Date/Time
Date(s) - 9th Dec 2024
14:00-15:30
Location
St Matthew's Church
Categories
Textiles literally touch our lives everyday and when we start to look at textile history more closely it reveals a complex and deep social, economic and political history. This talk will look at some of the treasured items of textiles hidden at The Wilson and seeks to look beyond the domestic and decorative nature of these items to the stories behind their production, the values that impacted on their designs and to see these pieces as complex objects that record and portray the lives of the makers.
Jo Teague is a freelance community artist and curator who works with a variety of organisations to support communities to explore their culture and heritage through creative textile projects. Her passion for the history of textiles is infectious, opening up conversations about the fabrics that touch our lives every day. She is currently working with Voices Gloucester to curate and grow the successful Threads programme into an annual event.
Cost per person including tea/coffee and cake: FoTW members £11, non-members £13
Non-members welcome.
If you have any questions about the event or booking please phone Alison on 01242 519413 or Sue Reeves on 01242 675497 or email events@friendsofthewilson.org.uk.
Please book using one of the following options:
- On-line bookings with a debit or credit card can be made using the form below.
- Bank transfer – please email events@friendsofthewilson.org.uk to let us know you have sent your transfer so that we can send you a booking confirmation. Bank transfers should be made to Friends of The Wilson Sort Code 30-91-87 Account 00005816. The reference must include your surname plus as much of the event title as will fit, for example SMITH TEXTILES.
- Cheque – please complete a booking form (download here ) and post it with your cheque. Please make cheques payable to Friends of The Wilson and send with a SAE or clearly written email address to Mrs Alison Pascoe, 77 Naunton Lane, Cheltenham, GL53 7AZ.
Places are not confirmed until payment is received.
Terms & Conditions: When taking part in the talk please follow these guidelines:
- Please do not attend a talk if you have any Covid-19 symptoms
- You are undertaking this event at your own risk