitch Saturday
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the Red Dress being at Oakwell Hall\, we are running Stitch Saturdays – family fun workshops with a focus on textile repair and mending skills for a more sustainable future – Every Child Challenge focuses on helping to teach young people essential textile skills\, and basic sewing skills that they can use and enjoy. \nFree to attend\, no booking required just drop in. \nAccessibility information for Oakwell Hall can be found here
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/stitch-saturday/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Oakwell Hall\, Nutter Lane\, Birstall\, Batley\, WF17 9LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demonstration/Workshop,Exhibition,Family Friendly,Sewing,Walk,WOVEN Commissioned
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T200000
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SUMMARY:Online Artist Talk - Kirstie Macleod - The Red Dress Project
DESCRIPTION:The Red Dress project\, conceived by British artist Kirstie Macleod\, provides an artistic platform for individuals (majority women) around the world\, many of whom are vulnerable and live in poverty\, to tell their story through embroidery. \nFrom 2009 to 2023\, pieces of The Red Dress travelled the globe being continuously embroidered onto. Constructed out of 87 pieces of burgundy silk dupion\, the garment has been worked on by 367 women/girls\, 11 men/boys and 2 non-binary artists from 51 countries between 2009 – 2023. \nThe completed garment is now travelling to various museums and throughout June will be at Oakwell Hall in Kirklees\, sharing its message of unity\, peace\, love and cross cultural collaboration. \nwww.reddressembroidery.com \nwww.kirstiemacleod.co.uk \nThis is an online event\, BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/online-artist-talk-kirstie-macleod-the-red-dress-project/
CATEGORIES:Talk,WOVEN Commissioned
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T160000
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SUMMARY:Ravensthorpe Flower Power Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Ravensthorpe’s community is crafting a giant floral display for the WOVEN festival\, celebrating spring’s arrival. Community members have been working together in creative workshops since spring to contribute flowers for the full display this June. \nJoin us for fun and creative afternoon to see the full display and celebrate the achievements of a community. \nFree to attend\, drop in anytime!
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/ravensthorpe-field-of-dreams-community-celebration/
LOCATION:Ravensthorpe Community Centre\, 24 Garden Street\, Ravensthorpe\, WF13 3AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:WOVEN Commissioned,Yarn Bomb
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260621T123704
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SUMMARY:Stitch Saturday
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the Red Dress being at Oakwell Hall\, we are running Stitch Saturdays – family fun workshops with a focus on textile repair and mending skills for a more sustainable future – Every Child Challenge focuses on helping to teach young people essential textile skills\, and basic sewing skills that they can use and enjoy. \nFree to attend\, no booking required just drop in. \nAccessibility information for Oakwell Hall can be found here
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/stitch-saturday/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:Oakwell Hall\, Nutter Lane\, Birstall\, Batley\, WF17 9LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demonstration/Workshop,Exhibition,Family Friendly,Sewing,Walk,WOVEN Commissioned
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SUMMARY:Ravensthorpe Flower Power - Yarn Bomb
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Ravensthorpe’s community is crafting a giant floral display for the WOVEN festival\, celebrating spring’s arrival. \nPop by and see their fantastic floral creations throughout the festival \nFree to attend\, drop in anytime! \nIf you are a confident maker we would love to have your flowers appear in the display\, you can drop flowers at the Community Centre of Library before 1 June.
