Textile Related Groups
Author: Catriona Baird , Project Survey and Documentation Officer
There are many costume and textile related interest groups in the UK covering all aspects of textile and costume history and techniques.
The contact details listed below are mainly for the head offices of groups which can provide contact details of smaller local or regional groups and meetings.
Public libraries have lists of groups in their local area and most council websites also have details of relevant groups in their ‘What’s on' section.
Costume and Textile Study Groups
The Costume Society of Scotland
e-mail: cossocscotland@hotmail.com
Organisation which promotes interest in all aspects of costume and textiles. Holds exhibitions and study days and offers advice to members and organisations.
The Costume Society of Great Britain
www.costumesociety.org.uk
Society which encourages the study of costume history including contemporary dress. The group produces an annual publication, Costume, which includes research articles on all aspects of costume and textiles, and holds events and study days.
Nine regional costume societies across UK.
The Oriental Rug and Textile Group in Scotland
The Royal Museum of Scotland
Edinburgh
EH1 1JF
Group meets monthly from October to March for lectures from experts in this field.
Meetings are held at Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh
The Textile Society
www.textilesociety.org.uk
Society which encourages the study of textile design and history.
Produces annual journal, Text, and three newsletters yearly.
The Medieval Dress and Textile Society
www.medats.org.uk
Formed in 1991 to encourage the study and conservation of medieval dress and textiles.
Produces newsletters and holds meetings and conferences.
European Textile Network
www.etn-net.org
Organises textile trails to visit and study textile collections around Europe and produces textile publications including Textile Forum magazine.
Textile Technique Groups
The Knitting and Crochet Guild
PO Box HH1
Leeds
LS8 2YB
www.knitting-and-crochet-guild.org.uk
Established in 1978 to promote and encourage the crafts of hand knitting, machine knitting and crochet.
The Guild of Silk Painters
e-mail: enquiries@silkpainters-guild.co.uk
www.silkpainters-guild.co.uk
Interest group for silk painters which organises silk painting events and classes.
Produces four magazines yearly.
The Batik Guild
www.batikguild.org.uk
Formed in 1986 the Guild has c200 members and organises batik workshops and talks and produces three newsletters per year.
Embroiderers’ Guild
Apartment 41
Hampton Court Palace
Surrey
KT8 9AH
T: +44(0)20 8943 1229
F: +44(0)20 8977 9882
www.embroiderersguild.org.uk
Started in 1906 as an independent membership organisation, charity and registered museum. Promotes embroidery by holding workshops, events and tours. Guild has registered collection of over 11,000 embroideries.
Local branches across the UK including 328 in Scotland.
The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles
Room 190
Dean Clough
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX3 5AX
T: +44(0)1422 347669
F: +44(0)1422 345017
www.quiltersguild.org.uk
Guild of quilters in UK. Regional coordinators of 13 local groups in Scotland.
Lace Guild
The Hollies
53 Audnam
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 4AE
T: +44(0)1384 390739
F: +44(0)1384 444415
www.laceguild.demon.co.uk
Guild provides information on lacemaking and the history of lace. Encourages high standard of lacemaking design and development. Registered museum with large collection of lace from all over the world. Administers lace assessment scheme.
Professional Textile Related Groups
Crafts Council
44a Pentonville Road
Islington
London
N1 9BY
Tel: +44(0)20 7278 7700
Fax: +44(0)20 7837 6891
www.craftscouncil.org.uk
The UK national organisation for the promotion of contemporary crafts. Provides advisory and support services to craftspeople and information to the public about all aspects of crafts.
The Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
www.wsd.org.uk
Aims to preserve and improve the craftsmanship in handweaving, spinning and dyeing and organises educational events relating to these crafts.
Membership association open to any weaving, spinning or dyeing guild in the UK which subscribes to the aims of the Guild.
Produces quarterly magazine and organises courses and events.
Four guilds in Scotland affiliated to the Guild.
Dress and Textile Specialists
Organisation mainly for Museum staff responsible for costume and textile collections but other interested parties are welcome.
Group holds annual two day conference with presentations and discussion. Three newsletters yearly and occasional visits organised to museums and collections.
Membership details: Keeper of Applied Art, Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens Belfast BT0 5AB
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