Handstitched Heritage

Handstitched Heritage

16 May - 15 June 2025

Venue

Link Space, RWA, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1PX

Date

16 May - 15 June 2025

Handstitched Heritage is a showcase of the work of Royal School of Needlework’s Apprentice and Future Tutor Alumni. 

The exhibition will feature more than 30 artists whose works demonstrates the wealth and breadth of what can be achieved with traditional hand embroidery techniques.  

All of the independent exhibitors work in education, teaching these heritage skills at the highest level to ensure the techniques are passed on to the next generation, as well as maintaining their own artistic practices.   

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