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/ravensthorpe-flower-power-yarn-bomb/
LOCATION:Ravensthorpe Community Centre\, 24 Garden Street\, Ravensthorpe\, WF13 3AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:WOVEN Commissioned,Yarn Bomb
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T180000
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SUMMARY:Growing Colour Together Publication Launch
DESCRIPTION:Cultures of Climate and WOVEN invite you to join us for the launch of our Growing Colour Together publication celebrating the 2023 Growing Colour Together project. The publication showcases the artist-led project creating community dye hubs in Dewsbury\, Birkby & Fartown and Kirkburton as well as international contributions from the online talk series exploring the themes of: community connection and co-creation\, knowledge exchange and learning together\, the sensory process of natural dye practice and growing communities of practice. \nAlongside this natural dye artist Jane Howroyd will be selling and signing her publication ‘Woad: A year of colour’ and providing a ‘hands on’ natural dye printing activity – bring items to print! \nCultures of Climate is the 2025 public realm programme from the School of Arts and Humanities\, University of Huddersfield \nFree to attend but booking is required. \nBook your ticket here
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/growing-colour-together-publication-launch/
LOCATION:Toast House Cafe – Sovereign Design House\, University of Huddersfield\, Queensgate\, Huddersfield\, HD1 3DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demonstration/Workshop,Natural Dying,WOVEN Commissioned
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T160000
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SUMMARY:Stitch Saturday
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the Red Dress being at Oakwell Hall\, we are running Stitch Saturdays – family fun workshops with a focus on textile repair and mending skills for a more sustainable future – Every Child Challenge focuses on helping to teach young people essential textile skills\, and basic sewing skills that they can use and enjoy. \nFree to attend\, no booking required just drop in. \nAccessibility information for Oakwell Hall can be found here
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/stitch-saturday/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Oakwell Hall\, Nutter Lane\, Birstall\, Batley\, WF17 9LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demonstration/Workshop,Exhibition,Family Friendly,Sewing,Walk,WOVEN Commissioned
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SUMMARY:Chestnut Centre in Fabric Bloom - Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the community of makers to celebrate the months of knitting and stitching to make the Chestnut Centre yarn\nbomb a reality and celebrate everyone’s achievements. \nJoin us for a cuppa and some cake as we give out certificates and come together as a community. \nVisit the yarn bomb throughout the festival
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/chestnut-centre-in-fabric-bloom-community-celebration/
LOCATION:The Chestnut Centre\, 2a Chestnut Street\, Sheepridge\, Huddersfield\, HD2 1HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:WOVEN Commissioned,Yarn Bomb
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250701
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SUMMARY:Chestnut Centre in Fabric Bloom - Yarn Bomb
DESCRIPTION:WOVEN and LS2Y is bringing the community together through yarn and textiles! Partnering with local schools\, LS2Y Nursery\, Deighton Carnival Team\, out-of-school clubs\, church groups\, and craft enthusiasts\, and uniting different ages and cultures together to create vibrant artworks for a yarn bomb at The Chestnut Centre. \nLocated at the heart of the community\, this display will brighten the space for countless residents. Beyond the WOVEN festival\, the hope is to keep these groups thriving—passing down crafting skills through generations. This intergenerational project not only showcases creativity but also celebrates our rich heritage and textile history\, strengthening community bonds. \nVisit the outdoor Yarn Bombing any time but don’t forget to check out the yarn bombs inside the centre during the centre opening times: \nMonday – Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm \n 
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/chestnut-centre-in-fabric-bloom-yarn-bomb/
LOCATION:The Chestnut Centre\, 2a Chestnut Street\, Sheepridge\, Huddersfield\, HD2 1HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:WOVEN Commissioned,Yarn Bomb
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk - Kirstie Macleod - The Red Dress Project
DESCRIPTION:Join Artist Kirstie Macleod for an introduction to The Red Dress project. \nKirstie has been an artist for over 20 years and has dedicated 16 of those to The Red Dress project. What started as a sketch in 2009 evolved into a global collaboration\, connecting thousands worldwide. Growing up across diverse cultures\, Kirstie’s early years were infused with colour\, language\, and contrasting experiences. Art became her way of understanding her journey\, leading her to a BA in Textile Design and an MA in Visual Language & Performance. \nEmbroidery soon captivated her with its rich history and potential for expression. A pivotal moment came in 2002 in southern India\, where she stitched alongside Karnatakan Lambani women\, sharing a profound\, wordless connection. The Red Dress began as an exploration of identity\, transforming into a symbol of unity and voice. Amidst global challenges\, its message of collaboration and compassion resonates stronger than ever\, inspiring hope for a more connected and empathetic world. \nFree but booking required. WOVEN in a not for profit organisations so any donations on the day are welcome. \nBOOK SEATED TICKETS HERE \n*The seating at this event is now fully booked\, there will be some standing room available which is not necessary to book* \nIf you can’t make this  event you can join our online talk on 18 June. \nBSL Interpreted \nAccessibility information for Oakwell Hall can be found here
