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Museum of Welsh Textiles 2026 Exhibition Things of Thrift and Beauty From Costume to Folk Art and the Quilt. This year we will be looking at some new pieces to the collection and looking at our relationship with cloth, the importance it plays in our lives, and the new question we all face of sustainability, This year we will look back at an old culture who's natural inclination was to cherish every last scrap of precious wool ingeniously working it into something not only of use in the home but also into much treasured art forms Open from Monday 4th May Monday 11.00 to 5.00 Tuesday 11.00 to 5.00 Sunday 1.00 to 5.00 It may be possible to visit by appointment at other times please call the office between 9.30 and 10.30 01547 560936 Gallery Exhibition 2026 Heritage Crafts Frame Quilting Welsh Quilting relies heavily on the use of the frame for quilting , Frame quilting now appears on the endangered red list of Heritage crafts. This year we will be giving demonstrations of Welsh Flannel piecing and Quilting , with the opportunity to book classes Smocking The linen Smock was worn throughout Wales during the 18th Century, the smock is practical and versatile garment that was worn by working men , great pride was taken in their stitching , with intricate regional patterns appearing in the smocking and the embroidered borders on the Cuffs and collar, Weaving Later in the year we will be looking at some of the weaving techniques used in Welsh Carthen weaving , with demonstrations of four shaft Twill and Double Cloth weaving More to come .. We will be adding some more to the list before opening in May ...... Reflections n Vernacular Welsh furniture Our workshop is often required to Repair and Maintain beautiful old Welsh pieces, With many years of restoration experience comes the desire to re create the occasional piece using entirely traditional methods, we look forward to displaying some examples later in the year. Sheaths and Spindles So many knitters admire the Museums collection of Sheaths and Spindles that we have decided to make some copies available , we look forward to adding these to the Gallery later in the year

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Museum of Welsh Textiles, Museum Gallery and teaching center About The Old School Museum & Gallery Welcome to Radnorshire arts and Crafts Foundation, A group of Artists and Crafts people working in Radnorshire who came together to promote and exhibit handmade and artisan crafts. Inspired by the most beautiful countryside we reflect our appreciation for our surroundings by working in natural materials, drawing from traditional crafts and exploring true artistry to create something new for today. We began life in 2010 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, 2026 The focus of 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 and the techniques used in the production of some of the exhibits shown in the Museum and Gallery.

Links Links, Friends and Information The Old School is the home of the 'Museum of Welsh Textiles' and houses the Gallery and Teaching Space, We still have a lot of work to do to improve the building and make more space available for teaching , below is list of friends and sponsors who have kindly donated to the project. Friends .... The Old Shop ...Presteigne The Old Shop sells an array of Hand Made Textiles and Artisan made items, ... not to mention a wide selection of vintage Welsh Blankets which are sold to support the Museum. The old Shop , 47 High St Presteigne LD8 2BE ...01544 260777 info@theoldshop.wales . www.theoldshop.wales N0 12 High St ...Knighton No 12 is a lovely little studio shop in Knighton who graciously lends us teaching space whilst we continue to work on the school. for teaching details ...01547 560936 Museum Plants ... As a part of our fundraising campaign we have begun a plant rearing project at the School, .The sale of plants will allow us to develop the grounds around the school and to grow Dye Plants for future classes . A selection of plants for sale can be found at the Museum and at The Old Shop 47 High St Presteigne. Haberdashers Bazaar Haberdasher's Bazaar is an online shop Selling Antique and Vintage Textiles, Buttons, Trimmings and sewing accoutrements. With a good range Natural fiber fabrics and Yarns specially sourced for restoration work and historical re creations. There will also be a curiosity department of specially selected White Elephants, some very nice pieces Antique furniture, Treen, decorative items and small collectables To be launched In January 2025https://www.instagram.com/habadashers.bazar/ ... .... ... ... Places to visit ... The Judges Lodgings ...Presteigne The Judges Lodgings Broad St, Presteigne , is an award winning Museum. A perfectly preserved example of a Victorian Court Room complete with the most commodious accommodation thought fitting for the presiding judge of a County Court. https://www.judgeslodging.org.uk/ N0 12 High St ...Knighton No 12 is a lovely little studio shop in Knighton who graciously lends us teaching space whilst we continue to work on the school. for teaching details ...01547 560936 Museum Plants ... As a part of our fundraising campaign we have begun a plant rearing project at the School, .The sale of plants will allow us to develop the grounds around the school and to grow Dye Plants for future classes . plants for sale can be found at the Museum and at The Old Shop Our Story