Fashion and Textile Museum

Fashion and Textile Museum Dedicated to showcasing contemporary fashion and textile design. Our exhibition Paint! Pattern! Print!
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The Textiles of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell is on now until 13 September 2026. The Fashion and Textile Museum is committed to presenting varied, creative and engaging exhibitions, alongside an exciting selection of educational courses, talks, events and workshops. In place of a permanent collection is a diverse programme of temporary exhibitions, displaying a broad range of innovative fashion

and textiles from designers and makers around the world. The Fashion and Textile Museum was founded by in 2003, by icon of British design, Dame Zandra Rhodes. Today, the Museum is operated by Newham College, London – one of Europe’s largest further education colleges. Situated in the heart of fashionable Bermondsey Village, the Museum is housed in a beautiful and distinctive building, designed by renowned Mexican architect, Ricardo Legorreta.

These striking works by Hilary Simon - Cabbages and Lilies, Guatemala (1993) and Cabbages and Lilies Revisited, Guatemal...
03/06/2026

These striking works by Hilary Simon - Cabbages and Lilies, Guatemala (1993) and Cabbages and Lilies Revisited, Guatemala (2006) - are just a glimpse of what’s possible with silk painting. Now it’s your turn. Join us for an opportunity to begin to learn this beautiful, fluid art form in a one-day immersive workshop.

Guided by Hilary, you’ll discover how to work with French Dupont dyes, experimenting with techniques like salt, layering, alcohol and gutta to create vibrant, flowing effects. After testing ideas, you’ll design and paint your own silk piece - inspired by anything you like, from nature to abstract colour.

No experience needed - just curiosity and creativity!

You’ll leave with new skills, your practice samples, and a finished artwork ready to frame or display.

🖌️ Friday 19 June, 10:45 - 16:30 at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London.
🖌️ Places are limited so book your spot now: https://fashiontextilemuseum.org/workshops/silk-painting/?date_from=20260619&date_to=20260619

Love design, prints, beautiful interiors and immersive exhibition experiences? ✨Our Highlights Tours offer a closer look...
02/06/2026

Love design, prints, beautiful interiors and immersive exhibition experiences? ✨

Our Highlights Tours offer a closer look at Paint! Pattern! Print! - celebrating the work of pioneering designers Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell.

Join one of our volunteer guides to explore the colour, creativity and stories behind the patterns. It’s the perfect way to see the exhibition from a new perspective - whether you’re into interiors, fashion or simply great design.

Informal, insightful, and designed to spark inspiration 💡

⏱ ~45 mins
👥 Max 15 people
🎫 Free of charge with paid exhibition tickets
📆 Selected Wednesdays & Thursdays at 15:00
✨ Upcoming dates in June: 3rd, 4th, 11th, 24th
📍 Fashion and Textile Museum in London

Book Now: https://fashiontextilemuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/36738?catID=66943

01/06/2026

Layers, texture, and a little unpredictability ✨ Spend a day exploring the art of gelli plate printing - where bubble wrap, leaves and found materials become tools for creating rich, experimental prints.

Through guided demonstrations, you’ll learn how to build colour, create patterns, and develop your own visual language - one layer at a time.

Perfect for beginners and creatives looking to try something new, with plenty of space to experiment and play.

📅 Upcoming dates: 11 June • 30 July • 14 August • 4 September
📍 Fashion and Textile Museum, London
🖼️ Materials included + Leave with a collection of vibrant prints ready for sketchbooks, collage, or display.

28/05/2026

Every mark made by hand 🖐️ Sarah Campbell on her hand‑painted pieces - where colour, gesture and process come together.

See them up close in Paint! Pattern! Print! at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London. Plan your visit to the exhibition and book tickets on our website.