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/artist-talk-kirstie-macleod-the-red-dress-project/
LOCATION:Oakwell Hall\, Nutter Lane\, Birstall\, Batley\, WF17 9LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk,WOVEN Commissioned
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T120000
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SUMMARY:The Red Dress
DESCRIPTION:A WOVEN festival highlight in 2025 is The Red Dress\, a globally-travelled collaborative embroidery project\, coming to Oakwell Hall this summer. \nThe award winning project was initiated by British artist Kirstie Macleod in 2009 to help marginalised women tell their stories through stitching\, uniting people around the world without borders. The dress now features the work of more than 300 embroiderers from 51 countries and has been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide\, and will now be on display in Kirklees. \nThe Red Dress has been brought together over time creating a united voice of love\, equality and peace\, as well as showcasing an exquisite variety of embroidery skill\, traditions\, symbols\, motifs and imagery from around the world. \nDon’t miss the opportunity to experience the unique stitches and stories up close. \nBOOK YOUR GUARANTEED ENTRY TICKET HERE \nUPDATE ON TICKETS: Guaranteed tickets are now sold out but you can still turn up on the day and visit\, you might have to queue a little longer than normal but we think it’s worth the wait to experience the dress in all its stunning glory up close. \nPlease note Oakwell Hall opening times are: \n\nSaturday 1-4pm – please note Saturday 29th June the opening time is slightly later at 1pm \nSunday\,  12-4pm \nMonday  12-4pm \nTuesday  12-4pm \nWednesday 12-4pm \nFor Groups of over 10\, please contact Oakwell.hall@kirklees.gov.uk to book your visit. Refreshment and lunch options available. \nAccessibility information can be found here \nFor visually impaired audiences there’s two Audio Described Sessions taking place Sunday 29th June at 12noon and 2pm with Jane Ensell – Audio Description Artist\, Editor\, and Disability Access Consultant. Book via oakwell.hall@kirklees.gov.uk \nThe audio description of The Red Dress at Oakwell Hall can be found here
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/the-red-dress/
LOCATION:Oakwell Hall\, Nutter Lane\, Birstall\, Batley\, WF17 9LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Family Friendly,WOVEN Commissioned
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T160000
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SUMMARY:WOVEN World Stitch Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for World Stitch Day\, a vibrant celebration of the universal language of stitch and textiles! Inspired by the iconic The Red Dress Embroidery Project\, this immersive event brings together community groups\, expert stitchers\, and textile enthusiasts to explore the rich tapestry of global embroidery traditions. \nWith live showcases\, interactive stalls and storytelling in stitch – Watch master stitchers from diverse cultures demonstrate their traditional techniques and discover stunning fabrics and embroidery styles from around the world\, and explore projects that weave together history\, heritage\, and artistry. \n– 6 million + with textiles created and clothing tales told by local refugee groups for their Wear and Share project. \n– Local artist Iqra shares traditional hand-stitched tunics made with local communities of Pakistani heritage \n– Seiko will showcase the Japanese tradition of Sashiko stitching \n– The African Fabric Shop brings us a visual feast of pattern and print \n– Lace-making demonstrations by artist Francis Ayers \n– Local stitcher Sue Carter celebrates stitch traditions and heart-warming family heirlooms \n– Huddersfield Embroidery and Textiles Group will share the Greek myth inspired Archane a naturally dyed dress created as part of the Growing Colour Together project. There’ll be an abundance of Dorset buttons\, highlighting the traditional handmade craft that originated in Dorset in the 17th century. \nHands-On Workshops – Try your hand at embroidery techniques from different countries and take home your own stitched creation! \nIncluding: \n– The Textile Time Machine from The Campervan Collective.  Explore the past and future to create a fantastical time machine using textiles\, words and mark making. Bring a textile object or scrap that holds a personal memory for you and dive into a creative journey to explore collaboration\, memory and the concept of home.  You don’t need to have any skills for this workshop – you can knot\, wind\, wrap or stitch. If you don’t have a textile object to bring\, we will be providing lots of fabric to choose from. All ages welcome! \n– Stitch workshops with Kim Searle from Darn It! \nPlus Roving performances by We Great Ladies\, and much more! \nWhether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a curious beginner\, World Stitch Day is your chance to celebrate creativity\, heritage\, and the power of textiles to unite us all. \nFREE to attend and drop in anytime. \nWOVEN is a not for profit festival and donations are welcome on the day.
