Threads

A language beyond words - stitching and stories

Exhibitions, talks and workshops  2nd - 18th September.

Various venues, pick up a map from the Cathedral Quarter shop or Download a map here 

Celebrating collaborative stitching projects across the county, and the proud history of textiles in Westgate Street, Threads looks to celebrate the past and look to the future with this dynamic programme of exhibitions and events.

Working with our heritage partners Gloucester Cathedral, The Cathedral Quarter and The Folk, as well as shops and businesses up and down the street, the area once known for its bustling textile trade will come alive with community stitching projects.

Westgate Stories

Exhibition along Westgate Street, Gloucester.

Gloucestershire textiles artists have brought to life your memories of life on the street with these beautiful illustrations.

For more information visit Westgate Stories - Voices Gloucester

Threads Daily Exhibition

September 2 Friday 10:00am - 18 (Sunday) 5:00pm. Various venues.

Celebrating collaborative stitching projects across the county, and the proud history of textile in Westgate street, Threads looks to celebrate the past and look to the future with this dynamic programme of exhibitions and events.

Working with our heritage partners Gloucester Cathedral, The Catherdral Quarter and The Folk as well as shops and business up and down the street, this street once known for its bustling trade in tailors, is now showcasing community stitching projects.

For more information visit Threads Daily Exhibitions - Voices Gloucester

Tewkesbury Stitch Story

10am-5pm Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm on Saturday and 12noon-2.30pm on Sunday

This astonishing collaborative artwork, led by Community Artist Jo Teague, and produced by Tewkesbury Culture, saw over 8000 local people contribute a hand embroidered panel of the history of Tewkesbury. It will be on display alongside some of the Cathedral’s historic collection of textiles with local resonance.

The Lady Chapel, Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LX

For more information visit Tewkesbury Stitch Story - Voices Gloucester

Please check the Cathedral’s ‘What’s On’ calendar for the most up to date information on opening hours before you visit.

Threads through time

10am - 4pm daily 

The Folk, 99-103 Westgate Street, GL1 2PG

We will display the work by local textile artists in our reopened Cafe. The historic garden at the Folk has been newly improved and is a wonderful place to sit and read the festival programme, enjoy lunch and meet with friends.

For more information visit Threads Through Time - Voices Gloucester

Talks & workshops

Friday 16th Sept 10am – 7pm
Saturday 17th Sept 2pm – 5pm

The Folk, 99-103 Westgate Street, GL1 2PG 

Two days of workshops and talks looking at the history of stitching in the county, and the secrets of Westgate Street, featuring a panel discussion hosted by Jo Andrews and Haptic & Hue.

For full details visit Talks & Workshops - Voices Gloucester

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