Evening Events
Our evening events this year include informative lectures and a series of films and Q&As focusing on historic needlework topics.
Dunollie Castle & Clan MacDougall
Exclusive film screening and live Q&A
The first of two films produced by Lady Anne’s Needlework, this screening will take you to Clan MacDougall country on the West Coast of Scotland. Dunollie Curator and textile expert Catherine Gillies and Flora Swietlicki take questions from the audience during a live Q&A afterwards.
When
Friday 12 May 2023
What time
6.30pm (UK time)
Price
£20
FREE - Welcome Drinks Party
Join the whole Lady Anne’s team for an informal welcome
Join us to celebrate the start of our May festival! We will take this opportunity to introduce our team and tutors, and preview some of the exciting special events to come during the week.
When
Tuesday 9 May 2023
What time
6.30pm (UK time)
Price
Free
Rachel Midgley
Rachel Kay Shuttlewoth & The Gawthorpe Textiles Collection
Textile Curator Rachel Midgley talks on the internationally-renowned collection of nearly 30,000 items of lace, embroidery, woven and printed materials, costume, accessories, books, tools and other craft-related items amassed by the 20th century philanthropist Rachel Kay Shuttleworth.
When
Wednesday 10 May 2023
What time
6.30pm (UK time)
Price
£15
Exclusive film screening and live Q&A
Watch this first screening of Lanto’s exclusive lecture on the History of Needlework with examples of the incredible work produced all over the world over the last 400 years. With a live Q&A afterwards with Lanto himself.
When
Thursday 11 May 2022
What time
6.30pm (UK time)
Price
£20
Exclusive lecture screening and live Q&A
Our second installment with Lanto Sygne as he walks us through some of his favourite items in the extensive textile collection he has build up during his lifetime. Stay with us afterwards for a live Q&A with Lanto and special guests.
When
Saturday 13 May 2023
What time
6.30pm (UK time)
Price
£20
Muncaster Castle
Exclusive film screening and live Q&A
The second of our exclusive films, this time in Cumbria with the Front-Pennington family at their home Muncaster Castle. We will explore the extensive textile collection and take a private tour of this extensive estate. We will be joined by members of the Frost-Pennington family, owners of Muncaster Castle, and Kym Armstrong, their textile curator, for a live Q&A after the screening.
When
Sunday 14 May 2023
What time
6.30pm (UK time)
Price
£20
FREE - Stitch-along
Stitch with us and some very special guests!
As we wind down to the end of our event, we invite you all to join us for a free stitch-along with special guests.
When
Monday 15 May 2023
What time
6.30pm (UK time)
Price
FREE with a suggested donation to a named charity of £5 on the night
FREE - Closing Session
A final farewell!
In usual fashion, we invite you all to bid farewell for another year. Bring a drink, and toast your 2023 embroidery successes together.
When
Monday 15 May 2023
What time
6.30pm (UK time)
Price
FREE
Combined Ticket - £80
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