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/woven-world-stitch-day/
LOCATION:Oakwell Hall\, Nutter Lane\, Birstall\, Batley\, WF17 9LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demonstration/Workshop,Family Friendly,Sewing,WOVEN Commissioned
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230712T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230712T150000
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SUMMARY:Dewsbury- Growing Colour Together Evaluation Debrief Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you enjoyed taking part in the WOVEN 2023 Growing Colour Together project? We would love to hear from you. Join us in Dewsbury for an evaluation and debrief session with the WOVEN team and community. We will use the time to check in with the community\, find out how things have gone on the project and gather important feedback which will help us moving forward. \nWe will also chat about legacy and what the Growing Colour Together project has left the community and how you might take this forward. We will be joined by local natural dye artist Kayleigh Davis for an exciting growing colour together inspired workshop as well. \nRefreshments available throughout the session. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE \nAbout Growing Colour Together: Growing Colour Together is more than a project\, it’s a MOVEMENT! And our ambition is to create a district-wide\, natural-dye\, colour garden! We want to give everyone the opportunity to ‘have a grow\,’ use what’s grown to make natural dyes\, and learn about the environmental implications of chemical dyes and what we buy. Growing Colour Together is an evolving project and we want people to join in with the areas that interest you to grow\, make\, create and debate!
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/dewsbury-growing-colour-together-evaluation-debrief-workshop/
LOCATION:Crow Nest Park\, Heckmondwike Road\, Dewsbury\, WF13 2SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Growing Colour Together,WOVEN Commissioned
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230708T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230708T153000
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SUMMARY:WOVEN Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to join in this day of creativity!\n\nJoin local artist Iqra Rafiq for this family-friendly drop-in session. You can have fun with buttons – or learn the basics of macrame.\n\n\nStitch through the Buttons:\nButtons aren’t just for clothes. Learn how to create interesting patterns and shapes by stitching embroidery thread\, ribbon and yarn through buttons to make necklaces/jewellery\, keyrings and bookmarks.\n\nMacrame Leaves:\nPractise the craft of Macrame and create leaves using yarn and macrame string. These can be used as bookmarks\, keyrings or room decor. \n\nYou don’t need to know anything about textiles or stitching\, just bring your creativity and have fun.
