Future Events
ON THE THRESHOLD
Atkins Gallery
The Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street
Hinckley LE10 1QU
15-29 May 2026
Our current theme for exhibitions is "On the Threshold". We are considering liminal spaces, the transition from one place/stage/state to another, and exploring our reaction to these, in addition to the literal meaning of on the threshold. Each artist will bring their own interpretation to the theme, using a wide variety of textile techniques.
The next exhibition will be at the Atkins Gallery: The Atkins Bldg, Lower Bond St, Hinckley LE10 1QU, 15-29 May 2026, open Monday-Friday only.
We have chosen the new theme "Fragments" for our exhibition at the Artery Gallery in Worcester, 7-14 September 2026. The theme “Fragments” allows us to explore the evidence and process of fragmentation, exploring the ways in which things fall apart and ultimately disperse. Our work will take inspiration from detached fragments – what is broken off or isolated, and what is left behind – the remains or remnants of what was once whole. Each artist will interpret the theme in their own way using a wide variety of textile techniques
Midlands Textile Forum has been in existence since 2007. We are not a static group, but take on new members after an application and interview process. Between us we have a wide variety of backgrounds; some have worked professionally in the creative arts for many years, some have followed other careers but with an interest and passion for all things textile, whilst others may have started their textile journey later in life.
The diversity of the textile mediums we employ can include traditional techniques used in a contemporary way, from stitching and quilting, through to lace, knitting, weave, print, painting on cloth, digital manipulation etc. We see this as the strength of MTF along with our commitment to sharing our love of textile art through exhibiting.
Midlands Textile Forum meet regularly throughout the year and at various venues around the region. Meetings vary, development sessions are where we show and talk about our own work and share the processes and techniques we are using at the moment. Other members give constructive feedback and often a lively but helpful discussion will suggest various ways forward with the work.
Other meetings focus on the 'business' of the forum. All members are involved in the various aspects of this. Currently many of our meetings are on Zoom
We welcome new members. If you are interested in finding out more about us and attending a meeting, please let us know via the contacts page.
