Events

The Stroudwater Textile Trust holds events throughout the year which promote interest in, and awareness of, our wonderful local textile heritage. Some events are hosted by ourselves, others are run by our partners in the textile community. Watch out for classes, talks, walks, demonstrations and exhibitions.

Forthcoming events are listed on this page. Click on the button to book your place. If you want to visit one of our mill sites, click here.

We look forward to seeing you at an event, and thank you for your interest in Stroud’s industrial history and the work of the Stroudwater Textile Trust.

Upcoming Events

  • 30 September - 5 October
    10.00-16.00

    ‘Connections’ Exhibition at Three Storeys Gallery, Nailsworth, showcasing the work of STT Members. Tuesday 30 September offers a chance to meet and chat to the exhibitors (15.00-17.30).

  • Sunday 5 October
    15.00-15.45

    An illustrated talk by  Morwena Stephens ACR, Textiles and World Costume Conservator. Morwena has undertaken several conservation projects for the Trust as well as for Museum in the Park. Egypt Mill, Nailsworth. Please book a place: no charge for members; £5 for non-members.
    Book Event

  • Sunday 5 October
    16.00 (with pre-AGM talk at 15.00)

    The Trust’s 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held at Egypt Mill, Nailsworth. A formal notice will be emailed to all Members on 8 September, and all relevant documents are now available to download (all links open in a new tab). AGM Agenda; Trustees Report & Accounts for y/e 31 March 2025; Minutes of the 2024 AGM.

    An Extraordinary General Meeting follows the AGM, with a proposal to convert the Trust to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The following documents are relevant: EGM Agenda; Proposed new constitution.

  • Saturday 11 October
    10.00-16.00

    ‘In a Spin’ at Stroud Brewery. Drop in to explore all sorts of textile crafts, enjoy a chat, try your hand at various skills and purchase hand-made items. Special family activities 10.00–12.00 include learning to spin flax with Simon Cooper (Flaxland) and weaving with Marion Hearfield (STT). Free; no booking required.

  • Thursday 30 October
    11.00-14.00

    Hallowe'en half-term workshop at Museum in the Park.  This is a free drop-in event for families, making suitably spooky items such as broomsticks, spiders and glow-in-the-dark trick or treat bags.  Booking not required.

  • Thursday 20 November
    10.00–12.00

    Winter Woolday: the art of appliqué at Christ Church Rooms, Nailsworth. Time for making Christmas decorations for yourself or to hang on the Trust’s tree at Stroud’s Christmas Tree Festival. Cost: £10.
    Book Event

  • Thursday 11 December
    14.30-16.30
    (please note new time)

    Winter Woolday: basic repairs at The Cacao Cafe, Bedford Street, Stroud. Our regular Thursday drop-in stitching team extends a particular welcome at this session to anyone unable to sew on a button, re-stitch a loose hem, or mend a hole in a pocket. No charge (apart from refreshments), but please book your place.
    Book Event