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/woven-family-fun-day-2023-07-08/
LOCATION:Huddersfield Art Gallery: Unit 7\, Unit 7\, Piazza Shopping Centre\, Princess Alexandra Walk\, Huddersfield\, HD1 2RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demonstration/Workshop,Family Friendly,Sewing,WOVEN Commissioned
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230708T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230708T140000
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SUMMARY:Textile Futures
DESCRIPTION:Bringing textile industry demonstrations\, higher education tours and careers information together for the first time in Kirklees\, TEXTILE FUTURES is a collaboration between WOVEN\, industry partners Camira\, Wooltex\, Bower Roebuck\, Gardiner Yarns\, Fabworks\, Textile Centre of Excellence\, and the University of Huddersfield. It is supported by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. \nThroughout the day you will have the opportunity to speak with local textile manufacturers\, tour the fashion and textiles facilities at the University\, learn about various career pathways into different textile sectors and tour the Technical Textiles research labs to watch textile science experiments. \nThe aim of the day is to inform and inspire young people and their families with the impressive textile manufacturing\, science\, innovation and design on our doorstep in Kirklees. \nVisitors are welcome to drop in throughout the day (11am-2pm) and: \n– Tour the fashion and textile facilities at the Barbara Hepworth Building including the graduate showcase [11:15 / 12:15 / 13:15] \n– Tour & observe live textile Science experiments in the Technical Textiles Research Centre [11:15 / 12:15 / 13:15] \n– Explore the work of Industry Innovators\, ask questions and see what is produced locally [drop in] \n– Talk to textile industry professionals\, University Alumni and post-16 education specialists [drop in] \nARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND FUNDING ADVICE SESSION (12:30-13:30)\nThis short discussion session\, aimed at practitioners and makers\, will be an opportunity for you to find out more about what Arts Council England do and how you can apply for funding with a particular focus on Developing Your Creative Practice.\n* Places are limited – please book a ticket if you would like to attend this free session. \nWATCH THE TRAILER \nBOOK YOUR PLACE \nBSL interpretation will be available at this event.
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/textile-futures/
LOCATION:Barbara Hepworth Building\, University of Huddersfield\, Queensgate\, Huddersfield\, HD1 3DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Careers,Demonstration/Workshop,Exhibition,Family Friendly,Open Day/Guided Tour,Science and Innovation,Talk,Visual Art,WOVEN Commissioned
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T200000
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SUMMARY:Sew Inclusive: male & non-binary textile artists in conversation
DESCRIPTION:“When I started to use embroidery – some women had a problem with this\, they felt that I was working in a territory that was not supposed to be mine.” – Michael Raedecker \nHear textile artists Richard McVetis\, David Morrish and Andi Walker discussing their experiences and artistic practices\, in a panel chaired by fellow textile artist Nicola Perren. \nRichard McVetis studied at Manchester School of Art & the Royal College of Art\, where he now teaches. His practice is deeply rooted in process\, and intrinsic to this is hand embroidery: a record of time and presence\, an embodiment of thought and patience. Recent works examine the connection to material and place through personal histories and address questions of class and race. \nDavid Morrish is the Wilcom Digital Embroiderer of the Year (2019 & 2021) and has collaborated with leading artists\, designers and brands across the globe. His work crosses boundaries & disciplines and tackles a wide range of subject matters. Amongst other things\, he is currently working on a collaborative quilt for the Terrence Higgins Trust\, which will be unveiled at this year’s Festival of Quilts\, and he was recently featured on BBC1’s “Make it at Market”\, showcasing digital embroidery to over 2 million viewers. \nA graduate of the Royal College of Art\, Andi Walker’s work frequently challenges and subverts societal norms around gender. Their work often includes performative methods of applying dye to cloth\, and is frequently positioned within the context of dance\, exploring the relationship between dancer & garment. They have recently worked with the Yorkshire Sculpture Park\, creating the “Stitched Stories” quilt\, which is on display at YSP until 9th July. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/sew-inclusive-male-non-binary-textile-artists-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Huddersfield Art Gallery: Unit 7\, Unit 7\, Piazza Shopping Centre\, Princess Alexandra Walk\, Huddersfield\, HD1 2RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk,WOVEN Commissioned,WOVEN hub at Huddersfield Art Gallery: Unit 7
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T200000
DTSTAMP:20260621T123704
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SUMMARY:Nicola Perren & Dionne Swift in conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join two fascinating local textile artists\, Dionne Swift and Nicola Perren\, to hear about their processes and inspirations for their work\, and their experiences of working on collaborative quilts with people within Kirklees and beyond. \nDionne has been creating\, exhibiting and teaching for over 30 years and specialises in free machine embroidery\, with a commitment to drawing\, observing and reacting to her environment. For Dionne\, making is a meditation but her pieces are still imbued with vitality and energy. \nA designer and teacher\, Nicola’s practice is centred around creativity\, play and exploration. Quilts hold a particular fascination for Nicola\, specifically Whole Cloth quilts which can be found around the world\, and she is interested in quilts that are both functional and not. She is working with local communities as an artist on our Growing Colour Together project and is exploring using more natural dyes in her own work. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE \nBSL interpretation will be available at this event.
