Details of our events right through to February 2025 are listed here.
APRIL
Saturday 6 (09:00–13:00). Come and say hello to us at our stall in Stroud Farmers Market.
Saturday 20 (10:00–14:00). Nailsworth Town Meeting – you can find us here, too!
MAY
Saturday 18 (11:00–14:00). Ukrainian Vyshyvanka Day in Stroud, featuring a parade, textile workshops and exhibition; booking not required (promoted by STT in association with Cotswold Canals Connected).
Sunday 19 (09:00–17:00). ‘Back to Back’ shearing/spinning/knitting challenge at Museum-in-the-Park raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Drop-in knitting and crochet event and activities for children. Free of charge; booking not required.
JUNE
Friday 21 (10:00–12:00). First of four beginners machine sewing classes at The Sewing Shed. Subsidised by STT, the cost for all four classes is £67.50 including all materials. Book here or call Martha on 07846 853016.
Saturday 22 (15:00–18:00). Midsummer party (open to STT Members only), celebrating the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Stroudwater Textile Trust. No charge, but please reserve a place via our booking website.
Friday 28 (10:00–12:00). Second of four Sewing Shed classes (see 21 June).
JULY
Friday 5 (10:00–12:00). Third of four Sewing Shed classes (see 21 June).
Friday 12 (10:00–12:00). Last of four Sewing Shed classes (see 21 June).
Saturday 13. We’ll be at the Stroud Show at Stratford Park, with demonstrations, a quiz, activities for children and lots of information. No need to book – just turn up.
Saturday 20 (times tba). Come and visit our stall at Chalfest (Chalford Hill). Displays, demonstrations, time to chat and talk about our work. No need to book – just turn up.
Saturday 27/Sunday 28 (dates tbc). Teenage Textile Skills workshop with Liz Lippiatt at Stroud Valley ArtSpace. Details follow.
AUGUST
1, 2, 3 & 4 (all day). SVTEC Steam Extravaganza at South Cerney Airfield. A great day out for all the family where STT will be ‘on show’ with hundreds of other attractions. Adult prices from £9 (children £4.50) if booked in advance here.
Thursday 15. Exclusive guided tour of Kidderminster Carpet Museum, leaving by coach from Stratford Park at 08:00 and returning mid afternoon. Tickets £18 for members; £20 for non-members. Book here or call/e-mail Ann Taylor for further information: 07739 667770 or ann.taylor@stroudtextiletrust.org.uk.
Saturday 17. Come and say hello to us at the Stonehouse Family Funday.
SEPTEMBER
Saturday 14/Sunday 15. In conjunction with STT’s Heritage Open Day at St Mary’s Mill (details on the Mill Open Days page), the Chalford Parish Local History Group will serve refreshments at Christ Church Chalford and also offer tours of the church (times tbc) with its important Arts & Crafts woodwork. The nearby Retro Collective will also be open on Saturday.
OCTOBER
Sunday 6 (10:00–13:00; details tbc). Hands-on fabric painting workshop at Stroud Valley ArtSpace with internationally acclaimed textile designer Sarah Campbell. Booking opens at the beginning of May.
Saturday 12 (10:00–16:00). ‘In a Spin’ at Stroud Brewery. A day with multiple exhibitors focusing on finished cloth and garments made of natural fabrics. Drop-in event (free of charge); no booking required.
Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 (dates tbc). Teenage Textile Skills Workshops at Stroud Valley Artspace. Full details follow.
November
November 2024 – February 2025: STT Winter Wooldays
A series of four midweek small-group workshops, 10:00–12:00 in and around Stroud, geared to those whose only free time is in the morning. Booking opens at the beginning of May. Refreshments provided.
Wednesday 13 (10:00–12:00). Mending/darning workshop with Katy Bevan (@thecrafter_uk). Bring whatever is in your mending pile and discover how to mend it with style so that it’s better than before. France Lynch Church Rooms GL6 8LL; cost £10.
December
December 13 (date tbc). Felting with Penny Prince. Learn how to make felt and create your own Christmas decorations; materials supplied. Stonehouse Community Centre GL10 2NS; cost £10.
2025
Thursday 23 January 2025. ‘Slow Stitching’ with Susan McQuail. Post Christmas relaxation, stitching however you like to your own design or one we suggest; materials supplied. The Chocolate Shop, 2 Bedford Street GL5 1AY; cost £10.
Thursday 13 February 2025. ‘Knit and Natter’: knit a lamb, bring your own project or come and learn how to knit. Christ Church Rooms, Newmarket Road GL6 0DQ; cost £10.
Other events, talks and walks will be added as they are confirmed – please check back to see what’s new.