World Textile Day will be back in Bridge of Allan at the Parish Hall on Keir Street on Saturday June 3rd from 10 am to 4 pm. The organisers always choose a theme for the Day and this year they have chosen “Threads For Life” to highlight all the ways that textile traditions are continued, developed and passed down through generations of textile makers, designers and wearers.
At 11 am in the morning, Susan Briscoe the well known author and Japanese textile expert will be giving a talk on “Sashiko Patterns – The Imperial Connection” with lots of examples from her impressive collection of Japanese textiles.
In the afternoon there will be a short talk by our youngest member, Sean Gaffney called “Keeping it in the Family – growing up in world textiles!”. This will be followed by a Show and Tell – bring in your favourite World Textile and tell us all about it – or ask an expert for their opinion!
We’ll also be bringing our exhibition of world textiles with a Royal theme.
Entry to World Textile Day is completely free with just a small payment for the talks. Tickets at £5 for the morning and just £3 for the afternoon session will be available on the door.
The Parish Hall has very easy access with free street parking and it’s also easily accessible by direct train from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling. The local WI will be providing plentiful refreshments throughout the day.
The organisers Diane and Magie say “As always our shows are free to enter and we will have an array of wonderful textiles from many parts of Europe, Asia and Africa for sale. Come and enjoy this very special small show with textile experts on hand to answer any questions you may have and to tempt you with a fantastic market place of clothes, textiles, fabrics, tools, beads and much more. World Textile Days are always a great opportunity to meet up once a year with your fabric loving friends”
More info at www.worldtextileday.co.uk