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/dionne-swift-nicola-perren-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Huddersfield Art Gallery: Unit 7\, Unit 7\, Piazza Shopping Centre\, Princess Alexandra Walk\, Huddersfield\, HD1 2RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sewing,Talk,Visual Art,WOVEN Commissioned,WOVEN hub at Huddersfield Art Gallery: Unit 7
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T123704
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SUMMARY:Adapting Textiles: Making Old Clothes Glamorous
DESCRIPTION:Cathie Sivinska McCartan will be talking about her studies and career path through the world of bespoke fashion. \nShe will show you how to take a resourceful slant on repurposing clothing\, and the challenge of using up your scrap and treasured remnants to make something fabulous. \nCathie will also be giving a demonstration on making a personalized template bodice and how to create a pattern for a totally unique up-cycled garment! \n(This event was previously advertised with a second speaker\, due to talk about adapting clothes for ageing bodies\, but unfortunately they’ve had to pull out.) \nWe are hoping to broadcast this event on Instagram Live. \nBooking is not necessary but you can reserve a seat if you wish.
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/adapting-textiles-talk-making-old-clothes-glamorous/
LOCATION:Huddersfield Art Gallery: Unit 7\, Unit 7\, Piazza Shopping Centre\, Princess Alexandra Walk\, Huddersfield\, HD1 2RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demonstration/Workshop,Sewing,WOVEN Commissioned,WOVEN hub at Huddersfield Art Gallery: Unit 7
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T160000
DTSTAMP:20260621T123704
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T102909Z
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SUMMARY:Dye Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join local artist Isobel Denton @abitmoreink for a tour of her natural dye garden. \nIsobel is a freelance textile practitioner working under the name of ‘abitmoreink’ specialising in traditional and heritage craft practices particularly focusing on creating natural inks and dyes for textile and paper application. She has created her own colour dye garden with specialist plants which she uses in her practice. \nDuring this session you will be guided through a relaxing tour of her natural dye garden\, learn about the plants she grows\, how she grows them\, their life cycle and colour pigment properties for natural dyes. Become inspired and explore the possibilities of growing your own dye garden. We will explore her textile studio and her artwork. There will be dye plants and bundle dye kits for sale. \nSign up to one of the open garden slots during the day and come along to learn more about natural dyes\, explore the plants she grows and their natural dye properties. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/dye-garden-tour-3/
CATEGORIES:Growing Colour Together,Open Day/Guided Tour,Talk,WOVEN Commissioned
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T140000
DTSTAMP:20260621T123704
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T102828Z
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SUMMARY:Dye Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join local artist Isobel Denton @abitmoreink for a tour of her natural dye garden. \nIsobel is a freelance textile practitioner working under the name of ‘abitmoreink’ specialising in traditional and heritage craft practices particularly focusing on creating natural inks and dyes for textile and paper application. She has created her own colour dye garden with specialist plants which she uses in her practice. \nDuring this session you will be guided through a relaxing tour of her natural dye garden\, learn about the plants she grows\, how she grows them\, their life cycle and colour pigment properties for natural dyes. Become inspired and explore the possibilities of growing your own dye garden. We will explore her textile studio and her artwork. There will be dye plants and bundle dye kits for sale. \nSign up to one of the open garden slots during the day and come along to learn more about natural dyes\, explore the plants she grows and their natural dye properties. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/dye-garden-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Growing Colour Together,Open Day/Guided Tour,Talk,WOVEN Commissioned
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T113000
DTSTAMP:20260621T123704
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SUMMARY:Dye Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join local artist Isobel Denton @abitmoreink for a tour of her natural dye garden. \nIsobel is a freelance textile practitioner working under the name of ‘abitmoreink’ specialising in traditional and heritage craft practices particularly focusing on creating natural inks and dyes for textile and paper application. She has created her own colour dye garden with specialist plants which she uses in her practice. \nDuring this session you will be guided through a relaxing tour of her natural dye garden\, learn about the plants she grows\, how she grows them\, their life cycle and colour pigment properties for natural dyes. Become inspired and explore the possibilities of growing your own dye garden. We will explore her textile studio and her artwork. There will be dye plants and bundle dye kits for sale. \nSign up to one of the open garden slots during the day and come along to learn more about natural dyes\, explore the plants she grows and their natural dye properties. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE \nBSL interpretation will be available at this event.
