Special Events

Harris Craft Group
Tues 9 March, Tues 13 April, Tues 11 May, 2–4pm
Join our regular craft group, bring along your knitting or embroidery and meet likeminded people. Organised in partnership with the Harris Library. Meet in the Harris Café.
Free, drop in!

South Asian Fabrics: Study Session
Sat 6 March 11am–12.30pm
The Harris has a beautiful collection of South Asian textile sample books compiled by John Forbes Watson in the 1860s. These will be the focus of an exhibition in 2011/2012 as part of the Cultural Olympiad. Visitors are invited to come along to a study session to help us investigate these fascinating textiles.
Free, booking essential

The Lost Art of Darning: Adult Textile Workshop
Sat 13 March, 10.30am–4pm
Not just for mending old socks, darning can produce striking and colourful effects in thread. This creative workshop led by tutor Julie Bull is perfect for anyone who enjoys textile art. Participants will get a hands-on experience to learn more about this technique.
£15, booking essential

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