IN PERSON EVENTS 2026
Booking Information
Priority booking is offered to members by sending in your ticket order on the booking form which is sent out with each member's copy of Miscellany. To book please use the booking form sent with Miscellany, or download and print the form at the foot of this page, and return it together with your payment.
If you have any queries you can contact us at [email protected] or telephone: 01603 745766
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO SPACE RESTRICTIONS/DEMAND SOME EVENTS ARE OFFERED ON TWO ALTERNATIVE DATES
If you have any queries you can contact us at [email protected] or telephone: 01603 745766
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO SPACE RESTRICTIONS/DEMAND SOME EVENTS ARE OFFERED ON TWO ALTERNATIVE DATES
Enjoy a Crafty Chat
Free Monthly Online Events for C&TA Members
A chance to chat with other members across the world and talk textiles, share ideas and skills.
All are welcome. Whatever textiles turn you on bring along some of your own work, swap ideas, news or photos of a recent exhibition visit.
There's no need to be a maker, just share a passion for fashion and textiles from period dress and vintage to catwalk couture.
Members will be emailed a link prior to each event.
The next Crafty Chat online meeting will take place on 22nd September 2026 2pm-4pm
Free Monthly Online Events for C&TA Members
A chance to chat with other members across the world and talk textiles, share ideas and skills.
All are welcome. Whatever textiles turn you on bring along some of your own work, swap ideas, news or photos of a recent exhibition visit.
There's no need to be a maker, just share a passion for fashion and textiles from period dress and vintage to catwalk couture.
Members will be emailed a link prior to each event.
The next Crafty Chat online meeting will take place on 22nd September 2026 2pm-4pm
Saturday 5th September 2026. Pamela Clabburn Memorial Lecture
*PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO ORIGINAL ADVERTISED PROGRAMME*
'In Sickness and In Health - Norfolk Needlework Stories'
Dr Isabella Rosner, Curator of Textiles and Contextual Studies Lecturer at the Royal College of Needlework and host of 'Sew What' podcast features some extraordinary historical Norfolk stitchers. She will focus on the people and their textiles, including artist John Craske, social reformer Elizabeth Fry who started a program for female convicts on board ships bound for Australia and New Zealand, Charlotte Waite and young sampler makers.
Isabella Rosner is an art historian who studies material culture from the seventeenth through nineteenth century. She specialises in the study of early modern women’s needlework, especially British examples, and schoolgirl samplers across all time periods
Norwich University of the Arts Duke Street Lecture Theatre, Duke Street, Norwich
2.00pm - 4.00 pm.
Members £5, non-members £10. This meeting is sponsored by the Clabburn Family.
*PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO ORIGINAL ADVERTISED PROGRAMME*
'In Sickness and In Health - Norfolk Needlework Stories'
Dr Isabella Rosner, Curator of Textiles and Contextual Studies Lecturer at the Royal College of Needlework and host of 'Sew What' podcast features some extraordinary historical Norfolk stitchers. She will focus on the people and their textiles, including artist John Craske, social reformer Elizabeth Fry who started a program for female convicts on board ships bound for Australia and New Zealand, Charlotte Waite and young sampler makers.
Isabella Rosner is an art historian who studies material culture from the seventeenth through nineteenth century. She specialises in the study of early modern women’s needlework, especially British examples, and schoolgirl samplers across all time periods
Norwich University of the Arts Duke Street Lecture Theatre, Duke Street, Norwich
2.00pm - 4.00 pm.
Members £5, non-members £10. This meeting is sponsored by the Clabburn Family.
TWO DROP IN EVENTS ORGANISED AS PART OF NORWICH HERITAGE OPEN DAYS PROGRAMME:
These events are open to all, members and non-members of any age, gender and ability free of charge.
