Regency Wardrobe

The Textile Society is run by and for people with interests in all branches of historic and contemporary textiles. Established in 1982, the charity promotes the history, culture, design and study of textiles as well as offering awards and bursaries.Our broad range of members who include: makers, designers, historians, artists, educators, industrialists, curators, collectors, researchers, hobbyists, dealers, writers and conservators; all with a passion for textiles.Membership providesLinks with like-minded enthusiastsOpportunity to discuss and share ideasAccess to specialists in their fieldEvents:Our conferences and research symposia offer opportunities for networking and in-depth study.We host two Antique Textile Fairs a year in Manchester and London, which support our bursaries. Both offer the opportunity to see, learn, touch and purchase antique and vintage textiles and dress, attend talks and demonstrations.We offer visits, in depth study and behind the scenes trips to appeal to a wide variety of interests.Publications:Our annual TEXT journal features specialist articles and our regular newsletters keep members connected.Bursaries:The Textile Society offers awards to undergraduate and post-graduate students, museums, conservators and textile professionals.For further information and for ways to join the Textile Society visit our websitewww.textilesociety.org.ukorFollow the Textile Society on Facebook and Twitter @textile_society.

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The Regency Wardrobe - day trip to Firle Place, including a exclusive talk and tour.

Firle Place

11.45am Arrive12.00 - 12.45pm Stephanie will give us an exclusive talk on the background to her work, her methods of research, design and making.1.00 – 1.45pm Lunch. The ticket includes a light lunch of soup, sandwich, coffee and tea.2.00 – 3.00pm Tour of the house with Stephanie, discussing her creations, A house guide will accompany us, telling us about the Gage family, who have lived in the house since Tudor times. The paintings, furniture, ceramics will be discussed. We will have chance to study the Beauvais tapestry The Camel, one of the Grotesque series woven in 1688-1732. Firle Place was used as a primary location in the recent film adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved classic Emma.3.00 - 4.00pm An illustrated talk, Many Faces of English paper fans in the late Georgian Period by Mary Kitson. Mary is a freelance art history lecturer specialising in fans. She is a Consultant to The Fan Museum in Greenwich and Membership Secretary of the Fan Circle International.The day will cost £40 members and £45 to non-members. There are 20 places available allowing for social distancing if still required at that time.Attendees should arrange their own transport to Firle Place. Trains from London Victoria to Lewes takes 1 hr. We can arrange to meet those off the train. Firle is on the A27 in East Sussex.If you have any queries please get in touch with our Events coordinator, Meg Andrews events@textilesociety.org.uk / 0207 923 0331

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