Official visitor guide produced in association with the
Visit Chester & Cheshire regional tourist board.
Saturday, 31st July 2010
Not only does the Textile Triangle area have a lot of textile related shops and attractions, there are also lots of textile themed events held throughout the year too. See below for exhibitions, workshops, walks, guided tours, fairs, church events and open days.
Also after the success of the inaugural two week long Three Shires Textile Festival in July 2009, look out for information about the next Festival in 2011, watch this space!
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Knutsford Road, Chelford
Glove Stories – a talk by textile artist Sarah Burgess. 15 Sept. 7.30pm
Lecture
Styal
Spring into Spring at our craft fair full of handmade crafts and gift ideas. Normal Admission Charges Apply. Booking Not Needed.
Participatory Event
Audlem
Christmas Decorations and Wreaths - Make decorations using beading and fabric techniques, and wreaths from various items.
Workshop
Knutsford
With a wide range of exhibitors including traditional crafts plus gifts, retailers and food producers. Lots of of ideas for Christmas shopping.
Fete / Fair
Macclesfield
Work from 9 artists completing the foundation degree at Macclesfield College.
Exhibition
Hale, Altrincham
VARIEGATION - A selection of textile and fine art by Michele Friswell, Sandra Robinson, Maria Walker, Jenny Waterson and Jenny Wightwick
Exhibition
Bollington
Join the rangers for a circular walk from the Bridgend Centre in Bollington. Each walk is planned in association with the Bridgend Centre and the Bollington Health Centre.
Guided Walk
Audlem
Introduction to making a canal boatwoman’s bonnet. Kit with all materials and instructions to make your own bonnet is provided. Please bring your own sewing machine. Tutor: Mary Parry, Waterways Craft Guild
Workshop
Audlem
Introduction to making a canal boatwoman’s bonnet. Kit with all materials and instructions to make your own bonnet is provided. Please bring your own sewing machine. Tutor: Mary Parry, Waterways Craft Guild
Workshop
Audlem
Spinning with a wheel or drop spindle. Easy to learn, or improve your techniques. Lots of tips, and inspirational fibres to try. Please bring a spinning wheel if you can (may be provided if necessary).
Workshop
Audlem
Spinning with a wheel or drop spindle. Easy to learn, or improve your techniques. Lots of tips, and inspirational fibres to try. Please bring a spinning wheel if you can (may be provided if necessary).
Workshop
Audlem
Spinning with a wheel or drop spindle. Easy to learn, or improve your techniques. Lots of tips, and inspirational fibres to try. Please bring a spinning wheel if you can (may be provided if necessary).
Workshop
Chester
Probably the best antiques fair in the North West.
Fete / Fair
Macclesfield
Thread Affairs - A selling exhibition by Stephanie Ramage. Stephanie works with textiles - cut and pierced, layered and embroidered, plaited and painted. Tiny boxes, hand sewn and embellished hide a small treasure inside.
Exhibition
Styal
Quarry Bank Mill has a fantastic selection of fun family activities planned for the holiday, everyone is sure to be spoilt for choice.
Participatory Event
Audlem
Stitch a lovely fur fabric jointed teddy bear. Course fee includes complete kit, but you will need to bring your own sewing machine. Tutor: Lynn Nudd
Workshop
Clarence Mill, Clarence Road, Bollington
**Part of the Bollington Walking Festival 2010**
Majestic Mills’ - The Industrial Revolution instigated a transformation in Bollington, with mills springing up throughout the valley. This circular 3 mile walk transports you back to a bygone era.
Guided Walk
Knutsford
This workshop is for the knitter who dreads finishing their project or often feels their finishing lets down the whole garment.
Workshop
Knutsford
This workshop is for the knitter who dreads finishing their project or often feels their finishing lets down the whole garment.
Workshop
Knutsford
**Part of the Elizabeth Gaskell Bi-Centenary 2010**
Knutsford Literature Festival was launched in October 2000 as a millennium event. It was an instant success and is now staged every October during the first 2 or 3 weeks.
Fete / Fair
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