
Handstitched Heritage
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.
Soft Power: lives told through textile art

17 May - 10 August 2025
Curated by Alice Kettle and Lesley Millar, an exhibition celebrating the skills and craftsmanship of textile artists and the art of storytelling.
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Soft Power - Curators In Conversation

16 May 2025
Join us for an in conversation in our main galleries
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