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/dye-garden-tour/
CATEGORIES:Growing Colour Together,Open Day/Guided Tour,Talk,WOVEN Commissioned
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SUMMARY:Holmfirth: Mission to Mend
DESCRIPTION:We invite you on a Mission to Mend – a celebration of community textile sewing for repair. Following a series of repair and textile heritage workshops with the local community\, the roadshow event will bring together the best of local sewing and celebrate with talks\, demonstrations\, workshops\, an exhibition and music. \nLearning simple techniques for textile repair is beneficial for both people and planet. It reduces textile waste\, saves money and improves wellbeing by developing hand skills and everyday creativity. \nThe roadshow is open to everyone\, family friendly\, and sewing participation is encouraged (but not essential!).
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/holmfirth-mission-to-mend/
CATEGORIES:Demonstration/Workshop,Family Friendly,Sewing,WOVEN Commissioned
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SUMMARY:Every Family Stitch Challenge Day
DESCRIPTION:Every Family Stitch Challenge Day is a drop in day where every child and adult gets to learn new textile skills. Artist Kim Searle will introduce various different creative techniques for you to try. \nWe know there are lots of talented families out there in Kirklees and so we encourage you to come along and share a skill you have with other families\, whether that’s knit\, stitch or crochet\, we want to bring together a great day of fun sharing and making. \nThis is a free event\, but donations are welcome.
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/every-family-stitch-challenge-day/
LOCATION:Huddersfield Art Gallery: Unit 7\, Unit 7\, Piazza Shopping Centre\, Princess Alexandra Walk\, Huddersfield\, HD1 2RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demonstration/Workshop,Family Friendly,Sewing,WOVEN Commissioned,WOVEN hub at Huddersfield Art Gallery: Unit 7
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SUMMARY:Growing Colour Together Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our WOVEN 2023 Growing Colour Together Symposium to celebrate the work our artists and communities have created together. This year WOVEN has commissioned seven artists to work with three areas in Kirklees. The artists have worked in partnership with the community planting dye gardens and using what’s grown to make natural dyes for textiles! Hear what they have been up to during this artist and community discussion panel. \nWOVEN has two Post Graduate Research students exploring the Growing Colour Together project. We will be joined by MA researchers Hannah Schofield-Lee and Kayleigh Davis for a presentation on their research and findings so far. \nDebbie Bamford\, of the Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) \, will talk about natural dyes used in the textile industry. Natural dyes have been used to colour textiles for over 6000 years. Superseded by synthetic dyes from the late 19th century\, concerns about the environment and pollution form the dye industry have turned thoughts back to the natural world. This talk is a travel through time with commercial use of natural dyes. \nWe will also be joined by two other special guest speakers; Claire Wellesley-Smith\, author of Resilient Stitch and Slow Stitch\, and Bella Gonshorovitz\, author of Grow\, Cook\, Dye and Wear. \nThere will be tours of the Barbara Hepworth building including print and dye facilities with textile samples and techniques to explore throughout the day. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE \nBSL interpretation will be available at this event.
URL:https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/event/growing-colour-together-symposium/
LOCATION:Barbara Hepworth Building\, University of Huddersfield\, Queensgate\, Huddersfield\, HD1 3DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Demonstration/Workshop,Exhibition,Growing Colour Together,Open Day/Guided Tour,Science and Innovation,Talk,WOVEN Commissioned
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