✨ MAY HALF TERM AT THE MUSEUM ✨Looking for creative ways to keep the kids inspired for the rest of this half term? We’ve...
27/05/2026

✨ MAY HALF TERM AT THE MUSEUM ✨

Looking for creative ways to keep the kids inspired for the rest of this half term? We’ve got you covered 👇

🎨 Create & Learn activities inspired by our current exhibition to spark imagination
✏️ Last-minute spots available for tomorrow’s Young Designers: Fashion Drawing Workshop (ages 13–16) – don’t miss out!
👜 Museum Explorer Bags ready for our younger visitors to enjoy

And don’t forget… under 12s go FREE 🙌

Plan your visit and discover everything we’ve got on for families:
🔗 https://fashiontextilemuseum.org/families/

Step into a world of colour, pattern and design 🎨✨Join our Highlights Tour of Paint! Pattern! Print! The Textiles of Sus...
24/05/2026

Step into a world of colour, pattern and design 🎨✨

Join our Highlights Tour of Paint! Pattern! Print! The Textiles of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell and discover how these iconic designers shaped modern textiles, interiors and surface design.

From bold prints to timeless patterns, explore the ideas and influences behind the work with our friendly volunteer guides - perfect for anyone with a love of design, fabrics or interiors.

A relaxed, informal way to see more, learn more, and look closer 👀

⏱ ~45 mins
👥 Max 15 people
🎫 Free of charge with paid exhibition tickets
📆 Selected Wednesdays & Thursdays at 15:00
✨ Upcoming dates in June: 3rd, 4th, 11th, 17th, 24th
📍 Fashion and Textile Museum in London

Book your spot now: https://fashiontextilemuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/36738?catID=66943

Detail of the Day ✨ From a shawl sketch (1977) to a skirt for Rodier (1981)One of Collier Campbell’s earliest European c...
22/05/2026

Detail of the Day ✨ From a shawl sketch (1977) to a skirt for Rodier (1981)

One of Collier Campbell’s earliest European collaborations was with the French fashion house Rodier, who embraced the sisters’ bold, painterly approach. What began as a circular shawl design - originally created for a special Cosmopolitan promotion - was later transformed into a striking skirt. To preserve its fluid, circular construction, the design was printed as a single panel, complete with waistband and pockets.

Alongside this, Susan and Sarah developed a vibrant range of designs for Rodier, reflecting their wide‑ranging inspirations - from ikat influences to these playful combinations of florals and stripes.

🔍 Keep an eye out for this on display - and explore more of the sisters’ creative journey in Paint! Pattern! Print! The Textiles of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell on now at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London.

Introduction to Pattern Cutting ✂️Ready to design your own garments? This is your sign!Join creative pattern maker Miche...
20/05/2026

Introduction to Pattern Cutting ✂️Ready to design your own garments? This is your sign!

Join creative pattern maker Michelle Lewis for a hands-on, two-day workshop where you’ll learn the foundations of flat pattern cutting - using fashion blocks to create sleeves, skirts, and more.

Perfect for beginners or anyone ready to move beyond following patterns and start creating their own. ✨

💡 Yes, it’s last minute - but it’s also an investment in your skills, your creativity, and your future wardrobe.

📅 Starts this Saturday 23 May, second session is Saturday 30 May
🕥 10:45 – 16:30
📍 Fashion and Textile Museum, London

If you’ve been thinking about it… this is the push!

👉 For more details and to book now visit: https://fashiontextilemuseum.org/workshops/introduction-to-pattern-cutting/?date_from=20260523&date_to=20260530

Young Designers' Fashion Drawing ✍️Join us for the next Young Designers' Fashion Drawing workshop at the Museum in May H...
20/05/2026

Young Designers' Fashion Drawing ✍️

Join us for the next Young Designers' Fashion Drawing workshop at the Museum in May Half Term! Perfect for any fashion enthusiast or budding designer!

In this drawing workshop Young Designers will work with selected items from the Museum’s permanent collection and learn how to create hand drawn fashion illustrations.

Under the guidance of designer and tutor Jane Parker, participants will be shown a variety of techniques and tips from, how to create a well-proportioned figure to creating the illusion of texture, pattern, depth and folds. The session will also examine different styles of fashion illustration and encourage participants to develop and refine their own approach to this often highly stylized medium.

Details:
📅 Thursday 28 May 2026
🕙 11:30 - 13:00 🕙 14:00 - 15:30
🎟 £25 (includes materials and exhibition entry)
👤 This workshop is suitable for ages 13-16.
📍 Fashion and Textile Museum, London
🔗 Book now: https://fashiontextilemuseum.org/workshops/young-designers-fashion-drawing/?date_from=20260528&date_to=20260528

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