BTB25 Study Visit: Innovations in 19th Century Textiles

Please note this is a re-brand and re-scheduling of our Victorian Textiles Study Visit - if you had booked a ticket for that and can no longer attend on the new date please get in touch and we will be happy to offer you a refund.

Study Visit - Innovations in 19th Century Textiles

This in-person study day will take you on a journey through the textiles of the 19th century - a period when amazing innovations in technology and science shaped the way textiles were designed and made. We will be studying examples of textiles produced using some of these new developments from roller printing and jacqaurd weaving to aniline dyeing and machine laces. We will also compare these to examples of the more traditional versions of these techniques to see how successfully they could imitate them.

Using original antique textiles from our collection, we will give you the chance to get up close to the items so you can enjoy and appreciate every detail. The study visit will be guided by our Curator who will talk you though the items, pointing out design and construction details not to be missed and answering questions throughout the day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to spend time with some textiles that are not normally on display, learn something new and meet other people who share an interest in antique textiles and crafts.

On the Day
Please make sure to arrive between 9.45am and 9.55am for a prompt 10am start.

One of our team will meet you at Reception, in the building just next to Brierfield Railway Station, and will direct you through to our Studio where the workshop will take place.

Refreshments
A selection of hot and cold drinks & biscuits will be available for you to have during breaks and are included in the price of the workshop.

Please bring your own packed lunch, which can be eaten in The Hub during the lunch break. There is a vending machine there for an additional snack or two.

The Venue
This workshop will take place at Gawthorpe Textiles Collection’s venue at Northlight House, a converted textile mill in Brierfield, Lancashire. The address is:

Gawthorpe Textiles Collection
Suite 226 Unit 2 Northlight House
Pendle Road
Brierfield
Nelson
Lancashire
BB9 5FL

There is free car parking available on site, and we are just across the road from Brierfield train station. There is step-free access from the street or car park to our Studio but please be aware there are areas of the car park which have significant slope to them.

You can find further details on our venue, including how to find us, on our website: www.gawthorpetextiles.org.uk

Room Accessibility
The building and workshop Studio have step free access and wide doorways. There are accessible toilets on site close to the Studio.

If you have any further questions about accessibility, please get in touch with us before booking and we will be happy to discuss them with you.

Questions?

If you need any further information, please email us at events@gawthorpetextiles.org.uk and we will be happy to help.