Future Events
ON THE THRESHOLD
Nottingham Society of Artists
Friar Lane, Nottingham, NG1 6DH
9-14 September 2025
11-5 each day
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 first exhibition on this theme will be at Nottingham Society of Artists, 8-13 September 2025. One or two of the MTF members will be present on each of the days to discuss the work.
The next exhibition, on a similar theme, will be at the Atkins Gallery: The Atkins Bldg, Lower Bond St, Hinckley LE10 1QU, 15-29 May 2026, open Monday-Friday only.
We will choose a new theme for our exhibition at the Artery Gallery in Worcester, 7-14 September 2026
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.
