Thursday Late Nights until 8pm. The Museum is open late on Thursdays during exhibitions with a special programme of events and talks.
The Fundamentals of Printed Textile Design
Thursday 12 July / 6-8pm
Presented by lecturer, researcher and designer Alex Russell, and based on his book The Fundamentals of Textile Design, this talk will offer practical advice on building a portfolio of printed textiles and surface pattern designs.
Botanical Inks
Thursday 19 July | 6-8pm
Join botanical dye expert Babs Behan for this fascinating talk, discussing where and how natural dyeing processes fit within today’s fashion industry and global movements such as Fibershed and Fashion Revolution.
Indigo: Cultivate, Dye, Create
Thursday 2 August | 6-8pm
Indigo is one of the world’s most mystical yet widely used dyes and amongst the oldest to be used for textile dyeing and printing. In this practical and inspiring talk, textile experts Kerstin Neumüller and Douglas Luhanko will explore plant to pigment to garment, sharing their passion for this powerful and popular dye.
How to Dress by Alexandra Fullerton
Thursday 6 September / 6pm–8pm
Join fashion insider and shopping fanatic Alexandra Fullerton as she reveals the tips and tricks that industry stalwarts swear by in putting their outfits together.