Saturday 12th September 10-3 The Forum Library, Norwich K1, P1, KNIT IN Can you knit? Or would you like to learn? In the past knitting was an invaluable skill to produce affordable warm clothes. We celebrate this at an informal drop in Knitting session. Learn something about the history of knitting, bring your own work, or learn new skills, materials provided. |
Saturday 19th September 10-3 Museum of Norwich at the Bridewll
Celebrating 100 years of the Museum of Norwich this workshop, with a 1920s theme, looks at flappers' fashions - colour in/applique a beautiful book mark designed by fashion illustrator Stephen Worth to take away with you. |
Saturday 10th October 2026
Vintage and Craft Fair Saturday
We invite everyone to come along to do some special, early Christmas shopping at a fair that will include vintage and craft fabrics, vintage clothing, C&TA books, cards and gifts. A range of light refreshments will also be available to purchase.
Please note that this is a public event, open to all so do tell your friends.
*Members wishing to hire a stall should contact Barbara via email: [email protected]
The Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, NR8 5AH.
10.00am - 4.00 pm
Entry £1 (which includes a raffle ticket) payable on the door.
Saturday 24th October 2026
A visit to 'Fabulous Schiaparelli' exhibition at the V&A*
A chance to view this long awaited exhibition of Schiaparelli's legendary contribution to the world of fashion. You will be dropped off and collected from the steps of the V&A.
The Coach will depart from Castle Meadow at 8.00am and will also pick up from B&Q Hall Road at 8.15am. There will be a stop for coffee at Newmarket en route and we shall leave London at 4.30pm.
Members £50, non-members £55 - *This covers coach travel ONLY. Members should book their own tickets for the exhibition and are advised to book from 12 noon onwards in case of delay on route.
A visit to 'Fabulous Schiaparelli' exhibition at the V&A*
A chance to view this long awaited exhibition of Schiaparelli's legendary contribution to the world of fashion. You will be dropped off and collected from the steps of the V&A.
The Coach will depart from Castle Meadow at 8.00am and will also pick up from B&Q Hall Road at 8.15am. There will be a stop for coffee at Newmarket en route and we shall leave London at 4.30pm.
Members £50, non-members £55 - *This covers coach travel ONLY. Members should book their own tickets for the exhibition and are advised to book from 12 noon onwards in case of delay on route.
Saturday 21st November 2026
'May Morris and the Glasgow Girls, and the influence of the Arts & Crafts movement on Fashion'.
A presentation by The History Wardrobe's Meredith Towne and her Mum featuring the fashion associated with this exciting art movement, with a seasonal twist. An amusing way to begin the Christmas season, followed by afternoon tea.
At the Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, Norwich NR8 5 AH
2.00pm - 4.00 pm.
Members £20, non-members £22.
'May Morris and the Glasgow Girls, and the influence of the Arts & Crafts movement on Fashion'.
A presentation by The History Wardrobe's Meredith Towne and her Mum featuring the fashion associated with this exciting art movement, with a seasonal twist. An amusing way to begin the Christmas season, followed by afternoon tea.
At the Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, Norwich NR8 5 AH
2.00pm - 4.00 pm.
Members £20, non-members £22.
Saturday 12th December 2026
Christmas Workshop
Once again Joy and Mandy will be showing members how to make an imaginative selection of Christmas decorations and gifts.
at the Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, NR8 5 AH.
2.00 to 4.00pm.
Members £12, non-members £15.
Christmas Workshop
Once again Joy and Mandy will be showing members how to make an imaginative selection of Christmas decorations and gifts.
at the Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, NR8 5 AH.
2.00 to 4.00pm.
Members £12, non-members £15.
An exciting programme of events is planned for 2027 - this will be sent to members with their copy of the C&TA Miscellany Magazine and published on this website in November.
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Locations of Norwich Castle Museum Norwich,
Duke Street Lecture Theatre, Norwich
The Costessey Centre, Costessey, Norwich
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You can catch a Number 23 Red Line bus between Norwich and Costessey, click here for more details. If any members have difficulty with transport to/from an event, please contact us and we will endeavour to find a 'lift-buddy' local to you. [email protected] or telephone 01603 745766 |