IN PERSON EVENTS 2025
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
A tranche of tickets will be available online via Eventbrite in late Spring 2025.
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
A tranche of tickets will be available online via Eventbrite in late Spring 2025.
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Wednesdays 5th and 19th March 2025
‘A visit to the Worstead Guild Workshop’ at Dilham Members make their own way to Dilham for 1.30 pm. Free parking is available. There is a good pub nearby if members would like to have lunch prior to their tour. Numbers will be limited so book early to avoid disappointment. 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm Members £12, non-members £15. |
Saturday 29th March 2025,
SHAWLS ON SHOW - late addition to programme.
In tribute to C&TA founder member Helen Hoyte MBE, the trustees have organised a rare chance to see a collection of 19th Century Shawls. They will be paraded on the catwalk and displayed in the Victorian Conservatory at Carrow House, Norwich (once home of the NMS Textile Collection). These shawls are from private collections and seldom on view to the public. They date from the 1820s to c.1870s when the renowned Norwich Shawl manufacturing industry was at its height. These exceptional textiles were hand woven, coveted by royalty and exported around the globe. It will be a very special occasion and rare opportunity to see this number of Victoria shawls worn again.
The Conservatory,
Carrow House
301 King St, Norwich NR1 2TG
2pm-4pm
Entrance by Ticket Only - members: £20, non-members £22 include welcome drink, plus tea/coffee and cake post show.
Available from [email protected]. Payment may be made by cheque or BACS to Costume and Textile Association (please add reference: Shawl Walk), details will be supplied.
PLEASE NOTE - TICKETS HAVE SOLD VERY QUICKLY FOR THIS EVENT - WE ARE NOW RUNNING A WAITING LIST, THERE MAY BE MORE SEATS AVAILABLE IF SPACE ALLOWS. These will be allocated nearer the date.
Parking available on site.
Location map below.
Wednesday 23rd April 2025
A Costume Detective session: ‘Cut and Bias’
An hands-on exploration of drape and flare in fashion, using vintage garments
from the resource collection and dressmaking patterns from the 1930s
Members will also look at how such designers as Madeleine Vionnet
pioneered bias construction.
The Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, NR8 5AH.
10 am - 4.30 pm
Members £40, non-members £45.
A Costume Detective session: ‘Cut and Bias’
An hands-on exploration of drape and flare in fashion, using vintage garments
from the resource collection and dressmaking patterns from the 1930s
Members will also look at how such designers as Madeleine Vionnet
pioneered bias construction.
The Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, NR8 5AH.
10 am - 4.30 pm
Members £40, non-members £45.
Saturday 24th May 2025
AGM with a talk by Agata Gomolka on the various textiles which
have been made locally for the re-opening of the Castle Keep.
A chance for members to find out about the complexity producing costume reproductions and modern day wall hangings telling the story of Norwich based on the style of the 'Bayeux Tapestry'.
Town Close Auditorium at Norwich Castle Museum.
PLEASE NOTE: AGM starts 1.30pm, talk by Agata Gomolka follows at 2.00pm - 4.00 pm.
Members £8, non-members £10.
AGM with a talk by Agata Gomolka on the various textiles which
have been made locally for the re-opening of the Castle Keep.
A chance for members to find out about the complexity producing costume reproductions and modern day wall hangings telling the story of Norwich based on the style of the 'Bayeux Tapestry'.
Town Close Auditorium at Norwich Castle Museum.
PLEASE NOTE: AGM starts 1.30pm, talk by Agata Gomolka follows at 2.00pm - 4.00 pm.
Members £8, non-members £10.
Wednesdays 11th and 18th June 2025
‘A Ramble thorough the Records’
A group visit to the Norfolk Heritage Centre - located on the second floor of the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library in The Forum, Norwich to examine the textiles trade in past times.
Members will be taken through some fascinating accounts of the
important role textiles have played in the history of Norwich.
Please note these events will be held on the 2nd Floor, Millennium Library,
the Forum, Norwich NR2 1AW in the City Centre. Times tbc.
Members £10, non-members £12.
‘A Ramble thorough the Records’
A group visit to the Norfolk Heritage Centre - located on the second floor of the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library in The Forum, Norwich to examine the textiles trade in past times.
Members will be taken through some fascinating accounts of the
important role textiles have played in the history of Norwich.
Please note these events will be held on the 2nd Floor, Millennium Library,
the Forum, Norwich NR2 1AW in the City Centre. Times tbc.
Members £10, non-members £12.
Saturday 19th July 2025
‘Almost Hollywood’ a History Wardrobe presentation
Lucy and Meridith will be back together to provide an afternoon of movie
glamour and glitz, in their usual highly-entertaining manner followed by
afternoon tea.
At the Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, NR8 5 AH
2.00 - 4.00 pm. Members £20, non-members £22.
Saturday 6th September 2025
Pamela Clabburn Memorial Lecture
Patrick Grant of The Great British Sewing Bee
Patrick will be talking about the need for sustainable fashion and the role of bespoke tailoring in
furthering this.
Duke Street Lecture Theatre of the Norwich University of the Arts.
2.00 - 4.00 pm
Members £10, non-members £20.
Pamela Clabburn Memorial Lecture
Patrick Grant of The Great British Sewing Bee
Patrick will be talking about the need for sustainable fashion and the role of bespoke tailoring in
furthering this.
Duke Street Lecture Theatre of the Norwich University of the Arts.
2.00 - 4.00 pm
Members £10, non-members £20.
Saturday 18th October 2025
‘Designers and Imitators’
A Vintage Fashion Show using selected items from the C&TA resource collection
The show will feature designers such as
Chanel, Schiaparelli and Jean Muir, plus the Fashion Houses of Frank Usher,
Susan Small and Jean Varon and how their styles influenced the fashion industry.
The show will be followed by fizz and nibbles.
At the Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, Norwich NR8 5 AH
2.00 - 4.00 pm. Members £20, non-members £22.
‘Designers and Imitators’
A Vintage Fashion Show using selected items from the C&TA resource collection
The show will feature designers such as
Chanel, Schiaparelli and Jean Muir, plus the Fashion Houses of Frank Usher,
Susan Small and Jean Varon and how their styles influenced the fashion industry.
The show will be followed by fizz and nibbles.
At the Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, Norwich NR8 5 AH
2.00 - 4.00 pm. Members £20, non-members £22.
Saturday 22nd November 2025
Members’ Christmas Party
A seasonal get-together with pantomime references, games, a ghost
story and tasty Christmas refreshments.
at the Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, NR8 5 AH.
2.00 to 4.00pm. Members £15, non-members £18.
Saturday 6th December 2025
‘The Christmas Workshop’
Enjoy having a go at making Christmas gifts and decorations at our
traditional Christmas Workshop led by Joy and Mandy, to get you into
the Christmas spirit. Customary Christmas treats will be served.
At the Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, Norwich NR8 5 AH.
2.00 - 4.00 pm. Members £12, non-members £15.
‘The Christmas Workshop’
Enjoy having a go at making Christmas gifts and decorations at our
traditional Christmas Workshop led by Joy and Mandy, to get you into
the Christmas spirit. Customary Christmas treats will be served.
At the Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, Norwich NR8 5 AH.
2.00 - 4.00 pm. Members £12, non-members £15.
BOOKING FORM...
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 |