About

The Old School Museum & Gallery

We began life as Radnorshire Arts and Ctafts Foundation in 2010 Exhibiting, teaching and running Artist and Makers events. In 2017 we took on The Old School in Whitton, Radnorshire, where we hoped to set up A Museum Gallery and Teaching Facility

The old school has a delightful history it was bequeathed by A local Lady, 'Dame Anna Child' in 1703 for the education of local children. The old schoolrooms built in 1834 lend themselves perfectly to their new use as a Museum, whilst the modern extension houses a Gallery and teaching space.

The Old School

The Old School is the new home of the Museum of Welsh Textiles, the Museum occupies the original School Rooms built in 1834 , The New wing Houses the Gallery and Teaching space.

Museum

The Museum is dedicated to the history of the Welsh Textile Industry, and exhibits a different Selection from the collection each year. allowing a rare glimpse into the craftsmanship of the past,

Gallery

The Gallery shows a selection of contemporary work from local Artists and Makers,

This years exhibition focuses on Heritage Crafts, illustrating the techniques used in Traditional Welsh Whole Cloth Quilting

Teaching

Throughout the year we hold a variety of Classes and Study days where you can learn more about the history , materials and the techniques used in the production of some of the exhibits shown in the Museum and Gallery.