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Events
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
Saturday 17 May
11.00-14.00
Ukrainian Vyshyvanka Day in Nailsworth, featuring a parade, textile workshops and exhibition; booking not required (organised by STT, with Stroud Stands with Ukraine and Cotswold Canals Connected). No charge; booking not required.
Friday 30 May
11.00–14.00
Half-term drop-in Weaving and Spinning Workshop for families at Museum in the Park. Associated with the exhibition ‘At the Margins’, this all-age workshop devised by STT offers a range of weaving activities for children of all ages and abilities. Weave a fish or a lamb, create your own fabric and watch a spinning wheel in action. You can also plan a visit to our mills to learn more about Stroud’s textile heritage. Accompanied children only; no charge and no need to book. One of several events for children associated with this exhibition. Details here: https://museuminthepark.org.uk/beyond-heritage-at-the-margins.
Fridays 6, 13, 20 & 27 June
10.00-12.00
Four beginners' machine sewing classes at The Sewing Shed. Subsidised by STT, the cost for all four classes is £75 including all materials. Book here: https://www.sewingshedstroud.co.uk/courses/4-week-sewing-course-beginners#overlay-context=courses/clothes-making-beginners or call Martha on 07846 853016.
Saturday 28 June
10.00-16.00
Goldwork embroidery workshop with Kim Hardie at France Lynch Church Rooms. Learn how to work with gold thread on a specially created teazle-head design. All materials provided, cost £27 (bring your own lunch).
Saturday 12 July
Stroud Show at Stratford Park, with demonstrations, a quiz, activities for children and lots of information. No booking – just turn up.
Friday 1 - Sunday 3 August
SVTEC Steam Extravaganza at South Cerney Airfield. A family day out where STT will be ‘on show’ along with hundreds of other attractions. Information/booking: https://www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk/.
Saturday 13/Sunday 14 September
09.30-14.30
Exhibition ‘Women’s Work in Cam Mills’ at Kingshill House, Dursley in connection with the GL11/Cam Oral History Project, recording the memories of the women who worked at Cam Mill (project supported by STT). Free entry, booking not required. (Project funded by Historic England and National Lottery Heritage Fund.)
Thursday 25 September
16.00-18.00
Open evening at Lewis & Wood. Includes a tour of the design and production workshops at their Woodchester Mill site and a glass of wine in their Top Floor showroom. A rare opportunity to see the creative processes behind the company’s world-class fabrics and wallpapers. No charge; STT Members only; booking required.
Sunday 28 September
10.30
History walk around North and South Woodchester, with the 18th-century landscape ‘recreated’ for us by Thoss Shearer. Starts c.10.30 from Frogmarsh Mill; easy walking for between 90 minutes and 2 hours; cost £7 (£5 for Members of STT or GGLT/AGT).
Tuesday 30 September
Launch of ‘Connections’ Exhibition at Three Storeys Gallery, Nailsworth, showcasing the work of STT Members.
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.
Sunday 12 October
The Trust's 2025 Annual General Meeting.
